Ballymaloe Craft Fair 2024: 200 exhibitors showcasing best of Irish craft and design returns to Ballymaloe Grainstore this November

The beloved Ballymaloe Craft Fair, showcasing the best of Irish-made craft and design, is returning to Ballymaloe Grainstore this November, just in time for the 2024 festive shopping season.   Each weekend, from November 15th-17th and 22nd-24th, more than 200 of Ireland’s finest artists, designers and food producers will display their products as Ballymaloe Grainstore transforms…

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…

How Metrics Can Support Strategic Objectives & Drive Business Growth

In business, you can’t manage what you don’t measure. Metrics are essential for tracking performance and ensuring your business stays on course to achieve its strategic objectives. By tying metrics to specific goals, continuously monitoring progress, and assigning accountability across your team, you can turn business data into actionable insights that fuel growth. Key metrics…