Category Archives: Cork

Guinness Cork Jazz Festival returns to the banks of the Lee

The globally renowned Guinness Cork Jazz Festival will be rocking the banks of the River Lee between 23rd and 27th October 2014. Continue reading

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Kinsale Arts Festival

The colourful, scenic and vibrant town of Kinsale is hosting on one of Ireland’s biggest art events this week. Bringing a range entertainment and excitement to the West Cork town, this festival is set to take place until the 28th … Continue reading

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A culinary paradise awaits at the Kinsale Gourmet Festival

The Kinsale Gourmet Festival returns for its 38th year to showcase all of the culinary delights that Kinsale has to offer between the 10th and 12th October 2014. Continue reading

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Cork Short Story Festival

The Cork International Short Story Festival is set to take place from the 16th until the 20th September. An event dedicated to the celebration of short stories and named from one of Cork’s most beloved authors, the festival includes literary … Continue reading

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Cork’s Folk Festival to celebrate its 35th year in style

The 35th annual Cork Folk Festival takes place in Cork City with some of Ireland’s finest folk and traditional Irish musicians between the 2nd and 5th October. Continue reading

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2014 Tourism Towns Awards Shortlist by Failte Ireland

Failte Ireland has just confirmed the shortlist of towns in its Tourism Towns Awards for 2014. A total of ten towns will be in included in this prestigious award along with two towns sharing the accolade of Ireland’s top Tourism … Continue reading

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Midleton all set for a “Feast in the East” this September

East County Cork has increasingly become renowned for its artisan food and culinary excellence while not forgetting its long standing whiskey making traditions at the Jameson Distillery in Midleton. The 2014 Irish Distillers Midleton Food & Drink Festival on Saturday, … Continue reading

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Fancy A Taste of West Cork?

A Taste of West Cork showcases the considerable food producing community in West Cork and takes place in Skibbereen between the 5th and 14 September. Continue reading

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8 Irish Universities in World Top 1,000

The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) recently published a list of the top 1,000 third-level institutions which featured eight of Ireland’s universities. Continue reading

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Street performance festival comes to Cork City

Cork City plays host to a festival of colour and celebration between the 19th and 20th July for the 2014 Laya Healthcare City Spectacular Continue reading

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