28 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Pathway to Innovate, a new programme providing innovation and entrepreneurship support to SMEs, has officially launched at Republic of Work in Cork. The new programme by Skillnet Innovation Exchange and IRDG Innovation Skillnet gives SMEs the opportunity to collaborate with business experts, identify the most relevant supports, and... Read More
27 September 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The picturesque seafront venue in East Cork partners with local suppliers to expand offering Sea Church, a restaurant and event space in Ballycotton, has just launched its new brunch menu, offering diners a relaxing weekend experience. The brunch menu, which replaces the old breakfast menu, is available on... Read More
26 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Wilton United A.F.C. has been chosen winners of the Cork County award in this year’s Texaco Support for Sport initiative. EUR5,000 has been presented to the Club to help fund the refurbishment of its facilities in Garrane Darra on Sarsfield Road. A football club very much on the... Read More
24 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie A Civic Reception was held at City Hall Cork on Wednesday, 18th September 2025, to mark a significant milestone the 50th anniversary of the Citizens Information service in Cork. Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Fergal Dennehy, the event celebrated five decades of dedicated service to... Read More
23 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Fernhill House Hotel and Gardens, one of Ireland’s most celebrated country house hotels, has launched a major expansion in its hotel and garden. Among the luxurious additions are 16 newly designed bedrooms, Ireland’s largest bridal styling lounge, and The Fernery – a glass-walled event space set within its... Read More
22 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease has welcomed government officials, academic leaders, and industry partners to its hub in Cork, reinforcing the company’s commitment to productive partnerships and collaborative relationships within Ireland’s life sciences sector. Alongside established global operations in Dublin and Athlone, the Cork hub demonstrates Alexion’s dedication to... Read More
21 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Find Your Dream Home with EBS is set to take place in Cork next week with a panel of leading industry experts just announced. This one stop shop event for home buyers is being led by former Munster rugby star, Billy Holland, who is now managing five ESB... Read More
21 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) Cork Tourism Ball 2025 is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Cork’s Vienna Woods Hotel. The event, themed “Harvest & Heritage,” celebrates Cork’s rich traditions and local produce, bringing together over 400 hospitality professionals for networking and collaboration. Musgrave is the joint headline sponsor, and... Read More
20 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Shandon is to benefit from funding for the redevelopment of the Butter Market and Weighmaster’s House Complex Shandon is set for a major regeneration boost, with €7 million in funding awarded to Cork City Council under THRIVE-Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme. The historic Butter Market and Weighmaster’s House will be... Read More
20 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Metropole Hotel has confirmed a new partnership with Cork Opera House, which celebrates its 170th anniversary this year. The historic hotel, which has been located on MacCurtain Street in Cork city centre for 127 years, is the accommodation partner for Cork Opera House for the anniversary year.... Read More
20 September 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The Digital Skills Gap Costing Irish Companies Millions Irish businesses lose an estimated €2.3 billion annually through poor digital execution—outdated websites that don’t convert, invisible search rankings, and teams unable to leverage basic AI tools. This isn’t a technology problem; it’s a knowledge and implementation gap that affects... Read More
20 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network under the National Broadband Plan on behalf of the Government, has said that over 16,000 Cork homes, farms and businesses have connected to NBI’s network. There are 51,920 homes, businesses, and farms in Co Cork that can order or... Read More