19 October 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Cork Offshore Renewable Industry Forum (CORIF) has welcomed recent progress towards the development of the offshore renewable energy industry, both in Cork and across Ireland. The approval of both the Planning and Development Bill and the South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan for Offshore Renewable Energy (DMAP)... Read More
12 October 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork is an important part of ALDI’s network with 27 stores and €73 million spend with 35 Cork-based suppliers last year ALDI, Ireland’s market leading supermarket for pay, is running a recruitment campaign to fill more than 70 open roles in Cork. The retailer, marking 25 years in... Read More
10 October 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie West Cork Attraction Looking for People with the Jingle Bell Factor Smugglers Cove, West Cork’s most popular family entertainment destination, is hosting a special casting call for its brand-new festive experience, Jingle Bell Junction. The auditions will take place on October 12th at the Celtic Ross Hotel from... Read More
30 September 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork City Council has formally appointed Valerie O’Sullivan as its new Chief Executive, following a recruitment process conducted by the Public Appointments Service (PAS). Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Dan Boyle congratulated Ms O’Sullivan on her appointment. “At a specially convened meeting this evening, Valerie O’Sullivan was appointed... Read More
23 September 2024 By Mary Bermimgham mary@TheCork.ie Zambrero, the Mexican-inspired, fresh food restaurant, is pleased to announce its newest store at Eastgate Business Park, Little Island, Cork, opening on Monday, 23rd September. Zambrero Little Island represents an exciting new addition to the lunch and dinner offering in the area, with a menu featuring a range... Read More
16 September 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today announced that it is expanding its global presence with a new office in Cork. The office is located on the 3rd Floor of ‘One Albert Quay’, on Albert Quay, Cork City (the building that has a Starbucks on he... Read More
15 September 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Lisavaird Co-Op has announced the opening of a brand new, purpose-built convenience store under the Costcutter brand this September. This development is part of an extensive investment project at Lisavaird Central as the Co-Op prepares for its centenary celebrations in 2025. The 260 square-meter space will feature a... Read More
4 August 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie FRS, the multimillion euro social enterprise co-operative, which maintains a strong presence in Cork, has rebranded as FRS Co-Op. The group, which employs approximately 250 people in Cork, includes several nationally renowned businesses, working across employment, fencing, government and training. FRS Recruitment and WrkWrk, the temporary employment service,... Read More
10 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie News in brief: Photos New Kinsale Lions president Cormac Fitzgerald FCPA, is an accountant with over 25 years’ experience working with SMEs of all sectors. Cormac has spoken nationally and internationally on SME issues, and was a guest speaker at the ICA India International conference in India addressing... Read More
10 July 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Local Fianna Fáil TD Michael Moynihan has said the new Cheestrings facility in Charleville, will significantly boost the local economy, create 60 new jobs, and enhance the company’s production capacity by 50%. This expansion was made possible through the Government’s Capital Investment Scheme for the Agri-Food Processing Sector and the... Read More
3 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie AFTA Cork Open Day on July 6, 2024 The Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA) – AFTA re hosting an open day this weekend. Those in attendance will include AFTA instructor Gerry Humprehys, a former RAF Harrier Jump Jet pilot, please register here The Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA)... Read More