The Cork-Cuba connection – new direct sailing to Port of Cork announced by Maersk

25 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Many people associate Cuba with rhythmic music, such as the following (a classic from Xavier Cugat)…. ..but today come an announcement from the world of contemporary business that will have a solid benefit for Cork. Maersk Line has announced the first direct service from Ireland to Cuba... Read More

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22nd April, 2016

Applications invited for UCC’s IGNITE programme for 2017

22 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Follow in the footsteps of IGNITE alumni AnaBio Technologies Ltd, PunditArena, KonnectAgain and others The IGNITE Graduate Business Innovation Programme Information Evening yesterday offered anyone interested in starting a business the opportunity to find out more about options and supports available; to learn about the nine month... Read More

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22nd April, 2016

Cork Business Association welcomes ‘CORE’

22 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Business Association has welcomed the official launch of the exciting new City centre partnership CORE initiative.One of the key purposes of CORE is to bring together all stakeholders and task them to work collectively on the revitalisation of Cork City centre. The Cork Business Association has... Read More

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22nd April, 2016

Four Cork Companies selected for Google’s Adopt a Startup Programme

22 April 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Four Cork companies, Carefolk, GlowDx, Ourobotics and Sothic Bioscience were this week selected by Google Ireland to participate in its Adopt a Startup programme. These high potential Irish Startups will now receive 12 weeks of mentoring from dedicated Google support teams. The teams will work with the four... Read More

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21st April, 2016

Cork Chamber welcomes CORE development

16 April 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber is today delighted to welcome the official launch of the exciting City Centre focused collaborative CORE initiative. This initiative, which is dedicated to ensuring a strong and thriving Cork City Centre for all, brings together stakeholders working collaboratively to make Cork City the best place to... Read More

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21st April, 2016

How does Cork City compare to Silicon Valley?

21 April 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Cllr Kenneth O’Flynn has submitted a motion for discussion at a meeting of Cork City’s elected Councillors. That Cork City Council would carry out (A) Digital Audit of the city that identifies where digital innovation is taking place across all sectors of the city, (B) opportunities... Read More

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21st April, 2016

Montenotte Hotel invests in €5m upgrade

21 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A multi-million euro redevelopment is currently underway at The Montenotte Hotel in the hills above Cork City. The €5 million investment by hotel owner, Frankie Whelehan of Choice Hotels Group, will see the addition of several new and exciting features including a stunning new panoramic bar and... Read More

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20th April, 2016

CORE to be launched in Cork City Hall

20 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A new partnership to drive progress for Cork’s city centre will be formally launched at City Hall, Cork on Thursday 21 April 2016. Spearheaded by Cork City Council and local stakeholders including Cork Chamber, Cork Business Association, An Garda Siochána, Bus Éireann and representatives from hospitality and... Read More

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19th April, 2016

Cork Accountancy Firm in the Running for the Top Practice Awards

19 April 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Munster-based accountants and auditors, O’Connor Pyne & Co., have been shortlisted for the prestigious Irish Accountancy Awards 2016. The company, which has offices in Cork and Kerry, was selected in the category of Best Medium Practice of the Year among with 4 other practices from various counties. O’Connor... Read More

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18th April, 2016

Clune calls on Tourism Ireland to launch a significant marketing campaign in Boston in advance of new transatlantic flights from Cork

18 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie For every 1000 extra tourists that visit Cork – 18 direct jobs are created in Tourism related industries – according to Failte Ireland. Ireland now welcomes 10% of all American visitors to Europe and Cork MEP and member of the EU Tourism taskforce Deirdre Clune thinks that... Read More

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18th April, 2016

Cork Business Association meets in AIB Bank

18 April 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork Business Association executive committee today met in AIB Bank, 26 Patrick Street, in Cork City Centre. Meetings of the CBA rotate between various premises in the City.

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15th April, 2016

Cork Chamber looks forward to direct Cork-USA flights

15 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber is today extremely satisfied with the significant step forward in the US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) process of approving Norwegian Air International’s (NAI) application to operate direct Cork-Boston flights. In a Show Cause Order issued today the US authorities conclude that NAI appears to meet... Read More

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