22 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Irish Hospitality Institute (IHI – not to be confused wit the Irish Hotels Federation – IHF) have launched a Munster Branch. The IHI is the professional body for Managers and aspiring within the Hospitality and Tourism Industry in Ireland. Well known business figure Kevin Cullinane, Head... Read More
20 September 2017 By Bryan Smtyh bryan@TheCork.ie Random fact: Like many Irish places this area has two spellings: Carrigtwohill, or Carrigtoohill. Carrigtwohill Business Association has vowed to work with, and support, other voluntary organisations in their area. With this in mind, a financial contribution of €500 was recently presented to the Pride of Place Committee... Read More
19 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Brian McGrory, bartender at Cask in Cork (48 MacCurtain Street, did Ireland proud as he competed against some of the world’s best bartenders in the annual Opihr World Adventure Cocktail Competition Global Final in Marrakech, Morocco today. 23-year old McGrory – who was competing in his very first cocktail competition – and the... Read More
19 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie As thousands of students settle back into college life this week, Deliveroo have announced that on average, students in Cork make €10.12 per hour with their service. “The flexible work at competitive rates allows students to fit work around their hobbies and studies” said a company statement. “Students love... Read More
19 September 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of San Francisco is here in Cork, and various groups have been hosting events to show off what Cork has to offer, and to cement friendly links with the well known liberal West Coast City. Last evening Cork Chamber (of Commerce) and NGINX held an event... Read More
19 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth, Assoc CIPD bryan@TheCork.ie Due to multiple job opportunities with clients in the Life Sciences, Agri Food, and Business Service sectors. Fastnet are hosting a series of Career Open Days at their offices in Eastgate Village, Eastgate Industrial Park, Little Island, Cork. When Tuesday 19th September: SUPPLY CHAIN Open... Read More
16 September 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie If you are aged from 18 to 35 and have an existing business or business idea with real commercial potential, then the IBYE 2018 competition is for you. The search is on to find Cork’s best and brightest young business people, with €150,000 up for grabs through the... Read More
15 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Brid Stack officially opened Lidl’s brand new store in Wilton today, which saw the creation of 20 new jobs in the locality. The new store boasts a new architectural design and spacious store layout, meaning Lidl can offer customers a greater shopping experience with the same great value.... Read More
12 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Competitiveness, tax reform, capital investment and small business support listed as priority areas Cork Chamber has today issued key recommendations to Government ahead of the annual budget. This comes after the Chamber asked its 1,200 members about the measures most wanted in the budget. In its submission,... Read More
10 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Just before this weekend top models unveiled the exciting new designer collections from Brown Thomas Cork at Ballynatray House, Youghal, East Cork. Liam Dwan, Acting General Manager at Brown Thomas Cork welcomed over 60 guests to a champagne reception on arrival followed by a three course luncheon. The... Read More
8 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The pub and pub culture are vital to Cork’s tourism product—but fewer visitors from the UK will hamper growth, says new report The experience of an authentic Irish pub, a live trad session and a taste of real Irish beer and whiskey are top of tourists’ ‘to-do’ lists... Read More
6 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie An East Cork based fishmonger has been shortlisted to win a national title recognising excellence in his profession. Alan O’Loughlin from Ballycotton Seafoods in Cork has been named along with seven other finalists hoping to be selected as Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) Young Fishmonger 2018. Alan is... Read More
