Ring of Cork Networking Event Cobh Heritage
November 6, 2024
Ring of Cork tourism businesses had a wonderful morning at Cobh, The Queenstown Story for their November networking visit, on November 6th. There are so many fascinating emigration stories that are told through this fantastic visitor experience and thanks to Christy for the VIP tour. A special shout out to Breda, Eilish & Mandy…
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Castlemartyr Resort named Munster Hotel Venue of the Year
The luxurious 5-Star Castlemartyr Spa & Golf Resort has been named weddingsonline’s Munster Hotel Venue of the Year. The East Cork Resort won the prestigious wedding industry award at a black-tie gala ceremony in the Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim, Co Meath on 17 February. This was the second win for Castlemartyr Resort at the weddingsonline Awards in the past two years, which recognise the professionalism,…
2020 Cork Harbour Cruise Ship Schedule
The Port of Cork have released the 2020 Cork Harbour Cruise Ship schedule. March 2020 Vessel Pax Arrives Berth Departs SAGA SAPPHIRE 752 Mar 13th at 07:00 Cobh Cruise Terminal Mar 13th at 17:00 MARCO POLO 922 Mar 23rd at 07:00 Cobh Cruise Terminal Mar 23rd at 15:30 April 2020 Vessel Pax Arrives Berth Departs MARCO POLO 922 Apr 6th at 06:00 Cobh Cruise Terminal…
Two Baby Columbian Black Spider Monkeys born at Fota Wildlife
New four-part series called Fota: Into the Wild starts on Virgin Media One Television this Sunday 2nd February at 8pm Today Fota Wildlife Park announced the recent births of two baby Columbian black spider monkeys (Ateles fusciceps rufiventris) to mothers Batty and Norma. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified the Columbian black spider monkey as critically endangered due to hunting, habitat…
Cobh Air Spectacular postponed to 2021 to attract international fleets
The inaugural Cobh Air Spectacular has been postponed until August 2021, to facilitate expanding what promises to be the largest air show ever seen in the history of Cork Harbour. Organisers said they were bowled over by the level of national and international interest following the launch and, as a result, the event has become much bigger than originally anticipated. They are pushing back the…
An Early Bird Menu To Whet The Appetite at Pier
Mouth-watering food at an affordable price at this seaside restaurant Pier 26. Pier 26, the restaurant / bar situated at beautiful Ballycotton Pier, has a reputation for fabulous seafood. Head Chef Dan Guerin was one of 6 shortlisted finalists for the 2017 Euro-Toques Young Chef of the Year. Dan launched his new early bird menu in November and is available from 5-7pm, Wednesday through to…
Risk Management – How to protect your business
Customer Risk guide is a risk management guide and an example of how Campion Insurance can present an employee benefits package. Campion Insurance are also delighted to offer complimentary financial reviews to the business “start up’s” that you work with.
Compostable Take-away Boxes to Cut Food Waste For Irish Businesses
Businesses across Munster commit to reduce food waste 100 compostable boxes to be provided free of charge to participating food businesses Irish food businesses waste 150,000 tonnes of food every year. A new initiative is encouraging businesses in Munster to reduce food waste. The Savour Food initiative supports food businesses to reduce their waste and their latest project sees restaurants provide take-away food boxes to…
The Spa at Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork launches
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork is a warm and inviting destination on the doorstep of Cork city and a beautiful blend of the eighteenth century Ditchley House – a fine listed manor house, impeccably restored – and two contemporary wings. Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork is also home to an impressive Spa, now recently refurbished to elegant and welcoming effect. The recent €100,000…
Unnerving & Abiding Maritime Mystery – The Youghal Connection
As we approach our Spooky Wookey season when it’s all “Ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggie beasties”, I feel it timely to remind you of the Youghal link to a particularly Spooky Wookey occurrence at sea, back in the late 1800s. I write, of course, of the great unresolved maritime mystery – the “Mary Celeste”. The story begins on Nov 7th 1872 when the sailing vessel…
