Minister Bruton Launches New Scheme for On- Street Charge Points for Electric Vehicles

1,000 Extra Charge Points to be Supported over the Next 5 Years  Government takes measures to combat ‘range-anxiety’ The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton T.D. today (Monday 26th August) announced funding to support the rollout by local authorities of up to 1,000 on-street public charge points for electric vehicles over the next…

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Richard Reed Parry’s Quiet River is coming to The Everyman

Arcade Fire’s Richard Reed Parry brings his folk project Quiet River of Dust to The Everyman, Cork, Friday 13th September, as part of Sounds from a Safe Harbour (SFSH). Partly developed during a residency at the first SFSH in 2015 during a magically creative collaborative week in Lismore Castle, festival attendees were treated to a…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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National Awards single out The Montenotte Hotel as The Hotel Bar of the Year

Panorama Bistro & Terrace scoops National Hotel Bar of the Year Award 2019 From over 500 entries from around Ireland, The Montenotte Hotel in Cork has won the Best Hotel Bar in Ireland Award 2019 for its unique Panorama Bistro and Terrace.  With stunning views over Cork city, the Panorama Bistro and Terrace has become…

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BPE wins ‘Best Engineering Design Company 2019” at GHP Awards

Biopharma Engineering has been recognized as the Best Pharmaceutical Engineering Design Company 2019 by the GHP (Global Health & Pharma) Magazine International Lifesciences Awards. The Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Awards pay homage to those whose innovative work within the pharmaceutical industry contributes towards furthering the advancement of patient care in an ever-expanding and demanding sector. BioPharma Engineering…

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