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Friday, September 21, 2018
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
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Friday, September 21, 2018
OfficeMaster - the Office Furniture Specialists are pleased to announce the official opening of Corks newest office furniture showroom this coming week.
OfficeMaster are marking the official opening of the showroom by holding two open days, Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th September, 10:00am - 4:00pm. Both days, they will also have in attendance 'The Senator Group' mobile showroom. The Senator ...read more
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Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Songs from the Beautiful City is an evocative celebration of the history of Cork performed by Cork’s very own Bard, Jimmy Crowley. Jimmy will perform this unique show of story and song at Triskel Christchurch from Thursday 27 – Saturday 29 September. He has compiled a powerful cache of urban ballads depicting life as lived by the working people, their pastimes, labour, hardship and loves, a true ...read more
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Wednesday, September 19, 2018
The latest brochure for Triskel Christchurch Cinema is out now with an exciting line-up of films. The programme is as eclectic as ever, highlighting the finest in current theatrical releases as well as a selection of classics I am sure that you will enjoy.
There is the Polish film Cold War from the Academy Award winning director of Ida; the delightful American dramas Lucky (starring Harry Dean ...read more
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Monday, September 17, 2018
The scope of the Registered Gas Installers (RGI) Scheme is being extended to include Non-Domestic Gas Works.CRU and Gas Services Industry Identified Non Domestic Gas Works in Commercial and Industrial Settings as an Area of ConcernA provisional register is now open on www.rgii.ie and it is free to register.The Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has announced its decision to expand ...read more
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Monday, September 17, 2018
Pieta House launches FeelGood WeekStars show their support for new initiative#FindtheFeeling
Pieta House, has launched a new initiative, FeelGood Week, to bring people together to remind themselves of how good they can feel and raise vital funds.
Pieta House FeelGood Week will take place from October 20th to 27th. This initiative is designed to help people #FindtheFeeling through a ...read more
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Monday, September 17, 2018
An Tánaiste launches SIRO plan to make Cork the Broadband Capital of IrelandSIRO announces €60 million investment to make Ireland’s fastest broadband available to over 75,000 homes and businesses in Cork city and townsCork City (including Little Island and Ballincollig) joined by Midleton, Carrigtwohill, Blarney, Tower and Charleville as new “Gigabit Towns”Huawei appointed as build partner for ...read more
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Monday, September 17, 2018
WeddingDates Celebrates 10 Years with a new brand and partyParty time at the Maryborough’s Orangery New Brand Identity launched
Cork 17th September 2018- WeddingDates, the go-to platform for Wedding Venues, Suppliers and Newly Engaged Couples, is celebrating 10 years in business. To mark this big milestone in the company’s ...read more
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Monday, September 17, 2018
Australian healthcare software company opens EMEA base in Cork17 September 2018: HealthKit, the global cloud-based healthcare management platform, has today opened its EMEA office in Cork, Ireland.HealthKit has grown to over 28,000 health practitioners across 75 different professions in 50 countries and is on track to realising 40,000 practitioners by year’s end.
Its new EMEA office will create ...read more
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Monday, September 17, 2018
Cork Airport has won the prestigious annual World Routes 2018 Marketing Award, a global accolade recognising excellence in aviation marketing. Ireland’s second busiest and best connected airport was announced the winner in the Under 4 Million Passengers category at the World Routes conference in Guangzhou, China.
On the announcement, Managing Director at Cork Airport, Niall MacCarthy said: ...read more
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Friday, September 14, 2018
Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) alumni and friends from a range of sectors and organisations offer their time, advice and support to current CIT students embarking on similar career paths as themselves through the CIT Joint Mentorship Programme.The impact that the programme has had on the overall student experience is very positive with graduates now indicating that they are sourcing employment ...read more
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Friday, September 14, 2018
Rugby Legends Line Out for the Mercy Cancer Appeal
This November, the Mercy Hospital Foundation has enlisted the help of some of Ireland’s best-known and loved rugby legends to “tackle” men’s cancer and raise funds for The Mercy Cancer Appeal. On Friday, November 9th Ronan O’Gara, Brent Pope, Alan Quinlan, Tony Ward and Donncha O’Callaghan will join pundit and former Irish international, Donal ...read more
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Friday, September 14, 2018
Cork Airport, Ireland’s second busiest and best connected airport, welcomes Ryanair’s announcement today (14 September) that it is to launch a new twice-weekly service to Budapest, commencing in April 2019.
