It’s time to Clock Out & Head Out Are you staying in Cork for business? Or simply want some ideas for you and your team mates to enjoy after a day of brainstorming? We have collected a few ideas of some great things to do & see in Cork after your day of work. …
The Best Outdoor & Scenic Dining in Cork While indoor dining slowly returns, during the summer Cork embraced outdoor dining like never before. As garden terraces & rooftop scenes became the settings to enjoy our favourite food & drink, we began do embrace outdoor dining. At The Metropole Hotel, we have created a list of …
The Best Outdoor Experiences and Activities in Cork An Outdoors Summer is fully in swing at the moment; from scenic walks to sailing along the sea, Cork is bursting with outstanding outdoor adventures. As we begin August and Autumn beings to sneak in, make sure you squeeze in some of these outdoor experiences and activities …
Our iconic hotel first opened its doors to guests in 1897. The Metropole Hotel Cork is celebrating 124 years of excellent hospitality and warm service. Our hotel, which is located in the heart of the Victorian Quarter in Cork’s City Centre, celebrated this important milestone on June 21st. Our iconic hotel, which is part of …
Sheila McCarthy from Gardiners Hill in Cork celebrating her 100th birthday with a special nod to Hollywood legend Charlie Chaplin. Sheila’s father Cornelius McCarthy was the first concierge at The Metropole Hotel and worked there from 1902 to 1946. Among the many stars that her father welcomed was comic actor Charlie Chaplin. He retired …
The best food & drink experiences in Cork When you look at Cork’s food and drink experiences, it’s no wonder that it’s considered the food capital of Ireland. From passionate world-renowned producers, bustling restaurants & bars, colourful cafés & markets, Cork is a foodie paradise! We have created a list of some of the food …
48 hours in Cork – Our 2 Day Itinerary for Cork City & Beyond Filled with compelling history, stunning art work and some of best restaurants & bars in the country, a weekend away to Cork is a perfect option for a staycation this summer. We have selected some of our favourite things to do …
It’s hard to try and squeeze everything Cork has to offer in a few days but we have put together a handy travel guide with everything you need for a 3 day staycation in ‘Real Capital of Ireland’. From enjoying the sights & sounds of the city, to kissing the Blarney Stone, to visiting …
Culture Edit | Play It By Ear In this month’s Culture Edit, we recommend a virtual trip to the theatre withThe Everyman Cork. Enjoy a slice of theatre at home with their brand new MADE IN CORK: PLAY IT BY EAR series If you are missing the glamour and atmosphere, recreate it at home this …
ANSWERS SPOILER ALERT – if you haven’t seen he quiz questions, check them out HERE first. _____ ROUND 1 – PURE JAZZ 1. What city is considered the birthplace of jazz? New Orleans 2.Who coined the term “jazz”? baseball player – The earliest written record of the word is in a 1912 article …
