17 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Craft & Design to announce line-up of events for throughout August at opening Craft Fair in Cork’s Marina Market Cork Craft & Design, Ireland’s largest social enterprise for Craftmakers has announced the launch of Cork Craft Month 2023, opening with a fantastic Craft Fair in the Marina... Read More
13 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie It’s a family affair at Elbow Lane Restaurant in Cork as brothers Harrison and Ronan Sharpe take the top jobs at this iconic Cork eaterie. Cork’s iconic Smokehouse and Brewery is moving to celebrate its 10th Anniversary next year. Ronan (age 28) who is now the new general manager... Read More
10 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Imperial Hotel honoured to host President Michael D Higgins during his visit to Cork for the National Day of Commemoration President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins together with his wife Sabina were honoured guests of the Imperial Hotel, Cork City at the weekend. The President was on an... Read More
10 July 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Beauty enthusiasts gathered to celebrate the opening of multi-award- winning Irish brand Ayu Cosmetics’ first permanent store, with the first 100 shoppers receiving an goodie bag full of Ayu’s fan favourites. The opening of a unit in Mahon Point Shopping Centre follows from a pop-up store in Kildare... Read More
9 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tourism Ireland’s drive to grow golf visitor numbers from North America continued at the IAGTO North America Golf Tourism Convention in Florida. Twelve (12) golf and tourism operators from Ireland, including County Cork’s Castlemartyr Resort, joined Tourism Ireland at the convention – which was attended by more than... Read More
8 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Campaign to help find the next new traders at Cork’s English Market – visit www.corkcity.ie/en/english-market/start-your-story The English Market and Cork City Council have launched a campaign to help find the next new traders at Cork’s English Market. The new campaign titled “Start Your Story”, presents a unique opportunity... Read More
6 July 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie ALDI’s nationwide expansion continues today with the opening of its new store in Kanturk, Co Cork, creating 30 new permanent jobs and investment of over €9 million in the local area. Located in Percival Street, the store becomes ALDI’s 26th store in Cork and 160th nationwide and was officially opened today... Read More
2 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Thirty-five (35) top French luxury travel buyers attended a networking event organised by Tourism Ireland in Paris – where they met, and did business with, 14 tourism companies from Ireland, including Fota Island Resort and Hayfield Manor. The event was organised to highlight our luxury tourism offering to... Read More
30 June 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The Irish tech firm ENV Media has recently made a significant move by entering the Brazilian igaming market. With its headquarters in Cork, ENV Media aims to tap into the immense growth potential of the Brazilian gambling industry via the new 7jp.com brand, which is largely driven by... Read More
26 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Argos used to have three stores in Cork; at Mahon Point Retail Park, Blackpool Retail Park, and a City Centre store in the Queens Old Castle. The latter closed in November 2019. Now, the remaining two premises have pulled down their shutters as part of Argos’ exit from... Read More
26 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced a sponsorship program in association with the Irish Hotels Federation, which will see hospitality students from the US avail of a 12 month Working Holiday Authorisation to participate in practical training in a number of Cork hotels. The program will see Cork County... Read More
25 June 2013 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie O’Leary Insurances recently launched Farm First Insurance in partnership with some of the leading insurers in the market, like Aviva, Zurich and AIG. Farm First puts choice at the fore front for the customer, to enable them to tailor their insurance cover to suit your needs. Farm First... Read More