The airline, which has now announced four new destinations from Cork Airport in recent weeks, is to grow its Cork traffic by 20% next year. Ryanair’s expansive summer schedule from Cork for ...read more
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Thursday, September 13, 2018
THE FUTURE OF WORK – INTRODUCING YOUR NEW WORKPLACE ASSISTANT!-National Business Machines brings the Future of Work Forum to Cork-
Technology is consistently transforming the experience of how people work and one Irish company in particular is determined to take advantage of this rapidly changing world. In an effort to fuel expansion and offer greater service for new and existing customers, ...read more
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Thursday, September 13, 2018
2018 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival Programme is officially launched!Thurs 13 Sept: The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival today announced their full programme of events for 2018. The festival takes place over the October Bank Holiday Weekend (25th to 29th October) and features an incredible line-up of all things jazz!
Nearly 1,000 jazz musicians from over 20 countries are flying into Cork for the ...read more
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Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Cork based start-up ApisProtect met with Minister of State for Training, Skills, Innovation and Research and Development, John Halligan T.D, at UCC to demonstrate how technology can help reduce honeybee losses and increase productivity for beekeepers.
Beekeeping has been facing many serious issues in the last decade. Since the late 1990s, a variety of hive problems, honey bee diseases and pests ...read more
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Tuesday, September 11, 2018
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
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Tuesday, September 11, 2018
11 September 2018: Cork Airport welcomes today’s announcement from Ryanair that the airline is to commence a new Cork route to Malta in March 2019. The service to the island country, which lies south of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea, will operate twice weekly as part of Ryanair’s Summer 2019 schedule.
Welcoming the new route, Cork Airport Managing Director, Niall MacCarthy said: “We ...read more
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Monday, September 10, 2018
Junge Sinfonie Köln will perform a special concert in aid of Cope Foundation on Wednesday 17th October 2018 in the Concert Hall, Cork City Hall. The concert will be attended by German Ambassador to Ireland; Ambassador Deike Potzel who is looking forward to making a return to Cork. On her last visit to Cork, Ambassador Potzel was very impressed by the potential to further grow trade and tourism ...read more
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Monday, September 10, 2018
Ronan Daly Jermyn has appointed Connie Wiseman as Chief Information Officer.
Prior to joining Ronan Daly Jermyn, Connie was Director of IT for RPS Group, a global engineering consultancy firm, where he led the company’s information technology strategic planning and operational service delivery process. At RPS, Connie played a key role in ISO27001 adoption and certification, changing the security ...read more
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Thursday, September 06, 2018
The Bank of ireland Kernel Capital funds invest €1.7M in Dublin based sytorus6th September 2018
The Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital Early & Growth Stage Funds have invested €1.7M in Sytorus Ltd, this is in addition to simultaneous investment from Enterprise Ireland and private investors. Established by Dr. John Ghent (CEO), Mike Morrissey (COO) and Hugh Jones (CPO) in 2013, Sytorus’ flagship ...read more
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Wednesday, September 05, 2018
Cork Airport welcomes the news that Ryanair is to commence a twice-weekly service to Poznan in Poland as part of their Summer 2019 schedule.
The new route from Cork Airport to Poznan — lying midway between Berlin in Germany and the Polish capital, Warsaw — will commence in March 2019.
Welcoming this important new route announcement by Ryanair, Cork Airport Managing Director, Niall ...read more
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Wednesday, September 05, 2018
Leading Irish communications agency Springboard PR & Marketing has announced the appointment of Maria Tracey as its new Client Director.
Previously Client Manager at Springboard, Maria specialises in the creation and execution of strategic communications for clients. She has worked at Springboard for the past three years, on campaigns such as the successful Waterford Greenway launch in 2017. ...read more
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Wednesday, September 05, 2018
Cork Airport’s Fire and Rescue Service is to demonstrate a life-like aircraft emergency simulation as part of the global Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Gathering 2018 on September 12. Up to 40 delegates, including members of the HSE National Ambulance Service and other national and overseas agencies involved in emergency medicine and pre-hospital emergency care, will take part in the Aircraft ...read more
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Tuesday, September 04, 2018
4 September 2018 Exchequer Returns signal importance of prudence in Budget 2019
Commenting on the release of today’s (4 September 2018) Fiscal Monitor, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland said,
“The results from today’s Exchequer Returns indicate that Budget 2019 must be a prudent one.
