Category Archives: Cork

Four Beautiful Destinations in Ireland You Can Get To By Train

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Seamus O'Murchu

Experience Interrailing If you’re looking for something new to experience, interrailing is the most relaxing way to travel and to explore new cities across Ireland. It’s the new way to experience culture and explore breathtaking views. Explore the wonderful beauty … Continue reading →

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Tourism Ireland welcomes new flight from Paris to Cork

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Seamus O'Murchu

Cork city in Ireland is set to see a boost this year with the announcement of a new, direct summer route to from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Cork with Air France.

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Ortús Chamber Music Festival Cork

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Seamus O'Murchu

Now in its second year the Ortús Chamber Music Festival will once more showcase some of Ireland’s up and coming classical musicians. The festival is based in Cork City and includes artists such as Ruth Gibson and Brian O’Kane which have already … Continue reading →

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More than 40,000 visitors expected to attend the 2016 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

More than 40,000 musical fanatics are set to sing the blues at this year’s Guinness Cork Jazz Festival. Kicking off on October 28th, the highly-anticipated annual music festival will celebrate unique jazzy sounds and voices from all over the world … Continue reading →

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37th Annual Cork Folk Festival

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

If you are taking a vacation in Ireland this weekend, then a visit to 37th annual Cork Folk Festival is a must. The much-awaited festival runs until Sunday the 2nd of October and is set to showcase some of Ireland’s … Continue reading →

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Cork Airport sees massive passenger growth

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Passenger traffic at Cork Airport increased by 19.1% in June 2016 compared with June 2015 according to the latest figures released by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). This represents the largest monthly increase of any Irish airport in June with the volume of traffic handled by air … Continue reading →

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2+ million French to read all about Kerry and the Wild Atlantic Way

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

County Kerry will be playing host to seven respected French travel and lifestyle journalists who are visiting The Kingdom, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland, during the first week of April. Representing various online and print publications, with a combined readership of … Continue reading →

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2016 Cork International Choral Festival

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

Cork is set to come alive in the next few days with the arrival of nearly 5,000 singers from all over the world for the 62nd Cork Choral Festival, which kicks off today until the 1st May. As part of … Continue reading →

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Kerrygold Ballymaloe Literary Festival of Food and Wine

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Kerrygold Ballymaloe Literary Festival of Food and Wine returns to East Cork for another year between 20th and 22nd May. The festival takes place at the world renowned Ballymaloe House & Cookery School at Shanagarry with fun filled weekend encompassing … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s county names… What do they mean?

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Seamus O'Murchu

Followers of both Gaelic football and hurling will be familiar with the counties of Ireland being displayed in the Irish language. But what do these names actually mean? Continue reading →

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