LEO, Cork City launches programme of events for Local Enterprise Week

The first Night Czar of London, who is responsible for ensuring London is a thriving city at night-time, and the owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant will share their own experiences of working after dark at a special event in Cork city next week. Enterprise After Dark is one of seven events organised by Local Enterprise…

Alannah Thornburgh shares her debut solo album Shapeshifter

(Alannah Thornburgh – credit Karen Cox) Featuring contributions from Laura Quirke (Lemoncello), Joshua Burnside, Lorcan Byrne (Basciville) + many more   Alannah Thornburgh is an award-winning instrumentalist and composer from the wild west of Ireland with a focus on traditional Irish harp. Alannah’s music explores her family heritage, reimagining melodies from the Irish harping and American folk &…

Deadline fast approaching for nominations for 2025 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ programme

Closing date for nominations is 27th Feb 2025 Cork, 18th February 2025: : The deadline for nominations for the 2025 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ (EOY) programme is just over one week away on Thursday, February 27th. Entrepreneurs from emerging, established, and international businesses operating across all industry sectors in Cork are invited to submit their nominations by…

Cork GAA and PepsiCo Renew Successful Positive Action Partnership for 2025

Cork GAA and PepsiCo today announced the renewal of their Positive Action partnership, following a first year that delivered tangible sustainability achievements at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh and across the wider Cork GAA community. The partnership focuses on raising awareness of positive climate action initiatives within the community, identifying and implementing cutting-edge sustainable technologies, and…

daa Contributes €166,666 to Cork Penny Dinners as Part of €500,000 Raised for Charities of the Year

daa matches amount raised by passengers and employees in 2024   February 19, 2025: daa, the operator of Cork and Dublin airports, has presented cheques totalling €500,000 to three deserving Irish charities – Cork Penny Dinners, A Little Lifetime Foundation and Cliona’s Foundation. This follows a year of dedicated fundraising activities across Cork and Dublin airports by passengers and daa…

Valerie O’Sullivan Outlines Vision for Cork City’s Future at CBA Event

Valerie O’Sullivan, the newly appointed Chief Executive of Cork City Council, was the keynote speaker at a Cork Business Association (CBA) event held at Clayton Hotel Cork City.   O’Sullivan addressed business leaders and key stakeholders in the city, outlining her vision and priorities for the coming year.  She was joined by her senior management…

GE HealthCare invests €132Million in Cork

GE HealthCare invests €132 ($138) million in Cork, Ireland manufacturing facility to address increasing contrast media demand   Taoiseach Micheál Martin T.D. turns the sod at GE HealthCare in Carrigtwohill site ahead of new facility construction New $138 million facility at GE HealthCare’s Cork manufacturing site will enable 25 million more patient doses of contrast…

Comyn Kelleher Tobin appoints Patrice O’Keeffe as new Managing Partner as firm reports significant growth

Former Managing Partner, Deborah Moore, who led the practice through a period of significant growth, doubling in size, has transitioned into the role of Chairperson. Litigator, Grace Toher, appointed as Partner. Comyn Kelleher Tobin (CKT), a leading Irish law firm ranked in the top 25, has appointed Patrice O’Keeffe as its new Managing Partner, succeeding Deborah Moore who successfully…

Comedian Barry Murphy confirmed for Italia ’90 anniversary events in Dublin and Cork

Après Match comedian Barry Murphy confirmed as MC for events in Dublin and Cork John Aldridge, Andy Townsend and Packie Bonner are among the icons of Irish football who will be reliving the magic of Italia ’90 next March. Presented by Rebel Army Events, Italia ’90: An Evening With The Greatest Football Team marks 35 years since…