7 April 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Applications open for IGNITE 2017/18 programme Cork start-up programme IGNITE is to double capacity. IGNITE Director, Eamon Curtin said “This is an exciting time for IGNITE. Based on our track record of start-up success we can now move to support more young entrepreneurs on their start-up journey.... Read More
7 April 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Enterprise Ireland today announced the creation of 60 new jobs for the Cork region through six of its client companies – Aventamed based in the Rubicon Centre, Cork; Coolmore Foods based in Bandon; EviView based in South Mall, Cork; Intelligent Implants based in central Cork; Rinocloud based... Read More
6 April 2017, 9pm By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Rolf’s Country House in Baltimore, Co. Cork has been announced as the AA’s ‘Guest Accommodation of the Year’, an award bestowed to the best AA accredited Bed and Breakfasts, Guesthouses, and Farmhouses in Ireland. The award was presented by Minister of State for Tourism and Sport... Read More
SOCIAL PICS: Cork IT services firm Aspira hold free lunchtime lecture series in Silver Springs Hotel
5 April 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie
5 April 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator for Cork and Government spokesperson in the Seanad on Communications, Tim Lombard, said over 25,000 premises in Cork will have high speed broadband by 2018. Senator Lombard said: “Some 25,373 premises in Cork will have high speed broadband by next year, and at 30... Read More
5 April 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Over 30 of Ireland’s leading food and retail suppliers attended M&P O’Sullivan’s recent inaugural Foodservice and Retail Tradeshow in the Kingsley Hotel, which showcased over local producers from the Munster region. The event was an opportunity for local companies like Ballymaloe, Denise’s Gluten Free, O’Keeffe’s Bakery and... Read More
5 April 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Model and lifestyle guru to appear at IMEDEEN Skin Scanning event at Boots Half Moon Street Health and lifestyle guru Roz Purcell is set to make an appearance on April 12th from 4.30pm until 6pm at Boots Half Moon Street, Cork City for a Q&A session as part... Read More
3 April 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork’s 4 star boutique hotel, The Montenotte Hotel, has announced the appointment of Brian Bowler to the role of General Manager at the property, which is a walk up a hill from Cork City Centre. Brian Bowler is a seasoned business and hotel manager, with over 20 years... Read More
3 April 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Groundbreaking takes place at €300 Million Housing Development by Astra Construction in Co Cork Minister for Housing, Planning, Local Government and Community Simon Coveney, T.D. performed the official turning of the sod today (Monday) at Janeville, a new housing development worth €300 million in Carrigaline, Co. Cork.... Read More
3 April 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Over €1.2 million invested in Bank of Ireland’s 2017 Enterprise Town Programme Bank of Ireland has announced that Enterprise Town is coming to Kinsale, Co. Cork, on Friday, April 7th, from 6pm-9pm, and Saturday April 8th, from 10am -1pm. Taking place in Sáile Community Hall, the event features... Read More
2 April 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Self-employed people in Cork can now benefit from free dental and optical exams through the Treatment Benefit Scheme for the first time ever. Cork based Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, has welcomed the move by Social Protection Minister Leo Varadkar to extend these PRSI benefits to 450,000 self-employed... Read More
31 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Alexandra Manning and Liam Barrett from occasions Enjoying the celebrations at the official unveiling of the ground floor refurbishment at the Radisson BLU Hotel and Spa Cork. During the extensive renovations, the Great Island Ballroom, hotel lobby, Banks Bar, Ditchley House and the newly named Maestro’s restaurant, were... Read More