Considering these returns alongside the economic uncertainties facing us from a variety ...read more
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Tuesday, September 04, 2018
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Gathering is taking place in Cork from the 11th to the 13th September 2018.
The EMS Gathering is a showcase event where Emergency Service personnel from across the statutory and voluntary bodies together with their partners in Cork City and County Council, Gardaí and Defence Forces, Coastguard, Customs Service and the Naval Service come together to share ...read more
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Tuesday, September 04, 2018
2018 is a big year at Triskel Arts Centre as they celebrate their 40th birthday as well as the 300th anniversary of Christchurch. Triskel will roll out a landmark programme of events to celebrate Triskel 40, one of which is Alternative History, a special concert of early music with tenor John Potter, on Culture Night, Friday 21 September, at 8pm.
Tony Sheehan, Artistic Director of Triskel ...read more
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Tuesday, September 04, 2018
Childcare investment must be prioritised in Budget 2019
Commenting on today's (4 September 2018) ESRI report on childcare costs, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot said,
“The analysis in today’s ESRI report clearly outlines what we have been hearing from the Chamber Network for some time now; that high childcare costs are directly impacting upon women in the workplace, ...read more
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Monday, September 03, 2018
Simon Coveney TD, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, today welcomed the announcement by BioMarin International Ltd. that it is investing in a new Drug Product Filling Project at its Shanbally, Co. Cork facility. This project will allow the company to maximise the flexibility of the site with the expansion of the operational manufacturing capacity to meet the rise in the global ...read more
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Monday, September 03, 2018
The search is on for Cork's best designed and maintained buildings. Cork Business Association (CBA), in association with Cork City Council, have launched the Cork Better Building Awards 2018.
The awards congratulate staff, managers, property owners, developers, architects and designers for high standards in design, conservation and creativity, and also salute the window cleaners, painters and ...read more
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Thursday, August 30, 2018
Clayton Hotel Cork City have re-open its conference and events centre following a € 350,000 refurbishment.
The hotel’s new conference and events centre host’s its first event this week with a new décor, state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and upgraded WIFI. The hotel’s Executive Head Chef, Gerry Gillian has developed new catering and refreshment menus to suit clients looking for more ...read more
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Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Here We Go!
Feel Good Friday is back with the August edition and the businesses in Cork have really stepped up their game!
The Burundi Drummers will return to Patrick’s Street this Feel Good Friday to help us celebrate Feel Good Friday.
This energetic group will bring the noble tradition of Burundian drumming to the streets of Cork City Friday afternoon at 3pm and again at 5pm so you have two ...read more
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Tuesday, August 28, 2018
As we are all well aware, in May this year, GDPR became a business requirement. One of the core rules of GDPR legislation is that any personal data handled by business needs to be accessible on demand at any moment.
Having a centralised location for the management of data storage is critical for accessibility. Managing, auditing, and protecting data requires structured processes and systems ...read more
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Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Chambers Ireland today (28 August 2018) welcomes the results from the CSO Labour Force Survey showing continued employment growth in the Irish economy for the second quarter of 2018.
Chambers Ireland Chief Executive Ian Talbot commented,
“Today’s CSO Labour Force survey results are a welcome and reassuring statistic as we move closer to the Budget 2019 announcement in Autumn.
Caution ...read more
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Monday, August 27, 2018
What kind of City region would you like to live and work in? What would you prioritise? What would the world’s foremost experts have to say?
