A “fantastic coup” for Cork as Crawford Art Gallery acquires four significant works for the National Collection

Cork’s Crawford Art Gallery has acquired two more paintings by one of Ireland’s best-known painters, Seán Keating.   The Keating paintings are amongst four artworks recently acquired at auction by Crawford Art Gallery for the National Collection.   Sean Keating’s Elijah with the Ravens, Version II (1930) and his self-portrait, c.1961, along with Winter Evening, Calary (1964) by abstract...
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Cork hotel hosts Taylor Swift tribute in aid of Cope Foundation

A Taylor Swift tribute is set to take place on Saturday 26th October at the Cork International Hotel in aid of Cope Foundation. Organised by the Cork International Hotel, Taylor Switch - The Eras Be Grand Tour is aimed at young Swifties who want to celebrate the music of their favourite pop star...
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Cork City probationary firefighters to haul for Mercy Heroes this Friday

This Friday, 18th October, the newest recruits to Cork City Fire Brigade will become “Mercy Heroes” as they undertake a fundraising mission which will see them push and pull a vintage fire truck through the streets of Cork City in aid of the Mercy University Hospital Foundation’s Teens & Young...
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Irish Aid report shows highest investment to date in ODA programme

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin TD, has welcomed the Irish Aid annual report 2023 which details how Ireland responded to many of the world’s most pressing crises, including conflicts in the occupied Palestinian territory, Ukraine and Sudan, as well as underfunded emergencies in Syria, Yemen, and...
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Intercultural Christmas Market

The Intercultural Christmas Market is a great annual event in Little Island. Organiser Ligia Maria Cruceanu is looking for crafts and food vendors for this year’s, 2nd edition of Cork Intercultural Christmas Market which will take place on the 17th November 2024. Spaces are limited!   Fill out this application...
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