€13 million investment at Midleton Distillery

€13 million investment at Midleton Distillery

Midleton Distillery are delighted to announce details of a €13 million investment plan which will see the redevelopment of the distillery experience at Midleton Distillery transforming the attraction into a world-class whiskey destination.

Ballymaloe House announce their 2020 Opening Hours

Ballymaloe House announce their 2020 Opening Hours

Ballymaloe House have announced their 2020 opening hours which are as follows: 2020 OPENING TIMES: Updated: 16th Jul Ballymaloe House (restaurant only) is currently open from Thursday to Sunday as follows: Thursday: A new à la carte dinner menu only from 6.30pm to...
All Ring of Cork St Patrick’s Day 2020 Parades Cancelled due to Covid-19

Midleton cancels 2020 St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Midleton Patrick’s Day Parade organisers have made the decision to cancel this years parade. In a statement they said: As concerns grow amid the Covid-19 virus spread we find ourselves in the position of having to make a hugely tough decision to POSTPONE our...
2020 Cork Harbour Cruise Ship Schedule

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...
An Early Bird Menu To Whet The Appetite at Pier 26

An Early Bird Menu To Whet The Appetite at Pier 26

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...
Launch of New Exhibition in East Cork

Launch of New Exhibition in East Cork

Leamlara Art Trail is a contemporary art exhibition set in rural East Cork, showing a mix of local and international artists whose works will reflect specifically on the rural setting and community in which they are presented. Its aim is to take contemporary visual...
New Ring of Cork Heritage Trail Map

New Ring of Cork Heritage Trail Map

Ring Of Cork have published the new and improved Ring Of Cork Heritage Trail Map. The map is a free, A3, double sided Heritage Trail with pictures, information and lots of historical tales. Its’ a must have for anybody planning to visit the Ring Of Cork. Whether...
Another Step Closer to the Youghal Midleton Greenway

Another Step Closer to the Youghal Midleton Greenway

Funding of €8 million has been approved and allocated to the development of a linear, high quality Greenway on the route of the disused railway line between Midleton and Youghal. The project involves the development of the abandoned railway line as a cycle and...
Cobh named one of Europe’s Top 25 Towns

Cobh named one of Europe’s Top 25 Towns

Cobh has been named one of the Top 25 Most Beautiful Towns in Europe Condé Nast, one of the world’s most famous and prestigious travel magazines, has named Cobh as one of the Top 25 Most Beautiful Towns in Europe. Cobh earns its place as the only Irish town on the...
Youghal gets ready to welcome their first Ironman triathlon

Youghal gets ready to welcome their first Ironman triathlon

The international sporting cavalcade is the biggest thing to hit the East Cork town since ‘Moby Dick’, writes Christy Parker The East Cork town of Youghal is fast becoming a place transformed as it prepares to welcome Ironman Cork. Hundreds of volunteers have offered...
Blue Flag Status returns to Redbarn Beach

Blue Flag Status returns to Redbarn Beach

Redbarn Beach has been awarded the Blue Flag again this year, this is a fantastic start to the 2019 tourism season. Redbarn Beach is unique in East Cork as the only beach with this accolade. The Blue Flag is one of the world’s most familiar eco-labels. At beaches, the...
The Old Thatch, Killeagh Open their new Deli

The Old Thatch, Killeagh Open their new Deli

The Old Thatch Killeagh who have been proudly serving the village of Killeagh since 1650 have just unveiled their brand new Deli as an addition to the existing bar and restaurant! Providing everything from ice cream and hot & cold food, to sandwiches and rolls....
Oriel House Hotel Awarded Irish Hotel of The Year 2019

Oriel House Hotel Awarded Irish Hotel of The Year 2019

The Oriel House Hotel has been awarded Irish Hotel of the Year 2019 and both Munster and Regional 4 Star Hotel of The Year at the The Irish Hotel Awards 2019. Congratulations to the whole team at the Oriel House for this brilliant achievement recognizing the...
Haulbowline Island Park set to open in May 2019

Haulbowline Island Park set to open in May 2019

Haulbowline Island Park which is set to open in May as the newest park within the Ring of Cork. The site has had a remarkable transformation within Cork Harbour over the last year with the ongoing project that was signed off 8 years ago to . The 22 acre site was once...
Ballymaloe Awarded World’s Best Trolley of the Year 2019

Ballymaloe Awarded World’s Best Trolley of the Year 2019

In Paris, on Monday 18th February, Ballymaloe House won global recognition as winners of the inaugural food Oscars ‘Trolley of the Year 2019’ award at the World Restaurant Awards. Ballymaloe House and Café Paradiso (in collaboration with Lucy from Gort-na-Nain...
€500,000 for Youghal Eco-Boardwalk Extension

€500,000 for Youghal Eco-Boardwalk Extension

The allocation of €500,000 for the extension of Youghal Eco-Boardwalk has been welcomed by Cork East Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Justice, David Stanton. Funding is being made available to Cork County Council under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme 2018 operated by the Department of Rural and Community Development.

Old Youghal Railway line to be re-purposed as greenway

THE disused railway line between Youghal and Midleton will be repurposed as a greenway. A cycle and pedestrian route linking the two towns will be developed which will also connect the villages of Mogeely and Killeagh. The route will be 23km in length and a planning...
Spooky Town 2018 at Fota Island Resort

Spooky Town 2018 at Fota Island Resort

Fota Island Resort are delighted to announce the fa-boo-lous Spooky Town, the brand new Halloween experience taking place from October 12th to November 4th. Spooky Town is a friendlylicous, kiddylaughy, scary kinda, funny place for smallies and other family monsters. ...

Coming soon…

Ring of Cork Travel Series Ring of Cork are proud to announce the soon arrival of their very own Travel Series. Several Ring of Cork members will be featuring in the videos as the series will showcase the destinations of Cobh, Youghal, Ballincollig, Midleton,...
FEAST 2018 – East Cork Food & Drink Festival

FEAST 2018 – East Cork Food & Drink Festival

FEAST 2018 – East Cork Food & Drink Festival Since last year, Feast Cork has stepped up onto the solid foundations created by the Midleton Food Festival over the past fifteen years, and started to build a festival that stretches beyond Midleton to the...

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