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Extra Capacity for Match Day - May 28th!
Heading to the Gaelic Grounds this week to see Cork v Limerick in the Hurling? Irish Citylink have added extra capacity to get you and yours to Limerick on time for kick-off! Extra seats have been made available at 11.15am from Cork City to Limerick direct and at 18.50 departing Henry Street, Limerick to Cork City direct! Don't stress about parking and traffic - let Citylink get you up to the match in style and get you home in comfort!
Confidence in Cork’s bright future continues to drive FDI and indigenous investment in city
–Cork’s future as lighthouse city for FDI and indigenous investment mapped out at 204th Cork Chamber AGM– An era of exciting change ahead for Cork was conveyed at the 204th Cork Chamber AGM at the Imperial Hotel. Addressing assembled members on the evening Cork Chamber President, Ronan Murray spoke about the resilience of Cork businesses in the face of uncertainty created by war on our continent, energy prices and wider inflation. “Our members sought to embrace sustainability through energy efficiency
Flogas is Official Energy Partner of Team Ireland for Paris 2024 Olympics
Caption: (front row l/r), track and field athlete, Mark English, John Conroy, marketing manager, Flogas; boxer Amy Broadhurst. (Back row): John Rooney, managing director and Ken O’Byrne, commercial director, Flogas. Flogas is now the Official Energy Partner of Team Ireland for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games. The announcement was made at the National Sports Campus in Abbottstown in Dublin on Wed 17 May 2023 at which three Olympic hopefuls, boxer Amy Broadhurst, swimmer Daniel Wiffen and track and
Shine Ladies Lunch June 2023
After a successful return in June 2022 we are delighted to host the Shine Ladies Lunch again this year. So, why not grab your friends, get dressed up and join us for a great day out on Saturday 10th June at the Clayton Hotel-Cork City to support the work of the Shine Centre. For those who have not attended the event previously, the day begins with a bubbly reception at 12.30pm, followed by a three course lunch with wine. We have plenty of entertainment on the day and a host of raffle and spot prizes,
Cork Charity Ready to WalkN'Roll as Calls For Support Grow
Cork-based charity The Crann Centre today launched its third annual Walk n’Roll fundraiser at its Ovens headquarters with the support of Cork City FC. The charity provides lifelong, life-changing solutions for children, adults and families living with neuro-physical disabilities and is encouraging people to walk, run, roll, push or pedal 5km between Thursday, June 8th and Sunday, June 11th and raise vital funds. Walk n’Roll is Crann’s biggest fundraising event of the year and sets participants the
Cllr Dan Boyle wishes SERVE volunteers the very best!
Cllr Dan Boyle wishes SERVE volunteers the very best This summer, 30 SERVE volunteers from Ireland will be on placement in India, Zambia and Mozambique. Cllr Dan Boyle met the SERVE volunteers on their final pre-departure training day in Scala in Blackrock, Cork. Cllr Dan Boyle also participated in a Global Citizenship Education Workshop that focussed on Ethical Development, Solidarity & Power. Cllr Dan Boyle said, “It’s only this generation and the one before that knows Ireland as a wealthy country.
