The Irish Hospitality Institute (IHI), the professional body for managers within the hospitality and tourism industry in Ireland, is delighted to announce the appointment of Brian Bowler FIHI as the 29th President of the organisation, leading through the next era of hospitality, after what has been a critical time for the industry. Brian has…
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rigon Hotels has been shortlisted at the Health and Safety Excellence Awards 2021. The Cork-based group is a contender in the Hotel and Leisure category. It’s the second year of the awards which are judged by an independent panel of experts drawn from the industry and academia. The winners will be revealed on Thursday, July…
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People supported by Cope Foundation are sharing their stories, lived experiences and insights to raise awareness and promote equality and inclusion as part of the organisation’s latest virtual fundraising challenge, 5 Peaks 1 Week. The challenge itself involves virtually scaling Munster’s five highest peaks which can be taken on by teams or individuals covering their…
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Ballymaloe Foods has secured its first major distribution partner in Canada. It means that customers in Canada will soon be able to purchase products such as Ballymaloe Original Relish in stores for the first time. The new partnership is with CBF Imports and will see seven products from the Cork-based company on the shelves of…
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Varonis Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRNS), a pioneer in data security and analytics, announced the opening of its new and expanded office space in Cork City at Penrose Dock. Varonis is expected to double its employee headcount, creating approximately 60 jobs – ranging from tech support, research and development, human resources, and sales – over the next…
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Winners of the 2021 Network Ireland Cork Businesswoman of the Year Awards are: Overall Businesswoman of the Year — Dr Tara Shine, Change by Degrees STEM Businesswoman (sponsor DePuy Synthes, Johnson & Johnson) — Dr Tara Shine, Change by Degrees Power Within Champion (sponsor O’Flynn Exhams) — Miriam Bourke, Invesco Limited Solo Businesswoman (sponsor Lady of the Valley) — Michelle Dinneen, Ardin…
DetailsFollowing recent large public gatherings at the City Quays, the Port of Cork has decided in the interest of public safety and to be able to accommodate the Port’s commercial shipping traffic in a safe and efficient manner, the Port will fence off sections of the city quays. The Port of Cork will fence off…
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Dear Colleague Businesses and employers have made a huge contribution to keeping us safe and now, thanks to your sacrifices, co-operation and the efforts of all our citizens, we are in a position to gradually reopen our economy and society. Our vaccination programme is on schedule. By the end of the week, nearly 3 million…
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More than €1.7m has been raised over the past 25 years of the event Cope Foundation’s Golf Classic fundraiser returns for the 25th year this August. The annual event which is sponsored by O’Flynn Exhams Solicitors raises much needed funds for the organisation which now supports 2,800 people with an intellectual disability and/or autism to…
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The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, today announced the launch of the Music and Entertainment Business Assistance Scheme (MEBAS) which will open for applications at 1pm on 9 June 2021. A fund of €14m is available for the new scheme which will make a contribution to costs in…
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