top of page 25 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Business Association is seeking the introduction of 5 Key Initiatives to Support Business Recovery and Preserve Jobs Hope has been expressed that some of the COVID-9 restrictions may be eased after May 5th in specific sectors such as construction. However, there is no certainty... Read More
top of page 23 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Solidarity TD Mick Barry will today raise the issue of the crisis in the retail sector and the Debenhams closure with the Taoiseach in the Dáil. The Cork North Central TD will voice his support for a moratorium on company liquidations at least until such... Read More
top of page 22 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Yes, the English Market is open Monday to Saturday, 8am-6pm (although some traders are operating reduced opening hours) View this post on Instagram To help keep our more vulnerable customers safe during these times, many of our traders are now offering a home delivery... Read More
top of page 22 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork company Wisetek Celebrates Earth Day 2020 To mark Earth Day 2020, the Cork company Wisetek (asset disposal, data destruction, technology reuse and manufacturing services) is calling on Irish companies to ethically manage their e-waste collection and destruction. This call to combat climate change is aligned... Read More
top of page 21 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Husband and wife duo, and founders of Blacks Brewery and Distillery, Sam & Maudeline Black, were in high spirits (pun intended) on winning a prestigious Gold award for their Blacks Golden Rum at the World Rum Awards. Founded originally as a craft beer brewery in... Read More
top of page 21 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie I love Clonakilty Black Pudding, but when it comes to White pudding I can highly recommend the De Róiste version instead. De Róiste is another Cork food producer, and it a more recent arrival so does not yet have the brand recognition of it’s Clonakilty rivals. Unfortunately,... Read More
top of page 21 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Using the right techniques are vital to the successful outcome of any meeting. Cork Chamber have organised a free 60-minute webinar on Thursday 23rd April which will give participants the chance to learn how to use Zoom effectively. The course will also provide an overview... Read More
top of page 21 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North Central TD Mick Barry and Ruth Coppinger of the Solidarity political party have both given their full backing to protest actions taking place today (Tuesday) by Debenhams workers. Workers at seven stores in Cork, Dublin, and Waterford will hold simultaneous protests at 11... Read More
top of page 21 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Food businesses in the Ballyhoura region are adapting quickly to find new ways to connect with customers during the current crisis. To diversify is the new way forward, and many independent food producers, restaurants, coffee shops and bakeries are working hard to supply the community... Read More
top of page 21 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has said that social media platforms and other digital publishers must either voluntarily dip into their pockets, or be required by the State, to support Ireland’s local media and journalism. “The Covid 19 crisis has really hit our local newspapers... Read More
top of page 20 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Noteworthy: last year, Workvivo received investment from the owner of Zoom (the now popular videoconferencing app) Workvivo, the Cork-based employee communications platform, has opened its California office and recruited a Head of US Sales to build on rapid growth in the North American market, to... Read More
top of page 17 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Oaklodge Nursing Home in Cloyne, East County Cork has welcomed the HSE’s announcement that there is to be a redeployment of health care staff to private nursing homes during the COVID-19 crisis. It coincides with their own temporary recruitment drive. Oaklodge has put a call... Read More
