top of page 6 October 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Commenting on Government’s announcement that level 3 restrictions are to be implemented nationwide Conor Healy, CEO of Cork Chamber said: “While not surprising, it is nonetheless challenging for business and society to move to level 3 restrictions.” “The impact of these tighter restrictions will be... Read More
top of page 6 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Creating a startup is one thing, but growing it – or ‘scaling it’ – is another A new programme called ‘Scale Cork’ is Ireland’s first Scaling Programme for SMEs supported by Cork County Council through its economic development fund and operated by the Rubicon Centre... Read More
top of page 6 October 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Businesswoman of the Year Cork’s Linda O’Connell, the national online and media coordinator for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Ireland has won at the Network Ireland Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2020. Linda, who has over 15 years’ experience working in the non-profit... Read More
top of page 4 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Did you know that Citizenship and a Passport are different things? You must be an Irish Citizen before you can apply for an Irish Passport. If you were born in Ireland to Irish Parents then you do not need to apply for Citizenship, as you... Read More
top of page 4 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie At the 2020 Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards there was a GOLD award for Skellig Bay Marinated Hake with Garlic & Herb from The Good Fish Company. The product can be purchased from the companies own shops or from Aldi. The Good Fish Company was... Read More
top of page 4 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Best pals since school in Cork survive horrible year and are backing their business for another decade Best pals since their days at Loreto school in Fermoy, Co Cork and business partners after, Andrea Lyons and Siobhan Forrest, are celebrating 10 years in business and... Read More
top of page 2 October 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Paradyn (with offices in Little Island, Cork and Sandyford, Dunlin 18) has implemented “an advanced cybersecurity and network solution” for Cork County Council in a €500,000 deal over the next three years. Having won a competitive tender process, Paradyn will provide security operation centre (SOC)... Read More
top of page 1 October 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Action is needed on the Aviation Recovery Taskforce Report to ensure we have strong regional airports post-Covid. This is according to Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune who said it should be a consideration that certain routes at airports such as Cork are subsidised to ensure... Read More
top of page 1 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie As Cork-based recruitment consultancy, Euro Executive celebrates five years in business, the company reflects on its foundation in 2015 and anticipates a period of growth over the coming years, despite the current economic climate With its office on Pouladuff Road, Euro Executive recruits permanent, temporary... Read More
top of page 30 September 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Speaking at the launch of the Cork Chamber Budget 2021 Submission, Chamber President Paula Cogan said, “Budget 2021 must be about securing our economic resilience with infrastructural investment, finessing the pandemic supports and tax measures critical to normalising the economy and State finances.” “To provide... Read More
top of page 30 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Thermo Fisher Scientific (based on the road to Currabinny, near Ringaskiddy, Co Cork) has launched a €45,000 community grant in celebration of its double anniversary. Assisting deserving causes, it will be divided between local community groups along with charitable causes close to the hearts of... Read More
top of page 28 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie From Boatyard to Ballroom, to wind turbine service centre – Crosshaven secures welcome investment Smooth country singer ‘Gentleman Jim Reeves’ (1923-1964) came to Ireland in 1963. One of the venues he played in was Crosshaven’s famous, Majorca Ballroom which opened that very year. A poster... Read More
