SHANDON’S LOCAL HISTORY GROUP HONOURED WITH AWARD Community Spirit Award for group preserving untold stories of ordinary people The latest winner of Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards is The Shandon Area History Group, a non-profit organisation which has dedicated itself to preserving the historical and cultural significance of Shandon and its surrounding areas …
Cork International Hotel and The Metropole Hotel Cork have introduced a special Pancake Tuesday menu. A selection of sweet and savoury pancakes will be available at both hotels from 12 noon to 9pm on Tuesday. The options include The Cinnamon Roll One, The Decadent Chocolate One and the G&T Crepe. The savoury pancake is The …
CROSSHAVEN COAST GUARD RECOGNISED WITH COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD One of the busiest Coast Guard units in the country is the latest winner of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award. Crosshaven Coast Guard was presented with the monthly award by Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney TD. Crosshaven is one of 44 Coast Guard …
CORK CULTURE NIGHT 2022 The seventeenth edition of Culture Night will take place on Friday 23 September 2022 Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir is brought to you by the Arts Council; it is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts and seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied culture …
Spike Island Literary Festival A crime-themed book festival in Cork In the dark and spooky corridors of Spike Island prison, tales of daring thieves, prolific murderers and notorious villains send shivers up the spines of visitors. Now, the 400 year old prison and its vengeful ghosts will play host to a brand new, chilling literary …
Cork on a Fork Festival The countdown is on to Cork on a Fork Festival! Calling all Foodies! Cork on a Fork Festival, a city-wide celebration of Cork’s food and ever evolving dining scene is here! From August 16th-20th 2023, feast on the finest local food, take part in unique culinary experiences, discover the incredible …
Cork’s Playful Pirate Culture Trail Aaargh mateys, walk the plank and find the booty in Cork city this summer This Summer, families can enjoy a great value holiday in Cork enjoying a whole host of free activities with Cork’s new pirate themed playful culture trail. Discover hidden treasure across museums, galleries, attractions and more throughout …
6 Fun Things to Enjoy with the Family this Easter Break The Easter Holidays are finally here, so it’s time to start planning some extra fun family activities. Our Family Concierge team have put together a exciting list of things to enjoy this Easter Break with the family. Leahy’s Open Farm Leahy’s Open …
Rainy Day Activities for Families in Cork If you’re looking for something to do in Cork when it’s raining, our Family Concierge, Edel, has compiled a list of fun activities to spend your day indoors. Sometimes, here in Cork, we can’t always trust we will have sunny skies. When the rain starts to pour during …
6 Kids Books to Bring on Your Next Holiday Need something to keep the kids occupied on your next flight? Here are some great books by Irish authors for the kids to get their teeth into World Book Day (3rd March 2022), is a celebration of all things literature for kids, and here at Cork …
