Cork City Council’s Local Enterprise Office has teamed up with The Crann Centre to raise awareness of self-employment for people with disabilities. The partnership is part of Local Enterprise Week 2024 which is being launched by LEO Cork City today. The jam-packed programme of in-person and online events is aimed at small / micro businesses…
Network Ireland West Cork, a dedicated non-profit organisation committed to supporting and empowering women in business, is thrilled to announce an upcoming networking event that promises to be a transformative experience for women professionals in the region. The event is scheduled for 7pm – 9pm on Thursday 29th February in Fusion Home Design Centre in Skibbereen, eircode: P81…
The Dunkettle Interchange Upgrade Scheme was officially opened today by the Tánaiste, Micheál Martin TD, marking a significant milestone in enhancing transportation infrastructure and connectivity in Cork. The €215m project promises to alleviate congestion, improve safety, and streamline traffic flow for the region’s residents and businesses. The Dunkettle Interchange is the junction of four national…
Irish-developed sustainability AI company Future Planet has announced Debbie Power as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), signalling a significant milestone in the company’s rapid growth journey. With the SaaS AI platform’s enhanced capability and its growing customer base, Debbie’s appointment further supports Future Planet’s vision to impact sustainability transformation globally. Bringing over 25 years of expertise, Debbie has held…
MTU has been awarded €14.6m under the TU RISE programme (Technological Universities Research and Innovation Supporting Enterprise). TU RISE is designed to improve research functions within the technological university sector and enhance institutions’ engagements with their surrounding regions. Today’s announcement will support MTU’s strategic ambitions in research and innovation by helping to scale up the…
EY Ireland’s Winter 2024 Economic Eye is forecasting a growth uplift for the Irish Economy in 2024, with further job gains as inflation tracks lower and interest rate cycle turns. After a stellar performance in recent years, economic activity continues to normalise with growth projected to be reasonably solid in the coming years. GDP is forecast to…
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris T.D. today (7th February 2024) announced €84 million to enhance research and innovation opportunities for the Technological University sector. The programme will establish, equip, and staff regional research and innovation offices within TUs to enable deepened engagement with local and regional business, industry,…
This year’s The Pride of Cork Awards will be held at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa in Cork on Friday, March 1st, 2024. This award recognises the outstanding contributions of individuals and organisations, bridging the gap between voluntary, social, civic, charitable, and not-for-profit organisations, and Cork citizens. This year, the Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann, Senator Jerry Buttimer, is the Guest…
Douglas Credit Union and Glanmire & District Credit Union have voted in favour of a proposal to amalgamate, in a move that will offer members improved services and stronger support in both communities. The decision was announced at the AGM which was held last evening. The merger, which has come about as a result of…
The 2024 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ (EOY) programme is officially open for nominations today. Entrepreneurs from emerging, established, and international businesses operating across all industry sectors in Cork invited to submit their nominations between now and 29th Feb 2024. The theme for this year’s programme is The Trailblazers. Entrepreneurial trailblazers are true leaders with the courage…