31 January 2023 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Housing challenges harming Ireland’s attractiveness as a place to live and poses greatest threat to competitiveness – Ibec Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, says Government must urgently deliver a suite of ambitious policies to speed up the delivery of much-needed housing, and improve viability and affordability. As... Read More
31 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Two Cork accountancy firms have merged: Roberts Nathan, and James O’Brien & Co Accountants. Post-merger, the firm will trade as Roberts Nathan and employ over 55 professionals in both Cork and Dublin. A statement from the new firm said “Now more than ever scale and access to specialists, valuable... Read More
30 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The MII Cork (Marketing Institute Ireland Cork) is pushing the boat out for the return of the MII Cork Ball, set to be one of the most entertaining events on the marketing calendar this year. Launched today by Ball Chair Ezara Ahern, Senior PR Account Manager at Hopkins... Read More
30 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Good Mood Thai Food specialists offering healthy and flavourful menu options for dine-in, delivery or collection Irish owned restaurant group, Camile Thai Kitchen, is celebrating its continued expansion in Cork with the official opening of its second restaurant in Douglas. Serving premium quality Good Mood Thai Food for... Read More
30 January 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The public can now vote for the overall winners of the 66th annual awards which recognise Cork’s outstanding, unique and resilient businesses. The Cork Business Association (CBA) has announced the finalists of the 66th annual Cork Business of the Year Awards 2023. The overall winners will be announced at... Read More
27 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New York is by far the most in-demand new direct destination from Cork Airport, according to a new survey conducted by Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork. The survey of Cork Chamber members, developed in cooperation with Cork Airport, asked businesses about their current travel patterns... Read More
27 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tony Linehan and Angela Cantwell of Shandon Sweet Factory & Angela’s Shop are Cork Persons of the Year The owners of two of Cork’s old traditional businesses Shandon Sweet Factory and Angela’s Shop & Coffee Dock were announced as the Cork Persons of the Year at the annual... Read More
26 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Latest Supplier Impact Report demonstrates record support Lidl Ireland has recently announced a total of €124 million was invested in the Cork agri-food industry by the retailer in 2022. This makes up part of a total of €1 billion that has been invested in the Irish agri-food industry... Read More
25 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 16,000 Cork homes, farms and businesses now ready to connect to National Broadband Ireland high speed fibre – With over 8,000 Midleton premises now live, latest customer is part of the Ballymaloe business National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network under the... Read More
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