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SUMMARY:Mapping Climate Change: The Knitting Map & The Tempestry Project
DESCRIPTION:Come along to see The Knitting Map from Cork 2005 (on its 20th birthday!) as well as the US Tempestries in the beautiful renovated warehouse in Horgan’s Quay. The Mapping Climate Change exhibition unites for the first time two innovative textile art projects that give visual and tangible presence to our warming world at a crucial moment of environmental precarity. \nThis exhibition especially celebrates the 20th anniversary of The Knitting Map\, which was commissioned in 2005 as one of the flagship projects of Cork’s year as European \nCapital of Culture. Ambitious and visionary\, this large-scale textile installation was made collaboratively with more than 2000 older\, working-class women from Cork’s North side and knitted every day for a year. Weather station data was programmed to generate yarn colour and movement to generate complexity of stitch. The work is an abstract cartography of weather data and urban movement in Cork City over a calendar year. \nFor more information contact: Jools Gilson / jgilson@ucc.ie
URL:https://www.thevq.ie/event/mapping-climate-change-the-knitting-map-the-tempestry-project/
LOCATION:Horgans Quay\, Horgan's Quay 1\, Waterfront Square\, Cork City\, T23 PPT8\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251117
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SUMMARY:Cork International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 70th edition of Cork International Film Festival – Ireland’s largest and longest-running film festival – will take place from 6th–16th November 2025. Cork International Film Festival champions new voices and celebrates excellence in filmmaking throughout its diverse programme. Filmmakers’ achievements are recognised through 15 Awards\, three of which are Academy Award® qualifying. \nThe 2025 Festival will feature gala screenings and presentations in The Everyman\, alongside the return of the Cork Film Trail to MacCurtain Street. The full Festival programme will be announced in October.
URL:https://www.thevq.ie/event/cork-international-film-festival-2/
LOCATION:The Everyman Theatre\, The Everyman Theatre\, MacCurtain Street\, Cork City
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T100000
DTSTAMP:20260618T161400
CREATED:20251021T150010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T150010Z
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SUMMARY:Cork City as an Urban Garden
DESCRIPTION:“Urban greening isn’t just about making things look pretty. It’s about health\, sustainability\, biodiversity\, and better living for everyone.” Peter Dowdall (The Irish Gardener) \nWhat could the VQ look like if we worked together to develop a greening and biodiversity plan for the neighbourhood? What potential wins would you highlight for the area? \nJoin the VQ as we welcome guest speaker Peter Dowdall (The Irish Gardener) to share his thoughts on the opportunity that exists for communities to come together in Cork and actively promote and implement urban greening intiatives. Peter is a garden designer\, horticulturist\, and media contributor\, passionate about helping people connect with plants\, nature\, and better design. \nThe event is open to members and non-members who would like to learn more about this topic.
URL:https://www.thevq.ie/event/cork-city-as-an-urban-garden/
LOCATION:Penrose Dock
CATEGORIES:VQ
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ORGANIZER;CN="The VQ":MAILTO:katherine@thevq.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T100000
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SUMMARY:Cork City as an Urban Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss how we can collaborate to actively promote and implement urban greening intiatives in Cork and the VQ.\n\n\n\n“Urban greening isn’t just about making things look pretty. It’s about health\, sustainability\, biodiversity\, and better living for everyone.” Peter Dowdall (The Irish Gardener) \nWhat could the VQ look like if we worked together to develop a greening and biodiversity plan for the neighbourhood? What potential wins would you highlight for the area? \nJoin the VQ as we welcome the following guest speakers: \n\nPeter Dowdall (The Irish Gardener) will share his thoughts on the opportunity that exists for communities to come together in Cork and actively promote and implement urban greening intiatives. Peter is a garden designer\, horticulturist\, and media contributor\, passionate about helping people connect with plants\, nature\, and better design.\nPaul McGuirk (Senior Executive Officer\, Cork City Council) will outline the details of the second round of funding which was recently announced under the Community Climate Action Fund\, the aim of which is to shape and build low-carbon\, sustainable communities\, and community resilience.\n\nThe event is open to members and non-members who would like to learn more about this topic.
URL:https://www.thevq.ie/event/cork-city-as-an-urban-garden-2/
LOCATION:Penrose Dock
CATEGORIES:VQ
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ORGANIZER;CN="The VQ":MAILTO:katherine@thevq.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T220000
DTSTAMP:20260618T161400
CREATED:20251020T152608Z
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SUMMARY:Cork International Film Festival Awards Gala: Song Sung Blue
DESCRIPTION:Based on a true story\, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band\, proving it’s never too late to find love and follow your dreams.
URL:https://www.thevq.ie/event/cork-international-film-festival-awards-gala-song-sung-blue/
LOCATION:The Everyman Theatre\, The Everyman Theatre\, MacCurtain Street\, Cork City
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251116T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251116T223000
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SUMMARY:Cork International Film Festival Closing Gala: Is This Thing On?
