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Galway rated friendliest city in the world

The results of a recent survey by US travel magazine, Travel + Leisure, has ranked Galway at the top of its list of the friendliest cities in the world. Continue reading

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A bird’s eye view of Cork City

If you are planning on taking a vacation in Cork over the next few months, then viewing the recent stunning aerial footage of Cork is a must. A drone has recently swooped along the famous River Lee capturing scenes of … 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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Cork Choral Music Festival

Part of the attraction of festivals whilst on a vacation in Ireland particularly music and arts festivals is their capacity to open up to the public the many delights and attributes of their chosen genre. Music fans are often enlightened and … Continue reading

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Cork City tops Huffington Post European travel list

American online news website, The Huffington Post, has ranked Cork City top of its list of the most under-rated cities that visitors to Europe should see in their lifetime. Continue reading

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Short feature film to be produced chronicling Roy Keane’s younger years

The Irish Film Board have announced that a short film will be made about the legendary footballer Roy Keane’s younger life, to be directed by Dave Tynan and produced by Michael Donnelly. Continue reading

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New owners for Elizabeth Fort in Cork City

One of Cork City’s most historic site’s has finally been handed over by the Irish state’s Office of Public Works (OPW) in to the possession of Cork City Council. Continue reading

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Cork Film Festival November 2013

From 9th – 17th November, the 58th Cork Film Festival will take place in Cork City.

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Cork Rebel Week Gathering Pace

Just a week away and taking place from 14th – 20th October, the official Cork Gathering 2013 flagship event, Cork Rebel Week will begin.

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Countdown to Cork Midsummer Festival

Not long now till the Cork Midsummer Festival, an annual event that takes place in Cork City from 21st – 30th June and which this year to coincide with the year of the Irish Gathering, shall celebrate the best new … Continue reading

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