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23 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Oak Fire Pizza known for its wood-fired flavours, is proudly celebrating 10 years in Clonakilty, the flagship location that launched the brand’s journey as Oak Fire Pizza back in 2015. From its Clonakilty launchpad, Oak Fire Pizza has grown into one of Cork’s most recognisable homegrown food brands. Under... Read More
23 July 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork-based ifac, now one of Ireland’s leading accounting, tax, and business advisory firms is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with ambitious plans for further expansion, including the creation of 400 new jobs over the next three years. With revenues expected to hit €50 million, ifac has transformed from its humble... Read More
23 July 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A new study has revealed that Cork is among the best-connected locations in Ireland, ranking in the top 5 for fastest broadband speeds. The research, conducted by broadband provider Virgin Media Ireland, analysed real-world speed test data from TestMy.net for 50 towns and cities in Ireland to find which are enjoying the quickest Wi-Fi.  Based on... Read More
22 July 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie In business you might hear about OGP quite a bit, its short for Office of Govt Procurement, many tenders these days are national Local businesses, suppliers, and entrepreneurs are being invited to attend one of the most important procurement events of the year, Junior Minister Jerry Buttimer has... Read More
22 July 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Metropole Hotel on Mac Curtain Street (in the VQ area, previously known as the Victoria Quarter) has officially unveiled a major refurbishment of the 127-year old hotel’s ground floor area and two ballrooms. The project, which took 12 months to complete, has completely transformed the lobby and... Read More
22 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Know Your Rights: Air Passenger Rights in the European Union Under EU and Irish law, you have certain rights when travelling by air with European airlines. All European airlines, travel agents, tour operators and businesses providing air transport services must observe your rights. What assistance am I entitled... Read More
17 July 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Four tourism companies from Ireland – including The Montenotte Hotel – joined Tourism Ireland in Fort Lauderdale in Florida for the annual Global Travel Marketplace (GTM). GTM is a three-day event, involving a programme of bespoke one-to-one appointments and networking sessions. The event offers an excellent opportunity for... Read More
13 July 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Some social welfare payments can continue after someone dies. The Department of Social Protection has guidelines on payments after the death of a claimant or a dependant. Death of the person claiming a social welfare payment When someone who was getting a social welfare payment dies, their spouse,... Read More