29 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie St. Colman’s Church and Schoolhouse in Ballycotton Opens as New Music and Events Venue and Architecturally Designed Restaurant Sea Church in Ballycotton, East Cork will open this weekend as an intimate music and events venue and architecturally designed restaurant overlooking the rugged coastline. Following a multi-million euro restoration... Read More
29 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A leading Spanish tour operator, Catai, and some of its top-producing travel agents, have been visiting Cork – as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. The travel professionals were here to experience at first-hand the wealth of things to see and do here for Spanish holidaymakers. Their... Read More
27 February 2020 By Byran Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie JCD Group has welcomed the granting of planning permission by An Bord Pleanála for its proposed large-scale residential scheme in Cork’s docklands at the Carey’s Tool Hire site. The decision confirms the location as being appropriate for an iconic landmark building, while ensuring the appropriate conservation and restoration... Read More
27 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are delighted to announce Johnson & Perrott Motor Dealerships as new motoring partner until the end of 2021. Founded in 1810 and based in Cork, Johnson & Perrott Motor Group is one of Ireland’s leading motor retailers and has three premises situated on the Bandon... Read More
26 February 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Enterprise Ireland, the government agency responsible for the development and growth of Irish companies in global markets, invested €24 million in Irish start-ups in 2019 and supported a total of 127 start-up companies. 7 of the 127 start-ups supported in 2019 are based in Cork. Investment was provided... Read More
26 February 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Irish Ambassador to France, H.S Patricia O’Brien, Sarah Hennessy, Durrus Cheese & Bord Bia France & Belgium Manager Finnian O’LuasaBord Bia hosted two Cork farmhouse cheesemakers at France’s premier cheese and dairy event, Salon du Fromage, in Paris this week. Bluebell Falls, Charleville, and Durrus Cheese, Coomkeen, West... Read More
26 February 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie On Thursday, 5th March, the Institute of Directors (IoD) in Ireland will be hosting a high-level training workshop at the Clayton Hotel Silver Springs, Tivoli, Cork. Designed specifically for company directors and delivered by expert trainers, the Workshop on Understanding the Role and Responsibilities of the Board, its Chair and... Read More
24 February 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Network Ireland West Cork will officially launch its Businesswoman of the Year Awards for 2020 on 27th February in AIB Bandon, and all are welcome. The event, entitled ‘How to win business awards‘, is sponsored by AIB. This will be an incredible workshop presented to motivate and inspire... Read More
20 February 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Congratulations to Jack Dunn of the Blue Haven Hotel, Kinsale who emerged as a worthy winner of the annual Cork Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation 2019 Employee of the Year Awards, hosted recently at the River Lee Hotel. This year saw record numbers nominated for the honour... Read More
20 February 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Local Enterprise Week 2020 has been launched by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Cork City. This year the schedule is packed with events from a walking networking session on South Mall to a food event on sustainability. Local Enterprise Week 2020 will take place from Monday 2nd March... Read More
20 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fáilte Ireland recently revealed its brand-new marketing campaign to businesses in the Cork tourist industry at a meeting in the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Little Island. The National Tourism Development Authority is launching its new domestic holiday campaign to the public from mid-February on TV, radio and... Read More
18 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Healthcare innovation event to hear how region can maximise opportunities in industry worth €1trn in coming decade Leading industry figures have said that Cork must be ready to take advantage of the estimated €1 TRILLION spend on innovation in healthcare and medical technology. Republic of Work in Cork... Read More