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Remember life aboard the Titanic with a series of commemorative events in Cobh

A ten day series of events in Cobh is underway to mark the 101 anniversary of the Titanic. Cobh and Titanic have a shared connection as it is Cobh which has the distinction of being the last port of call … Continue reading

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Free Entry to Spike Island

Spike Island located of the coast of Cork, near Cobh has hosted a monastery, a fortress and a prison within its 104 acres, all of which have left their mark.

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Ferry from France to Cork resumes for 2013

The Brittany sailings between Roscoff in France and Cork resumed this weekend for the 2013 season. Operating every Friday from Roscoff and every Saturday from Cork until November, the flagship MV Pont Aven will ferry passengers to and from Cork … Continue reading

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Cork Buffalo Cheese Wins Major Ireland Food Award

The dreams of two men to raise buffalo in the rich grassland of Ireland may have bemused many locals at first but it has proved to be a brilliant Irish success story with worldwide potential as it recently won big … Continue reading

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More Flights available from Cork Airport for summer 2013

The summer schedule for Cork Airport has been unveiled and this year of the Irish Gathering 2013 the Munster airport will have more than 2 million seats available to Cork from more than 50 destinations in the UK and Europe.

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One Direction arrive in Ireland

Global pop star phenomenon’s One Direction arrives in Ireland today ahead of their 8 tour dates in Dublin’s O2 and Belfast’s Odyssey.

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Whiskey Exploration and Fantastic Food in Midleton in Cork

Situated in the quaint town of Midleton, about 20km from Cork City, is the Old Midleton Distillery, which is home to the world renowned brands of Irish whiskey; Jameson, Paddy and Powers.

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Saying farewell to Christmas and our Christmas tree in style

It is now time to bid Christmas 2012 a permanent farewell and say hello to 2013 fully as today everything gets back to normality. Whilst the Christmas lights and decorations can be taken down to be stored for next year, … Continue reading

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Prayer Book of Michael Collins turns up 90 years after his death

Famous throughout Ireland, Michael Collins was an Irish revolutionary leader, Minister for Finance and Teachta Dála (TD) for Cork South in the First Dáil of 1919. A director of Intelligence for the IRA and member of the Irish delegation during … Continue reading

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West Cork Pub is new entry into Michelin Pub Guide 2013

Deasy’s Harbour Bar and Seafood Restaurant in Clonakilty has received the much sought after accolade and entry into the Michelin Eating Out in Pubs Guide 2013, which recognises pubs in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland … Continue reading

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