Kinsale to host Cannonball RETRO official start line July 12th and 13th 2019
A jam-packed road trip takes place this Friday and Saturday, July 12 and 13, departing from Kinsale. For further information visit www.cannonball.ie
Paul O’Donovan & Associates urge traders to register for an EORI number ahead of Brexit
Brought to you by Paul O’Donovan & Associates With Brexit moving closer all the time it is vitally important that traders are aware of the requirement to register for an Economic Operators and Identification (EORI) number. The EORI number is the minimum requirement for all traders who import and export goods with a non-EU country…
Publication of Brexit Contingency Action Plan Update
The Government yesterday announced further steps in its ongoing Brexit contingency and preparedness work, recognising that there is now a significant risk of a no deal Brexit on 31 October. The Brexit Contingency Action Plan Update published today reflects the extensive whole-of-Government and EU level work which has already taken place, as well as the…
Social welfare scheme for self-employed artists extended to wider creative community
The Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan TD and the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty TD, have today announced the extension of the scheme on a permanent basis to self- employed artists including those working in the performing arts, film and architecture. An initiative of the Creative Ireland Programme,…
Doing Business in Kinsale due to launch third edition in October
A new and updated version of ‘Doing Business in Kinsale’ for 2019/20 will be launched in October. The third edition of this guide available in e-book format www.doingbusinessinkinsale.com and hard copy is due out this October and a result of collaboration with stakeholders in the community. There has been very positive feedback and has attracted some…
New communications agency launches
Introducing Maxxiuum.ie A new communications agency has been established by two well known Cork business people with a focus on changing how businesses communicate their message to the media and to their audiences and a new focus on creating signature events for businesses. The new agency will be called Maxxiuum (www.maxxiuum.ie) and is headed by…
US Ambassador Designate Ed Crawford arrives in Ireland
It’s good to see that US Ambassador Designate Ed Crawford has arrived in Ireland and Deputy Ambassador Reece Smyth signs over Chief of Mission duties to him. He will officially present his credentials to President Higgins today, Monday, July 1 at Áras an Uachtaráin.
Michelin Star chefs to partner with Cork talent as major foodie event is launched
Chefs from some of Cork’s top hotels and restaurants are joining forces with leading chefs in Ireland and the UK. They will all be taking part in the hugely popular, Chef Collab – which is coming to Cork in July. Chad Byrne, who is the Head Chef in the Brehon founded Chef Collab with the…
Little Island Business Association reacts to the closure of the An Post mail centre
Michael Mulcahy, CEO of Little Island Business Association seeks clarification on its future as an expanding parcel depot. An Post has announced the closure of its Cork Mail Centre in Little Island with up to 240 full time and part-time jobs affected. With falling quantities of mail, An Post has said that the centre was…
Reform commercial rates with new collection model – Ibec
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today called for reform of the collection of commercial rates through the introduction of a new centralised or shared service collection model similar to the Local Property Tax system. The new proposal follows the movement of Local Government (Rates) Bill 2018 to the Third (Committee) Stage in Dáil…