A total of 2.3 million passengers passed through Ireland’s two busiest airports – Cork Airport and Dublin Airport – in February, according to operator daa. The month saw 193,000 passengers travel through Cork Airport, a 23% increase versus February 2023 while 2.1 million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport’s two terminals, an increase of 5%…
PepsiCo is celebrating 50 years in Cork and Ireland through its ’50for50’ campaign. Employees will support a number of Cork charities and organisations by committing to undertake at least 50 good deeds during the year to spread positivity, build closer connections and support the needs of the local community. One of the organisations that PepsiCo…
Rebel City Distillery, which has revived part of the iconic Ford Factory building into a sustainable distillery and visitor centre, will represent Local Enterprise Office, Cork City at the National Enterprise Awards 2024. The announcement was made as Local Enterprise Week 2024 kicks off with a diverse range of in-person and online events taking place…
National Business Machines Group (NBM), the innovative IT solutions and workplace technology solutions leader headquartered in Cork, have announced their support of Cork based sailing duo with Olympic ambitions with a €10k sponsorship. Guilfoyle Durcan Sailing are Séafra Guilfoyle and Johnny Durcan, two UCC graduates from Cork who are preparing for the upcoming Olympic…
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…
The latest winner of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards has been announced as Crosshaven Centra owners Bernard and Ann Lynch. The Lynch’s have been organizing an annual triathlon for the past 20 years to raise funds for local clubs, schools, charities and organisations in the Cork village. Those who nominated Bernard and Ann…
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…
Last week, on Wednesday 31st January, Network Ireland West Cork hosted a dynamic and empowering event at the stunning Atkins Hall in Dunmanway with Virginia Foley from Up She Rises. The event was attended by over 70 solopreneurs and business people working throughout West Cork and Cork City. Speaking about the successful event, Network Ireland West Cork President, Sandra Maybury said: For our…
As we start a new year, the great AI debate rages on, with one key question on everyone’s lips: How can we utilise this incredibly advanced, continuously evolving technology as a help rather than a hindrance? Global cybersecurity leader, Trend Micro, consulted the next generation to find the answer, using their 2024 ‘What’s Your Story?’ video competition to…
The talented team at Terre are this evening celebrating the awarding of two Michelin stars at The Michelin Guide UK & Ireland awards ceremony in Manchester. This an exceptional achievement for the restaurant which first opened at Castlemartyr Resort in Cork in October 2022. On winning the second Michelin star, Chef Patron Vincent Crepel said: “Being awarded the second Michelin…