6 December 2023 By David Lynch david@TheCork.ie Hibernia Star & McCarthy Developments Awarded Planning For Major Development for Cork at Jacobs Island, Cork An Bord Pleanála has granted full planning permission to Hibernia Star for a new 165-bedroom hotel, and more than 10,600m2 office buildings overlooking Cork harbour on the Douglas Estuary at Jacob’s Island,... Read More
6 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Business News The new space is a refurbished Georgian office at 18 Saint Patrick’s Place, Wellington Road. It features an open-plan design with strategically designed breakout areas, creating an environment that fosters collaboration and creativity. Prior to this, Springboard was based in offices at 15 South Terrace,... Read More
6 December 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Surviving today’s competition is already difficult for entrepreneurs in the UK, which makes them look for top financial experts to navigate accounting and auditing complexities. These professionals not only help companies fulfil their accounting or auditing needs but also help them comply with the evolving laws and regulations... Read More
5 December 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Network Ireland Cork, the Cork branch of a national organisation for women in business, has announced the appointment of Susana Marambio as President for 2024. Susana was appointed at the group’s Annual General Meeting held at City Hall yesterday. Susana, a seasoned business leader with extensive experience in... Read More
5 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Youghal Leisurecentre wins award Aura Youghal recently picked up the ‘Gold Standard Outstanding Award’ at the Ireland Active National Quality Standard Ceremony held in Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny. This marks the 10th year in a row that Aura Leisure has received the Gold/Outstanding Award which is a feat we... Read More
5 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A mid-December art sale in Cork city sees artworks by disabled artists on sale for €15 and up Cork Supported Studios are delighted to announce that they will be having a pop-up sale of prints and original works in Cork City Centre during December: the perfect place for... Read More
4 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Company records a 5% increase in callouts nationally so far this year in comparison to 2022 Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider, has recorded a 5% increase in the reporting of rodents nationally since January this year, compared to the same period (Jan-Oct) in 2022. Rats are widely... Read More
3 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Global life sciences company Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Cork site has this week announced the recipients of its €50,000 Community Partnership Grant, with 26 charities and community groups in Cork’s Lower Harbour and beyond sharing the fund. Now in its fourth year, this grant supports many deserving local groups... Read More
27 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Distillers, producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys, has launched a ‘Midleton Distillery Collection corporate gifting service’ for businesses. Midleton Distillery Collection, Irish Distillers’ direct-to-consumer ecommerce site, brings together the company’s full portfolio of Irish whiskeys including Jameson, Redbreast, Midleton Very Rare,... Read More
26 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Network Ireland West Cork hosted an evening of culinary marvel on November 23rd, at the Celtic Ross Hotel in Rosscarbery, featuring the renowned TV chef, Orla McAndrew. The event witnessed an inspiring showcase of Orla’s remarkable journey to becoming an award-winning bespoke wedding and event caterer with regular... Read More
26 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Metropole Hotel is inviting people to celebrate the festive season in the heart of Cork City. The hotel has launched details of this year’s Christmas Experience which includes breakfast, dinner, supper and entertainment throughout Christmas Day. Guests will be treated to a welcome reception with mulled wine... Read More
25 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie IT services provider Nostra this week announced the acquisition of Compunet, an IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) based in Cork. This move is the company’s fourth acquisition of the year, fuelling its ambitious growth strategy to increase annual revenue growth from €50 million to €250 million within five years. With... Read More