Cork Airport continues to be Ireland’s fastest-growing airport

Cork and Dublin airports saw record-breaking numbers of passengers passing through their terminals again in September, daa confirmed today while releasing monthly passenger numbers. The two airports welcomed a total of 3.38 million passengers in September, a 5% increase on the same month last year.   Demand for travel was buoyed by late summer breaks,…

Spike Island’s sellout After Dark tours return for spooky season perfect for those craving a good scare this Halloween

This October, Spike Island’s hugely popular After Dark Tours are returning just in time for the spooky season, allowing visitors to discover the spine-chilling side of Cork’s iconic prison island through a creepy guided tour, and gain access to truly frightening areas of the island that are usually strictly off-limits. The After Dark Tours are…

Cork City Council formally appoints Valerie O’Sullivan as its new Chief Executive

Cork City Council has formally appointed Valerie O’Sullivan as its new Chief Executive, following a recruitment process conducted by the Public Appointments Service (PAS). Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Dan Boyle congratulated Ms O’Sullivan on her appointment. “At a specially convened meeting this evening, Valerie O’Sullivan was appointed as Chief Executive of Cork City Council…

AIB Report Shows Mixed Results for Hospitality and Tourism in H1 2024

The AIB Hospitality & Tourism Report for the first half of 2024 shows a mixed performance across the sector. While some areas saw growth, others experienced a slight decline compared to H1 2023.   Key Insights: Pubs had the strongest performance with an 11.4% increase in overall spend, driven by a surge in transaction numbers.…