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Calling everyone who studied at UCC! We want to get to know you better so that we can design services that will support you and all our alumni. Our first all-alumni survey takes only ten minutes to complete and gives you the chance to tell us a bit about your student experiences and about where you are now. You will also get a chance to write a message to the President of UCC, Professor ...read more

City Regions Ireland Meet with Minister Eoghan Murphy to discuss Ireland’s 5 Cities New City Regions Ireland group launched today with 8 principles for the urban futureWednesday, 28th November. City Regions Ireland is a new group bringing together the Chambers of Commerce of Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick and Waterford- Ireland’s 5 cities as identified by the National Planning Framework, Ireland ...read more

Ronan Daly Jermyn announces partnership promotions for 2018Ronan Daly Jermyn (RDJ) has announced the appointment of four Partners across the Firm’s banking and finance, employment, healthcare and litigation practices. This brings the total number of Partners within the firm to 47. The new partners are Cian Fenton (Banking and Finance), Peter Groarke (Healthcare), Louise Smith (Litigation and ...read more

Press Release  23 November 2018   Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards:  Clare County Council named Local Authority of the Year 2018  Clare County Council was yesterday (22 November 2018) named Local Authority of the Year at the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards. The 15th annual Awards ceremony was held in association with the Department of Housing, ...read more

Spinal Injuries Ireland Tall Ships Challenge 2019CHALLENGE YOURSELF LIKE NEVER BEFOREMay 2019, Spinal Injuries Ireland is embarking on their inaugural Tall Ships Challenge; their flagship, fully inclusive, fundraising challenge in aid of Spinal Injuries Ireland’s services. Led by Corkonian and Ireland’s most decorated Paralympian athlete, John Twomey, Spinal Injuries Ireland are setting sail on an ...read more

The Hazelton Clinic welcomes Drama Therapist Alexandra Tyndale to the team! Having obtained a degree in Psychology in London, Alexandra worked as a support worker in mental health projects and gained a certificate in Counselling skills before completing her MA in Drama and movement therapy.She has worked with many client groups including the elderly, refugees and asylum seekers, children in ...read more

Cork Chamber has tonight awarded the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Business Award’ 2018 to Mr. Frank Boland at Cork Chamber’s Dublin Dinner. Mr. Boland accepted the award in front of more than 600 leading political and business people this evening in Clayton Hotel Burlington Road. This is the eight year the award has been presented at the Chamber’s annual Dublin black-tie event. Frank Boland ...read more

Cork company ApisProtect receives €1.5 million investment boost to create 25 new jobs.   Seed Round Drives Global Expansion for Award Winning Internet of Things Technology Company  Cork, Ireland and Salinas, Calif. – November 20th, 2018 –ApisProtect, an Irish agtech innovator using the Internet of Things (IoT) to monitor honey bee colonies, today announced the close of a €1.5 million seed round ...read more

 Chef Adrian Hillgrove head’s up kitchen at Fitzgerald’s Vienna Woods Hotel following €1m renovation investment Corkman Adrian Hillgrove has been appointed as the new Executive Head Chef at Cork's much-loved Vienna Woods Country House Hotel. This exciting appointment comes on the back of a €1million investment to renovate all guest rooms and suites in the family-run 48-bedroom property.  The ...read more

Spearline Risk & Compliance are delighted to announce their first collaborative event with Republic Of Work taking place 1pm - 2pm Tuesday 20 November. Lunchtime Learning: Top GDPR concerns for business - How to comply? is a free event for business, presented by Fiona Ryan, Head of Customer Engagement at Spearline Risk & Compliance.   Frank Brennan, General Manager of Republic of Work says ...read more

“The world was a very different place 10 years ago, the internet was accessible predominantly from your desk. Instagram, Airbnb, Snapchat and Spotify didn’t exist and the world saw the introduction of the first generation iPhone,” reflected John Brennan, Director at ePresence Online Marketing, as he and his team mark 10 years in business.  Fast forward to 2018 and we live in a constantly ...read more