DESCRIPTION:As their marriage quietly unravels\, Alex (Will Arnett) faces middle age and seeks new purpose in the New York stand-up comedy scene while Tess (Laura Dern) confronts the sacrifices she made for their family – forcing them to navigate co-parenting\, identity\, and whether love can take a new form. Loosely inspired by the true story of comedian John Bishop’s personal journey into comedy\, Bradley Cooper’s beautiful third film as a director is an incisive study of midlife discontent and a modern-day comedy of remarriage. \nHumour and feeling blend in a harmonious\, powerful balance with an exceptional supporting cast\, including Cooper himself\, Andra Day\, Amy Sedaris\, Sean Hayes\, Christine Ebersole\, Ciarán Hinds\, and Scott Icenogle.
URL:https://www.thevq.ie/event/cork-international-film-festival-closing-gala-is-this-thing-on/
LOCATION:The Everyman Theatre\, The Everyman Theatre\, MacCurtain Street\, Cork City
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T083000
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SUMMARY:How to Prepare for Pension Auto-Enrolment
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about how to prepare for pension auto-enrolment and why setting up your own company pension could be the smarter move! \nIreland’s new Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme is due to roll out soon — and it will have a major impact on employers and employees alike. \nWhile it’s designed to get more people saving for retirement\, many business owners don’t realise they have better options. By setting up your own company pension scheme\, you can opt out of auto-enrolment\, retain flexibility\, and gain significant tax advantages — all while keeping control of costs and benefits. \nJoin us for an informal information session with insurance expert John Cuffe (Cuffe and Company (Insurance) Ltd.) who will explain: \n\n🔍 What the Auto-Enrolment Scheme really means for your business.\n⚖️ The difference between auto-enrolment and private company pensions.\n💰 How setting up your own pension can save tax\, improve recruitment\, and avoid unnecessary complexity.\n🧾 How we can help you establish a compliant\, efficient\, and tax–exempt company pension structure.\n\nWhether you’re a small business owner\, company director\, or HR decision-maker\, this short session will help you understand your options\, before auto-enrolment becomes mandatory. \nBookings: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-prepare-for-pension-auto-enrolment-tickets-1963910695758?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.thevq.ie/event/how-to-prepare-for-pension-auto-enrolment/
LOCATION:The Metropole\, MacCurtain Street\, Victorian Quarter\, Cork\, Cork\, T23 EEC3\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="The VQ":MAILTO:katherine@thevq.ie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTSTAMP:20260618T161400
CREATED:20251128T115825Z
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SUMMARY:The Everyman Panto: Cinderella
DESCRIPTION:When you believe in magic\, it believes in you! \nGlass slippers\, a glam makeover and a midnight dash – this isn’t your grandma’s fairytale. This year\, The Everyman and CADA bring Cinderella to life with a fresh\, fabulous twist! Expect outrageous laughs\, dazzling costumes and a fairy godmother with serious flair. \nJoin our hilarious cast – back by popular demand after last year’s sold-out Red Riding Hood – and directed by the queen of Panto herself\, Catherine Mahon-Buckley. It’s the classic tale of dreams\, drama and a dash to the ball… but with more sparkle\, sass and surprises than ever before. \n🎭 Packed with panto madness\, music and magic – this is one ball you don’t want to miss.\n✨ So\, grab your tickets\, bring your crew and get ready for a night of pure enchantment.\n👠 The clock is ticking… are you ready to believe in magic? \nBringing a group? Talk to our team on 021 450 1780 or groups@everymancork.com \n* Tickets for Terrific Thursdays and Fantastic Friday are €30. \n†† To book your tickets for our audio-described performance with touch tour or for our relaxed performance\, email access@everymancork.com or call 021 450 1780.\nTickets for relaxed performance are €25. \n† Tickets for our ISL-interpreted performance can be booked via our website everymancork.com\, in person or by calling our box office.
URL:https://www.thevq.ie/event/the-everyman-panto-cinderella/
LOCATION:The Everyman Theatre\, The Everyman Theatre\, MacCurtain Street\, Cork City
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Everyman Theatre":MAILTO:info@everymancork.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T223000
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SUMMARY:Opera at Griffith College Cork ❄️
DESCRIPTION:Cork mezzo soprano Niamh O’Sullivan\, one of Veronica Dunne’s last students\, fresh from her role debut as Carmen at English National Opera\, London\, will perform a very special concert for one night only!\n\nEnjoy an evening with this magnificent singer at the height of her career in the intimate venue of the Isabella Honan Chapel\, Griffith College Cork\, accompanied by one of Ireland’s leading pianists\, Mairéad Hurley. The concert will also feature one of Ireland’s finest up-and-coming tenors\, Conor Prendiville. There will be a wine reception at the interval.\n\nTickets cost €50 including the wine reception and are on sale now on Eventbrite (linked here) or by contacting vdiscompetition@gmail.com\n\nPresented by Friends of the Vocal Arts\, supporting the Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition.
