Cork Branch

Branch Email: rstacork24@gmail.com

Monthly Meetings: First Wednesday of each month at 11am in Hayfield Manor Hotel.

Members are notified in advance by email of all branch activities.

View photos from Cork Branch trips and activities here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzQwc8

UPCOMING EVENTS

Branch AGM and Talk:  Wednesday November 6th at 2pm in Bru Columbanus in Wilton

Talk on  nutrition and health by Ciara O'Callaghan.  The branch will cover her fee.

We encourage as many of you as possible to attend as new ideas and voices ensure the vibrancy of our branch.

Cork Branch Activities/Outings - 2024

Following our most successful Spring break to The Dunraven Arms in Adare we spent a wonderful morning in early April being guided around the little church of the Ascension in Timoleague. Parts of the exterior have been restored and the interior continues to be a work in progress. The story of the mosaics in the church is worth the trip alone. Unfortunately the foggy weather prevented us from continuing to Courtmacsherry . . . all for another day.

Over 20 members of the branch attended our Annual Conference in Wexford.

On May 23rd we visited Lismore Castle Gardens. The guide (paid for by the branch) greatly enhanced our visit, not only talking about the plants but also the history of the castle and the surrounding area.

Our book club met in May and we will continue our regular meetings again in September.  Meanwhile our monthly gatherings take place in Hayfield Manor Hotel on the first Wednesday of every month at 12 noon. Members are emailed in advance of all activities.

View photos of the events at the link above.

Report on Trip to Sardinia 2023

A very large group left Cork Airport on Oct 2nd for a 4-night stay in Sardinia. Alghero was our base. The hotel was situated by the sea and a lovely walk to the old town.

We did a day trip along the coast to the beatiful town of Bosa where we enjoyed a tasting of the local Malvasia wine and cheeses. This was followed by a fantastic meal in a restaurant in Bosa Marina. 

The weather was gorgeous with sun filled days and warm evenings. Lots of fun and lovely memories made.

 Blarney Castle Tour - Summer 2023

RSTA Cork had a wonderful mid-summer outing to Blarney Castle and gardens attended by 30 members. 

The sun was shining and we were guided around the gardens by Adam, the head gardener, who not only showed us the rare plants and trees but had stories as to how they got there. 

The branch kindly paid for the tour guide.

 Spring Break in Dunraven Arms Hotel - March 2023

30 members and friends enjoyed a most relaxing two night stay in the lovely Dunraven Arms Hotel in Adare, Co Limerick. 

Dinner was included on one night of our stay and some of us dined in the 1826 Restaurant where we were lucky enough to meet the wonderful chef himself, Wade Murphy.

View more photos from the visit here:  https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzQwc8

Cork Branch welcomes new members!