21 September 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Iarnród Éireann has today opened its latest external recruitment programme for Train Drivers, and encouraged anyone interested in the role to apply, but not just anyone! You will need to have the following traits Excellent Communication Skills Calm in an Emergency Follow Rules and Procedures Conscientious Customer Focus... Read More
21 September 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie For me, the word ‘Coach’ conjures up images of a straight-talking U.S of A. man’s man. The sort of cliché character who can deliver a half time pep talk which injects adrenaline into the veins of an American Football team, leading to them beating their quality opponents massively.... Read More
20 September 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie UrAbility is a Cork firm which helps young people overcome their challenges in education by using technology. The firm – which previously featured on Dragon’s Den – has just won a prestigious Zero Project Award at the United Nations. It was the only Irish company selected as one... Read More
17 September 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork based business, Velo Coffee Roasters, has just announced its first large export order bound for a premium retail food chain in Malaysia. “This is our first bulk export order and marks an exciting new chapter for Velo Coffee Roasters” said owner Rob Horgan. “We’ve had a very... Read More
17 September 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Montenotte Hotel has appointed Ray Kelleher as Director of Sales & Marketing. Ray most recently worked as Group Sales & Marketing Manager at Trigon Hotels and previously as Sales & Marketing Manager at the Clayton Hotel Cork City. He is currently the Chairperson of the Cork city... Read More
16 September 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Marie McCarthy from Carrigaline, Co. Cork is the winner of The National Brown Bread Baking Competition, run by Aldi and in association with the National Ploughing Association (NPA) and the Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA). Marie will receive a guaranteed cash prize of €15,000 and her bread will be... Read More
15 September 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD, speaking after attending the Taxi Driver protest today outside Leinster House “Taxi drivers for many years now have felt that they are not listened to. They are the last to be acknowledged when it comes to transport. Today, they have come out to say... Read More
15 September 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI EUROPE have today announced that Cork Airport is the first airport on the island of Ireland to be accredited through its new Airport Health Accreditation programme. ACI’s Airport Health Accreditation programme assists airports by assessing new health measures and procedures introduced... Read More
15 September 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie “We are at a critical stage in negotiations on the future relationship with the United Kingdom.” says Cork based Deirdre Clune (Fine Gael) MEP for Ireland South Deirdre Clune has said Ireland is at a “critical stage” in negotiations on the future relationship with the United Kingdom. MEP... Read More
15 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The team at Blas na hÉireann ( irishfoodawards.com ) have been working tirelessly since March to ensure that Blas 2020 goes ahead, maintaining their commitment to celebrating the very best in Irish food and drink. Chairperson, Artie Clifford feels that now, more than ever it is essential to... Read More
13 September 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie New service ensures data security for companies during the Covid-19 pandemic Wisetek, is a Cork-based company which has expertise in IT asset disposal, data destruction, and technology reuse. It has launched a new service, IT Asset Recovery Solutions, in direct response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The new remote... Read More
12 September 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council and its Local Enterprise Office have set up a fund to support businesses who availed of outdoor seating licences as the winter approaches. With the support of the National Transport Authority (NTA), an Outdoor Seating Area Weatherproofing Fund will help traders with the investment required... Read More
