Trigon Hotels, which includes the Metropole Hotel and the Cork International Hotel, has launched its Core Values, which aim to improve the overall experience for team members and customers.

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) last year obtained €1. 197m in compensation for airline passengers in respect of 1,726 complaints upheld against airlines.

Springboard Communications, an award-winning communications agency, has appointed Ciara Flaherty and Maria Tracey as associate directors following a year of strong performance and growth.

Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA) recently celebrated its 30-year business anniversary operating at Cork and Waterford airports.

Turnover at food giant Carbery has jumped 8% to €668m, with significant growth driven by the group’s international taste and flavours divisions helping push operating profits up 20% to €24. 8m.

In today’s challenging housing market, navigating the sale or purchase of a property can feel overwhelming.

Nearly one in 10 adults (9%) in Ireland say they are currently in ‘financial crisis’, with those aged 45–54 the most likely to be under pressure, with 13% of this group report struggling to stay afloat on their current income.

Dairygold Co-Op Superstores Mallow celebrated their new store last weekend with a full itinerary of activities over the three days.

Electric vehicle (EV) sales are accelerating in Ireland, with a remarkable 36% increase for battery electric vehicles and 46% increase for plug-in hybrid vehicles in February 2025 compared to February 2024.

Switching flipcharts to whiteboards, pens to pencils and paper coasters to leather coasters are just some of the measures being introduced by Cork International Hotel to make conferences and banquets more environmentally friendly.

Xeinadin, one of the leading professional services groups in Ireland and the UK has announced the promotion of Nora Dalton to partner and Laura Stanley to director. They have also appointed Keith Daly as tax director at their Cork office.

Cork-based law firm, RDJ, has officially become the first Irish law firm to be a certified B corporation.

Mater Private Cork, home to one of the largest cardiology departments in Munster, has announced the appointment of internationally renowned consultant interventional cardiologist, Dr John P Foran.

As Lisavaird Co-Op approaches its 100th anniversary in 2025, the organisation is calling on the community to help commemorate this milestone by sharing photographs and stories that capture its rich history.

Xeinadin, one of the leading professional services groups in Ireland and the UK, has announced the appointment of Seamus Hayes as Head of Assurance in Ireland.

Galentine’s Day is all about celebrating friendship and fun, so add fabulous food to the equation and round up your besties for brunch at The River Lee.

A financial planning expert claims the changes to the state pension (contributory) entitlement make it a fairer and more transparent system, particularly for women.

PE Global, a leading Irish resourcing and talent solutions company, is marking two decades of success, and is seeking its next acquisition to add to its global portfolio.

The Metropole Hotel is celebrating female friendships with a Galentine’s inspired afternoon tea for the month of February. Located in the VQ in the heart of Cork city the team of chefs have designed a special menu using locally sourced ingredients.

Comyn Kelleher Tobin (CKT), a leading Irish law firm ranked, has appointed Patrice O’Keeffe as its new managing partner, succeeding Deborah Moore who successfully led the practice for 16 years.

Electric Vehicle sales experienced a record-breaking month

The total value of fraudulent payments rose by 26% in 2023, increasing to €126m from €100m in 2022, new research from the Central Bank of Ireland shows.

Trigon Hotels has reduced the amount of food waste at The Metropole Hotel and Cork International Hotel by 12. 5% or four tonnes as a result of a Food Charter launched by the group this time last year.

Republic of Work is inviting entrepreneurs and anyone interested in working in the tech development space to a one-day bootcamp, designed to turn ideas from concept to reality.

Hovione, an international integrated pharmaceutical development and manufacturing organisation, based at Ringaskiddy, has once again solidified its position as a top employer.

PTSB has announced it will offer existing customers 2% cashback on monthly mortgage payments, extending a benefit already offered to new customers.

Visit Cork has announced the Old Head Golf Links, Kinsale, as the winner of the Visit Cork 2024 Green Award.

The Metropole has partnered with The Everyman for this year’s Christmas Panto — Little Red Riding Hood — to create a festive afternoon tea for young and old to enjoy. The new “Once upon a time, there was a sweet little girl. . .

Business sentiment among chief financial officers (CFOs) in Ireland has plummeted over the past six months, with just 19% saying they are “more optimistic” about their financial prospects, a new survey by consultancy firm Deloitte has found.

If you are expecting visitors pre-Christmas and they are bringing their four-legged friend, then why not suggest they stay at Moxy Cork?A year-round dog-friendly destination, the Moxy Cork is quickly becoming a favourite for pet owners seeking a ...

