Guest Post by Glass of Win: A Day In Cork

This guest post has been burning a hole in my pocket for an entire year! Rachael originally wrote this post to queue up for when I had my big liver surgery last year, but time got away from us so I'm delighted that now it is being shared with you.My friend Rachael Faught is an award-winning, rainbow-haired …

Your Guide to Visiting Cork City

You’d never guess Cork City is the second-largest city in the Republic because the downtown area is close together and very walkable. It has a small town feel with a bit of city hustle and bustle as well as all the main conveniences of urban life. Throughout the city streets you will find shops, restaurants, cafés, …

Drink Local. Ode to Bradley’s Off-Licence

I feel fortunate to live close enough to an off-licence that also sells Irish gourmet foods, including Arbutus Breads, Fenn's Quay scones, my favorite bottle ginger brew and the frozen fish sticks that my son LB loves. That magical place? Bradley's Off-Licence on North Main Street. It is also one of the few places in …

Local Beer Makes Good: Franciscan Well Takes Top Honours at International Beer Challenge

August, Cork, Ireland: Today, Franciscan Well and The Craft Collection are delighted to announce that Franciscan Well’s Jameson Stout has won a gold medal at the International Beer Challenge Awards in the Speciality category. Franciscan Well’s IPA also took a bronze medal in the Ales category. Established for 17 years, the International Beer Challenge awards reward …

Books & Butter

The Cork Butter Museum and Cork City Libraries cordially invite you to the launch of Books & Butter, a programme of half price admission to the Butter Museum for holders of Library cards. The scheme will be launched by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Catherine Clancy, in the Cork Butter Museum, Thursday 22nd August 7:00pm.

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day

I have quite a few real Irish recipes and Irish-American recipes to share with you today so in the interest of space, I'm using links. I'll include a few yummy photos too, of course! Irish Cream Cheesecake from Scratch Irish White Soda Bread What it’s like to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Cork, Ireland Luck …

Irish Summer Vacation Photos. Hint: It’s a soft day

No caravan and no trip to the Canaries, but we enjoyed an Irish summer vacation this year. We went to West Cork and it was foggy and rainy the entire time! Thank goodness we don't mind the weather but really wishing I had Welly boots that fit in my purse! I'll try to write more …

Carrigaline Photographic Society Insights Exhibit at Cork International Airport

Carrigaline Photographic Society are pleased to announce their latest photography exhibition, Insights, running in Cork Airport from September 17th to Ocotober 12th. This latest exhibition is made possible through the generous support of Cork Airport and the Cork County Council Arts Service. The official opening is at 6:30PM on September 21st as part of Culture Night celebrations. The images in this photographic …

Visiting Ireland: An Extended Q&A Session

An American friend whose family is planning a trip to Ireland asked my advice and here are all the questions and answers that resulted, so I thought I'd share it with you! There is probably someone else out there planning a trip over here to the Emerald Isle and maybe this can help a bit. …

Knitting Groups in Cork City, Ireland

With several yarn shops, Cork City is a wool lovers paradise. At least, it is for me. For those new to Cork or just visiting, yarn can be a fun souvenir and going to a knit night can be a non-touristy way to enjoy your time here. Fun for a tourist or student here for a …