13 February 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The CEIA, Cork’s Technology Network, has appointed Boston Scientific Chief Operations Officer Cathal Reilly as the new Chair of the industry association at the Annual General Meeting held in the Maryborough Hotel, Cork. Cathal Reilly assumes the role from outgoing Chair Sean Moran, Vice President of Operations &... Read More
10 February 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Cork Business Association held its 61st Annual General Meeting on February 6th at AIB 66 South Mall Cork. The event marked the election of Mr Philip Gillivan proprietor of the Shelbourne Bar, McCurtain Street as their new President. Philip’s term will last until February 2020. Philip is... Read More
9 February 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has called on all political parties, community groups, businesses and statutory bodies in Cork to work together to help negate the effects of Brexit on the county. The Ireland South MEP was speaking at the launch of her latest discussion document on... Read More
8 February 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Montenotte Hotel in Cork was the venue for the February board meeting of Tourism Ireland, which took place today (Thursday, 8 February). The board members took the opportunity to meet with local tourism operators prior to the meeting, to discuss the upcoming 2018 tourism season and the extensive... Read More
8 February 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD, Aindrias Moynihan has said that Bus Éireann has confirmed to him that a review of the 220/220X bus service that links Ballincollig to Cork City will take place in the short term with a view to increasing capacity and frequency. Deputy Moynihan was commenting after... Read More
6 February 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The War for Talent 2.0, particularly in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) sectors, will be discussed at a CIPD Southern Region breakfast briefing sponsored by Fastnet – The Talent Group on 7 February 2018 at the Clayton Hotel Cork City. Director of BioPharmachem Ireland, Matt Moran,... Read More
5 February 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Opened in Cork in the 1970s as a telephone shop, Conversation Piece has grown into one of the top business phone systems providers in Ireland from its headquarters in Cork and its second site in Dublin. The company is pleased to announce it has been in business for... Read More
2 February 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Volunteer Bureau is set for a funding boost, Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, has said. Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Seán Kyne TD, has approved a national allocation of €3.5 million to support volunteering across Ireland, of which €123,800 has been... Read More
2 February 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Taking place on Sunday 3rd June, the Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon is more than a marathon with Full, Half, Team Relay and Youth Challenge categories available to runners and walkers alike. Register now to avail of discounted rates at www.corkcitymarathon.ie. For helpful training tips or to share... Read More
31 January 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie When: Wednesday 31 January 2018, 8pm Where: Triskel Arts Centre, 8pm Tickets: Free, booking recommended Anyone with an interest in science is welcome to come along to this free event. Held annually in over 30 countries across the globe, FameLab is the world’s largest science communication competition. And it’s... Read More
31 January 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Minister Simon Coveney has welcomed the ‘Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan’ mortgage scheme unveiled by his colleague Eoghan Murphy. For the first time Cork – and indeed all Irish – families will be be able to know their payments for the entire lifetime of a mortgage because... Read More
