Person: Tom Spalding

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

general

Culture Night: Get out and make the most of it

There are literally hundreds of free events on offer this evening for kids and adults on Culture Night. Marjorie Brennan selects the best of them, in Cork and beyond

general

As snugs make a comeback, we tour Cork's favourite pub corners

CIT Cork School of Music’s redvelopment is the work of Murray O’Laoire Architects who designed this state-ofthe- art facility.

home and gardens

Cork's Open House programme has something for everybody

property

Open House Cork is going from strength to strength

news

Campaign to rename Cork streets after Irish heroes

home and gardens

Cork and Dublin buildings participate in this year’s Open House initiative

Terence MacSwiney play watched by grandson 80 years after mother played the lead role

A Terence MacSwiney play was watched over the weekend by his grandson — almost 80 years after his own mother played a lead role in the last Cork production.

Mon, 20 Jun, 2016

From Boole to Gallagher, Cork City throws open its doors for Heritage Day

From medieval re-enactments to a Rory Gallagher walking trail, with a Masonic lodge, George Boole, and Sir Henry’s themed tours thrown in for good measure — Cork city is set to reveal its rich and varied heritage this weekend.

Wed, 19 Aug, 2015

Holy Trinity Church, an ornament to Cork City

Tom Spalding reviews a new book on Holy Trinity Church and the discovery of its Harry Clarke window.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2015

Our gardening noticeboard

This year the Lough Flower and Garden Club celebrates its 40th anniversary and next Tuesday at 8pm in the SMA Centre, Wilton, the founding and current members will demonstrate exhibits from today and from 40 years ago. 

Sat, 21 Mar, 2015

City flood plans are ‘visually illiterate’

Plans for a €60m flood relief scheme for Cork have been described as "visually illiterate" by a local author who fears some of the city’s historic riverside fixtures will be lost as part of the project.

Tue, 05 Aug, 2014

Cork on show: The Cork International Exhibition of 1902-1903

WHEN I visited the revamped Fitzgerald Park recently, I wasn’t thinking about former Lord Mayor Edward Fitzgerald. I had only thought in passing about who the park was named for, and had never heard of the event that led to its foundation.

Tue, 01 Jul, 2014

Picnics, parties and open-air shows a-plenty this weekend

It’s all about the great outdoors this weekend — with picnics, garden parties and plenty of open-air shows.

Sat, 21 Jun, 2014

100 years on, Fitzgerald Park adds to extravagant history

Fitzgerald Park on Cork’s Mardyke is once again open fully to the public in all its floral and artistic glory, flanked by Diarmuid Gavin’s controversial Sky Garden and the restored Fr Mathew Fountain.

Sat, 17 May, 2014

Revamped Fitzgerald Park opens to public but Diarmuid Gavin ’not invited’

Bright, fun, futuristic and a little fantastic — just what the man who gave Fitzgerald Park its name would have appreciated.

Sat, 17 May, 2014

Keeping the wheels turning

The Cork Cycling Festival showcases art celebrating the bicycle, writes Colette Sheridan

Fri, 20 Jul, 2012

City’s evolution traced in street names

What’s in a name?

Mon, 25 Jun, 2012

Time to let your feet do the walking

IT can be a term of encouragement, or abuse, being told to stand up on your own two feet — but it is good advice for life. For a healthy one, especially.

Mon, 22 Aug, 2011

Step back into Cork history – and it won’t cost a cent

CORK people will get the chance to step back in time tomorrow as many landmark and buildings around the city throw open their doors to show off their heritage – and it’s all free.

Fri, 27 Aug, 2010

Pocket-sized guide to city’s landmark buildings launched

A GUIDE to Cork city’s landmark 20th century buildings was launched last night.

Thu, 27 May, 2010