Hayfield Manor Recognised in the 2025 Forbes Travel Guide as a Recommended Hotel
Hayfield Manor, Cork’s premier five-star hotel, is delighted to announce its inclusion in the esteemed 2025 Forbes Travel Guide as a Recommended Hotel. This prestigious recognition highlights Hayfield Manor’s commitment to providing an exceptional luxury experience, marked by outstanding hospitality and world-class service. Forbes Travel Guide, renowned for its global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, evaluates properties based on rigorous independent inspections. To earn a
Xeinadin announces Seamus Hayes as Head of Assurance in Ireland
Xeinadin, one of the leading professional services groups in Ireland and the UK, has announced the appointment of Seamus Hayes as Head of Assurance in Ireland. Based in Cork, Seamus will lead a dedicated team of over 250 experts to drive growth and innovation across Xeinadin’s network of offices. As part of his role, Seamus will also lead Xeinadin’s sustainability assurance offering, working with clients on understanding the impacts, risks and opportunities of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting
Hayfield Manor crowned the Supreme Winner at the prestigious Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards
Now in their 35th year, the Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards are recognised as the leading independent awards programme for the Irish hospitality industry. Judged by industry experts, they reward excellence in hospitality across the island of Ireland. The winners were announced on Tuesday, the 28th of January at a gala awards ceremony at The Galmont Hotel & Spa in Galway. The Supreme Winner Award is the Irish hospitality industry’s highest accolade. The recipient of this award is chosen by the
Exciting Leadership Announcement at The Address Cork
We’re delighted to share some fantastic news from The Address Cork! Jan Mitchell has been promoted to General Manager of The Address Cork. Since joining our team, Jan has played a pivotal role in the hotel’s continued success, demonstrating exceptional leadership, dedication, and passion for hospitality. As we step into 2025, we look forward to seeing Jan drive even greater achievements for the hotel and our valued guests. Please join us in congratulating Jan Mitchell on this well-deserved
Comyn Kelleher Tobin appoints Patrice O’Keeffe as new Managing Partner as firm reports significant growth
Former Managing Partner, Deborah Moore, who led the practice through a period of significant growth, doubling in size, has transitioned into the role of Chairperson. Litigator, Grace Toher, appointed as Partner. Comyn Kelleher Tobin (CKT), a leading Irish law firm ranked in the top 25, has appointed Patrice O’Keeffe as its new Managing Partner, succeeding Deborah Moore who successfully led the practice for 16 years. Deborah will now take on the position of Chairperson at the firm. This announcement
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Join SERVE and Make Every Step Count at the Dublin City Marathon
SERVE, a Cork-based international development and volunteering organisation, is seeking 6 enthusiastic runners to join our team for the Dublin City Marathon 2025. By running for SERVE, you’ll support life-changing global development projects and help create a more just and sustainable world. Runners of all experience levels are welcome. As part of our team, you’ll receive full support, including fundraising guidance and SERVE merchandise for the big day. Together, we can make every step count toward
GE HealthCare's €132m investment a 'resounding endorsement' of Cork as a prime investment destination
· Taoiseach Micheál Martin T.D. turns the sod at GE HealthCare in Carrigtwohill site ahead of new facility construction · New $138 million facility at GE HealthCare’s Cork manufacturing site will enable 25 million more patient doses of contrast media per year by the end of 2027 · Demand for CT and X-Ray contrast media, used to enhance medical imaging procedures globally, is estimated to double in the next ten years · Investment will create additional capacity to cater for growing
Walshe Management Consultants Ltd is excited to announce Shane Feeney joining the team.
Walshe Management Consultants Ltd is excited to announce Shane Feeney, joining the team. Shane comes to Walshe Management Consultants Ltd. with years of experience and knowledge of strategic thinking, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), partner relationship management, acquisitions, and stakeholder management. His background aligns perfectly with our commitment to supporting SME’s through expansion, succession, and acquisition and support with achieving strategic goals. SME’s and family businesses are
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From Cork to Paris and Beyond with Air France
Air France will resume its service from Cork to Paris before Summer 2025. • From 3 March to 28 March 2025, we will offer three weekly flights. • From 30 March to 25 October 2025, we will then offer up to ten weekly flights. The service is now open for bookings. It connects the Munster region to our extensive worldwide network via our hub in Paris.WHY CHOOSE AIR FRANCE Connect to over 160 destinations worldwide via Paris and many more with our SkyTeam partners • Choose between Business Class and
RDJ Diversity Scholarships drive greater inclusion in Ireland’s legal profession
Two University College Cork (UCC) School of Law students, Alicia Olaniran and Ester Evangelista de Alcantara were recently awarded RDJ Diversity and Inclusion Scholarships by Jamie Olden, Managing Partner, RDJ; Jennifer Noctor, Partner and Diversity & Inclusion Committee Team Lead, RDJ; and Professor Mark Poustie, Dean of the UCC School of Law. This is the fourth year RDJ has awarded the Scholarship at UCC which support students from ethnic minorities and those who are under-represented in the legal
Triskel Sample Project space visual arts development programme in Cork continues into a New Year
The exciting visual arts partnership between Triskel and Sample-Studios continues into 2025, offering another twelve months of providing a visual arts project space for artists, especially emerging and mid-career artists, to test ideas and to develop new work that can be seen by the public. Triskel Sample Project Space offers tangible career development and audience engagement opportunities to artists on their ‘home turf’ where they have a safe space to develop new ideas, within which risk-taking is
Glamour, Giving, and Jet-Setting at the ‘Come Fly with Me’ MII Cork Ball 2025
