10 April 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Varadis Ltd, a Cork-based deep technology radiation detection company, has announced that it has won a €600,000 contract with the European Space Agency The company’s novel radiation detection sensors and sub-systems are well known to the global space exploration industry and have already been used by astronauts in... Read More
9 April 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Mandate (trade union) members who previously worked in Debenhams in the Republic of Ireland have today (Friday, 9th April) marked one year since they were made redundant by their company, leading to a 365 day dispute. Almost 1,000 workers in 11 stores balloted for industrial action in an attempt... Read More
9 April 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie SGS International Services Laboratory officially begins operating in Ringaskiddy, after recent acquisition of ISL SGS International Services Laboratory is central to the SGS Global strategy for the Health & Nutrition sector and is now a significant component of the organisation’s global laboratories network. All of the 103 highly... Read More
9 April 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Amazon, Enterprise Ireland and Enterprise Nation are calling on SMEs and entrepreneurs in Cork to sign up for the first-ever Amazon Bootcamp Ireland, an online event on Tuesday 13 – Wednesday 14 April providing free training and guidance to help businesses increase their online sales and reach new... Read More
9 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork North Central Solidarity TD Mick Barry was yesterday given the green light by the Oireachtas to move a bill which aims to improve the position of workers in liquidation situations. The news comes as ex Debenhams workers mark the 1-year anniversary of their struggle today with a... Read More
8 April 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has said that a new scheme, delivered in partnership between Fáilte Ireland and Cork County Council, will help tourism and hospitality businesses in Cork develop and increase their outdoor seating capacity. Funding allocated under the scheme will also enable Local Authorities to develop... Read More
8 April 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork group of Social Democrats branches have launched a survey for business owners based in Cork City and County, calling on the business community to share their experiences of keeping their businesses afloat during the pandemic. The survey asks business owners in Cork what their experiences of... Read More
7 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The streets were temporarily pedestrianised last summer as part of the “Reimagining Cork City” programme, in order to facilitate social distancing and outdoor dining. Following an overwhelmingly positive reaction to this initiative and following a series of public consultations, it was agreed to permanently pedestrianise 17 of these... Read More
6 April 2021, Tuesday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Debenhams strikers to mark the first anniversary File photo of Debenhams Store shopfrontThis Friday 9th April will mark one year since the struggle of the Debenhams workers began for a just settlement to their redundancy. A statement from the Debenhams Shop Stewards and Activists today said there... Read More
4 April 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Over the past three months, Irish businesses have had to face numerous challenges as they navigate the implications of a post-Brexit era. Among these challenges is the long-term reality of increased customs clearance declarations required in order to trade between Ireland and the UK. With the number of... Read More
4 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie News Roundup Cork City FC recently announced Oxford Global Resources as an official partner to the Men’s, Women’s, and Academy teams for the 2021 season. Oxford will be proudly displayed on the back of all our academy and women’s team’s shirts for the coming season. Oxford is a... Read More
3 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 30 new jobs to be created Aldi Ireland have announced it will be “bringing the best prices in Irish retail and up to 30 new permanent jobs to Blackrock, Cork City” as it plans to open a second store on Skehard Road. An additional 50 jobs will be... Read More
