11 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Two Cork SuperValu stores taking part in initiative ahead of further rollout SuperValu has begun a partnership with food waste management company ‘Too Good To Go’, in a bid to tackle food waste, while also offering value to customers. Initially, the partnership will see 33 SuperValu stores take... Read More
8 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The team at the 4 star Carrigaline Court Hotel are celebrating the silver anniversary milestone, with the hotel being open 25 years this November. To celebrate, the hotel is offering 25% off bedrooms on certain stay dates across weekends in November, including Saturday 11th November, the date when... Read More
7 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie News Review In recent weeks eir was been ranked as the provider of Ireland’s most reliable broadband speeds in an analysis by Ookla®, global leader in connectivity intelligence. In Cork, eir Fibre Broadband was verified as the most reliable broadband speeds. According to Ookla’s assessment, eir Fibre’s ‘Consistency... Read More
6 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie High speed connectivity on the way as almost 3,700 Cork homes, farms and businesses in rural areas near Skibbereen see engineering survey works begin National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company rolling out the new high speed fibre broadband network under the Government’s National Broadband Plan (NBP) have announced... Read More
5 November, 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Arachas, the country’s largest national insurance broker, with origins based in Cork, has announced a major new educational fund worth €45,000. The funding is available through Arachas’s parent company, the Ardonagh Group. Through this fund, Arachas aims to empower teens with dreams to make a difference in their... Read More
5 November 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Workplace bullying is a serious issue that can have profound effects on an individual’s well-being and professional life. It involves repeated mistreatment, harassment, or abusive behaviour towards an employee, leading to emotional distress, decreased productivity, and even physical health issues. However, many victims of workplace bullying are unaware... Read More
2 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A breakfast to honour the Business Information Systems (BIS) Class of 2023 has taken place at UCC. The unique event for students and their parents ahead of the official ceremony has been running since the first intake of BIS students graduated 26 years ago. That year the keynote... Read More
1 November 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie New Cork GAA training kits launch exclusively with Sports Direct tomorrow – Sports Direct has six stores in Cork including Mahon Point, Blackpool Retail Park, Market Green Midleton, Ballincollig Sports Direct is extending its current five year partnership with Cork GAA to 8 years. The partnership has proven... Read More
31 October 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Mackin Group Named Best In Class International Business Services Company 2023 Mackin Group has recently been named Best In Class International Business Services Company 2023 by the All-Ireland Business Foundation – a record sixth Business All-Star for the Cork-based enterprise. Founded by former naval officer Andrew Mackin, the... Read More
30 October 2023 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Iarnród Éireann is pleased to announce the commencement of construction work on the Kent Station Through Platform Project, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing development of its railway infrastructure in the Cork region. The new platform 6 will increase passenger capacity at Cork’s Kent Station and facilitate... Read More
30 October 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “Jazz 23 has surpassed all others and that is saying a lot as 22 was amazing. The crowds were up, the spend was up and there was an amazing atmosphere” Businesses in the city are reporting another electric weekend for the 45th Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, with huge... Read More
29 October 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Insurance Institute of Ireland are celebrating their centenary year. The Cork branch of the organisation held a special meeting at Cork County Hall. Photographer Billy macGill was there.