by Elga Ryan | Sep 27, 2017 | News
Nearly 600 twinkle-toed helpers queued for the opportunity to be part of Beyond at Fota Island Resort this week, at auditions for elf helpers held in The Kingsley. Answering a call from a certain gentleman in red, hundreds of applicants patiently waited to dress up...
by Elga Ryan | Sep 20, 2017 | News
Spike Island is nominated for Europe’s leading tourist attraction at the World Travel Awards 2017. The awards are the ‘Oscars’ of the travel industry and the highest accolade for any tourist site. Up against the Colosseum, the Eiffel Tower and the...
by Elga Ryan | Sep 5, 2017 | News
Another string to the bow at Fota Island Resort – Fota Island Adventure adds an extra layer of excitement to any visit Hidden in the woods along the shoreline of Fota Island, part of the natural surroundings of Fota Island Resort, Fota Island Adventure is the perfect...
by Elga Ryan | Aug 11, 2017 | News
Discover the rich heritage and historic stories in East Cork, Cork Harbour and the greater Cork region with the new Ring of Cork Heritage Trail. In all 36 places to visit ………. round towers and castles, historic cathedrals, military barracks & forts, heritage...
by Elga Ryan | Jun 15, 2017 | News
New Ring of Cork Guide out Now. Pick up your copy at your local local tourist office or download from www.ringofcork.ie This guide is bursting with information on activities, accommodation, places to see and eat with free map inside too.
by Elga Ryan | May 24, 2017 | News
Redbarn Beach in Youghal, East Cork today (22nd May 2017) was officially designated with ‘blue flag’ status for 2017. Redbarn was the only beach throughout the East Cork Coastline to receive the accolade. The Blue Flag, operated in Ireland by An Taisce, is one of...
by Elga Ryan | May 24, 2017 | News
As this year’s Litfest – A Food & Drinks Literacy Festival at Ballymaloe drew to a close, Rory O’Connell was joined by Slow Food Ireland to congratulate the winners of the Litfest 2017 Slow Food Children’s Art Competition. Each year of the festival there has been...
by Elga Ryan | May 16, 2017 | News
For the third year in a row, Fota Island Resort is bringing a taste of the Majors to Cork with a themed series of events for golfers to enjoy over the course of the next three Majors competitions. Fota Island Resort will host Open Singles competitions on the Deerpark...
by Elga Ryan | Apr 27, 2017 | News
Cork’s Spike Island has been nominated for Europe’s leading tourist attraction at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2017. The awards are the ‘Oscars’ of the travel industry and there is no higher accolade for a tourism site. The Island joins Buckingham Palace, The...
by Elga Ryan | Apr 24, 2017 | Beauty
The Spa at Castlemartyr features a variety of exquisite products, the latest addition to which is deluxe professional skincare and therapies from Germaine de Capuccini. An exciting addition to the Spa at Castlemartyr, with a special launch evening taking place on...
by Elga Ryan | Apr 7, 2017 | News, Youghal
Cork East Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Justice, David Stanton has welcomed the funding announcement of €112,500 for the development of a pontoon and gangway in Youghal. “The announcement is great news for Youghal and will allow for the...
by Elga Ryan | Apr 6, 2017 | News
Cobh Tourism is the first destination in the Republic of Ireland to be awarded with a Chinese Tourist Welcome Certification, recognised by tour operators in China. Cobh already attracts Chinese visitors but they wanted to bring their offering to the next level in...
by Elga Ryan | Feb 3, 2017 | News
Cobh man and former Ring Of Cork board member Hendrick Verway has been short-listed for his outstanding contribution to his community, at a national awards ceremony. CHRIS DUNNE talks to the father of two about his passion for his hometown WHEN horticulturist Hendrick...
by Elga Ryan | Jan 30, 2017 | News
Sinead Kane made history on Sunday as she became the first visually-impaired athlete to complete the World Marathon Challenge – seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. Kane and guide runner John O’Regan began their journey in Antarctica on 23 January...
by Elga Ryan | Dec 15, 2016 | News
Yesterday, Ring Of Cork hosted it’s annual AGM for it’s members, launching the Shop Local campaign on our website and Social Media as well. It was a great networking and learning event and was attended by key tourism businesses from: Fota Island Resort,...
by Elga Ryan | Dec 2, 2016 | Christmas, Cobh, Holidays, Members, News, Youghal
This year we are promoting local shopping within the Ring Of Cork Region! It is your chance to win big this year! With over €3,000 to be won just by shopping local, you can’t miss out on great prizes by supporting your community. Here are some of the local...
by Elga Ryan | Nov 11, 2016 | News, Youghal
It was once a place to be avoided serving as a gallows and jail but on Friday Youghal’s historical Clock Gate Tower opened its doors to welcome visitors. It is hoped the €750,000 refurbishment will boost tourist numbers in the East Cork heritage town. The Clock Gate...
