Chris Mee Group acquires The Food Safety Company
Chris Mee Group is pleased to announce that The Food Safety Company (FSC), a fellow Erisbeg Partners portfolio company, is...
CORK CONNECT GET IN GEAR TO LINK CORK NORTHSIDE & LITTLE ISLAND WITH FIRST-EVER BUS SERVICE -Travel Free on ‘Cork Connect- Route 210’ For The Month Of July –
‘I want to take you to the island’ are no doubt Paul Brady lyrics which will be heard on Route...
Bank of Ireland warns of ‘unprecedented spike’ in fraud Up to 20 new fraudulent sites appearing per day
Bank of Ireland has issued a warning to the public advising extra caution around fraudulent text messages in circulation this...
Insolvency Service of Ireland (ISI) publishes 2020 Annual Report
The Director of the ISI, Michael McNaughton, today published the ISI’s Annual Report 2020. Highlights of the 2020 Annual Report include:...
Upcoming Free webinars for employers in LIBA
We have some exciting and educational webinars coming up with our members Peninsula. As always, these 30 minute sessions are...
Cork County Council Announce Public Realm Enhancement Plan for Cobh
An exciting new urban design to enhance the public realm of Cobh’s town centre has been drawn up by Cork...
Government to research the potential and impacts of a four day working week
Research call on Social, Economic & Environmental Impacts of Reduced Working Time The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications...
New 200,000 SqFt business park for Little Island, Cork Harbour Gate Business Park, Little Island, Cork
Lisney have launched a new high bay warehouse development to the market at Little Island, Cork. This is the first...
BALLYMALOE FOODS AGREES DEAL WITH CANADIAN DISTRIBUTOR
Ballymaloe Foods has secured its first major distribution partner in Canada. It means that customers in Canada will soon be...
Varonis Announces New Location in Cork and Expects to Double Headcount to 120 Employees Over Next Three Years
Varonis Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRNS), a pioneer in data security and analytics, announced the opening of its new and expanded office...
Message from An Tánaiste
Dear Colleague Businesses and employers have made a huge contribution to keeping us safe and now, thanks to your sacrifices,...
Minister Martin launches the Music and Entertainment Business Assistance Scheme (MEBAS)
The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, today announced the launch of the Music...
NEW BUSINESS ASSOCIATION COLLECTIVE ANNOUNCED FOR CORK
A new initiative to combine a number of business associations in Cork into a collective organisation for all parts of Cork City and...
The Cantec Group incorporates three companies focused on providing smart digital solutions designed to simplify the way we work
Have you met the Cantec Group? Established in 1994, the Cantec Group consists of three divisions – Docutec is an...
A light bulb moment New EU energy labels – what is changing?
New energy labels are coming into effect to bring EU consumers a better understanding of their carbon footprint and energy...
Marymount Hospice Sunflower Day campaign
Jackie Mooney, Conor Shanahan and Diane Magee, Marymount Hospice would like to invite the people of Cork and beyond to...
Upgrade your home with Stylish wardrobes from Slide Systems
As a Little Island wardrobe company, the skilled technicians at Slide Systems can design and install custom made sliding...
Dunkettle Progress Update 14th May 2021
Dunkettle Interchange Upgrade Project Upgrade Dunkettle to a largely free-flow interchange to alleviate traffic congestion. Works are continuing on structures...
The iNua Collection announces 350 new jobs including 40 jobs at The Radisson Blu Hotel, Cork
Irish hotel group The iNua Collection is creating 350 new jobs in preparation for reopening their nine hotels from 2nd June,...
Free and open now for registration … Our latest webinars.
We have some great free webinars coming up with our members Peninsula. Below are the registration links for...
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces call for Category 2 applications to the €1 Billion Rural Regeneration and Development Fund
Heather Humphreys, TD - Minister of Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands,, Our Rural Future launch Funding...
Chris Mee Group announces acquisition of Emergency Response Training owned by John Lynch
The Chris Mee Group is pleased to announce its first strategic acquisition with the support of our strategic investor, Erisbeg. ...
Women of Vision- Angela O’Leary, founder AG Associates, Accountants & Advisors
Tell us a bit about you? I am a Cork native, and I set up AG Associates accountancy practice 15...
Stay business smart on Social Media
Social media is important for every business, but if your accounts are hacked, it can cause serious damage to your...
Prescription Broccoli? Could eating concentrated greens be a natural way to lower blood sugar and reduce the risk of diabetes?
Cork food research company seeks participants for new study on the health benefits of broccoli. Get a FREE diabetes test...
Minister Ryan announces €5m additional funding for litter prevention and cleaning as Ireland prepares for an outdoor summer
2020 National Litter Pollution Monitoring System Results show cigarette litter, packaging litter, food-related litter and plastic litter to be the...
