Category Archives: Cork

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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Embark on unforgettable golfing vacation in Ireland

A golf vacation in Ireland is sure to guarantee plenty of awe inspiring scenes and sounds and if you are a fan of links golf, then you’ll be in paradise! Continue reading

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Planning a summer vacation in Ireland?

Ireland is a perfect destination for summer holidays and offers some of the lushest emerald scenery in the world… and it comes in all shapes and sizes. Continue reading

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Queen welcomes Britain’s Irish community to Buckingham Palace

The Queen of England opens the doors of Buckingham Palace to welcome over 300 guests representing the Irish community in Britain marking next month’s state visit to Britain by the Irish President Michael D Higgins. 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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Top 10 romantic locations to pop the question in Ireland

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching on Friday, 14th February, plenty of loved up couples in Ireland are in search of an unforgettably romantic location to pop a certain ‘question’. With a choice of scenic countryside, serene lakes, majestic mountain scapes … Continue reading

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Ireland’s Top 10 most & least romantic places in Ireland

It’s that time of year again when you might be contemplating  your options as to the most romantic Irish location to visit on Valentine’s Day. According to a survey conducted by the supermarket chain Tesco, Bailieborough in Co Cavan has … Continue reading

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Apple CEO Tim Cook visits European headquarters in Cork

Tim Cook, CEO of global technology giants Apple, visited the company’s European headquarters in Cork to makes staff and see a newly completed extension to the facility. Continue reading

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