Aspira, the specialist project management and enterprise IT solutions services organisation, has appointed Jim Blair as Director of Software Development. With a vast array of achievements on his CV, we’re excited to see what Jim achieves with Aspira, an already growing technology company. What has your career looked like to date? I graduated out of…
The search is on for Cork’s best designed and maintained buildings. Cork Business Association (CBA), in association with Cork City Council, have launched the Cork Better Building Awards 2018. The awards congratulate staff, managers, property owners, developers, architects and designers for high standards in design, conservation and creativity, and also salute the window cleaners, painters and maintenance…
For over 40 years, Lehane Environmental have been industry leaders in the environmental services sector. They provide complete, end-to-end environmental solutions nationwide to all sectors of industry, including: Petrochemical Chemical Pharmaceutical Shipping (Marine) Food processing Electronic Power generation Local Authorities Health board and so much more. The company has had a busy year thus far,…
Chris Mee Group are delighted to welcome Valerie Foster to their Little Island based team! “Valerie first came to Chris Mee Group in early 2018 to complete a six-month business and marketing internship as part of her placement for MSc Management and Marketing in UCC. “Throughout this time with us, Valerie showed herself to be…
By Pam Ryan, Staff Journalist Elevare, formerly known as RMS Security, has gone through major changes in 2018. But do not fret; each change was as intentional and successful as the last. The company has not simply adapted a name-change but has undergone a complete rebranding, the addition of services offered and thus expansion of…
L-R Grainne Ferreira, Carl D’Alton, Richard Evans, Andy Ferreira and Enya Barron collecting the 2018 Bar of the Year Award for Cask. Grass-to-glass Cask also wins Cocktail Bar of the Year for the second year running and Best Contemporary Bar of the Year. Boutique cocktail and food venue Cask is this year’s winner of Ireland’s…
August means it’s back to school season and what better way to get your child’s learning off to an A+ start this year than with some responsibility and financial education! Alpha Wealth has a savings plan that is sure to teach your child financial savviness and responsibility that they’ll utilise well into their adult years.…
The 7th annual Cork Wears Red Charity Lunch hosted by Angie Benhaffaf was another outstanding success this year with over 200 guests attending the event and dressing in the most amazing red outfits for the benefit of Straight Ahead at Crumlin Children’s Hospital and Make A Wish. The Maryborough Hotel was the venue again this year for the event and the…
Photo: Aidan Fleming The Port of Cork Company and Bantry Bay Port Company today announced their combined turnover for 2017, showing a positive increase compared to 2016. Consolidated turnover for the year 2017 amounted to €31.5 million (including €0.54 million Bantry turnover) up from €29.6 million (including €0.21 million Bantry turnover) in 2016. Consolidated profit…
Cork has been voted the third friendliest city in the world by Condé Nast Traveller in their August 2018 poll. The City by the Lee fended off competition from rival Irish cities Dublin and Galway to land the third spot, with the travel magazine’s editors citing the city’s ‘picturesque, riverfront location’ and ‘cozy pubs and…