Ballyhass Adventure Group Opens Bunkhouse Village, a New Adventure Experience in Munster
Ballyhass Adventure Group, a leading outdoor activity provider in Munster, is excited to announce the opening of its latest addition, Ballyhass Bunkhouse Village. This brand-new accommodation experience is set to redefine adventure holidays in Munster. The Ballyhass Bunkhouse Village features 22 purpose-built bunkhouses, providing affordable and comfortable accommodation options for various group sizes. The village consists of 17 bunkhouses with two triple bunk beds and five double bunkhouses with a
EDC recognised for excellence in Engineering Design Innovation at ICE Awards
Engineering consultancy EDC’s dedication to sustainability and engineering design innovation has been recognised with a recent win at the 2023 Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) Awards in the "Engineering Design Innovation -– Element Up To €10M Category", for their work on Dublin City Council’s North City Operations Depot (NCOD). The ICE Awards are the original and premier recognition of performance excellence for the contracting sector in Ireland, providing an opportunity for the industry to showcase
DP Energy, one of Ireland’s leading renewable energy developers appoints Adam Cronin as Chief Operating Officer
DP Energy, one of Ireland’s leading developers of renewable energy projects, has promoted Adam Cronin to the role of Chief Operating Officer. Headquartered in Cork and operating across the world, DP Energy is committed to using the most sustainable and environmentally responsible methods possible in all their energy developments. In his new role, Adam will be responsible for the Operational and Service Delivery functions across the company’s international portfolio of onshore and offshore renewable
Offshore Wind Auction a Major Step Forward for Ireland’s renewables development, says Cork Chamber
Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, has welcomed the outcome of Ireland’s first offshore wind auction as a major step forward for offshore wind development in Ireland. “Ireland’s first offshore wind auction last week was a real step forward, with the auction held on time and delivering competitive prices in the context of it being Ireland’s first offshore auction. This sends a strong signal internationally that Ireland can deliver, and we look forward to these four projects moving ahead on
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Chamber welcomes PepsiCo expansion
-Ambition of global investors must be matched to remain competitive internationally- Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, has welcomed the €127m PepsiCo expansion which enhances its manufacturing capacity at the Little Island facility. “The €127m investment made by PepsiCo into its Little Island facility is very significant. PepsiCo have shown continued commitment to Cork as a place for business, recently installing, 4,500 solar panels to power its Carrigaline facility. PepsiCo is a long-time
Reputational Risk vs Opportunity: industry event explores importance of employee communications
Springboard Communications this week hosted an industry event in collaboration with the Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII), bringing together experts working in-house and externally on communications and HR. With the impact employees can have on the internal and external reputation of organisations firmly in the national conversation, the Reputational Risk vs Opportunity: Harness the power of your Employee Communications event explored why employees are vital to managing the external and
Field of Dreams Students are Buzzing with Ballinora Bees!
[Curraheen Cork, 08th May 2023] – As part of the enriching "Field to Fork" program, students at Field of Dreams had the incredible opportunity to participate in a hands-on Beekeeping Workshop on Monday, conducted by Ballinora Bees - Local Irish Honey. The workshop aimed to educate students about the diverse types of bees, their vital role in biodiversity, and their critical function within the food chain.During the workshop, the students were introduced to the fascinating world of bees, learning about the
Karen O'Donoghue appointed Managing Director of the Irish Examiner and The Echo
Karen O’Donoghue has been named managing director of the Irish Examiner and The Echo. Karen is a Cork native, holds a Bachelor of Business Studies from MTU and has formerly worked at eir and PFH Technologies. She joined the Irish Examiner in 2003, overseeing marketing campaigns delivered nationwide including 'Whatever else happens, we’re always here' and 'Every story matters'. She also led creative campaigns for the Irish Examiner’s 180th anniversary in 2021 and The Echo’s 130th anniversary last year
Barter's Travelnet of Cork named Top Travel Agency for Republic of Ireland
A Munster travel agency has been named as the best in the Republic of Ireland. Barter’s Travelnet in Cork was named the Republic of Ireland’s Top Agency as part of the TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies 2023: an annual power-list of the nation’s best agents by industry bible,Travel Trade Gazette. TTG editorial director Pippa Jacks said: “Now in its eighth year, our TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies initiative sees us tour the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland to find those travel agents who have worked
SERVE with partners Young Africa positioned to develop eLearning Platform
Cork-based charity SERVE and Young Africa will work with Spur Technologies to develop the eLearning Platform for Young Africa students in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia and Namibia. Spur Technologies will also integrate an improved digital monitoring and evaluation system to keep track of students’ progress. Students in 11 African countries will gain from this work through Young Africa's programme dissemination work. This enhances the learning experience for students across 14 disciplines. The
Mental Health Week: Book a Financial Wellness Session For Your Organisation
As we approach Mental Health Week, it's more important than ever to promote positive mental health and wellness in the workplace. At Alpha Wealth, we believe that financial wellness is an integral part of overall mental health, and we're excited to offer your company a series of webinars that focus on this crucial topic. Our financial wellness webinars are designed to educate and empower your employees to take control of their finances and reduce financial stress. Our experienced financial advisors will