URL:https://www.thevq.ie/event/opera-at-griffith-college-cork-%e2%9d%84%ef%b8%8f/
LOCATION:Isabella Honan Chapel\, Griffith College Cork\, Wellington Road\, Cork.\, Cork\, T23 DF3A\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251205T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251205T153000
DTSTAMP:20260618T161400
CREATED:20251127T144837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T144837Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Science and Arts Practice: Arts & Sustainability in Cork City
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this day of discussion / arts practice at Horgan’s Quay beside the Mapping Climate Change exhibition. UCC’s President John O’Halloran will kick off the day and we’ll move from Artists / UCC Climate Scientists who’ve been in partnered conversation since September and Artists who’ve been involved in large scale arts and sustainability projects in the city and beyond\, plus a presentation by the curator of Mapping Climate Change Deborah Barkun and some of the knitters. We’ll be asking the question – Does Cork City need an annual Arts & Sustainability event? All Welcome. \nFREE but ticketed – please register here. \nFurther info: Prof. Jools Gilson / jgilson@ucc.ie \nFunded by Research Ireland & UCC\, with support from BAM Ireland & Clarendon Properties.
URL:https://www.thevq.ie/event/climate-science-and-arts-practice-arts-sustainability-in-cork-city/
LOCATION:Horgans Quay\, Horgan's Quay 1\, Waterfront Square\, Cork City\, T23 PPT8\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251217T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T161400
CREATED:20251121T090349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T090349Z
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SUMMARY:Festive Christmas Drinks Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join the VQ Board and fellow members for a festive drink to celebrate the holiday season!
URL:https://www.thevq.ie/event/festive-christmas-drinks-gathering/
LOCATION:The Metropole\, MacCurtain Street\, Victorian Quarter\, Cork\, Cork\, T23 EEC3\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:VQ
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ORGANIZER;CN="The VQ":MAILTO:katherine@thevq.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T161400
CREATED:20260508T104302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T105318Z
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SUMMARY:Luas Cork and Docklands Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Jointly hosted by the VQ and CBA\, come along to hear the latest updates and ask your questions on the Luas Cork and Docklands projects.\nLuas Cork and Docklands Briefing \nJoin us in person for the Luas Cork and Docklands Briefing\nJointly hosted by the VQ and CBA\, this event is an opportunity to hear the latest updates and ask your questions about the Docklands developments and the Cork Luas project\, for which the Preferred Route has just been announced and is currently out for consultation. \nCork’s population is projected to grow by 50 per cent over the next 20 years. The Docklands development and the rollout of Luas Cork are both essential to enabling sustainable growth in the City. The significant investment in our transport network with Luas Cork will reduce traffic and carbon emissions\, unlocking housing and jobs growth in areas such as the Docklands and will ultimately create a more liveable\, walkable\, pleasant city. \nSpeakers include: \nPaolo Carbone\, Head of Public Transport Capital Projects \nFergus Meehan\, Head of Light Rail GDA and Regional Cities \nSarah O’Donnell\, Assistant Chief Architect and Project Manager of Luas Cork \nBryan Fitzgerald\, Cork Docklands Programme Manager \nClara O’Neill\, Total Planning Solutions\, Vice President CBA \n  \nView More Details
URL:https://www.thevq.ie/event/luas-cork-and-docklands-briefing/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T210000
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SUMMARY:VQ Shared Table\, sponsored by Birra Moretti
DESCRIPTION:Be part of one of the festival’s most spectacular outdoor events.. \nA long-table shared dining experience on MacCurtain Street for nearly 500 guests! \nThis collaborative feast of local produce is cooked and served by businesses from across The VQ\, including The Metropole\, The Glass Curtain\, Greene’s\, Paladar\, The Dean\, Isaacs Restaurant\, The Address\, Da Mirco\, Thompsons\, The Shelbourne Bar\, Son of a Bun and Gabriel House. \nTickets includes a welcome drinks reception with Birra Moretti\, PepsiCo\, and West Cork Whiskey\, followed by a 4-course sharing dinner with wines from MacCurtain Wine Cellar. \nThe event will be weather-proofed with a stretch marquee if needed\, or indoors at the Metropole Hotel only in the case of severe weather. \nA VQ event at Cork on a Fork\, sponsored by Birra Moretti and supported by TS Events\, PepsiCo\, SuperValu\, and Clonakilty Blackpudding. \n*Vegetarian friendly but all allergens cannot be catered for. \nPhotos and videos will be taken at this event. Please notify a member of staff if you do not wish to participate. \nFor more Cork on a Fork events see www.corkonafork.ie. A Cork City Council Festival supported by Fáilte Ireland\, Pure Cork\, Musgrave\, Cork Airport\, Cork Business Association\, Cork IHF\, MTU\, Irish Examiner\, and Cork’s RedFM. \nView Event Details
URL:https://www.thevq.ie/event/vq-shared-table-sponsored-by-birra-moretti/
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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