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Ring of Cork Travel Series Week 3
Welcome back to the Ring of Cork travel series. In this episode we went to the beautiful seaside town of Cobh, located just 25 minutes by car or train from Cork City. We went on a fun group trip with Cork English College and went out on a trip around Cork...
Ring of Cork Travel Series Week 1
Week 1 of our 2018 Weekly Travel Series this week Ballycotton Over the next few weeks we are going to bring you with us as we explore the beauty, adventure and fun along the Ring of Cork. The Ring of Cork is the spectacular East Cork route that captures family fun,...
Ring of Cork Travel Series Launched
Ring of Cork have teamed up with On The QT to launch the first ever travel series for the Ring of Cork. There are 10 episodes coming up over the next 10 weeks. Tune in every Monday night at 7:30pm for our weekly travel show! Have a look at what...
Spike Island: Unraveling the mysteries of ‘Ireland’s Alcatraz’
Original story by Katy Scott, CNN • Updated 20th September 2018 (CNN) — A star-shaped fortress atop a picturesque island off the southwest coast of Ireland once housed one of the world's biggest prison populations. While today Spike Island welcomes boatloads of...
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 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. ...
Halloween at Fota Island Resort – are the rumours true??
There have been reports of Fota Island Resort's "Wendy the Witch" being filmed in numerous locations around Cork - but for what reason?? There are rumours that they are planning a new family-friendly Halloween event. It is expected that it will be much like their...
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 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 Victorian...
Glanmire Heritage Society finalise their programme for Heritage Week!
Glanmire Heritage Society programme of events After months of planning, Glanmire Heritage Society are all set for this year's National Heritage Week (18th - 26th August). There are events for everyone so be sure to attend! Tuesday 21st August 2.00 - 5.00 p.m. at...
Youghal Medieval Festival 2018
Youghal Medieval Festival 2018 On the 19th August this year Youghal will once again celebrate its renowned beauty, heritage, history and welcoming camaraderie with its celebrated and award winning Youghal Medieval Festival. Celebrating National Heritage Week, Youghal...
Mackey Coaches add THREE new minibuses to their fleet!
Mackey Coaches add THREE new minibuses to their fleet! Mackey Coaches are delighted to announce their purchase of three stunning new LDV minibuses. With two 15-seaters finished in pure white and a striking lava grey 17 seater, they bring added comfort and prestige to...
The Munster Tennis Hub at Fota Island Resort – Now Open!
The Munster Tennis Hub Munster Tennis are delighted to announce that the brand new Munster Tennis Hub at Fota Island Resort is open. A superb facility that will be utilised by the elite performance squads of Munster Tennis for training and practice, the two fabulously...
Chase the Sunset with Ocean Escapes
Hop Onboard for an Unmissable Cork Harbour Sunset Cruise A cool ocean breeze on your face, a salty spray on your skin, watching the sparkling water and basking in the beauty of a glorious pink and orange sky as the sun begins to set on the horizon. Doesn’t this sound...
Free Events and Entertainment for Australia Day in Cobh
'Australia Day' in Cobh - 27th July 1500 Australians will arrive in Cobh early on Friday morning, 27 July, aboard the cruise ship Sea Princess to a true Irish ' Australia Day ' welcome. The stop is part of a 107 day around the world cruise from Sydney to Sydney. Cobh...
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