Social Entrepreneurs Ireland call for applications
Social Entrepreneurs Ireland are looking for people across the island with innovative ideas to solve social problems – people with courage, insight and ambition to put forward a solution to a social problem and act on it. SEI currently has two programmes open for application: The Ideas Academy: There are 30 places available on the SEI Ideas Academy, a 3-month programme designed for people with an idea to solve a social problem but aren’t sure how to bring it forward! Each participant will receive a
Software Interactive Ltd is delighted to become members of Cork Chamber
We opened our first office in Ireland in March and we are extremely happy to join the tech-eco system offering unmatched software development services to companies in Cork and beyond. We come with dedicated teams of over 170 Europe-based developers, 16 years of experience, 140 completed projects, and an impressive portfolio of clients from all around the world. Headquartered in Poland, Software Interactive has offices in Dubai, London, San Francisco, and now Cork. We specialise in custom full-stack
New Housing Measures Fail To Address Challenges Businesses Are Facing
Cork Chamber has warned that a large cohort of the working population will still remain locked out of the housing market and more ambitious measures are needed to tackle the housing crisis which continues to negatively impact on investment and competitiveness. “The focus on cost-rental homes in this latest housing package by Government is well intentioned but lacks ambition and the conditions associated with obtaining these planned units will leave large sections of the workforce excluded,” said Conor
Cork Chamber Issues Fresh Call For New Incentives To Deliver Step Change In Housing Supply
Cork Chamber has today renewed its call for new measures including time-bound tax-based measures in response to the government’s Housing Commission consultation, to increase the delivery of housing as the impact of lack of supply and lack of progression continue to be felt on Leeside. “Following extensive lobbying efforts at the highest levels of Government over the past 18 months, 2023 began with promise, with affordable housing schemes and bodies given access to lower cost finance through government
Port of Cork Investment Must Be Secured To Seize Offshore Wind Opportunity
Unless investment in the Port of Cork is delivered Cork will be unable to emerge as a front runner in offshore wind energy, said Cork Chamber today, warning that although Cork has the potential to be a leader in offshore wind energy, other countries are working faster to get ahead. “The Port of Cork must receive the investment it needs to fully harness the benefits of its strategic location to become a major offshore wind centre. Its development is of vital importance to the entire economy with major
High energy costs lead to reduction in business profitability
- Confidence in the Irish economy remains high through changing business environment - Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, has published its latest Economic Trends, proudly supported by Permanent TSB. Cork Chamber members shared their experiences through the most recent business quarter Q1 2023, their outlook for the second quarter of 2023 and views on the ongoing business impact of high energy costs and skills gaps. The Q1 2023 survey found: 73% of respondents are experiencing reduced
New timelines for delivery of offshore wind have to be met by Government, says Cork Chamber
The Government announcement of the acceleration of Phase 2 Offshore wind projects and the introduction of a new Phase 3 for 2GW of floating offshore wind provides some certainty but the timelines for delivery need to be met this time. “The Phase 1 auctions need to deliver the volume of projects needed to meet the majority of our 5GW target and the timelines for both Phase 2 DMAPS and for opening a specific route to market for floating offshore wind projects by Q1 2024 has to be delivered upon. In the
Cork can be EU leader in green hydrogen with production costs one of lowest in Europe, says Cork Chamber
Cork can be an EU leader in Green Hydrogen production with one of the lowest production costs in Europe, says Cork Chamber, based on the findings of a new study by Aurora Energy Research. “This report shows that Green Hydrogen production in Cork and Ireland is not only cost-competitive with other countries but will be cheaper than many locations, so we need to make sure we capitalise on that opportunity and get the industry off the ground here as soon as possible,” said Rory Kelleher, Director of
Broader supports for business welcomed by Cork Chamber
Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork has welcomed government’s expansion of the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) and extension of the 9% VAT rate for hospitality as part of the cost-of-living package. Commenting on the changes to the TBESS, Conor Healy Cork Chamber CEO said, “This is a very necessary move by government and will allow a greater number of businesses to benefit from the scheme. The reduction of the threshold for qualification from a 50% increase in electricity or
Major Cork road projects not moving fast enough, says Cork Chamber
Cork Chamber has warned that major road projects such as the M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy road and N25 are moving too slowly despite welcome funding announcements on the Macroom and Castleymartyr bypass. “The new Cork to Ringaskiddy road is critical to opening up the Docklands in Cork to housing development and enabling the port to move its operations completely to Ringaskiddy. This is a project that needs to be delivered by the end of 2026. Despite the welcome announcement of €19m for the N28 Cork to
Cork is on the cusp on fulfilling its true potential by being a cradle of innovation
- We have shown an outstanding ability to adapt and succeed, but to continue to do so, we must constantly innovate and continue to challenge ourselves - Cork is on the cusp of fulfilling its true potential by being a cradle of innovation but needs to constantly innovate to stay ahead in a rapidly changing global environment, said Cork Chamber president, said President of Cork Chamber, Ronan Murray at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner. “In the world we now live in, the pace of change is increasing.
