AIB Report Shows Mixed Results for Hospitality and Tourism in H1 2024

The AIB Hospitality & Tourism Report for the first half of 2024 shows a mixed performance across the sector. While some areas saw growth, others experienced a slight decline compared to H1 2023.   Key Insights: Pubs had the strongest performance with an 11.4% increase in overall spend, driven by a surge in transaction numbers.…

Cork restaurant celebrates 10th anniversary with New York inspired evening

The Cork International Hotel is celebrating 10 years of the New Yorker Bar and Restaurant with a unique New York inspired evening. The chefs have designed a number of specials with a Big Apple theme which they will serve on Friday, October 4th 2024 from 5pm. Among the specials will be a revisited Waldorf Salad…

Cork Business owners invited to first CBA Safe & Clean Event

Earlier this year, Cork Business Associate established a Safe and Clean working group with business owners in the city to lobby and develop initiatives and measures to ensure the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in Cork City. On October 1st, the inaugural CBA Safe & Clean Event will take place at the Clayton Hotel…

Creative Climate Action arts project ‘Gleann a’ Phúca’ to culminate in Cork’s Glen River Park with full day of events showcasing artist works and poetry trail launch

The Gleann a’ Phúca Creative Climate Action project will culminate in Cork’s Glen River Park on Saturday September 28th with a full day of events showcasing the outcomes from a 12-month programme of artists’ public engagement projects responding to the ecological, cultural, industrial and historical heritage of the northside city park.    The day includes…

Zambrero Opens In Little Island, Cork

Zambrero, the Mexican-inspired, fresh food restaurant, is pleased to announce its newest store at Eastgate Business Park, Little Island, Cork, opening on Monday, 23rd September. Zambrero Little Island represents an exciting new addition to the lunch and dinner offering in the area, with a menu featuring a range of burritos, bowls and nachos with tasty…

Join Laya Healthcare’s Wellbeing Workplace Expo in Cork

Looking after the health and wellbeing needs of a diverse workforce is challenging. Join the laya healthcare on 2nd October at its office in Little Island, Cork for a Workplace Wellbeing Expo and an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the new Laya Health & Wellbeing Clinic on-site. It’s the ideal opportunity to get expert…

Ballycotton gears up for fourth annual comedy festival

The Murphy’s Ballycotton Comedy Festival is just over a week away, with four days of gigs in the seaside village from September 26th to 29th.   The popular festival, now in its fourth year, will have renowned Cork comedians Chris Kent and Ross Browne as MCs, and will feature high profile performers like Danny O’Brien,…

Cork-based Mackin Group appoints Fiona Donnelly as CEO of its professional services division

The Cork-based Mackin Group has appointed a CEO to its newly formed international professional services division as part of a major growth restructure of the company. Fiona Donnelly, who has served as the Group’s Global Chief Operations Officer since 2020, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Mackin Professional Services (MPS).  Fiona will lead MPS,…

Empowered Transitions: A Day of Self Care for Women in Menopause

Women navigating the myriad symptoms of menopause are invited to take a day out, to be informed, nourished and treated at this event “Empowered Transitions: A Day of Self-Care for Women in Menopause”, taking place on Sunday 29th September at the Ballymaloe Grainstore. This uplifting event aims to provide women with the tools, support and …

Cork hotel group shortlisted for Sustainable Business Impact Award

Trigon Hotels has been recognised for their Food Charter which aims to reduce waste by 20 percent. The group has been shortlisted by Chambers Ireland in their upcoming Sustainable Business Impact Awards.   The Cork-based group has been acknowledged in the Communication category for their communication of the Sustainable Food Charter.   The initiative aims to combat…