10 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork Business News Deloitte Ireland is delighted to announce that two Deloitte Tax & Legal partners have been appointed as Adjunct Professors in two of Ireland’s leading universities. Caroline O’Driscoll, Deloitte partner and Co-Founder of award-winning social enterprise I Wish, has been appointed Adjunct Professor in University College... Read More
9 March 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie How would you like a free ‘PO Box’ in Ireland? A well-intentioned pseudo address of ‘Capel Place’ – designed for homeless people – is now being used by businesses In 2019 Ireland’s state owned postal provider An Post, announced “Address Point“. It was described as “a ground-breaking, free... Read More
8 March 2025 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Having a legal document signed (technically known as having your signature witnessed) can be something of a hassle. You may find yourself going about your normal life when suddenly you receive some document which needs your signature witnessed by a “Commissioner for Oaths“. You will probably Google “Commissioner... Read More
8 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Howdens already have locations in Togher and Little Island, now they are open at the North Point Business Park Howdens, the trade kitchen supplier, has opened the doors to a new depot in Blackpool Cork, located at North Point Business Park, as the company expands its Irish footprint,... Read More
5 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie East Cork Jobs Fota Wildlife Park is delighted to announce a Recruitment Evening on March 13th, 2025, aimed at attracting enthusiastic and customer-focused individuals to join the team for the busy Easter, weekends and summer season. Interested applicants can now complete a screening application form to attend this event. The... Read More
5 March 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Expanding a business beyond borders is an exciting prospect for any entrepreneur. It offers opportunities for growth, access to new markets, and the chance to tap into global talent. However, the location of a business plays a crucial role in determining the success of international expansion. The right... Read More
2 March 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Business Association held its 68th Annual General Meeting this week at the Metropole Hotel Cork. The event marked the election of Mr Dave O’Brien as the new President. O’Brien, Head of Tax at Xeinadin Ireland – who acquired Quintas in 2023—oversees tax planning, company restructures, succession planning,... Read More
1 March 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Do you have a document that needs the signature of a Commissioner for Oaths / Peace Commissioner / Notary Public / Notary / Practising Solicitor, in Carrigtwohill (sometimes known as Carrigtoohill or Carrigtohill) Mr David O’Sullivan (BA, DipBusLegal, HDipHRM) is a long established Cork Commissioner for Oaths who... Read More
1 March 2025, Saturday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Young Offenders Actor Shane Casey (who plays Billy Murphy) named as Cork Person of the Year Actor, playwright, and community leader Shane Casey has been named Cork Person of the Year for 2024. The announcement was made at Friday’s Cork Person of the Year Annual Gala Lunch,... Read More
1 March 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie As Lisavaird Co-Op approaches its 100th anniversary in 2025, the organisation is calling on the community to help commemorate this milestone by sharing photographs and stories that capture its rich history. As part of the centenary celebrations and to honour the people who have contributed to the... Read More
28 February 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Some people change jobs at the beginning of the year. When you decide to change your job, there are important steps to follow in terms of giving proper notice and getting references. There is a legal requirement to inform your employer that you intend to leave, called giving notice.... Read More
27 February 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The importance of Business Insurance Dublin has long been a hub for businesses across various industries, from startups and tech firms to established multinationals and family-owned enterprises. This has in turn made the business landscape dynamic and competitive, which is often accompanied by risks and uncertainties that can... Read More