Stryker win Cork Company of the Year 2023
-The world-leading medical device company employs over 4,000 people in Cork- Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, has tonight announced Stryker as the overall winner of the Cork Company of the Year Awards 2023. Now in their 25th year, these awards, in association with Vodafone Ireland and media partner the Irish Examiner, recognise the diversity and vibrancy that exists in the Cork business community. There were four individual category awards presented at the ceremony which took place in City
New York at the top of businesses wish lists for direct routes from Cork Airport
New York is by far the most in-demand new direct destination from Cork Airport, according to a new survey conducted by Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork. The survey of Cork Chamber members, developed in cooperation with Cork Airport, asked businesses about their current travel patterns and future route preferences. The survey found: 86% of businesses stated that direct air access to Cork Airport is very important for overseas colleagues The Americas was the final destination for 75% of all
Confidence in the Irish Economy jumps to 66% at close of 2022
Skills and housing still bottlenecks for business expansion Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, has published its latest Economic Trends, proudly supported by Permanent TSB. Cork Chamber members shared their experiences through the most recent business quarter Q4 2022, their outlook for the first quarter of 2023 and views on the ongoing business impact of rising energy costs and inflation to track business sentiment across quarter 3 and quarter 4 2022.The Q4 2022 survey found: 66% of
Fit for a new year – CAP 2023
Commenting on the latest iteration of the Climate Action Plan 2023 (CAP23), Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork welcomed the legally binding targets, increased ambition and an action-oriented approach which is essential to decarbonising industry and enterprise, reducing negative impacts on the environment and securing Ireland’s future competitiveness.Referencing today’s publication, Conor Healy, CEO of Cork Chamber said “The CAP23 has been much anticipated and offers the opportunity to guide,
Chamber welcomes Cabinet approval of Draft Planning and Development Bill
Cork Chamber has welcomed cabinet approval of the Draft Planning and Development Bill as a significant step on the urgent need to reform and streamline the planning system. “The current planning regime is hindering the development we need across housing, infrastructure and energy to support economic growth and build a sustainable net zero economy and society. Maintaining the status quo is not an option, and so the progress of this bill through Cabinet has to be welcomed as a step towards streamlining
Opening of Macroom bypass a big milestone, says Cork Chamber
Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, has welcomed today’s opening by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the Mayor of County Cork, Cllr Danny Collins of the N22 Macroom bypass, representing a big milestone for the project. “It is great to see strategically important infrastructure projects like this progress representing a big milestone for the N22 project, Macroom and the Cork region. Great credit is due to Government, TII, Cork County Council, and all involved in progressing this new road,”
Cork Chamber Announces AIB as Annual Dinner Sponsor
Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, has formed a new partnership with AIB. A long-standing member with over 200 years of interwoven history, AIB has been announced as the new official event sponsor of the Cork Chamber’s Annual Dinner. The dinner, which takes place in February is Cork Chamber’s flagship event and the largest business event in the region bringing together 1,000 business leaders, elected representatives and key national and regional stakeholders. Commenting on the announcement,
Apple’s Cathy Kearney Honoured with Outstanding Contribution to Business Award from Cork Chamber
Cork Chamber has tonight recognised Cathy Kearney, Apple VP of Operations for Europe, Middle East, India & Africa for her outstanding contribution to business. The award, now in its 12th year, was presented at the Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner. Attended by 600 leading political and business people in the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, the dinner was sponsored by EY. Ms Kearney has been recognised for her exemplary career at Apple. Cork has been home to Apple for over 40 years and it serves as Apple’s
Cork City Heritage and Biodiversity Plan, welcomed by Cork Chamber
Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, welcome’s today’s launch of the Cork City Heritage and Biodiversity Plan as a key step towards enhancing the attractiveness of Cork. “This five-year plan presents a key opportunity to promote and enhance the heritage and biodiversity of Cork, essential to our city region’s DNA and the quality of life of Corkonians. The importance of biodiversity cannot be overlooked, and this plan is a step towards communicating its value so that we can continue to
NetApp choosing Cork for its international headquarters a big win, says Cork Chamber
-500 new jobs a major step forward for the regeneration of the South Docks- Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, welcomes the creation of 500 new jobs at NetApp’s offices and new international headquarters in Cork’s South Docks. “This is great news for Cork, attracting a global technology company to create 500 jobs, both technical and non-technical, here by 2025. NetApp’s decision shows Cork is the destination of choice for global technology companies. The outstanding talent pool and
