Institute of Directors in Ireland to host three high level workshops in Cork

This autumn, the Institute of Directors (ioD) in Ireland will be hosting three high-level training workshops in Cork designed specifically for company directors and delivered by expert trainers. Full details of these workshops are available on our website: www.iodireland.ie Details for the three workshops are as follows: Tuesday, 24th September: Workshop on Finance for Company…

David Looney – Alpha Wealth “It can be hard to strike a balance between being ambitious and being happy with what you have”.

        Tell us about yourself, your company, and job profile? I work as the Senior Financial Advisor for Alpha Wealth here in Little Island. I’m from Cork originally and have worked in financial services here for about 6 years. At Alpha Wealth, we are an independent financial planning company and to put…

Cork scoops five in Retail Excellence Ireland’s top 100 stores, from almost 700 entries

We are lovers of retail here at Business Cork and we know that Cork is a top spot for retail. The city centre is full of charm and wonderful places to eat.   Five Cork city centre stores have been selected in Retail Excellence Ireland’s top 100 stores, from almost 700 entries.  It recognises their superior…

Brian McEvoy on ‘moving made easy’ with Aaltonen International Moving & Storage

Aaltonen International Moving & Storage is the longest serving family run moving company in Cork with over 40 years’ experience dealing with projects of all sizes. Founded by the exuberant Andy McEvoy, the company is now run by Andy’s son and daughter, Brian and Kim. We caught up with Brian to hear about the business,…

MURPHY’S CORK OYSTER AND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC BOOST LOCALLY 

ONE OF IRELAND’S FASTEST GROWING FESTIVALS IS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED The official launch of the Murphy’s Cork Oyster and Seafood Festival 2019, in association with Failte Ireland and “Taste the Island” will take place today (Friday, 23rd Aug). This is the biggest ever Murphy’s Cork Oyster and Seafood Festival. Murphy’s are the title sponsor for the…

Minister Madigan announces support for development and expansion of Youth Theatre in Ireland

Support from Creative Ireland Programme will see new partnerships and local Youth Theatre groups being established. Josepha Madigan, TD, Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht today announced a pilot initiative by Youth Theatre Ireland to support the roll-out of a new nationwide structure for the development, training and start-up of youth theatre groups. The…