1 October 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Visit https://joinus.focusireland.ie/event/shine-a-light/ to sign up Focus Ireland is calling on Cork business leaders to unite to help end the nation’s homelessness crisis by sleeping out for Shine a Light on October 11. The charity issued an open letter signed by Pat Dennigan, Focus Ireland CEO, and supported by... Read More
27 September 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The commercial vacancy rate in Cork was 12.4% in June 2024 according to the latest GeoDirectory Commercial Vacancy Rates Report. This figure represents an increase from the same period in 2023. The twice-yearly analysis, prepared by EY, found that the commercial vacancy in Cork was lower than the... Read More
24 September 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Clonakilty’s Dunmore House Hotel has been given the stamp of approval for sustainability after earning a prestigious Gold Award l after the hotel’s ‘Green Team’ worked to reduce their negative environmental impact. The landmark West Cork hotel is part of 50 Shades Greener, a national environmental programme run... Read More
23 September 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork City Council is inviting the public to have their say on rates paid by owners of vacant commercial properties in the city. Green Party Cllr Oliver Moran highlighted this on his social media. Currently, property owners receive a 50% reduction on commercial rates when a property is empty. The... 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
15 September 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Gas Networks Ireland today are now accepting applicaitonsfor its 2025 Graduate Programme, aimed at recruiting energised and ambitious graduates for roles with the national utility. The two-year programme offers students due to graduate next year, and recent graduates, the chance to secure a position within the company, starting... Read More
13 September 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie In the bustling entrepreneurial landscape of Ireland, launching a successful startup requires more than just a brilliant idea—it demands a rock-solid financial foundation. From crafting a robust business plan to navigating the intricacies of funding, this guide illuminates the path to fiscal stability for ambitious Irish entrepreneurs. Whether... Read More
10 September 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Pictured at the sod turning of a brand-new construction of a Tesco Superstore at Fermoy, Co Cork was Tánaiste, Micheál Martin, and Geoff Byrne, Chief Operating Officer, Tesco Ireland. Tesco Fermoy, once completed will see a modern, sustainable, and accessible store built in the North Cork town. When... Read More
9 September 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Founded in 1978 in Mallow, Co Cork, James Byrne & Company has expanded over the years, adding an office in Blackpool Business Park and establishing a presence in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Today the Cork firm announced it has joined Forvis Mazars, a leading international audit, tax, advisory and... Read More
9 September 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA) is pleased to announce the continuation of its successful partnership with ASL Airlines Ireland (ASLI). Building on the success of the programme launched in 2023, AFTA is now recruiting cadets for the ‘new ASL Mentored Programme’ to join this prestigious training initiative. The... Read More
9 September 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie It can be difficult to find private rented accommodation. So, to make sure you find somewhere that suits you, you should consider these questions before viewing places to rent: How much can you afford in rent and bills? What is the standard of the accommodation? What is the... Read More