Cork City businesses invited to participate in the ‘Leave a Light On’ Campaign

As the winter months draw near and the nights grow longer, Cork City Council and Cork Business Association (CBA) have announced a ‘Leave a Light On’ Campaign, an initiative aimed at enhancing safety and fostering a sense of community in the city centre. The campaign, part of Cork City Council’s ongoing Night Time Economy Strategy, responds…

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EHS International Launches €3 Million Safety Training and R&D Facility

 EHS International has officially opened a €3 million Safety Training and Research & Development facility in Little Island, Cork, establishing a new benchmark for fire safety training nationwide. The state-of-the-art 11,000 sq ft centre, spearheaded by founder and CEO Chris Mee, will provide the most advanced fire and safety courses — such as cutting-edge firefighter…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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E-scooters banned from Public Transport from Monday 7th October

Customers please be aware that the carriage of e-scooters on public transport will not be permitted from Monday 7th October in line with recent guidance issued by the National Transport Authority (NTA)  This restriction will apply to e-scooters but not e-bikes or mobility scooters. E-scooters are a relatively new product and were unregulated in Ireland until earlier…

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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…

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