Criticism of trend of vape and phone shops on prime Cork city streets

There are 35 vape and phone shops in Cork city centre, dereliction campaigners have said. In response to criticisms of the trend, Cork City Council said current legislation does not allow it to distinguish between these stores and other retail outlets during the planning process. Frank O’Connor and Jude Sherry, of anti-dereliction lobby group Derelict … Read more

Cork’s Lord Mayor celebrates The ‘Barr’s 150th year

Lord Mayor of Cork Fergal Dennehy hosted a civic reception at City Hall to recognise the achievements of St Finbarr’s GAA club on its 150th anniversary. Mr Dennehy spoke of the contribution of St Finbarr’s to sport in Ireland, noting that its history reflects a tradition of dedication and community spirit. A number of the … Read more

Blackwater Opera festival returns to East Cork and Waterford

The Blackwater Valley Opera Festival will return to Cork and Waterford this summer for a week of opera, concerts, and culture. The festival, now in its 16th year, takes place across the two counties and will feature more than 24 events and 100 performers — with shows in Castlemartyr, Lismore, Youghal, and Dungarvan. Performances in … Read more

West Cork diver’s remarkable discoveries with Ireland’s second commercial submarine

A renowned diver hopes to unlock the mysteries behind several Irish shipwrecks after acquiring a submarine capable of exploring unimaginable depths. This will be the second commercial submersible launched by the West Cork-based former naval service diver John Kearney who has been at the centre of some of the country’s most complex search and recovery … Read more

Claire Nash on closing Nash 19 and her new venture

January 12, 2024: Nash 19 closes its doors. Trading ceases with immediate effect. To many, the closure felt unbelievable. If anyone could ride out the perfect storm engulfing Irish hospitality, Claire Nash was surely the woman to do it? It sent ripples through Cork’s hospitality community, and was a seminal moment that flagged how much … Read more