Volvo Cork Week 2024 (15-19th July) was a resounding success with over 120 boats and 1,200 competitors. The world-class event which incorporated the 1720 European Championships, and welcomed teams from Ireland, France, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Ecuador, and the United States to Crosshaven. They enjoyed a full five-day programme of…
Dance Cork Firkin Crane’s Summer/Autumn 2024 season launches with an exhilarating programme of performances, residencies, and workshops, celebrating dance from across Ireland and the globe, and offering unique opportunities for community engagement and artistic development from July to November 2024. Dance Cork Firkin Crane’s Executive Artistic Director Laurie Uprichard said: “This season offers a sweeping look…
On Monday 25th November 2024, AIB Group will hold its eighth annual Sustainability Conference. As in previous years, the conference will feature exceptional international and Irish trailblazers, each providing their unique perspective on the global transition to a more sustainable future. Embedding sustainability within corporate decision making is important to preserve and create value. Whilst…
The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, today announced the 113 community projects set to receive funding under the Communities Integration Fund 2024. Through this Fund, a total of €509,791 will be made available to support local community-based organisations across Ireland to play a greater role in welcoming and integrating migrants…
EU funding programme, the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has awarded €38.4 million to Port of Cork Company for the construction of two quay berths at its deepwater site in Ringaskiddy. The Connecting Europe Facility is a key EU funding instrument to promote growth, jobs and competitiveness through targeted infrastructure investment in the fields of transport…
The Harbour Race has always been an iconic, special occasion for Volvo Cork Week. On the third day of the regatta, well over one hundred boats, stretching half a mile along a single start line, raced in the world’s second largest natural harbour. Cork Harbour has been a working port and defensive hub for centuries…
Cork City FC says fans travelling back from the All-Ireland on Monday could use the opportunity to join them at the K-Club where they will be hosting the second of this year’s Corporate Golf Days. The business community is getting a chance to play on the Co Kildare course which previously hosted world-class players…
EHS International, a leading Irish environmental, health, and safety (EHS) company founded by Chris Mee, has announced the official opening of its new offices in Ballymount, Dublin. This expansion is part of a significant investment nationally by EHS International, underscoring the company’s commitment to advancing EHS standards across Ireland and beyond. Since leaving his previous…
Donna O’Driscoll, the owner of Roots Kitchen, has transformed her boutique catering company in Cork City into a thriving business by sourcing local ingredients and offering tailored, innovative menus that emphasise simplicity and flavour. Donna notes, “We always come up with fresh new ideas to keep it exciting. We know how to bring out the best flavour…
Volvo Cork Week, taking place at Royal Cork Yacht Club this week (July 15th to 19th) is committed to making the world-renowned regatta a green event by taking significant steps to conserve the ocean habitat of Cork Harbour. Organisers are striving to achieve the gold standard ‘Clean Regatta’ certification from Sailors for the Sea, the world’s leading…