SmartOffice, a Cantec Group company announces the appointment of Donagh Maher as Solutions Architect
Donagh Maher has been appointed as Solutions Architect with SmartOffice, a Cantec Group Company. As a Solutions Architect, Donagh’s new...
Port of Cork Secures Further Direct Freight Service Linking Cork and Antwerp
The Port of Cork are pleased to announce that the Grimaldi Group will offer a twice weekly direct Ro-Ro service...
Innowatts’ European expansion to create 40+ energy transition jobs at newly established EU HQ in Cork
Innowatts, the leading artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled SaaS platform for global energy providers, today announces plans to create more than 40...
Spending among over 65s up 20% as weather and vaccine improves consumer confidence – AIB Spend Trend
Spending among over 65s up 20% as weather and vaccine improves consumer confidence – AIB Spend Trend Overall spend up...
Stephen Crowley moves to Docutec – A Cantec Group Company as Sales and Account Manager
Cantec Group has announced the appointment of Stephen Crowley to its Docutec division. With offices nationwide, Stephen takes up the...
We are growing our team at LIBA
Little Island Business Association is the business organisation representing the 1,000 plus businesses in Little Island which is the largest...
An Taoiseach Leads Galaxy of Stars to Come Up Roses for a Great Cause! Stars Strike a Pose with a Purple Rose for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland’s 65 Roses Day this Friday
[gallery ids="4552,4553,4554"] Some of Ireland’s leading stars and personalities have come up smelling of purple roses in an overwhelming show...
SGS International Services Laboratory officially begins operating in Ringaskiddy following recent acquisition of ISL
Following the recent acquisition from Novartis, International Service Laboratory (ISL) is now SGS International Services Laboratory. SGS International Services Laboratory...
LITTLE ISLAND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES ‘THE HOME HUB’ TO SHOWCASE THE VARIETY OF BUSINESSES IN THE AREA OFFERING HOME RELATED SERVICES AS A ONE STOP LOCATION WITH FREE PARKING FOR EVERYONE
Little Island Business Association has announced plans to showcase all of the businesses in the area that offer services for...
Two free webinars for Members
We are delighted to announce two new webinars with our Partners Peninsula. As always, these 30 minute sessions are to...
Irish company Cantec Group unveils automation software to tackle major post-Brexit trade challenge
Over the past three months, Irish businesses have had to face numerous challenges as they navigate the implications of a...
CABINET APPROVES GENDER PAY GAP LEGISLATION PROPOSALS
Roderic O’Gorman T.D, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, yesterday received Cabinet approval to amend the Gender Pay...
FREE COURSE TO BOOST CORK WOMEN’S CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS
Applications are now being accepted for the next Cork City Partnership ‘Growing Your Potential’ course. The programme is aimed at...
Virgin Media Television’s Donate for Dementia campaign raises €1 million for The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
Virgin Media Television’s Donate for Dementia fundraising and awareness week has raised €1 million for The Alzheimer Society of Ireland....
Our Rural Future: Government’s blueprint to transform rural Ireland
Unprecedented opportunity for Rural Development post COVID-19 · Major focus on attracting Remote Workers to rural communities · Revitalising town...
Our Rural Future: Government’s blueprint to transform rural Ireland
Unprecedented opportunity for Rural Development post COVID-19 · Major focus on attracting Remote Workers to rural communities · Revitalising town...
Be a REBEL, Sleep Out for FOCUS Ireland
Saturday 24th April FOCUS Ireland urges the people of Cork to sign up for BIG REBEL SLEEP OUT in the...
FREE TOOL FOR HELPING CLASS OF 2021 PICK THE RIGHT COLLEGE COURSE
“YOONI” offers educational AI platform for free following partnerships with Musgrave and Dornan Engineering Ltd YOONI, a software platform designed...
IWD Series- Catherine Mee from CMSE
International Women’s Day is a United Nations–sanctioned global holiday that aims to celebrate women’s contributions to society and raise awareness...
Bank of Ireland announces changes to Cork branch services and new partnership with An Post
Bank of Ireland is announcing changes to branch services in Cork, with the closure of its Cork CIT, Glanmire, Bantry,...
WELLNESS AND WELLBEING TO BE A FOCUS FOR LOCAL ENTERPRISE WEEK 2021
Local Enterprise Week 2021 has been launched by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Cork City. This year the schedule is...
Four out of five people have been targeted by Fraudsters in the last year – AIB
Those over 55 were more likely to be targeted by fraudsters, with 85% in this age group receiving some form...
Many consumers will switch to local credit unions following Ulster Bank’s departure – rather than go to the two big banks” Commenting on Ulster bank’s planned exit, Kevin Johnson CEO of CUDA (Credit Union Development Association)
“ It’s unavoidable that some banking customers will be badly hit when Ulster Bank exits the market. Unlike other in...
Cope Foundation’s Ability@Work programme is internationally recognised
The Zero Project Conference, hosted annually by the United Nations organisation in Vienna, took place from February 10th - 12th...
