26 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New figures from the National Transport Authority (NTA) reveal that Cork has still not recovered their pre-COVID taxi driver numbers, as it experienced a 4% drop since 2019. The figures show that despite Ireland’s population growing by 8.5% from 2019 to 2024 and inbound tourism numbers rising by 5% from 2023 to 2024,... Read More
16 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) was pleased to welcome Sean Canney T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports at the Department of Transport, to the Port of Cork on Friday 13th June, to view the €94m Cork Container Terminal... Read More
12 June 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Lisavaird Co-Op Launches Special Centenary Annual Report Celebrating 100 Years of Progress and Community Lisavaird Co-Op has officially launched its 2024 Annual Report, a specially commissioned publication marking 100 years since the Co-Op’s founding in March 1925. This year’s report is not only a detailed review of business... Read More
9 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie There’s a new exciting addition to East Cork’s hospitality offering, with the opening of The Salty Dog cafe / restaurant at the pier in Ballycotton. The venue, open five days a week all year round from breakfast to dinner, occupies the former site of Cush, which recently relocated... Read More
5 June 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid and its French equivalent, Réseau de Transport d’Electricité (RTE), welcomed a political delegation from northwest France yesterday, marking a significant moment in Irish French relations. The mayors, representing various French communes through which the Celtic Interconnector project runs through... Read More
1 June 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New MTU butchery programme to foster Ireland’s future food leaders A future focussed and innovative butchery and gastronomy degree has been launched at Munster Technological University (MTU) to foster Ireland’s future food leaders and connect with global leaders in the sector. The Bachelor of Arts in Sustainable Butchery... Read More
30 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The BBC, in association with RTÉ, has recommissioned hit comedy The Young Offenders for a fifth series from producers Vico Films. It will see the hilarious misadventures of hapless heroes Conor (Alex Murphy) and Jock (Chris Walley) continue, alongside their long- suffering mother/guardian Mairéad (Hilary Rose), former nemesis... Read More
28 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Youghal Roars Back to Life: Business Alliance Re-launch Ignites Town’s Future A palpable buzz of excitement filled the opulent Art Deco Regal Cinema on Friar Street tonight as the Youghal Business Alliance (YBA) celebrated a hugely successful re-launch, unveiling a fresh new logo and a dynamic new team... Read More
22 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A major recruitment drive is underway to attract graduate planners from Cork into Ireland’s county and city councils. The local government initiative aims to attract suitably qualified graduates exiting degree or masters courses in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Britain or internationally. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to positively... Read More
15 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Network Ireland Cork is proud to unveil the finalists for its 2025 Businesswoman of the Year Awards, honouring excellence, innovation, and leadership among women in business across Cork. The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 22 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island, marking a key... Read More
13 May 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie AFTA will employ an additional 15 staff at its Cork and Waterford facilities, bringing its total headcount as an SME to 85 Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA) recently celebrated its 30 year Business Anniversary operating at Cork and Waterford airport’s and since its foundation the Enterprise Ireland client... Read More
13 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The hugely popular Spike Island Fireworks Spectacular is set to return on Saturday 1st June, lighting up the skies over Cork Harbour for an unforgettable evening of celebration, entertainment, and family fun. Traditionally held later in the summer, this year’s event moves to an earlier date, allowing us... Read More