16 December 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The sixth annual Pride of Centra Awards ceremony took place recently in Dromoland Castle in Co. Clare, where a selection of outstanding Centra employees were honoured for their passion and commitment shown in the workplace this year. There were 54 employees from across the country shortlisted across six categories... Read More
11 December 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A SECAD sponsored Gearing Up & Getting Ready Tourism Seminar took place recently in Midleton. On the same day there was the Ring of Cork AGM, followed by networking and tasty festive bites at the Jameson Distillery. Guest speakers were Tanya Fitzgerald SECAD/Savour Food and Stephen Lynch, owner... Read More
9 December 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fehily Timoney & Co is a familiar name in Cork, even beyond Engineering circles. This is because its offices are in Core House, Poulduff Road, and are a familiar site on the busy road. The firm is celebrating 30 years in business and has evolved from a structural... Read More
8 December 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Trigon Hotels had two winners at last week’s Irish Hospitality Institute (IHI) National Awards. Kathleen Linehan, Strategic Director of Human Resources was the winner of the Irish Hospitality Institute Hospitality Manager of the Year for Human Resources and Training at the annual IHI hospitality awards last week. On... Read More
6 December 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Musgrave has announced a range of new sustainability commitments across its operations and retail brands including plans to reduce the company’s carbon footprint by 70% by 2025, the equivalent of removing 20,000 cars off the road per year or 29,000 tonnes of CO2. Musgrave’s new ‘Taking Care of Our... Read More
4 December 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Five special category winners honoured at annual awards ceremony Cork Convention Bureau (CCB) last night hosted its sixth annual Cork Conference Ambassadors Awards at the Carrigaline Court Hotel, Carrigaline. The ceremony paid special tribute to 36 ambassadors, including 5 special category award winning ambassadors, who have helped to... Read More
3 December 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Kearys Motor Group have been announced as the headline sponsor of the Cork Chamber Annual Dinner 2020. The announcement was made by Kearys Motor Group Chairman, Bill Keary, “We are delighted to sponsor the Cork Chamber Annual Dinner and look forward to launching our ambitious plans for electric... Read More
2 December 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork company Horgan’s Delicatessen Supplies Ltd. has been awarded the coveted Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) certificate. Among only 27 Irish registered food & beverage companies that have achieved AEO status, this certification puts Horgan’s at a distinct advantage above its competitors. AEO accreditation is awarded by customs authorities... Read More
2 December 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Your Christmas Shopping All Wrapped Up Cork County Council Urges the Public to Support Local this Christmas as their 2019 ‘Think Cork County’ Campaign is Officially Launched In order to improve the local shopping experience over the festive season, Cork County Council are offering FREE and reduced parking... Read More
29 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Heineken Ireland – which is headquartered in Cork City, due to it taking over the Murphy’s Lady’s Well brewery – has been named as winner of the Sustainability Project Impact Award at Bord Bia’s prestigious Food and Drink Awards. The award recognises companies that have planned and executed... Read More
26 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Louis Copeland & Sons, officially opened its doors on Thursday 21st of November in Cork City. Louis Copeland & Sons, who are experts in smart casual clothing and suiting, unveiled their new Cork store to an evening reception for friends and neighbours, on the premises, which runs between... Read More
25 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Glandore Cork presents an evening of life lessons from entrepreneurs who have failed and lived to tell the tale and how failure can make a business stronger. There’s very little that’s guaranteed in the world of start-ups, except for failure, which in some form, is pretty much guaranteed.... Read More