Cork needs more weekends like this” – Record Crowds Fuel Busiest Guinness Cork Jazz Festival Weekend

The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival has once again been a phenomenal success, with businesses reporting a 12% increase in sales compared to last year.  The headline performances may be over for another year but the festival continues today with the Guinness Music Trail in 72 pubs across the city, Douglas and Kinsale. The festival, which…

Financial Horrors to Avoid This Halloween Season

As the leaves fall and Halloween approaches, financial pitfalls can be just as terrifying as any ghost or ghoul. Here’s how to avoid the top financial horrors that could haunt your business this season:    The Monster of Poor Cash Flow Management  Keep your cash flow healthy by regularly reviewing your statements and forecasts. Implement…

SOLAS and Enterprise Ireland Launch Partnership to Strengthen Local Enterprise through Upskilling Opportunities in Cork

SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority, and Enterprise Ireland have launched a Strategic Partnership to widen access to upskilling programmes for small, medium and micro enterprises, and to help drive their growth and competitiveness in Ireland. The Strategic Partnership was launched at a breakfast briefing held in the Kingsley Hotel, Cork. As part of…

As part of the 50for 50 campaign, PepsiCo Ireland donates €10,000 to Cork Penny Dinners

PepsiCo Ireland is proud to continue its support for Cork Penny Dinners with a €10,000 donation.  As PepsiCo celebrates 50 years in Cork, one of their 50for50 campaign activities encouraged employees to answer the Charity’s appeal for Back to School supplies. Employees donated over 150 school bags, pencil cases, and other back-to-school supplies. PepsiCo teams…

Cork City Council senior management undergoes major restructuring

Newly appointed Chief Executive, Valerie O’Sullivan, has today announced a major restructuring of senior management, directorates, and creation of city centre focused directorate.  The Chief Executive of Cork City Council has announced a restructuring exercise which will see the new senior management assignments and directorates active from December this year. The number of directorates remains…

Speech – President of Little Island Business Association, Michael Mulcahy at The President’s Dinner 2024 & The LIBA Awards 2024

The President of Little Island Business Association, Michael Mulcahy, gave the following address at The President’s Dinner 2024 & The LIBA Awards 2024 on Friday, October 18th 2024.     THE PRESIDENT’S DINNER 2024 & THE LIBA AWARDS 2024   Cathaoirleach of Seanad Eireann Senator Jerry Buttimer, Guest of Honour, the Minister of State at…

Bank of Ireland appoints Eamonn Corcoran as Director for Area South

Bank of Ireland has appointed Eamonn Corcoran as Director for Area South, overseeing 53 branches and outlets across Munster and South East Leinster (Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford), encompassing over 550 colleagues. Eamonn has 25 years’ experience in financial services, and first joined Bank of Ireland in 2000. Since joining Bank of Ireland, he has held a…

Winners Gallery – The President’s Dinner 2024 & The LIBA Awards 2024

The President’s Dinner 2024 & The LIBA Awards 2024 took place last Friday, 17th of October, at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork. Held by the Little Island Business Association (LIBA), the event annually celebrates the remarkable contributions of over 1,000 businesses and 12,500 employees who drive the growth and success of Little Island,…