Guaranteed Irish supporting Cork Businesses – creating local jobs and strengthening supply chains

County Cork is home to a thriving network of businesses proudly carrying the Guaranteed Irish symbol – the national symbol of trust in business. As part of their ongoing expansion in Munster, Guaranteed Irish is focusing on County Cork, with dedicated full-time local representation and initiatives designed to support their growing Cork-based eco-system. From food and retail to manufacturing, healthcare, and construction, Cork’s Guaranteed Irish members are not only creating employment but also building sustainable local supply chains.  For every 100 jobs created in Guaranteed Irish businesses, a further 49 are supported across Ireland through local supply chains (KPMG Research, 2025). 

Pipelife, based in Little Island, Cork, is the sponsor of Guaranteed Irish’s inaugural Energy & Utilities Month this October, celebrating members driving sustainability and innovation across the sector. From small businesses to larger manufacturers, and leading national names including Musgrave, FBD Insurance, PTSB, Cash & Carry Kitchens and Cork Builder Providers, these businesses create employment and support local communities in the towns across the county.  These members embody the Guaranteed Irish values of supporting jobs, strengthening communities, and driving innovation. 75% agree that they have benefited financially by having the 'G' symbol on Communications (POS, packaging, marketing materials or digital communications)  

The Guaranteed Irish Impact 
From local events and networking to the Guaranteed Irish House Initiative, members in Cork benefit from stronger connections to an eco-system to do business with other local Irish businesses and to further grow your Irish supply chain. By choosing Guaranteed Irish businesses, consumers in Cork and beyond are directly supporting local jobs and driving sustainable economic growth. 

Join the Growing Cork Community 
So look out for the G, and visit guaranteedirish.ie to discover how your business can benefit. 

Guaranteed Irish is proud to have Martina Skowronska representing Cork businesses. 
For local insights and membership opportunities, contact martina@guaranteedirish.ie 

Hear from some of the outstanding Guaranteed Irish members in the region about what membership means to them… 

Ballymaloe Foods 

“Being a member of Guaranteed Irish of has been a major support to us in Ballymaloe Foods. From connecting us with like-minded business to giving us a platform to strengthen our profile within Cork and beyond. Guaranteed Irish highlights the importance of supporting local business which has not only helped strengthen our profile but given us the opportunity to attend events, gain skills and meet like-minded people. Being a part of Guaranteed Irish generates a sense of belonging for businesses to not only to gain invaluable support from Guaranteed Irish but from other businesses we have met along the way. -  Maxine Hyde, General Manager, Ballymaloe Foods 

Clonakilty Food Co. 

"At Clonakilty, we proudly display the Guaranteed Irish symbol on all of our product packaging. The GI symbol gives our customers confidence in our Irish heritage, our commitment to quality, local sourcing, and our community. We were delighted to take home the Food Producer Award at the 2025 Guaranteed Irish Awards, a fantastic recognition of the hard work and dedication of the entire team here at Clonakilty and a celebration of an Irish family run business."-  Niamh Garvey, Marketing Manager at Clonakilty food Company.? 

Firebird 

"Being a Guaranteed Irish member underlines Firebird’s commitment to local manufacturing and innovation. It has strengthened our profile in Cork and nationwide, while connecting us with other Irish businesses that share our values. The Guaranteed Irish mark is a trusted symbol, giving our customers confidence that choosing Firebird means supporting Irish jobs and investing in reliable, future-ready heating solutions." 

Kinsale Mead Co.  

“Kinsale Mead Co. has been a proud member of Guaranteed Irish since 2020, joining initially through the SuperValu Food Academy partnership. The Guaranteed Irish symbol is now a central part of our identity – we display it prominently on all our festival and event stands, where it helps draw the eye and reassure customers of the quality and authenticity of our drinks, boosting not only our recognition but also our provenance and sustainability ethos.” - Kate Dempsey, Meadstress and COO of Kinsale Mead Co 

For more information about Guaranteed Irish and its initiatives, please visit www.guaranteedirish.ie.