by Elga Ryan | Oct 13, 2016 | News
With Autumn well and truly set it, we took a look at some of the best photos taken within the Ring Of Cork region. Share yours with #ringofcork 10. A traveler visiting Cobh A photo posted by Travel Inspiration ? (@wise_traveler) on Oct 12, 2016 at 10:37am PDT 9....
by Elga Ryan | Oct 5, 2016 | News
Success for Ballincollig, Cobh, Youghal, Carrigaline and Midleton in the recent National Tidy Town Awards. A huge congratulations to Ballincollig & Cobh who won Gold Medals, to Youghal & Carrigaline who won Silver Medals and to Midleton for winning bronze and...
by Elga Ryan | Sep 25, 2016 | News
Using the hashtag “#ringofcork” we’ve selected our favourite Ring Of Cork pictures to highlight our region. 10. Stars in the Night Sky Night time shot at my favourite lodge houses at Belgrove, Cobh, Co.Cork #cobh #cork #ireland #ig_cork #ringofcork...
by Elga Ryan | Sep 23, 2016 | News
Welcome home to Orla Barry from Ladysbridge and Niamh McCarthy from Carrigaline who both represented their country and county at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio Janeiro. Both who live within the Ring Of Cork region won silver at the discus event in their respective...
by Elga Ryan | Sep 13, 2016 | Food, News
The following prize winners were picked at the SECAD & Ring of Cork Food Theatre on Saturday September 10th. Congratulations to all and enjoy the wonderful Ring of Cork Prizes: Billy Motherway, Terence J Hoare, Sarah Lochaden, Pauline Cotter, Saoirse Browne,...
by Elga Ryan | Sep 8, 2016 | Food, News
Win Amazing prizes in the Food Theatre at Midleton Food & Drink Festival. Besides the fantastic line up of food and drink demonstrations, amazing prizes will be given away throughout the day. Thanks to Fota Island Hotel, Castlemartyr Resort, Ballymaloe House, Sage...
by Elga Ryan | Sep 2, 2016 | Food, News
Ring of Cork are delighted to be part of the exciting Midleton Food & Drink Festival programme, which has a week long programme of events from September 4th to September 11th. We would like to invite you to the SECAD & Ring of Cork Food Theatre on Saturday...
by Elga Ryan | Aug 18, 2016 | Heritage and Culture, News
National Heritage Week takes place from the 20th to the 28th of August. There’s lots to see and visit all around Cork and the majority of events are free. Visit www.heritageweek.ie for more details or check our events section
by Elga Ryan | Aug 17, 2016 | Adventure, Children, Contemporary, Food, Heritage and Culture, Holidays, News
The 7th Irish Redhead Convention takes place in the beautiful seaside village of Crosshaven in Co. Cork this weekend, 19th- 21st of August and includes Speed Dating for Gingers. They call it a “Conservation Project” ! I love it ! If you are not interested...
by Elga Ryan | Aug 17, 2016 | Heritage and Culture, News
Youghal Medieval family fun Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary and it takes place this Sunday, 21st August in the stunning and historic gardens of St. Mary’s Collegiate Church. The Festival is one of the key events funded by The Heritage Council of...
by Elga Ryan | Jul 4, 2016 | Fota House
Summer Fun at Fota House Wild Air Run Fota House & Gardens are delighted to welcome a new event to the property, the Wild Air Run. The only event of its kind in Cork, the Wild Air Run will take place in front of Fota House for three days on the 8th, 9th and 10th...
by Elga Ryan | Jun 27, 2016 | Food
Sage Restaurant wins Failte Ireland food champion award The Food Ambassadors continue to help to spread the vision and values of Irish food tourism among visitors, media, food tourism businesses, and other stakeholders. They are leaders in the food scene in Ireland...
by Elga Ryan | Jun 27, 2016 | Heritage and Culture
Youghal Clock Gate will re-open this August Excitement builds as works get underway on The Youghal Clockgate Tower Visitor Experience! Due to open in August 2016, Youghal’s Clockgate will see Youghal become an integral part of Ireland’s Ancient East. ...
by Elga Ryan | Jun 20, 2016 | News
Cork Midsummer Festival 2016 June 17 – 26 Cork’s largest arts festival takes place in venues and unusual locations across Cork City and county on June 17-19, 21, 24-26. With large scale site specific theatre and opera events; the return of family...
by Elga Ryan | Jun 13, 2016 | Food
FORKS OVER KNIVES AT THE 2016 CORK AND KERRY FOOD FORUM: One of Ireland’s best-loved chefs, Kevin Dundon, will join 75 food producers from the Cork and Kerry region at this year’s Cork and Kerry Food Forum. The hugely successful food event is back and will run over...
by Elga Ryan | May 30, 2016 | Adventure, News
Cork Harbour Festival, taking place June 4-12, features a great programme of Watersport tasters and river tours guaranteed to get your summer off to an adventurous start! Take your pick of sailing, kayaking – by day or night, surfing, and stand-up paddle boarding....