Follow Fox Events has announced that the international award-winning Wonderlights, one of Ireland’s largest immersive light show experiences, is now open at Fota House, Arboretum and Gardens for the festive season.

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As the festive season approaches, many are planning pre-Christmas breaks, family gatherings, and cherished catch-ups with friends.

Cork-based Folláin is to continue its partnership with The Simon Community for the third consecutive year, pledging 50% of the proceeds from all online sales to support this vital frontline charity.

Independent coffee shops in Cork city are invited to take part in Coffee House Lates, a unique, citywide event on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, that aims to turn coffee shops into vibrant social hubs after hours.

Oriel House Hotel’s Aoife Lohse has been awarded the prestigious title of Marketing Manager of the Year for Munster at the 2024 Irish Hotel Awards.

Trigon Hotels has been named as one of Ireland’s Menopause Workplaces of Excellence in 2024. The accolade recognises organisations which have committed to supporting women experiencing the often challenging symptoms of menopause.

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Seasonal and locally grown produce have inspired a new autumn afternoon tea at the Metropole Hotel. The team at the hotel is committed to supporting local suppliers and using seasonality when designing the menus.

The 2024/25 calendar for the Marketing Institute Ireland Cork Branch (MII Cork) is set to open with an event titled “Omnichannel Strategy - Learnings from the Front Line.

Jonathan McCrea of Newstalk/RTÉ/Whipsmart Media, will be hosting a workshop in Cork on how to get started with AI on Wednesday next, October 16.

Mahon and Blackrock feature in today's 'All About Cork' pages.

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Cork City FC has confirmed that AerCap, a global leader in aviation leasing, has sponsored their amputee team as they get ready to take on the best of Europe this weekend.

Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA), one of Ireland’s leading pilot training academies, has announced the continuation of its successful partnership with ASL Airlines Ireland (ASLI).

Lisavaird Co-Op has announced the upcoming opening of a brand new, purpose-built convenience store under the Costcutter brand this month.

Treemetrics, a global pioneer in forestry technology, and Qarlbo Biodiversity, a Swedish-based international leader in biodiversity credit methodologies, have established a strategic partnership.

Moxy Hotel and Residence Inn by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands, have announced they will open their new properties at Cork city this September.

The Metropole Hotel has launched an exclusive tour unveiling its hidden gems, fascinating tales and vintage splendour.

The Cork International Hotel has opened a new private outdoor dining area as it expands its offering for corporate and family guests.

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Clonakilty, celebrated for its rich culinary heritage and artisanal food producers, has announced the launch of the Clonakilty Taste and Tipple Tour.

Trigon Hotels, which includes the Cork International Hotel and the Metropole Hotel, has been recognised as one of Ireland’s Best Workplaces in Hospitality in 2024. The hotel group is one of 51 organisations which were announced by Great Place to Work.

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GRANITE Digital, one of Ireland’s largest digital agency and a key player in the country’s tech ecosystem, is strategically expanding into the American market.

AXISBIC has announced its biggest ever expansion in Munster as it launches a new base covering Clare and Limerick. AxisBIC has been supporting start-ups in Cork and Kerry for more than 35 years and will now expand further in Munster.

MUNSTER Technological University (MTU) has announced that H2 Compliance will sponsor the MTU Athletics Club for the 2024/25 academic year.

ONE of Cork’s best-known food catering companies will celebrate 20 years in business this month – having survived and thrived through a recession, global pandemic and energy crisis.

MENTORSWORK, an award-winning, fully government-funded mentoring programme are hosting a webinar, the E-Commerce Mastery Summit: Elevate Your Digital Sales, Expand Your Online Reach, tomorrow from 9am to 1pm.

Snap Ireland has received dual recognition as the Franchise of the Year at the InBusiness Chambers Ireland Recognition Awards 2024 as well as at the Irish Franchise Association Awards.

Irish accountancy firm Quintas has announced it is rebranding as Xeinadin in Ireland. The move comes after the Cork-headquartered firm joined Xeinadin, one of the leading professional services firms in Ireland and the UK, last September.

One of Ireland’s leading law firms, Comyn Kelleher Tobin LLP (CKT), has announced three promotions in its Cork office.

Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency, has announced the five promising young chefs who have been selected as Ambassadors for this years Taste the Atlantic, Young Chef Ambassador Programme.

Employees with special needs have hailed getting a job at McDonald’s in Cork as a lifeline that has helped improve their confidence, mental health, and self-esteem.

