16 October 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie There is no denying that the UK is a great place to start a business due to its robust economy. As per Reboot SEO Agency, 835,494 new companies were registered in the UK in 2020, as the pandemic inspired the entrepreneurial spirit in many. Starting a business is... Read More
14 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Fein TD for Cork North Central, Thomas Gould, and Cllr Mick Nugent have today called on the government to fast-track delivery of the Training Fund promised to former Debenhams staff. Deputy Gould said: “On 20th May this year, the former Debenhams workers accepted a commitment from the... Read More
13 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Some 60 tourism companies from Ireland – including The Kingsley Hotel – attended Flavours of Ireland 2021 in London, this week. ‘Flavours’ is Tourism Ireland’s annual B2B tourism workshop, where tourism companies from Ireland meet and do business with top global inbound tour operators. Now in its 19th... Read More
13 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ireland’s National Environmental Awards, The Pakman Awards has announced that two Co. Cork organisations, IRD Duhallow and Good Fish Processing, have been shortlisted for a 2021 Pakman Award. The Pakman Awards is Ireland’s leading environmental awards programme which recognises excellence in sustainability, recycling and waste management. IRD Duhallow based... Read More
11 October 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ifac, Ireland’s farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services firm, is advising farmers in Cork to get their tax affairs in order. With just weeks to go until the tax deadline, ifac says the immediate priority is to get your accounts in order and work out your tax liability. This... Read More
11 October 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie J&J employs over 5,000 people at 10 sites in Ireland, including two in Cork (Little Island and Ringaskiddy) Janssen, the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, has appointed Dr Thorsten Giesecke as General Manager, Commercial Business, Janssen Sciences Ireland UC, which is responsible for commercialising six areas of... Read More
11 October 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Two West Cork businesswomen have received a “Highly Commended” accolade at the Network Ireland National Conference and Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2021. The event took place at the Theatre Royal in Waterford city on Friday 8th October. Network Ireland West Cork member Louise Bunyan, received her ‘Highly... Read More
8 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Wilson Architecture (St Patrick’s Place, Wellington Road, Cork) is delighted to announce the promotion of three senior staff members to executive positions within the company. Peter O’Donovan has been appointed to the Board as a Director, with Marcus Reid and Brian Westlake being appointed Associate Directors. Peter O’Donovan... Read More
5 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Mervue Laboratories in Cork, the producers of Gelguard, donated 20,000 100ml bottles of their hand sanitiser to UCC to help keep students Covid-free as they returned to education this month. The Cork-based animal nutrition company pivoted part of their manufacturing plant to produce hand sanitiser in partnership with... Read More
4 October 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie With employees returning to the office many businesses are getting back up to speed and reacquainted with office life. For obvious reasons, printing wasn’t a huge concern to many whilst staff were working from home but now as desks are occupied once again you may be wondering how... Read More
1 October 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Bord Bia has announced a return to trade show activity with a calendar of events across Europe this autumn, including a ministerial-led trade visit and in-person trade fair in Germany. Virtual events also remain key to Bord Bia’s trade engagements at home and abroad. This week Bord Bia... Read More
1 October 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Businesses in Cork received funding of €2,016,533 from the Online Retail Scheme to date through grants of between €10,000 and €25,000, a Cork North Central Deputy has said. The Online Retail Scheme was first launched in 2018 to aid retailers in increasing their customer base and extending their... Read More