Iarnród Éireann Announces Two New Train Stations for Dunkettle and Blackpool Iarnród Éireann has today lodged a planning application for the development of a new train station at Blackpool in Cork, with an application for an additional new station at Dunkettle to follow within weeks. These planning applications mark substantial progress towards a Commuter Rail…
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Blue Mountain Acquires CompuCal to Expand European Presence and Deepen Calibration Expertise Acquisition Expands Global Footprint and Strengthens Leadership Across Life Sciences Manufacturing Blue Mountain, the leader in GMP-compliant Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software for life sciences, today announced the acquisition of Cork-based CompuCal Calibration Solutions, an award-winning SaaS AI company and recognised leader in…
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START-UPS PITCH FOR €9.5 MILLION AT AXISBIC INVESTOR EVENT Doctrine Skincare named Most Investible Company and Ailtire was voted Best Pitch Entrepreneurs pitched for a total of €9.5 million at this year’s AxisBIC Venture Academy, up from €5.7 million in 2025. The AxisBIC Venture Academy offers High Growth Start-ups an opportunity to pitch in front…
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daa employees raise €176,500 for Good Shepherd Cork as part of overall €530,000 for three great Irish charities Airport operator confirms three causes it will support in 2026 2025 fundraising exploits take daa’s total donations since 2007 to almost €5m daa has committed €530,000 to our three charities following 12-months of fundraising activities by our…
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EHS International announced as the Gold Sponsor for the inaugural Ireland Blue Light Awards EHS International has been announced as the Gold Sponsor of the inaugural Ireland Blue Light Awards, a new national awards programme recognising the dedication and professionalism of Ireland’s emergency service personnel. The awards will celebrate individuals and teams working across Ireland’s frontline emergency response community, including Fire &…
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Amarenco Secures Capital Increase and Accelerates its Path to Financial Independence Amarenco, a European independent power producer (IPP) specialising in solar energy and storage, announces that the company finalised a capital increase in December 2025 with one of its key shareholders, Arjun Infrastructure Partners, through the subscription of a tranche of preferred equity of €130…
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BLARNEY BREWING COMPANY TAPPED FOR NATIONAL ENTERPRISE AWARDS Independent brewery to represent Local Enterprise Office Cork City Blarney Brewing Company has been named as this year’s representative for Cork City at the National Enterprise Awards 2026. Selected by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Cork City, the independent brewery will represent the city at the national…
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Turning Doodles into Keepsakes: Irish brand, Little Heirloom, transforms Children’s Drawings into Cherished Mother’s Day Gifts With €2 from every sale donated to LauraLynn As Mother’s Day approaches, Cork-based business Little Heirloom is bringing children’s doodles and loved ones’ handwriting to life as beautiful keepsakes that can’t be found in shops. Each piece captures a…
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The Villa Maria Women of Vision Awards 2026 Business Cork’s partner platform, Hi Style, is thrilled to announce that nominations for The Villa Maria Women of Vision Awards 2026 are now open! This annual event focuses on celebrating the women making an impact in every corner of Ireland and bringing their stories into the spotlight. Ultimately, the Villa…
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“Simply the best” – Cork Airport makes history with its busiest year ever 2025 was a landmark year for Cork Airport as it recorded its busiest year ever. A total of 3.46 million passengers travelled to and from the airport last year, making it the busiest and best year for the airport in its 64-year…
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