Fuzion, a national brand communications agency, has announced it has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 Awards for Excellence in Public Relations.

LIDL Ireland has completed its six-year charity partnership with Jigsaw, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health in Ireland, by announcing it has raised €3m in funds for the charity.

One of Ireland’s longest-established commercial law firms has announced plans to grow its business by 50% over the next five years. O’Flynn Exhams LLP is aiming to increase the number of solicitors at the firm to at least 30 by 2029.

Dawn Meats has welcomed the opening of the South Korean market to Irish beef for the first time and announced that it has secured an initial multi-million contract for monthly shipments with a leading South Korean company.

Good business and a great cause - VBC and Insight HR have launched the Entrepreneurship, Strategy, and Growth Summit 2024 in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland.

The Construction Industry Federation will host the Southern Construct Summit at Clayton Hotel, Silversprings on Thursday, May 23.

Irish sustainability experts ConnectGreen (connectgreen. ie) has launched its innovative biodiversity and carbon offsetting platform.

Accumulated profits at the renowned Ballymaloe cookery school firm in east Cork, which recently hosted Hollywood star Kate Winslet, last year climbed to €2. 9m.

Thermo Fisher Scientific has appointed Peter McDonald as Process Development Services (PDS) Director at its contract pharmaceutical development and manufacturing campus in Cork.

Edmund Rice College, Carrigaline has been announced as winners and also runners up at this year’s Bank of Ireland Money Smarts Challenge finals.

Developing individual mental toughness and managing equality and diversity in the workplace are among the issues studied by the latest graduates from the Aspire Complete Leader Programme.

O'Flynn Foods sausages set to sizzle ALDI shoppers nationwide from May 23

Siobhán O’Leary, founder of SOL Learning, a company specialising in transforming learning experiences through technology and creativity, has successfully completed the ACORNS programme.

Three Cork tourism businesses were recognised as top employers at Fáilte Ireland’s Employer Excellence Awards which took place in the Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny.

This month, Cork financial advisory company Alpha Wealth celebrates 10 years of providing financial advice to individuals, families, and companies across Ireland.

The Club Women’s Network are celebrating, having been announced as one of the finalists for Social Enterprise of the Year at the Make Life Richer Awards.

Start-ups and early-stage entrepreneurs are invited to apply for an immersive one-day event designed to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in all those with innovative ideas.

Irish Distillers, producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys, has announced the appointment of its second new cooper in more than 45 years.

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AN award winning Irish butter brand is gearing up for a new charity walk and run in Mallow this weekend. Ór-Real Irish Butter is sponsoring the start and finish lines of The Grocers Fun Run which takes place at Mallow Racecourse tomorrow.

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“WE are very proud that a small hotel can not only survive but develop,” said Stephen Belton, managing director of the Garryvoe Hotel. He was speaking at the launch of their new bridal suite, themed ‘Moments by the Sea’.

Carzone, one of Ireland’s leading motoring marketplaces, has launched its 2024 motoring report, shedding light on how Munster’s driving habits stack up to the rest of the country.

THE Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Kieran McCarthy, visited Penrose House on Cork’s historic quays to mark the 200th anniversary of its completion. The Lord Mayor officially unveiled a plaque in the entrance hall of the fully restored building.

AN award-winning Irish butter brand is expanding its range of products as its sales continue to grow. Ór-Real Irish butter is adding two new products to its range, marking the first time the company has expanded its product offering.

THE first official in-person meeting of the board, committee and ambassadors of The Club Women’s Network for 2024, and most notably, the first since The Club’s new designation as a not-for-profit Social Enterprise was held recently.

NETWORK Ireland Cork have announced details of their upcoming event, Strengthening Connections: A Network Cork Gathering, which will be held at the Cork International Hotel, tomorrow from 7 to 9pm.

A NEW study has found that the Netherlands is the most active online, out of every country in Europe. Iceland and Ireland come second and third, respectively.

Majella Galvin, Director of DNG Galvin Estate Agents, has been honoured with the prestigious Outstanding Leader in Property Award at the National Property Awards held at the InterContinental Hotel, Dublin.

Seán O’Shea, a promising apprentice in Heating and Plumbing Engineering from Adrigole, is down to the last 33 after reaching the semi-final stage of Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2024.

AbbVie, a global biopharmaceutical company, has been listed as one of the best places to work in Ireland at the 2024 Great Place to Work Awards. It is the eleventh consecutive year that the company has featured on the list.