by Elga Ryan | May 25, 2016 | Fota House
Fota House Newsletter The Staff at Fota are delighted to be back into our open season here at Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens, with so much to look forward to over the coming months – musical events in May and June, outdoor theatre in July and August,...
by Elga Ryan | May 16, 2016 | Holidays
“So our trip to East Cork to stay in Fota Island Hotel and Spa was something of a group affair. My mother is from Cork, so we visit relatively regularly, but the family home in Cork City was temporarily uninhabitable, so we needed somewhere that would...
by Elga Ryan | Apr 20, 2016 | News
This annual Midleton 5 mile road race is coming up this year on Thursday the 5th of May 2016 at 8pm. This is organised by Midleton AC who are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. For further details, please visit Running in Cork...
by Elga Ryan | Apr 13, 2016 | News
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by Elga Ryan | Apr 6, 2016 | Heritage and Culture
1916 Commemoration around the Ring of Cork… Cobh: Cobh Museum Exhibitions Two exhibitions will be displayed in the museum; one conveying the Scuttling of the Aud and the Queenstown / Cobh involvement in 1916 and the other showcasing the history of Irish Dance....
by Elga Ryan | Apr 4, 2016 | Contemporary
You’ll feel very, very good after ‘Feeling Good’ a night of roof-raising jazz, soul and blues by Karen Underwood and her four-piece band in Ballymaloe Grainstore on Friday 22 April. The Chicago native has captivated audiences all over Ireland...
by Elga Ryan | Mar 22, 2016 | Holidays
Whether you’d like to be spoiled and pampered this Easter weekend or you are simply looking to enjoy special family breaks, here is a list of offers and events to suit any taste! View more offers from… Carrigaline Court Hotel Midleton Park Hotel ...
by Elga Ryan | Mar 21, 2016 | Fota House
Sunday 17th April 2016 at Fota House and Gardens On Sunday, 17th April 2016, Fota House and Gardens will host its annual “Fota House Plant and Garden Fair”. This is now recognised as the biggest Plant and Garden Fair outside the Dublin area and will again be held in...
by Elga Ryan | Mar 16, 2016 | Holidays
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! Here is the list of Ring Of Cork St. Paddy’s Day Parades…
by Elga Ryan | Mar 14, 2016 | Fota House
The Hilliard Darby High School Choir On Sunday, March 20th, Fota House will welcome the Hilliard Darby High School Choir to sing in the Long Gallery of Fota House. The Hilliard Darby High School draws its students from Hilliard, a suburb of Columbus, Ohio. There are...
by Elga Ryan | Mar 14, 2016 | Heritage and Culture
Easter Rising 1916 Centenary Concert DUBLIN BURNING Written and Performed by Brendan Begley (accordion/ vocals) and Mike Hanrahan (guitar/ vocals) Ballymaloe Grainstore Sunday 10 April, 8pm (Tickets €20) Ballymaloe Grainstore honours the Easter Rising Centenary with...
by Elga Ryan | Mar 9, 2016 | News
Celebrating St Patrick’s Day parade’s in the Ring Of Cork region Ballincollig Patrick’s Day Parade starts at 3 PM Carrigtwohill Patrick’s Day Parade starts at 1:15PM Main Road Cobh Patrick’s Day Parade starts at 3:30 PM – Low Road...
by Elga Ryan | Feb 23, 2016 | Contemporary
Historically subjected to witty taunts from ‘ginger nut’ to ‘carrot top’, red hair is being celebrated in a new exhibition of of captivating photographic portraits at Cork International Airport from March 7th – 31st, 2016. Photographer...
by Elga Ryan | Feb 9, 2016 | Contemporary
This event is in aid of Counselling services at Cobh Family Resource Centre and Sirius Arts Centre. Cobh is in for a treat on Friday the 5th and Saturday the 6th of February when Karen Underwood takes to the stage at the Sirius Arts Centre . Karen is renowned for her...
by Elga Ryan | Jan 25, 2016 | Competition, Holidays, News
It was a fantastic weekend at the RDS in Dublin for Holiday World! We were hard at work promoting the Ring of Cork, but we certainly can’t deny having loads of fun as well! The Ring of Cork Holiday World Competition is drawing to a close, and lucky Winners are...
by Elga Ryan | Jan 19, 2016 | News
The Cobh Traditional Sail Maritime Lecture Series 2016. 11th Feb: Escaping to Europe by Sea Humanitarian Operations in the Mediterranean 2015 by the Irish Naval Service. Presented by Commander Ken Minihane and Lt Joe Daly. 18th Feb: Parking a City Berthing à...
by Elga Ryan | Dec 22, 2015 | Competition
See our Newsletters for Christmas Shopping in Your Town! (click to enlarge) Cobh, Midleton, Youghal, Carrigaline, Ballincollig Ring of Cork Christmas Shopping Competition Enjoy shopping local this Christmas and experience the...
