24 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Grow with ALDI calls on Irish producers to back their business in 2023 – Now in its sixth year, Grow with ALDI entries are open until January 30th Whether you are a budding butcher, an expert condiment maker or a third-generation baker, Grow with ALDI wants to hear from... Read More
23 January 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 5 new jobs created bringing new staff total to 28 ALDI has unveiled its newly revamped and extended Douglas store following an overhaul worth €600,000. Over the past three weeks the store has undergone a complete refurbishment, including the building of a new extension, increasing the shop floor... Read More
22 January 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The UK already has an Embassy in Dublin headed by an Ambassador. Now it is seeking to appoint a person on the ground in the South West to supplement this. Such a person will be titled ‘Honorary Prosperity Consul.’ Whoever secures the goodwill position will “encourage greater business,... Read More
19 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Argos is to close all 34 of its Irish stores including the 2 in Cork at Mahon Point Retail Park & Blackpool Retail Park (which incidentally was always referred to as”Cork Retail Park” with no mentioned of the word Blackpool on the Argos website) Before the internet, Argos... Read More
18 January 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie ‘Put your best foot forward for New Year and achieve your goals’ Network Ireland West Cork is kicking off 2023 with an event that will inspire you to step out of your comfort zone and provide tools and tips to face new challenges. Taking place on Thursday 19th January at... Read More
17 January 2023 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie The companies certified as 2023 Top Employers have been announced and Hovione has been recognised as Top Employer in Ireland,Portugal and the United States of America, geographies that encompass 90% of Hovione´s employee population. The Hovione site in Macau was purposely not included in the evaluation due to... Read More
17 January 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Aperee Living is headquartered in City Quarter, Lapps Quay, Cork and currently owns and operates ten nursing homes including Bantry (Cork), Belgooly (Cork), Churchtown (Cork), Conna (Cork). It recently announced the appointment of Henry Burrows as new Group CEO and Executive Director. The company has further plans to... Read More
16 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Now, at 21 years old, RedFM is celebrating everything it has done for local listeners and giving away birthday presents throughout the day. A statement from the station says “Our audience has grown up with the radio station as the soundtrack to their lives and a constant companion... Read More
16 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie “Putting the social back in social media” January event with Cork Chamber to identify key social media guidelines and trends The Marketing Institute Ireland Cork, in partnership with Cork Chamber, has announced its first event of 2023, “Putting the Social Back into Social Media” will take place on... Read More
14 January 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Time to remove “1a McKinney Rd, Newtownabbey, Antrim, BT36 4PE” from your online shopping accounts as Parcel Motel’s Northern Ireland middleman address service closes. We have received an email from Parcel Motel stating their service is closing. It was from a do-not-reply email address, and contains no mention... Read More
13 January 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie In 2022, Cork Airport welcomed a total of 2.24 million passengers. In a year which saw the swift recovery of international travel after the removal of the last remaining COVID-19 related restrictions, Cork Airport has firmly positioned itself as the state’s second busiest airport and is well on... Read More
12 January 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Skills and housing still bottlenecks for business expansion – says Cork Chamber Cork Chamber, “the voice of business in Cork”, has published its latest Economic Trends, proudly supported by Permanent TSB. Cork Chamber members shared their experiences through the most recent business quarter Q4 2022, their outlook for... Read More