The Marketing Institute Ireland (MII), Cork branch, invites Cork’s business and marketing community to take off on an evening of glitz and generosity with this year’s “Come Fly with Me” Ball.Taking place at the Vienna Woods Hotel on Saturday, March 1st, the black-tie event begins with a drinks reception at 7pm, followed by a sumptuous dinner at 8pm. Tickets are priced at €150 per person, making it the must-attend event of Cork’s social calendar. Alongside an evening of elegance and entertainment, the night
Griffith College Cork is searching for employers interested in taking on Computing Science placement students
The Computing Science faculty at Griffith College Cork are searching for employers interested in taking students for work placement. Placement is due to commence anytime between now and the beginning of March 2025 for a duration of six months. These students are in third year of their BSc (Hons) in Computing Science programme. More details on the course can be found here.Profile of students: Ability to program (Java, Python, working knowledge of OOP and data structures) Capable of full stack web
Marbral Advisory unveils innovative framework to boost local business productivity and growth
A local company has responded to the Ireland’s productivity challenges by utilising over 100 years of knowledge to deliver a free framework to businesses. Local project and change management firm Marbral Advisory has designed and launched a free Change and Project Management Framework to help Ireland businesses navigate change internally and drive productivity. The Framework provides a roadmap for managing change and projects systematically, reducing risks, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring that
2024 ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ charity walk, dedicated to Micheál Sheridan, raises €66,528 for Mercy Cancer Appeal
This year’s ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ charity walk on July 23rd saw the largest turnout to date, with 380 walkers taking to the road for the 22km walk from The Viaduct to the Town Hall in Bandon, raising a phenomenal €66,528 for the Mercy University Hospital Foundation’s Cancer Appeal. Organisers of the popular charity walk dedicated this year’s event to Micheál Sheridan, CEO of the Mercy University Hospital Foundation, who sadly lost his battle with cancer on June 4th, after a short illness. This
MTU hosts Simulated Maritime Cyber Attack team exercise in collaboration with the Irish Naval Service and the NMCI.
MTU hosts Simulated Maritime Cyber Attack team exercise in collaboration with the Irish Naval Service and the NMCI. For centuries, Cork has been a safe harbour from storms, rough seas, and pirates. However, in 2024, the concept of a safe harbour has evolved. This was evident on Friday during the MTU Smart Maritime Cybersecurity Challenge, where the focus shifted to defending Ireland’s harbours and ports against cyber threats. The event featured a cyber attack simulation on a virtualised maritime port,
Marbral Advisory have appointed Conor Gourley as a Business and Talent Development Manager
International change and project management specialists Marbral Advisory, have appointed Conor Gourley as a Business and Talent Development Manager in Dublin. The new role has been created in response to the Company’s growing multi-jurisdictional portfolio and expansion into Ireland. Mr Gourley will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining client relationships, and developing a regional pool of high-quality consultants to meet client demand. He will be
Fort2Fort Charity Cycle raises €25,096 for Cork beneficiaries
At a special presentation at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island on 9th October, organisers of the annual Fort2Fort Charity Cycle announced that €25,096 was raised through this year’s event, bringing the total raised since the cycle’s inception in 2012 to over €400,000. 293 cyclists participated in the popular cycle around Cork Harbour on Saturday, 8th June; and funds have now been distributed to the local beneficiaries including the Mercy University Hospital Foundation’s Cancer CARE Centre, four Cork
Mercy University Hospital Foundation funds Critical Care Transport Trolley to enhance safety and comfort of critically ill patients
The Mercy University Hospital has welcomed the introduction of a state-of-the-art Critical Care Transport Trolley designed to ensure the safe and efficient transfer of critically ill patients. Funded by the Mercy University Hospital Foundation at a cost of €59,214, the trolley and related equipment can be configured to meet the varying clinical needs of patients.Critically ill patients are transferred from ‘The Mercy’ on an emergency basis to critical care specialist centres and hospitals, both locally
The Mercy University Hospital Foundation funds ultrasound technology for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease at ‘The Mercy’
Approximately 40,000 people are living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Ireland, over 4,000 of which attend the Mercy University Hospital for treatment of their condition. The Mercy University Hospital is now leading the way with a new nurse-led point of care ultrasound in IBD (IBDUS), funded by the Mercy University Hospital Foundation at a cost of €93,032. The new ultrasound, lead out by Dr Donal Sheehan, Consultant Gastroenterologist at Mercy University Hospital, is a safe, non-invasive
MARBRAL ADVISORY CONTINUES EXPANSION WITH PRINCIPAL ROLE IN IRELAND
International change and project management specialist Marbral Advisory, has appointed Chris Cashell as a Principal Change Architect. The new role has been created in response to the Company’s growing multi-jurisdictional portfolio and expansion into Ireland. Mr Cashell will deliver planning and implementation of projects in technical, operational, and cultural change environments. He will also be responsible for contributing towards the successful growth of the business and brand in Ireland. Mr
Thermo Fisher Scientific marks ten-year anniversary of on-site wind turbine
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, has today celebrated the ten-year anniversary of its on-site wind turbine in Currabinny, Cork. Providing 19% of the site’s electricity in 2023, the turbine has generated over 75,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of electricity, the equivalent of powering approximately 17,000 homes for a year[1], and led to the avoidance of over 44,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) for the grid. Standing at 100m tall with 50m blades, at the time,
