Cost of going to college in Cork jumps by 3% in 2025 – the second most expensive student town in Ireland

Cost of going to college in Cork jumps by 3% in 2025 – the second most expensive student town in Ireland In 2025, it costs €17,369 per year to go to college in Cork, 3% or €543 more per year than 2024, and €1,398 or 9%, more per year than 2023. In 2025, students eligible for free tuition fees can expect to spend, on average, €16,179 per…

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Kinsale Lions Club Budget Breakfast Briefing 2026 – October 9th at Kinsale Hotel & Spa

Kinsale Lions Club Budget Breakfast Briefing 2026 – October 9th at Kinsale Hotel & Spa Uniting Local Businesses, Community Groups & Organisations for Charity – With Economist Jim Power & Minister Jack Chambers TD The Kinsale & District Lions Club is proud to announce the return of its flagship fundraising event, the Budget Breakfast Briefing 2026, on Thursday,…

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Tánaiste confirms publication of the EU-US Joint Statement on Trade

Tánaiste confirms publication of the EU-US Joint Statement on Trade The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Harris TD, confirmed this afternoon the publication of the EU-US Joint Statement on Trade. The statement clarifies further details of the political agreement on a trade deal announced between the EU and the US on…

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Dormant Accounts Funding of €4.17m announced by Ministers and Sport Ireland for sports and community initiatives for 2025

Dormant Accounts Funding of €4.17m announced by Ministers and Sport Ireland for sports and community initiatives for 2025 More than €4m in Dormant Accounts Funding is to be invested in community sports and physical activity initiatives, the Department of Culture, Communications, and Sport and Sport Ireland are pleased to announce.  Minister for Culture, Communications and…

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Welcome Hot Pilates to the Business Club!

We’re delighted to welcome Hot Pilates as a new member of the Business Club. Hot Pilates is Ireland’s first infrared and humidified Pilates studio, located in the heart of Fermoy, Co. Cork. Founded by Sharlene Daly, a passionate advocate for wellness and strength from within, the studio offers a unique blend of heated, low impact, high…

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Welcome Blueprint Financial Planning to the Business Club!

We are delighted to welcome Blueprint Financial Planning to the Business Club. Founded by John O’Driscoll, who has over 15 years of experience designing and implementing bespoke financial plans for individuals and families, Blueprint Financial Planning is a client-focused, impartial, and informed financial advisory firm. Based in Skibbereen, John is passionate about helping people achieve…

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Nominations are now Open for The Rémy Martin Cork Business Awards

Business Cork is thrilled to announce that nominations for The Rémy Martin Cork Business Awards 2025 are now open!  Event Details: 📅 Friday, 21st November 2025 🏨 Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Cork Celebrating 21 years of the Cork Business Awards, this year’s Black Tie event will be focusing on recognising the best businesses in…

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The Metropole Hotel unveils Major Refurbishment of Ground Floor

THE METROPOLE HOTEL UNVEILS MAJOR REFURBISHMENT OF THE GROUND FLOOR AND BALLROOMS The Metropole Hotel has officially unveiled a major refurbishment of the 127-year old hotel’s ground floor area and two ballrooms. The project, which took 12 months to complete, has completely transformed the lobby and reception area, as well as the Merchant restaurant located…

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HORIZONS SEEKS TO HIRE CARE ASSISTANTS AND STAFF NURSES

Cork based disability charity to host Recruitment Open Day later this month Horizons, a leading disability charity based in Cork, is hosting a Recruitment Open Day as it looks to hire Care Assistants, Staff Nurses, and Social Care Workers. The Recruitment Open Day will take place at the Metropole Hotel in Cork City on Wednesday,…

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