The Cork Hospitality HR Round Table reached its 3rd year when the group met at The Kingsley Hotel on 27th September last. The first meeting also held at The Kingsley in September 2015. The group originally formed as a support for HR Managers in the Hospitality industry has gone from strength to strength with over 20 Hotel members with renowned speakers attending their bi-monthly meetings. Founded ...read more

Spearline is delighted to announce a three year partnership with Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland (AADI). Spearline’s software solution Spearline Data Protection will be used by Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland to manage and demonstrate their entire General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance programme. Ciara Lucy, Managing Director of Spearline met with Nuala Geraghty, CEO of AADI and ...read more

Cork leads the way in Global Service Design Conference for Ireland Cork County Council is pleased to announce its partnership with the 11th annual Service Design Global Conference, which takes place in Dublin on October 11th and 12th and has a strong Cork presence throughout.   New York, Amsterdam and Madrid have all played host to this dynamic global conference in the past, and this year Cork ...read more

Imperial Hotel’s Escape Spa named ‘Spa of the Year’ at the Irish Hair & Beauty Awards 2018   The Imperial Hotel’s Escape Spa has won the coveted accolade of ‘Spa of the Year’, as voted by the general public, at the Irish Hair & Beauty Awards 2018.   Over 600 of Ireland’s elite beauty professionals, including the dedicated team from Cork City’s only urban spa, gathered at the Crowne Plaza ...read more

The Imperial Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Jerome Joyce as the new Executive Head Chef at the Flynn family owned hotel.  Cork man Jerome takes great pride in delivering exceptional customer experiences at the city centre hotel, and has created a new A La Carte menu which has just been launched in the hotel’s Pembroke Restaurant, where diners can expect to enjoy culinary ...read more

Cork Chamber of Commerce, the leading business organisation in Cork, has signed a two year contract with Spearline to use their General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance software solution Spearline Data Protection - Managed Service. Conor Healy, Chief Executive and Naoimh Frawley, Office Manager and Data Lead of Cork Chamber of Commerce met with Ciara Lucy, Managing Director of ...read more

Our favourite day of the month is nearly upon us! That’s right, Feel Good Friday returns this week, May 25th, for the 2018 edition and its set to be an absolute cracker!  What’s happening? We are delighted to team up with the incredibly talented team at Music Generation this Feel Good Friday to be a part of MayHUM. The crew have put together a stellar line-up of events for this coming Feel Good ...read more

River Lee Hotel charity partnership to benefit Mercy Kids + Teens Appeal   The River Lee Hotel is pleased to announce that it has selected The Mercy Hospital Foundation as its official charity partner for 2018. Fundraising efforts will support the Mercy Kids + Teens Appeal, through which the Foundation aims to raise €100,000 for paediatric services at The Mercy University Hospital by ...read more

Experience the buzz of Newcastle, fly direct from Cork AirportIf you’re looking for a short hop flight for a destination guaranteed to provide a good time, Newcastle is the place to be. Situated on the River Tyne, this industrial city is renowned throughout the world for its legendary nightlife, bolstered by a youthful and energetic student population. The friendly and fun loving city has also ...read more

Southampton calling!Did you know you can now fly direct to Southampton from Cork Airport with Aer Lingus? The Airport is building on its well-established routes into the UK and Southampton is one of the most recent additions. An attractive port city, it is also the ideal gateway to discovering the unique charms of the English countryside and the truly gorgeous towns and villages of ...read more

Cork Airport Destination Guide - Focus On MenorcaThe sun-soaked Island paradise of Menorca is now on the list of fantastic summer destinations from Cork Airport. From summer 2016 you can fly with CityJet and be at your well-deserved holiday destination in just under 2 and half hours.   The island is an unspoilt, idyllic haven in the Mediterranean, perfect for a stress free holiday with family ...read more