8 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Campaign to help find the next new traders at Cork’s English Market – visit www.corkcity.ie/en/english-market/start-your-story The English Market and Cork City Council have launched a campaign to help find the next new traders at Cork’s English Market. The new campaign titled “Start Your Story”, presents a unique opportunity... Read More
6 July 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie ALDI’s nationwide expansion continues today with the opening of its new store in Kanturk, Co Cork, creating 30 new permanent jobs and investment of over €9 million in the local area. Located in Percival Street, the store becomes ALDI’s 26th store in Cork and 160th nationwide and was officially opened today... Read More
2 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Thirty-five (35) top French luxury travel buyers attended a networking event organised by Tourism Ireland in Paris – where they met, and did business with, 14 tourism companies from Ireland, including Fota Island Resort and Hayfield Manor. The event was organised to highlight our luxury tourism offering to... Read More
30 June 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The Irish tech firm ENV Media has recently made a significant move by entering the Brazilian igaming market. With its headquarters in Cork, ENV Media aims to tap into the immense growth potential of the Brazilian gambling industry via the new 7jp.com brand, which is largely driven by... Read More
26 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Argos used to have three stores in Cork; at Mahon Point Retail Park, Blackpool Retail Park, and a City Centre store in the Queens Old Castle. The latter closed in November 2019. Now, the remaining two premises have pulled down their shutters as part of Argos’ exit from... Read More
26 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced a sponsorship program in association with the Irish Hotels Federation, which will see hospitality students from the US avail of a 12 month Working Holiday Authorisation to participate in practical training in a number of Cork hotels. The program will see Cork County... Read More
25 June 2013 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie O’Leary Insurances recently launched Farm First Insurance in partnership with some of the leading insurers in the market, like Aviva, Zurich and AIG. Farm First puts choice at the fore front for the customer, to enable them to tailor their insurance cover to suit your needs. Farm First... Read More
21 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie James Fox, ACA, Indirect Tax Director at EY Ireland has been appointed Chairperson of the Cork Society of Chartered Accountants Ireland. James was voted in as Chair for the coming year at the society’s recent Annual General Meeting. He succeeds Ray Egan of PwC in the role. Commenting... Read More
21 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Three West Cork businesswomen represent Network Ireland West Cork at regional level of the 2023 Businesswoman of the year awards. Business Awards Finalists are Michelle Fox of Fox Interiors, Aisling Vaughan of Ayrie and Noreen Coomey Coach & Psychotherapist. The winners will be announced at an afternoon event... Read More
18 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork raconteur retires from ‘Diplomatic’ role Dominic J Daly FRICS is a well-known auctioneer in Cork City with expertise in selling houses and boats alike. Over the years, eagle-eyed pedestrians may have noticed a sign on the ground floor of his Pembroke Street office building stating it was... Read More
16 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Commissioner for Oaths David O’Sullivan is the only Commissioner for Oaths listed on www.CommissionerForOaths.ie. He runs a convenient travelling service covering Cork City and suburbs, focusing on weekday evenings. The service makes life easier for anybody who needs to have legal documentation witnessed or executed. According to... Read More
15 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Three recent independent surveys carried out by Guaranteed Irish, Musgrave, and Bord Bia show that the Irish public are purposefully supporting buying local brands which is good news for local business and consequently good news for the environment. Today at an event called ‘Cracking Sustainability in the Face... Read More