Join Cork Chamber and Cork City Council in the River Room, Glucksman Gallery, UCC, Thursday August 30, 2018 12.30 to 14.00. Places are limited. Please RSVP by Tuesday 28th: thomas@corkchamber.ie Deputy Lord Mayor, Cllr Fergal Dennehy will share ...read more
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Monday, August 27, 2018
~Culture Vultures get a taster of what’s in store on Friday 21st September as Cork City Culture Night 2018 is officially launched~
From dancing, live music, theatre and film to art exhibitions, crafts and street performance, Cork is a city steeped in culture and talent. With such a wealth of inspirational and historical resources on our doorstep, Cork City Council presents Cork Culture ...read more
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Friday, August 24, 2018
Support The Mercy Hospital Foundation’s Annual Raffle and help change the lives of the ICU patients in Cork
Over the coming weeks, staff at the Mercy Hospital Foundation will contact hundreds of households across Cork City and County asking them to support the charity’s Annual Raffle, which this year will help change the lives of the most critically ill patients in Cork, many of whom have ...read more
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Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Triskel ECM Weekend at the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival
Over the last number of years, the Triskel ECM WEEKEND has earned international acclaim. This year Triskel are presenting this mini-festival, now in its 4th year, in association with the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, as a part of the International Jazz Festival and the Triskel Arts Centre’s 40th Anniversary.
Curated by Triskel ...read more
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Thursday, August 16, 2018
A team effort for #TeamMercy – Join the Mercy Hospital Foundation for this year’s Women’s Mini Marathon on Sunday, September 16th
The Mercy Hospital Foundation is inviting you join #TeamMercy and be part of one of Cork’s biggest teams for Cork’s Mini Marathon on Sunday, September 16th. By joining you will lead the race against cancer by raising funds for The Mercy Cancer Appeal, funding ...read more
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Thursday, August 09, 2018
The Keynes Centre in UCC is launching its 4th series of Reading for Change Book Club, an innovative approach to delivering personal and professional development training via a book club platform. With a focus on teaching people how to expand their minds to become more creative, innovative, and effective leaders, the Centre is excited to open bookings for the 2018-2019 programme starting on the ...read more
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Friday, July 20, 2018
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
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Friday, July 20, 2018
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
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Thursday, June 28, 2018
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
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Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Members of Cork Chamber will be able to enjoy a range of new facilities and benefits as a result of a new partnership announced between Cork Chamber and REPUBLIC OF WORK.
The partnership, CHAMBER REPUBLIC, will see Cork Chamber and Republic of Work cooperate in a wide range of areas, including:
All Chamber members can avail of one FREE full days free co-working, with a discounted rate of ...read more
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Monday, May 21, 2018
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
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Friday, May 18, 2018
New Endoscopic Ultrasound helping to increase number of procedures and reduce waiting times for Cancer tests at The Mercy
Most people, either directly or through loved ones, have experienced the worry that comes with long waiting times for tests in hospital. At the Mercy University Hospital, a new state-of-the-art Endoscopic Ultrasound system is helping to speed up life-saving tests for ...read more
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Tuesday, May 01, 2018
CIT student awarded inaugural Janssen scholarship
The first Janssen / CIT Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Degree Scholarship has been awarded to Tadgh McCarthy, a student of Cork Institute of Technology’s Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology degree course.
The bursary, which will be awarded annually, is open to all first year students of CIT’s Pharmaceutical Biotechnology ...read more
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Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Teen Talk to get TY students talking about health & mental wellbeingTuesday, May 1st – Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island
Over 500 Transition Year students from 30 schools from around Cork county and city will come together on May 1st for ‘Teen Talk’, a health and wellbeing conference with an exciting line up of high profile speakers including Bressie and Dr. Pixie McKenna, which will take ...read more
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Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Imperial Hotel Easter Chocolate Sale raises a sweet €2,000 for Pieta House
€2,000 has been raised for Pieta House thanks to a very special Easter Chocolate Sale hosted by Cork’s Imperial Hotel on March 28th and 29th.
The hotel’s talented pastry chefs Rebecca English and Bernadette Harrington created an array of tasty and tempting chocolate treats including chocolate hampers, brownies ...read more
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Monday, April 09, 2018
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
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Wednesday, April 04, 2018
Cork Airport Welcomes New Lisbon Route
Cork Airport has welcomed news that Aer Lingus is to commence a new year-round Cork to Lisbon route.
The new year-round service from Cork Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, Portugal’s main international gateway, will commence 26 October 2018. It will operate twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays.
Welcoming the important new route announcement by Aer ...read more
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Tuesday, February 27, 2018
The stage is set for one of the most exciting collaborations in the history of Irish theatre between Cork Opera House and University College Cork.
An eight-year partnership will see these two organisations work together to educate and inspire the next generation of arts managers, creative practitioners and professionals which will have a significant impact on the arts industry. The collaboration ...read more
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Friday, May 13, 2016
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
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