Ring of Cork VIP Networking Event at Fota Wildlife Park

Ring of Cork VIP Networking Event at Fota Wildlife Park
Tourism business members were treated to the VIP experience at Fota Wildlife Park and their new state of the art Education Conservative Research Centre (ECRC) on Wednesday March 26th. It was a fantastic morning filled with lots of fun, learning, experiencing and networking. It started with a talk and walk through the ECRC to learn […]

Ring of Cork Networking Tour Youghal

Ring of Cork Networking Tour Youghal
Ring of Cork members enjoying networking morning in Youghal on March 5th.  Three must do’s 1) St Mary’s Collegiate Church & Gardens, 2) Youghal Film & Photography Museum and 3) Youghal Clock Gate Tower   

Raised by the Village is perfect Sunday night TV, but is the countryside really so full of lovely people?

Raised by the Village is perfect Sunday night TV, but is the countryside really so full of lovely people?
Is Raised by the Village the best thing on television? It is so sophisticated but it doesn’t patronise. It is reality television but the viewer doesn’t feel manipulated. It’s about urban working-class children going to the country but it doesn’t resort to stereotypes. It’s an original idea. There are no bad guys, and yet you believe it. […]

Local Festival & Event Fund Now Open

Local Festival & Event Fund Now Open
This funding programme has been expanded to support both festivals and events and offers an enhanced programme to help stimulate economic growth, celebrate local culture, and attract domestic visitors to Cork County. Eligible organisers can apply for grants of up to €6,000 to: Additionally, a supplementary grant of up to €1,500 is available for festivals and events that […]

Tourism Industry Leaders Gather for Inspiring Annual Seminar at Midleton Distillery Experience

Tourism Industry Leaders Gather for Inspiring Annual Seminar at Midleton Distillery Experience
Over 50 tourism business owners and managers attended the Ring of Cork’s Annual Tourism Seminar and networking event on 4th December at the newly revamped Midleton Distillery Experience. This year’s event featured compelling talks from Kevin Cullinane, Deputy Director of Communications at daa, and David Byrne, Director of Midleton Campus, Midleton Distillery Experience. Both speakers […]

Ring of Cork Tourism Seminar & AGM 2024

Ring of Cork Tourism Seminar & AGM, Wednesday 4th December at 10.30am at Midleton Distillery Experience. The Ring of Cork is set to hold its annual Tourism Seminar and AGM on December 4, 2024, at the iconic Midleton Distillery Experience. This event promises to be a focal point for tourism and business professionals across the […]

Ring of Cork Tourism Seminar & AGM 2024

Ring of Cork Tourism Seminar & AGM 2024
Ring of Cork Tourism Seminar & AGM, Wednesday 4th December at 10.30am at Midleton Distillery Experience. The Ring of Cork is set to hold its annual Tourism Seminar and AGM on December 4, 2024, at the iconic Midleton Distillery Experience. This event promises to be a focal point for tourism and business professionals across the […]

Ring of Cork Networking Event Cobh Heritage

Ring of Cork Networking Event Cobh Heritage
Ring of Cork tourism businesses had a wonderful morning at Cobh, The Queenstown Story for their November networking visit, on November 6th. There are so many fascinating emigration stories that are told through this fantastic visitor experience and thanks to Christy for the VIP tour.   A special shout out to Breda, Eilish & Mandy […]

Ring of Cork Networking at The Hidden Sauna

Ring of Cork Networking at The Hidden Sauna
Our October Ring of Cork networking visit brought us to The Hidden Sauna Bridgefield, a new holistic escape nestled in Castlemartyr, East Cork. The Hidden Sauna is an outdoor retreat nestled in the heart of nature, where you can relax in an invigorating sauna and refresh in an ice-cold plunge pool ( fed from the […]

Discover the Reopened Midleton Distillery Experience: Local Offer for June & July

Discover the Reopened Midleton Distillery Experience: Local Offer for June & July
The iconic Midleton Distillery, renowned for its exquisite Irish whiskey, is thrilled to announce its grand reopening with an exclusive local offer for visitors in June and July. Nestled in the picturesque town of Midleton, County Cork, this historic distillery has been a cornerstone of whiskey production since 1825, offering a rich heritage intertwined with […]

Hop into Easter Fun in the Ring of Cork!

Hop into Easter Fun in the Ring of Cork!
Get ready for an egg-cellent Easter adventure in the Ring of Cork, a gorgeous corner of Ireland brimming with family-friendly fun! Here’s how to make this Easter one to remember: Epic Easter Egg Hunts! Unleash your inner detectives in a super-charged Easter egg hunt! Explore a local park for hidden treasures or try a super […]