Asia Matters Business Summit Cork on 19 June

Business Cork is delighted to support the upcoming Asia Matters Business Summit Cork on 19 June.   Under the theme “Asia Ireland Financial Services and Investment Partnership,” this significant summit will showcase the strengths of Ireland’s world-class financial services sector in which Cork plays a key role. We are pleased to remind you of your invitation to…

Padel 100 Launches Major Free Padel Court Initiative for Irish Schools

Padel 100 Launches Major Free Padel Court Initiative for Irish Schools Ireland’s largest Padel rollout company Padel 100 has announced its plans to offer Irish schools free Padel Courts. With over 20 schools already onboarded and 50 new courts set for installation nationwide in coming months, the initiative is generating huge attention from schools all…

OCEAN CONSERVATION MUST MOVE FROM AMBITION TO ACTION, GLOBAL EXPERT WARNS

OCEAN CONSERVATION MUST MOVE FROM AMBITION TO ACTION, GLOBAL EXPERT WARNS Taoiseach addresses Fair Seas World Ocean Week Conference in Cork A global leader in ocean conservation says the world’s ocean can no longer be protected through fragmented approaches or isolated national efforts.  Minna Epps, Global Ocean Policy Director at the International Union for Conservation…

Say “Sí” to Santiago de Compostela as new Aer Lingus route takes off from Cork Airport 

Say “Sí” to Santiago de Compostela as new Aer Lingus route takes off from Cork Airport  New Aer Lingus service from Cork to Santiago de Compostela will fly twice weekly (Monday, Thursday), from now through September 30. From October 1 – 23, it will fly on Wednesday and Saturday. Over 15,000 seats on sale between…

Morocco Emerges as Strategic Destination for Irish Investors and Hosts Dublin and Cork Events 

Morocco Emerges as Strategic Destination for Irish Investors and Hosts Dublin and Cork Events  Irish economic and institutional leaders on Friday, May 8th, called in Cork for a substantial strengthening of economic ties between Ireland and Morocco, highlighting the major investment opportunities the Kingdom offers across several strategic sectors. The officials were speaking during a…

Iarnród Éireann Announces Two New Train Stations for Dunkettle and Blackpool

Iarnród Éireann Announces Two New Train Stations for Dunkettle and Blackpool Iarnród Éireann has today lodged a planning application for the development of a new train station at Blackpool in Cork, with an application for an additional new station at Dunkettle to follow within weeks. These planning applications mark substantial progress towards a Commuter Rail…

Blue Mountain Acquires CompuCal to Expand European Presence and Deepen Calibration Expertise

Blue Mountain Acquires CompuCal to Expand European Presence and Deepen Calibration Expertise Acquisition Expands Global Footprint and Strengthens Leadership Across Life Sciences Manufacturing Blue Mountain, the leader in GMP-compliant Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software for life sciences, today announced the acquisition of Cork-based CompuCal Calibration Solutions, an award-winning SaaS AI company and recognised leader in…

START-UPS PITCH FOR €9.5 MILLION AT AXISBIC INVESTOR EVENT

START-UPS PITCH FOR €9.5 MILLION AT AXISBIC INVESTOR EVENT Doctrine Skincare named Most Investible Company and Ailtire was voted Best Pitch Entrepreneurs pitched for a total of €9.5 million at this year’s AxisBIC Venture Academy, up from €5.7 million in 2025. The AxisBIC Venture Academy offers High Growth Start-ups an opportunity to pitch in front…

daa employees raise €176,500 for Good Shepherd Cork as part of overall €530,000 for three great Irish charities

daa employees raise €176,500 for Good Shepherd Cork as part of overall €530,000 for three great Irish charities Airport operator confirms three causes it will support in 2026 2025 fundraising exploits take daa’s total donations since 2007 to almost €5m daa has committed €530,000 to our three charities following 12-months of fundraising activities by our…

BLARNEY BREWING COMPANY TAPPED FOR NATIONAL ENTERPRISE AWARDS

BLARNEY BREWING COMPANY TAPPED FOR NATIONAL ENTERPRISE AWARDS Independent brewery to represent Local Enterprise Office Cork City Blarney Brewing Company has been named as this year’s representative for Cork City at the National Enterprise Awards 2026. Selected by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Cork City, the independent brewery will represent the city at the national…