The team from Kinsale Spirit Company were in the Port of Cork Container Terminal today to watch as a shipment of Kinsale Gin and Red Earl Irish Whiskey was loaded for export to China. With sales already gaining pace in the USA, this is the first full container being exported to China for this successful…
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International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021 is coming up on this Sunday 8th March. While circumstances are different this year, it is still a day to celebrate women around the world, their achievements, raise awareness about women’s equality, and more importantly to amplify womens voices. Introducing Wendy Stunt, businesswoman, mother and all round wonderful woman. What…
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Up to 200 engineering jobs to be created, reinforcing Microchip’s commitment to Ireland CHANDLER, Ariz., February. 23, 2021 — Microchip Technology is investing $20M to create a new development centre based in Cork. The new facility will open during Q1 CY21 and create 60 new jobs over the next three years and approximately 200 jobs…
DetailsLocal Enterprise Week 2021 has been launched by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Cork City. This year the schedule is packed with events from “Tips and Tools for Minding your Mental Health and Wellbeing during COVID-19” (with the HSE) to a session on selling online. Local Enterprise Week 2021 will take place from Monday…
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Those over 55 were more likely to be targeted by fraudsters, with 85% in this age group receiving some form of fraudulent communication. 33% of people received a fraudulent communication from a bank or financial institution they were not a customer of. 92% or 9 in 10 people have seen advertising or messaging from their…
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The Zero Project Conference, hosted annually by the United Nations organisation in Vienna, took place from February 10th – 12th online. The Zero Project focuses on the rights of persons with disabilities globally. This international award recognises the impact that Cope Foundation’s Ability@Work programme has on developing inclusive workplaces across Cork city and county and supporting people with disabilities to secure meaningful, paid…
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Minister Simon Coveney announces recruitment drive as Smarttech247 moves forward Smarttech247 has announced plans to hire 30 more staff in Cork to support their continued growth and expansion. The cybersecurity firm is investing in threat intelligence and continuous R&D capabilities to keep pace with the ever-expanding threat landscape. The cybersecurity industry is predicted to…
DetailsThe Port of Cork has reported that total traffic through the Port was down 2% to 9.2 million tonnes in 2020. The dip in trade traffic is a direct result of the challenges posed by Covid 19 and the cancellation of cruise calls to Cork in particular. Despite these challenges, overall container traffic through…
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Chris Mee Group are delighted to welcome Colette Horgan to their every growing Management team based in Little Island! Colette joined Chris Mee Group in October 2020 as Group Quality & Training Manager having spent 13 years at Enva Ireland Ltd. Since starting with the group Colette has been heavily involved in the ISO Integrated…
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The Hope Foundation (HOPE) will host its first ever virtual International Women’s Day event on 5th March, 2021, at 8am GMT, via Zoom. There is an incredible line up planned for this inspiring morning event including TV Presenter Brendan Courtney who is also a producer, award winning documentary maker, award winning fashion designer, host / MC,…
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