20 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Hotel launches policy highlighting steps to improve sustainability when hosting events Switching flipcharts to whiteboards, pens to pencils and paper coasters to leather coasters are just some of the measures being introduced by Cork International Hotel to make conferences and banquets more environmentally friendly. The hotel, which hosts... Read More
17 March 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Extension will see Dell’s team in Cork give of their time and skills as well as much-needed funds to support Barnardos Dell Technologies has recently announced the extension of its current eight-year collaboration with children’s charity Barnardos for a further year. This extension will bring the relationship to... Read More
16 March 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Collins’ SuperValu Carrigaline, Co. Cork wins National Award for Best Community and Sustainability Initiatives for 2025 Collins’ SuperValu Carrigaline, Co. Cork, has been recognised as the top SuperValu store in the country for sustainability, winning the Best Community and Sustainability Category Award for 2025. The retailer surpassed intense competition... Read More
15 March 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael O’Donovan as its new President. A third-generation publican from Cork, Michael brings extensive experience in the hospitality sector and a deep understanding of the challenges facing publicans across Ireland. Michael is the owner of... Read More
12 March 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Joe Byrne has been chosen as February’s Cork Person of the Month in recognition of four successful decades running the recently-closed Joseph’s Hair Salon in Glasheen and his immeasurable generosity to the people of Cork throughout the years. For decades, Joe offered more than just hairdressing. He also... Read More
12 March 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie News in brief
12 March 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ciara O’Gorman, Development Manager with South Munster Citizens Information Service talks about public holidays in Ireland and workers’ entitlements in relation to same. “There are 10 public holidays in Ireland each year. Since 2023 there has been a new annual public holiday in early February to mark... Read More
11 March 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Twohig’s SuperValu Kanturk, Co Cork and Ryan’s SuperValu Togher, Cork have been named as two of the top 10 SuperValu Stores in Ireland, as they were shortlisted for the ‘SuperValu Store of the Year’ accolade. The retail stores were honoured for their achievements at the 2025 SuperValu National... Read More
10 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork Business News Deloitte Ireland is delighted to announce that two Deloitte Tax & Legal partners have been appointed as Adjunct Professors in two of Ireland’s leading universities. Caroline O’Driscoll, Deloitte partner and Co-Founder of award-winning social enterprise I Wish, has been appointed Adjunct Professor in University College... Read More
9 March 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie How would you like a free ‘PO Box’ in Ireland? A well-intentioned pseudo address of ‘Capel Place’ – designed for homeless people – is now being used by businesses In 2019 Ireland’s state owned postal provider An Post, announced “Address Point“. It was described as “a ground-breaking, free... Read More
8 March 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Having a legal document signed (technically known as having your signature witnessed) can be something of a hassle. You may find yourself going about your normal life when suddenly you receive some document which needs your signature witnessed by a “Commissioner for Oaths“. You will probably Google “Commissioner... Read More
8 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Howdens already have locations in Togher and Little Island, now they are open at the North Point Business Park Howdens, the trade kitchen supplier, has opened the doors to a new depot in Blackpool Cork, located at North Point Business Park, as the company expands its Irish footprint,... Read More