Nicola McGrane The group representing conference organisers – AIPCO – is welcoming reports that the government is set to extend the term of the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality industry. Chairperson Nicola McGrane says: “This would be a positive development for our members who are fighting hard to get their business back on track,…
Eoin (left) & Patrick O’Sullivan, Co-Directors, of food wholesale company M&P O’Sullivan Ltd. (M&P), celebrating being named Cork Chamber SME Cork Company of the Year 2023, with staff at their headquarters on Sarsfield Road. Pic::Brian Lougheed Food wholesale company M&P O’Sullivan Ltd. (M&P), which has seen significant growth in the last number of years,…
Harry O’Farrell, Chief Commercial Officer and Denis Collins, CEO of ActionZero at the Green Energy Awards in Dublin. ACTIONZERO WIN BIG AT GREEN AWARDS Munster climate-technology company ActionZero has scooped a major prize at this year’s Green Awards. The Cork-headquartered company was named the winner of the Green Technology Award at a gala…
Alexandre Petit has been appointed Group Executive Chef at Trigon Hotels and is passionate about sustainability and locally sourced food. Pic Brian Lougheed Alexandre Petit has been appointed as Group Executive Chef of Trigon Hotels. The position is a new role for the Cork-based group which operates The Metropole Hotel and the Cork International Hotel.…
Remedy Credit Control Solutions Denise O’Gorman CMII, Honours Business. Remedy Credit Control Solutions was founded in January 2023 following months of research and preparation. It is owned by myself Denise O’Gorman I am based in Cork city, the business is designed to cater for all Irish and UK businesses. I have set up the…
The Government today announced the 2023 St Patrick’s Day programme, which will see the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Government Ministers take part in an extensive international programme to promote Ireland and Irish interests around the world. This year’s programme will see the widest yet engagement by Ireland with Ministers reaching out to partner Governments and Irish…
AIB has revealed the spending habits of romantics in Ireland on Valentine’s Day in the latest spending report released by the bank, providing retailers and consumers with helpful insights. The data was compiled from c.1.7m debit and credit card transactions in store and online on the 14th February 2022 and has been anonymised and aggregated. Data…
Maureen has decided to retire from her role as Honorary Director of The Hope Foundation Ireland. She is stepping back from the day-to-day operations of the Irish organisation and assuming the role of Founding President. As such she will be a member of the HOPE Ireland Board and a member of a new HOPE Ireland…
The Mater Foundation is calling on people across Co. Cork to take on a challenge like no other this spring at the Aer Arann Island’s Half Marathon on Inis Mór. The Half Marathon is a unique opportunity to run, walk or jog in the spectacular and scenic surroundings of Inis Mór and to soak up…
Daniel Murphy Apex Nutrition Dietician tells runners to get nutrition right now in countdown to Cork City Marathon Runners who are taking part in the Cork City Marathon 2023 are advised to make their nutrition plan part of their training programme now rather than closer to the time. Daniel Murphy, who owns Apex Nutrition, said…