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
20 September 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Cork’s digital landscape is transforming at unprecedented speed. Local businesses that once dominated search results for “restaurants Cork” or “accountants Cork city centre” are watching their visibility evaporate as search engines evolve beyond simple keyword matching to sophisticated intent prediction. The old playbook—stuffing location keywords into title tags... Read More
20 September 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Choosing a Thermal Transfer Ribbon Supplier in Ireland: Why Obeeco Leads the Market In the labelling and packaging industry, print quality, durability and consistency are non-negotiable. These qualities depend heavily on the type of printing method used – and for many manufacturers, thermal transfer ribbon printing offers the... Read More
20 September 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie In today’s competitive hospitality landscape, balancing operational costs with exceptional guest experiences presents a significant challenge. Energy consumption often represents one of the largest controllable expenses for hotels and restaurants, accounting for up to 10% of total operating costs. At EnviroFWA, we understand that implementing effective energy management... Read More
19 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Guaranteed Irish, recognised as the national symbol of trust for doing business in Ireland, is expanding its presence in Cork to support and champion local businesses across Munster. The organisation works with some of the region’s most successful and innovative companies, including Musgrave, Clonakilty Food Co., Cork Builder... Read More
17 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie HLB Ireland has announced the acquisition of NMH Chartered Accountants, a Sandyford-based practice led by Cork native Niall Hackett with a strong specialism in advising Ireland’s medical consultants and private clients. The acquisition increases HLB Ireland’s private client services by 40%, adding significant scale to its expert partner-led... Read More
17 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A family farm in Killeagh, East Cork, is gaining much attention for its pumpkin picking this year, attracting customers from far and wide, as they aim to educate people on growing and harvesting food. Pumpkin pickers from all around Ireland have snapped up tickets to Joe’s Farm which... Read More
16 September 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie SYS Financial has opened a new office in Cork as part of its ongoing expansion. The office was officially opened by Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Credit Unions and Insurance, Robert Troy TD. Located in Westpoint Business Park in Ballincollig, the office opening represents a... Read More
14 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Well-known Cork Business celebrates 50 years Blarney Woollen Mills marked its 50th anniversary with a landmark celebration on Saturday, September 13, 2025, bringing together generations of makers, visitors, and dignitaries for a day of heritage, music, and community spirit. A highlight of the festivities was the official launch... Read More
13 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie XPeng or XPENG is a chinese all-electric car brand Newmarket Motors Cork, a leading regional motor dealership, is delighted to add XPENG, a premium all-electric passenger car brand, to its existing lineup, which includes Volkswagen passenger cars and Volkswagen commercial vehicles. This multi-award-winning dealership has been appointed as... Read More
10 September 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Running a boutique hotel isn’t just about offering beds for the night. It’s about crafting experiences that linger in guests’ memories long after they’ve returned home. In a market where leisure travellers contributed to more than 70% of the market revenue in 2023, understanding what makes boutique properties... Read More
7 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Business Association Calls for Targeted Actions to Tackle Housing Crisis Calls for targeted tax reform, incentive schemes, planning regulation changes, and long-term housing strategy to address Cork’s housing crisis Cork Business Association (CBA) has called for urgent tax reforms, incentive schemes and a long-term housing strategy, warning... Read More