Welcome Talbot Hotel Cork to the Business Club!

We are delighted to welcome Talbot Hotel Cork to the Business Club. The Talbot Hotel Cork is a luxury business, family, and leisure hotel located in Ballincollig, just 10 minutes from Cork City Centre. Positioned along the 24-hour 220 bus route, the hotel offers easy access to and from the city, making it a convenient choice…

Welcome Metro Solutions to the Business Club!

We are delighted to welcome Metro Solutions to the Business Club. Metro Solutions are Ireland’s elite Pro AV – Audio Visual installations and service company. Metro Solutions provides a wide range of services, including Audio Visual Project Management Services, Digital Signage, Video Conferencing, Audio Conferencing, Sound Systems, CCTV, Music & Media Solutions,  AV Services, Installation…

XPENG Opens Order Books for All-New Smart Coupe SUV G6 and Smart Premium SUV G9 in Europe

Today marks the Official Sales Start in Europe for new XPENG G6 and G9. Redefining performance, design, and intelligent technology for the next generation of electric vehicles. Both new XPENG G6 and G9 make bold statements as fastest charging EVs in their classes with industry-leading charging power of respectably 451 kW for G6 and stunning…

Visa Foundation & INCO: Supporting and Empowering Women-led Small Businesses

Visa Foundation and INCO support early-stage small businesses in Ireland with new training programme and micro-grants The CatalyseHer Programme aims to provide 100 women entrepreneurs with training and support to grow their businesses and make them more investment-ready  Early-stage businesses with a focus on social and environmental impact can apply from 8th July Yesterday, July…

KLM to launch third-daily service from Cork Airport to Amsterdam

The third-daily service will start on 26 October 2025, as part of the winter schedule with over 32,000 more seats vs. last winter. The additional flight from Cork also caters for strong demand for worldwide connectivity via one of Europe’s largest hub airports – Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Cork Airport is Ireland’s fastest-growing airport, with passenger…

Minister O’Donovan secures Government approval of the General Scheme of the Media Regulation Bill

Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan T.D., has today announced Government approval of the General Scheme of the Media Regulation Bill, which will implement the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) in Ireland. EMFA is an EU regulation which puts in place new rules to protect media pluralism and independence and seeks to ensure…

The Ties That Bind Returns: Levis’ Corner House & The Duncairn Rekindle Creative Connections in Ballydehob, 10–13 July 2025

Following the success of its first year, the acclaimed and unique Shared Island cultural exchange project, The Ties That Bind, returns this summer with a second iteration of cross-community collaboration between two of Ireland’s best-known and well-loved venues from opposite corners of the island – Levis’ Corner House (Ballydehob, West Cork) and The Duncairn (North Belfast). Since July 2024, local artists from each…

Talbot Group launch Two New Respite Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Cork

Talbot Group is pleased to announce the opening of two dedicated respite services in East Cork for persons with intellectual disabilities. The newly developed children’s respite service at Parc an Chosain in Ladysbridge and the adult respite service at Ballybranagh in Cloyne will provide essential, person-centred respite care.  These services will be an invaluable support…

Skillnet Ireland announces €1m in funding for the establishment of new Skillnet Business Networks to build competitiveness through skills for businesses

Skillnet Ireland welcomes applications from industry bodies to establish new Skillnet networks and join an existing cohort of 70 Skillnet Business Networks  Focused on talent development to boost SME competitiveness and employee career development across a range of areas including digital and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, climate action and business sustainability, and workforce innovation   Skillnet…