Cork’s Coffee Houses Get a Night-Lift with ‘Coffee House Lates’

Cork’s coffee houses will get a night-time boost next week with Coffee House Lates. This pilot initiative will see 12 independent cafés open late for an exciting range of free events on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29. With everything from coffee tasting to live music, comedy, art, dancing, festive shopping, festive treats and knitting, Coffee House…

Ballymaloe Craft Fair 2024: 200 exhibitors showcasing best of Irish craft and design returns to Ballymaloe Grainstore this November

The beloved Ballymaloe Craft Fair, showcasing the best of Irish-made craft and design, is returning to Ballymaloe Grainstore this November, just in time for the 2024 festive shopping season.   Each weekend, from November 15th-17th and 22nd-24th, more than 200 of Ireland’s finest artists, designers and food producers will display their products as Ballymaloe Grainstore transforms…

Soma Coffee Hits Seven Years of Innovative Brews

Seven years ago, Soma Coffee Company began with a simple yet profound love for coffee and a mission to introduce high-grade specialty coffee to Cork. Starting modestly with just one coffee machine, the founders—Paul, Damien, Alex, and Irene—quickly captured the hearts of Cork’s coffee enthusiasts. Soma Coffee’s journey began at 23 Tuckey Street, where they…

Enchanting Events: Crafting unforgettable moments in Cork

Helmed by the passionate and experienced Joan, Enchanting Events specialises in bringing a personalised touch to each celebration, ensuring that every event is not just planned but passionately crafted with attention to detail and a deep understanding of your personal narrative. Joan’s journey in the event planning industry began over 14 years ago, evolving from intimate gatherings…

This Disaronno Day, April 19th, Celebrate the new Dolce Vita with the world’s finest amaretto liqueur, Disaronno, and Disaronno Velvet

  This Disaronno Day, April 19th, celebrate the timeless symbol of Italian taste with Disaronno Original, a warm and sophisticated amaretto liqueur characterised by its fragrant almond flavour and distinct colour, and Disaronno Velvet, an all-white look that combines the original with unexpected nuances of chocolate and vanilla. Originating from Saronno, Italy, where it is…

Cork International Hotel launches frighteningly good Halloween break

The Cork International Hotel has teamed up with Leahy’s Open Farm to launch a special Halloween family package. The two-night stay includes tickets to the ‘Boo!! Experience’ at the popular East Cork attraction. The hotel’s team has also compiled a wicked schedule of Halloween-themed activities for the midterm break including daily pumpkin hunts, a monster…