5 March 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie PepsiCo is celebrating 50 years in Cork and Ireland through its ’50for50’ campaign. Employees will support a number of Cork charities and organisations by committing to undertake at least 50 good deeds during the year to spread positivity, build closer connections and support the needs of the local community.... Read More
1 March 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie On Thursday 29 February, RTX business, Collins Aerospace – based at a Penrose Wharf, Cork City office – opened its doors to 19 female students from its Churchfield catchment area in an effort to inspire them to pursue fields in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects. “At... Read More
29 February 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A €60 million expansion at AbbVie in Carrigtwohill, Co Cork was announced in 2022 and is expected to be completed in 2025. It will create 70 new jobs. During his visit, the MEP was met by the Site Leadership Team and employees who outlined the work they do... Read More
26 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Olann Kelleher is Cork Person of the Month for February for his outstanding service to the legal profession, both as a solicitor and as a recently retired District Court Judge, along with his contributions to sport. Olann’s journey from a solicitor to a much-respected District Court Judge distinguishes... Read More
Cork Chamber welcomes funding boost for N/M20 and M28 but says other routes must also be prioritised
26 February 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber, the”voice of business in Cork”, has welcomed today’s important funding announcement for the highly anticipated N/M20 Cork to Limerick route and the M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy project, but has expressed concern that more needs to be done regarding other projects. “A strong connection between Cork and... Read More
25 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is inviting applications from community and voluntary groups for funding under the new Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) and Women’s Groups Fund 2024. Funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development, the €254,559 LEP capital only fund will help groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas, with... Read More
22 February 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City has been named the number one small European city for FDI strategy in the latest fDi intelligence ‘European Cities & Regions of the Future’ rankings. These flagship Financial Times awards benchmark European cities and regions according to their economic, financial, and business strengths, considering a wide... Read More
17 February 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The latest winner of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards has been announced as Crosshaven Centra owners Bernard and Ann Lynch. The Lynch’s have been organizing an annual triathlon for the past 20 years to raise funds for local clubs, schools, charities and organisations in the Cork... Read More
16 February 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Franciscan Well brewery are unveiling the first instalment of their Docklands Series of beers in selected bars across Cork City this month The series celebrates the craft, culture, and vibrant spirit of Cork with innovative craft beers which pay homage to and are brewed in Cork! Each... Read More
15 February 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie It was a busy start to the year at Ireland’s two busiest airports with just over 2.3 million passengers going through the terminals at Cork Airport and Dublin Airport during January, according to daa, which operates the two airports. 183,000 passed through Cork Airport while just over two... Read More
12 February 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie With Valentine’s Day nearing closer, the traders at the English Market have been busy preparing and curating a selection of local food gifts, crafts and treats, perfect for the last-minute shoppers to pick up for your loved one ahead of the big day. Below are a selection of... Read More
9 February 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Investment of €300,000 in Douglas provides 36 additional work spaces Bank of Ireland has recently launched the latest addition to its nationwide network of hybrid working hubs. The new hub, based at the Bank of Ireland Douglas in Cork, provides a range of hot desks and meeting rooms... Read More