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...
Port of Cork Trade Traffic Dips in 2020
The Port of Cork has reported that total traffic through the Port was down 2% to 9.2 million tonnes in...
Chris Mee Group appoint Colette Horgan to their ever growing Management team
Chris Mee Group are delighted to welcome Colette Horgan to their every growing Management team based in Little Island! Colette...
SUPPORTS AVAILABLE IN CORK FOR WOMEN TO UPSKILL
Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune says while upskilling can be a challenging experience women working in the home have so...
Cork Harbour identified as the gateway to transformative change in Europe’s transition to renewable energy
Cork Harbour has the capacity to become an unparalleled hub for floating offshore wind energy in the Celtic Sea from...
Are You Staying on Top of all the Legislative Changes?
2020 was a whirlwind year, with things changing so frequently since COVID-19, and 2021 has been no different so far…...
erisbeg partners with Chris Mee Group
erisbeg is delighted to announce it has made a significant investment in and is partnering with the Chris...
ALTER DOMUS ANNOUNCES CREATION OF 100 JOBS IN IRELAND
Continuing expansion of its European Centre of Excellence in Cork as demand for cross-border fund administration and asset servicing grows...
LOCKDOWN DRIVES 85% INCREASE IN DEMAND FOR FREE TRAINING COURSE FOR WOMEN
Cork City Partnership urges applicants to apply early for next round of online courses A ground-breaking course by Cork City...
Rosanne Reilly of Westtech tells us about a typical day in her role.
In this weeks’ Day in the Life, we meet Rosanne Reilly, the Head of Operations at Westtech Technologies. Read on...
Memories & Hope … Bernard O’Hehir
This pocket book is my beacon of HOPE ‘Life is a journey for all of us, mine has been filled...
Global logistics company C.H. Robinson establishes Technology Development Centre in Cork
Leading, global logistics company C.H. Robinson announces a new technology centre in Cork, to further deliver personalised solutions for shippers...
Business leaders look ahead to key 2021 challenges
New Ibec survey also highlights the changing nature of the role of CEOs nationally Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has...
Cork Communications Trailblazer and CEO of AM O’Sullivan PR, Ann-Marie O’Sullivan, named as a PRII Life Fellow
Founder and CEO of AM O’Sullivan PR, Ann-Marie O’Sullivan has been conferred with the title of Life Fellow by the...
Citizens, farmers, business owners and community organisations will be able to sell electricity into the grid under new scheme being developed by Climate Minister
Individuals and communities invited to submit views on design of a Microgeneration Support Scheme Individuals, farmers, businesses and community...
BIBI BASKIN LAUNCHES NURSING HOME INITIATIVE FOR 31,588 RESIDENTS IN 583 NURSING HOMES AROUND IRELAND
The broadcaster and journalist Bibi Baskin and her book publishers No.1 Books have launched a new initiative to provide each...
IDA Ireland announces results for 2020, and Tánaiste launches IDA Ireland’s new four-year strategy with continued focus on Regional development
Regional investment grew as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) continued in 2020 despite the impact of COVID-19 global pandemic 128 investments...
SVP South West Region Car Draw to be held on 10th February
SVP South West “humbled” by public support as over €260,000 raised from annual car draw St Vincent De Paul...
