Benchspace: Woodworking for Social Stress Relief and Creative Expression

by Evin // November 30, 2017 // 1 Comment

This past Saturday, I participated in a fun woodworking session at Benchspace, a local woodworking workshop in Cork city’s Marina center. It was luck that I was contacted by David Scannell who invited me to be part of it. After being sick... Continue reading →

The REAL Irish Souvenirs to Buy

by Evin // March 9, 2015 // 1 Comment

There is only one problem with owning a ‘Kiss Me I’m Irish’ tee shirt and that is if you are any normal humble non-flirtatious sort of person it only gets worn once a year. However, if you go with a... Continue reading →

Doors of County Cork

by Evin // December 5, 2014 // No Comments

There is so much brightness and a variety of hues on the doors of County Cork. Having been in love with color from an early age, I am loving the rich colors surrounding my new home. I couldn’t resist taking... Continue reading →

Brunch in Cork City, Ireland

by Evin // July 6, 2013 // 4 Comments

Here are the restaurants and cafes in Cork offering special weekend brunch menus. Yes, some are even open early mornings or on Sundays! You can also contact me on Twitter @BrunchCork if you’re on the go and can’t read this... Continue reading →

The English Market, Cork city, Ireland ©2018 Evin O'Keeffe | EvinOK

Irish Recipe Round-up

by Evin // March 17, 2013 // No Comments

I have quite a few real Irish recipes and Irish-American recipes to share with you today so in the interest of space, I’m using links. I’ll include a few yummy photos too, of course! Irish Cream Cheesecake from Scratch Irish... Continue reading →

Cork Button Company, Cork City, Ireland | EvinOK.com

Every Button You Could Need at The Cork Button Company

by Evin // May 29, 2012 // 2 Comments

Don’t be fooled by its modest exterior, the Cork Button Company has as many buttons as you may ever need. We’ve mentioned this shop before in our Where To Buy Yarn in Cork City post, but this time it is featured all... Continue reading →

Where to Buy Knitting Yarn in Cork City

by Evin // April 17, 2012 // 4 Comments

A list of where to buy knitting yarn in Cork City. Some will even ship to your home if you’re visiting so you don’t have overweight luggage. I also recommend you check out a wonderful list I compiled of all... Continue reading →

What it's like to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Cork, Ireland

by Evin // March 17, 2012 // 3 Comments

There is a tingle of something in the air. It makes your toes feel like wiggling and the corners of your mouth turn up involuntarily. It’s Saint Patrick’s Day in Ireland. As you can imagine, March 17th is an exciting time... Continue reading →

Cork Gourmet Trail

by Evin // August 5, 2011 // 5 Comments

One of my favorite indulgences is to explore new things – and that includes food. Trying something different can be intimidating, but when it is in the setting of Ireland’s food capital the result can only be sweet reward. This... Continue reading →