World famous architecture, idyllic seaside towns, renowned cuisine and Spain’s premier wine region are all now within a two-hour direct flight from Cork as Aer Lingus’ new service to Bilbao took off today for the first time. The new service departed Cork Airport at 12:30 with a full complement of passengers. It is the first…
by Michael Mulcahy, CEO Chaos, Consternation and Confusion seem to be the hallmark of what we are getting from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue these days. While we had a taste of it from Trump 1.0, the 2.0 era is one that seems to have a strategy that is better thought out than 1.0, but more chaotic…
by Liam O’Riordan – InvestWise Financial Planning I have no doubt that most of you are concerned about recent market movements. They have been extreme! The media are paying more attention to the day-to-day swings than usual given the politics and personalities involved. For those of you who were at our lunch last week, you will…
John had a career that was as impressive as it was purposeful, and it was all about doing and delivering for his native Cork and for Ireland. He was group chief executive of Bord Gáis Energy for more than five years and was responsible for the company’s diversification from its core gas business into electricity,…
Cork County Council is carrying out road construction work to enhance transportation infrastructure and improve safety for all road users in Little Island. The project includes the installation of additional cycle lanes, new bus lanes, and pedestrian footpaths. Works will also involve pavement construction, utility installations and diversions, road drainage improvements, and upgrades to public…
PepsiCo Ireland is proud to continue its commitment to supporting local charities, Edel House and Cork Penny Dinners, through its latest ‘Sustainable Love’ charitable initiative. Cork PepsiCo Employee Resource Groups (Green Teams, Women’s Inclusion Network & Charity Committee) came together asking employees to get involved in a Sustainable Charity initiative by donating new or unused…
Lidl Ireland’s plans for a new €200 million Regional Distribution Centre on part of the former Mitsui Denman Site in Wallingstown, Little Island could create up to 350 jobs in Cork. The proposed Regional Distribution Centre would be Lidl’s fourth facility in the Republic of Ireland and the second to be located in Cork. The CEO of…
Trigon Hotels will continue its ongoing charity partnership with Horizons, formerly Cope Foundation, for the year ahead. The hotel group has been supporting the Cork-based charity since 2021, building a robust relationship working on both a sensory garden project and Horizons’ Ability@Work programme together. Team members from Trigon Hotels, which includes the Cork…
Secondary school students in Cork learned how they can take action in saving electricity during An Taisce Green-Schools’ regional energy workshop, in partnership with EirGrid, operator and developer of the electricity grid. Students and teachers from Coláiste Éamann Rís and Scoil Mhuire College, both in Cork City, and Gaelcholaiste Chiarraí, Tralee attended the workshop…
An insightful panel discussion titled “Next Gen Storytelling: AI’s Role in PR and Journalism” is set to take place at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus on Thursday, 10th April 2025. This event will bring together industry professionals, corporate clients, and media experts to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming storytelling, communication strategies, and ethical…