Opportunity in crisis: Businesses proactive on energy efficiency in face of rising prices
Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, has published its latest Economic Trends, proudly supported by Permanent TSB. Cork Chamber members shared their experiences through the most recent business quarter Q3 2022, their outlook for the fourth quarter 2022 and views on the impact of inflation, rising energy prices and measures to combat current challenges. The Q3 2022 survey found:92% of businesses are concerned or very concerned about the impact of rising energy cost24% have identified energy
Cork Chamber welcomes opening of new €30 million GE Healthcare manufacturing line at Cork plant
Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, warmly welcomes the opening of a new manufacturing line and 140 new jobs by GE Healthcare at its Carrigtwohill facility in Cork following a €30 million investment. “This investment and the jobs created by GE Healthcare is great news for Cork. It’s another major investment by a global leader in the life sciences sector in Cork and shows that we continue to be the investment destination of choice for the global life sciences and pharmaceutical industry,” said
Launch of Cork Container Terminal a big step forward for Cork, says Chamber
Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, said the launch of the Port of Cork Company’s new 13.5-hectare Cork Container Terminal in Ringaskiddy represents a big step forward for Cork and the Port of Cork. “Congratulations to all the team involved. This new strategic terminal will offer greater efficiencies, in fact the highest of any European port thus demonstrating the global nature of our region when it comes to international trade, connectivity and innovation,” said Ronan Murray, President of
Businesses facing increases of 4 and 5 times their normal energy bills
- Significant measures needed from Government to support businesses - The Government needs to introduce significant measures to support businesses who are struggling with unprecedented energy costs, says Cork Chamber. “Our members are advising us of unprecedented energy costs of which many are struggling to absorb. In our budget submission we outlined that inflation and competitiveness was a growing concern for our members and as we now reach the back end of the third quarter of this fiscal year,
Stryker Expansion Strengthening its Ties to Cork
Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, has welcomed the official opening of the new Stryker facility at Anngrove, Carrigtwohill. “The investment made by Stryker in Carrigtwohill is very significant for the region. With the capacity to provide a further 600 jobs at this newly expanded, state of the art facility, Stryker have shown their continued commitment to the region as an excellent location for their global additive technology research and development,” said Conor Healy, CEO, Cork
Government must ensure joined up thinking to reach emissions targets
Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, has welcomed government’s agreement on Sectoral Emissions Ceilings as a step in the right direction toward achieving Ireland’s legally binding economy-wide Carbon Budgets. “The climate crisis is one of the defining challenges of our time. We must be unrelenting in our determination to change the trajectory of this crisis.’’ commented Conor Healy, CEO of Cork Chamber. “If we are to achieve our goals of halving our greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and
Cost of Living and Housing Top Budget Priority for Businesses as Skills Shortages Become Biggest Bar
Personal business confidence remains very high at 90%, while confidence in the Irish economy falls to 58%, down from 78% in the first quarter of the year 69% of businesses identify cost of living as government’s top priority for Budget 2023 47% identify supply side housing stimulus as priority to be addressed in Budget 2023 66% of businesses report specialist skills shortages affect recruitment efforts in Q2 2022 and the number one barrier to business growth across sectors in the coming
President of Cork Chamber calls for Backing of the Business Community to achieve Net Zero for Cork b
-A pro-diversity society must also be strongly anti-racist- After a one-year hiatus, Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, held its Annual Dinner 2022. This time at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, the event was attended by 950 business leaders, political decision makers and stakeholders with guest of honour, An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD. Sponsored by Kearys Motor Group, the event allowed all to reengage and make new connections, while also celebrating the successes of the business community. Speaking at the
Commencement of Port of Cork Container Terminal operations in Ringaskiddy will enhance connectivity
- Customs and regional infrastructure is vital to continued growth- Cork Chamber are pleased to welcome the commencement of operations at the Port of Cork’s new €86m Container Terminal in Ringaskiddy tomorrow. Commenting on the announcement, Paula Cogan, President, Cork Chamber said, “This significant moment for Cork will build upon the already strong trade links between the Port of Cork and the US, and ultimately bring some peace of mind in the context of the global supply-chain and international
