Trigon Hotels has announced the appointment of Carmel Lonergan as Director of Group Operations. The position is a new role for Trigon Hotels which operates the Cork International Hotel, The Metropole and the Cork Airport Hotel. Tipperary native, Carmel Lonergan has extensive experience in the hospitality industry in Ireland and internationally. She began her career…
Today on World Down Syndrome Day, Irish Champion race walker and Olympian Rob Heffernan launched a fun challenge in aid of the Down Syndrome Centre Cork. The Challenge 21 fundraiser invites more than 200 participants to walk, jog or run the 21km distance from Haulbowline to Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday 19th June 2022 to…
The Everyman has launched a recruitment campaign for non-executive members to join its Board and Development Committee. The Everyman is seeking dynamic individuals in voluntary roles to be a key part of its future, and the future of the Arts in Cork city and county. The Everyman is inviting applications to join its Board from enthusiastic…
Raising awareness of the girls and women who live in the slum communities in Kolkata and West Bengal. The Hope Foundation was founded by Cork woman Maureen Forrest who wants to celebrate the positive outcomes for young women in the slum communities of KolKata and West Bengal – many who have literally grown up with The…
Clonakilty Distillery has added another two awards to its growing collection of accolades after their Minke Vodka was named Best Irish Varietal Vodka at the recent World Vodka Awards, and their Clonakilty O’Hara’s Cask Finish Special wins in the Single Malt Small Batch category at the World Whiskies Awards 2022. Their Minke Vodka came out…
What will the “new normal” look like? With new opportunities – and new challenges – on the horizon, get on a firm footing for 2022 with our virtual morning briefing. Join us for expert advice and trend analysis including: Moving forward; how climate change will effect business – John Mullins, Amarenco Solar Risk management and corporate funding in 2022 – John Finn, Treasury Solutions Change ahead; planning…
Guests will be treated to pink-themed sweets and savoury bites from Tuesday, February 1st until Monday, February 28th. Galentine’s Afternoon Tea will be served from 12.45pm to 4pm daily. Collection is also available for people who would like to enjoy the experience at home. General Manager at the Cork International Hotel, Carmel Lonergan said:…
Be Safer, Greener and Calmer – Use Public Transport this Christmas Traveling around Cork by bus this Christmas is easier and more affordable than ever. Bus Éireann operates 25 routes on the Cork city bus service, including Ireland’s first 24-hour city service on the Route 220 between Ballincollig and Carrigaline. In 2019, the Cork city…
Business Cork will launch a new initiative on September 6th in association with Cork’s Business Channel to stimulate business in every village, town and area of our city and county with the new Business Cork Rewards Card. The Rewards Card will be a personalised physical card that can also be stored in your digital wallet…
A vibrant new street food offering has opened in the heart of Cork’s Victorian Quarter. Harley’s StrEAT Market is located next to The Metropole Hotel and features cocktails and coffee, tacos and speciality BBQ burgers all made with locally sourced ingredients. The first vendors are Taco Rebel, Bevs and Brews, and BBQ pop-up Bird…