20 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran announces funding approval for Minor Flood Mitigation Works for Rathcormac, County Cork The Office of Public Works (OPW) has announced the approval of Cork County Council’s application for funding under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Under the... Read More
20 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Metropole Hotel has confirmed a new partnership with Cork Opera House, which celebrates its 170th anniversary this year. The historic hotel, which has been located on MacCurtain Street in Cork city centre for 127 years, is the accommodation partner for Cork Opera House for the anniversary year.... Read More
20 September 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie How Educational Voice’s innovative approach to animated content is transforming classrooms across Ireland Irish schools are experiencing a quiet revolution in how complex subjects are taught, with animated educational content proving to be the breakthrough many teachers have been searching for. At the forefront of this transformation is... Read More
20 September 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The Digital Skills Gap Costing Irish Companies Millions Irish businesses lose an estimated €2.3 billion annually through poor digital execution—outdated websites that don’t convert, invisible search rankings, and teams unable to leverage basic AI tools. This isn’t a technology problem; it’s a knowledge and implementation gap that affects... Read More
20 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network under the National Broadband Plan on behalf of the Government, has said that over 16,000 Cork homes, farms and businesses have connected to NBI’s network. There are 51,920 homes, businesses, and farms in Co Cork that can order or... Read More
20 September 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network under the National Broadband Plan on behalf of the Government, has said that over 16,000 Cork homes, farms and businesses have connected to NBI’s network. There are 51,920 homes, businesses, and farms in Co Cork that can order... Read More
20 September 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The Cross-Border Digital Revolution Transforming Munster SMEs Cork’s thriving business ecosystem, from the pharmaceuticals giants of Ringaskiddy to the artisan food producers of the English Market, increasingly looks beyond traditional boundaries for digital excellence. A surprising trend has emerged: Munster’s most ambitious companies are partnering with Northern Ireland... Read More
20 September 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Cork’s digital landscape is transforming at unprecedented speed. Local businesses that once dominated search results for “restaurants Cork” or “accountants Cork city centre” are watching their visibility evaporate as search engines evolve beyond simple keyword matching to sophisticated intent prediction. The old playbook—stuffing location keywords into title tags... Read More
20 September 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie As environmental regulations tighten and sustainability becomes central to business strategy, Cork enterprises are discovering innovative solutions to one of Ireland’s most pressing waste challenges Cork, Ireland’s largest county and second-most populous city, stands at the forefront of a waste management revolution. With the Rebel County generating significant... Read More
20 September 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The transformation of Ireland’s business communications landscape is happening at unprecedented pace, with Cork enterprises at the forefront of adopting technologies that deliver both immediate cost savings and long-term competitive advantages. Yellowcom, operating from their Dublin office whilst serving businesses across the Republic, has observed how companies from... Read More
20 September 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The Hidden Dangers of Third-Party iPhone Batteries: A Repair Technician’s Warning When it comes to iPhone battery replacement, the difference between genuine and counterfeit parts could mean the difference between a functioning phone and a potential fire hazard – a reality that repair specialists see daily but consumers... Read More
20 September 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Choosing a Thermal Transfer Ribbon Supplier in Ireland: Why Obeeco Leads the Market In the labelling and packaging industry, print quality, durability and consistency are non-negotiable. These qualities depend heavily on the type of printing method used – and for many manufacturers, thermal transfer ribbon printing offers the... Read More