Maths Week in Ireland – How video games are used to teach Maths

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Events will be taking place up and down the country until next Saturday as part of Maths Week in Ireland. One of today’s highlights is a lecture by Keith Devlin from Stanford University, at 6.30pm which takes place at the TCD’s Science Gallery. This talk is free and open to the public. Professor Devlin is well known for his innovating math teaching lessons which includes using video games to teach his students. His methods to date have been extremely successful and has led to the founding of InnerTube Games which is an online Continue reading →

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Munster Province wins a host of Fine Food Accolades

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

Venues in Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Tipperary were singled out in a long list of food, pub, restaurant and hotel facilities at the Georgina Campbell Awards for 2014.
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Global Passenger Survey Shows Cork Airport on Top!

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

In the latest Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Regional survey, which is conducted globally on behalf of the Airports Council International (ACI) has seen Cork Airport positioned first for overall customer satisfaction.
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Cork Film Festival November 2013

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

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

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Cork Rebel Week Gathering Pace

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

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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East Cork Early Music Festival

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

East Cork and cork city’s rich heritage and culture, its many historic landmarks, heritage towns and stately homes often bring to mind another time and place. That rich history and culture can be seen in full in the upcoming East Cork Early Music Festival a small music festival with a difference. Running from Thursday 10th – Sunday 13th October, it celebrates and brings back classical period instrumental music from a bygone era through live performances utilising many of Cork and East Corks best known historical settings. During the 4 days expect to be entranced by beautifully recreated music from the Medieval, Renaissance and the Baroque periods performed in selected venues around cork city and the surrounding area of East Cork. Continue reading →

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Silver Anniversary Celebration for RTE Six One News

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

First airing on 3rd October 1988, the hour long nightly news show RTE “Six One” today celebrates 25 years on air.
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Cork Folk Festival

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

The annual Cork Folk Festival will be taking place again this year from October 10th – 13th, 2013. The festival is now in its 34th year and promises to provide those of you visiting during your Ireland vacation, with a musical festival that is not to be missed. Continue reading →

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Ryanair Website to become more user friendly

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

CEO of Ryanair, Michael O’Leary has said that more will be done to help customers navigate the airline’s website.
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Irish Gaelic Game season 2013 ends with exciting finals and mixed emotions for Cork

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Seamus O'Murchu

This weekend was an action packed two days for GAA fans with not one but two titles decided as our national sporting GAA season finally drew to a close at Croke Park. For Cork it was two days of mixed emotions, on Saturday they suffered heartache in the hurling final being beaten by Clare only to gain some joy and solace yesterday with yet another victory in the ladies (gaelic) football final. Continue reading →

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