Cork Rates Revaluation - Deadline for Return of Information
Avison Young, formerly Donal O' Buachalla & Company Ltd, wish to inform you that Táilte Éireann, formerly the Valuation Office, has now initiated the RatesRevaluation of Cork City & Cork County. A Valuation Order has been published today outlining the timelines involved in this process. In preparation for the issue of new valuations/liabilities, Táilte Éireann (TÉ) under Section 45 & 46 of the Valuation Act, 2001 are writing to each ratepayer seeking property and market information. This
Reframing famous paintings at Triskel for Autumn 2025
Reframing famous paintings at Triskel Áine Andrews’ popular series on Famous Paintings and their Hidden Histories returns to Triskel in October. But for those of you needing some art history before then, Dr Matthew Whyte from Sample-Studios will run his latest series, Art History Reframed, from Tuesday 16 September. Both series run for six weeks each with lectures on Tuesdays from 11am to 1pm. Each lecture is €25 or get 20% off when you purchase all six lectures in a series. Tickets are on sale now
Saturday Lunchtime Concerts Are Back at Triskel for Autumn 2025
Saturday Lunchtime Concerts Are Back at Triskel Classical music has been proven to improve memory, reduce stress and boost overall mental wellbeing. Even more reasons to attend Triskel’s series of lunchtime classical music concerts. They have just announced their autumn series of concerts, which includes four concerts in the Spotlight Chamber Music Series, which is curated by Aoife Burke, and four string quartets from the National String Quartet Foundation. The concerts begin on Saturday 6 September
Fzin Coffee Celebrates International Award for Oro Ground Coffee
Fzin Coffee is proud to share that Oro Ground Coffee, part of its core product lineup, has received the International Coffee Tasting Award 2025 for quality and taste from the International Institute of Coffee Tasters (IIAC) , one of the most prestigious honours in the global coffee industry. The International Coffee Tasting Award is a scientifically structured competition judged by panels of trained sensory experts. Products are evaluated blind using strict scoring criteria, ensuring that only the
Love is on the Menu - Cork on a Fork Serves Up the Ultimate ‘Day & Night Date' Experiences
This summer, fall in love with food, Cork City, and maybe even each other atCork on a Fork Fest, taking place from August 13th–17th. Whether you're planning to impress someone new or celebrate a long-time flame, the festival is offering a jam-packed menu of nearly 100 food-filled events across the city, from pop-up feasts and fun tastings to foraging walks and street parties. Many events are already booking out, so don’t wait too long. Here’s your ultimate date night (or day!) inspiration — from slow
Charities Institute Ireland Appoints Peter Cosgrove as Chair of the Board
Charities Institute Ireland (Cii) is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Cosgrove as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Peter succeeds Susan O’Dwyer, CEO of Make a Wish Ireland, who has served with distinction and dedication in the role over recent years. Peter Cosgrove is a highly respected leader with an esteemed career spanning the corporate and not-for-profit sectors. He is Managing Director of Futurewise, a foresight consultancy focused on future trends in the world of work, and has
KLM Increase flights to 3 daily services from Cork
KLM will offer an additional daily flight between Cork Airport (ORK) and Amsterdam (AMS) from 26 October 2025. The three daily services will offer business and leisure passengers greater convenience of travelling to Amsterdam along with onward connections to an extensive global network. Flights are now open for bookings Connect via our hub in Amsterdam to over 160 destinations worldwide and many more with our SkyTeam partners. Enjoy a seamless experience through Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, the one
Noledge named ICT Company of the Year at InBUSINESS Recognition Awards
The Noledge Group, the Irish cloud ERP solution specialist, today announces that it has been named ICT Company of the Year at the 2025 InBUSINESS Recognition Awards. The Dublin-headquartered company received the award during a gala ceremony at Clontarf Castle, Dublin. Now in their 13th year, the InBUSINESS Recognition Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of Irish businesses. The Noledge Group was recognised for its continued expansion, and for how it has enabled customer growth with cutting-edge
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Cork Craft Month launches its biggest programme yet as Cork Craft & Design celebrates 20 years
The full schedule of events is now available to view and book at corkcraftanddesign.ie Cork Craft Month has launched its most ambitious programme yet — featuring 99 events, including 80 hands-on workshops — as Cork Craft & Design marks 20 years as one of Ireland’s leading craft organisations. The full schedule is now available to book at corkcraftanddesign.ie. Organised by Cork Craft & Design, a social enterprise representing over 110 professional makers and artists, this milestone year sees the
Bakestone Launches New Café, Bringing Confidence to the City with 18 New Jobs and Locally Sourced Products
Cróí na Cathrach Bakestone Launches New Café, Bringing Confidence to the City with 18 New Jobs and Locally Sourced Products Twelve years after first opening its doors in Carrigtwohill, Bakestone, the independent Cork café and pantry brand, has officially opened a new location on Perry Street. This marks its first expansion into Cork city centre, with a new café beside Emmet Place that brings Bakestone’s locally sourced, high-quality food offering into cróí na cathrach (the heart of the city). Founded
CapissoAi Is Coming
Capisso.ai invites Cork Chamber members to join the waitlist for Early Access this August Capisso, a Cork-based startup revolutionising SME bookkeeping, is now inviting Cork Chamber members to join the waitlist for its upcoming launch in August. Capisso uses AI to automate receipt capture and categorisation, while a human team ensures accuracy and compliance before syncing with Xero (Sage and Quickbooks to follow soon). Chamber members who join the waitlist will be prioritised for Early Access and
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Travel management company Take2Eton Group, has moved their Cork-based operations to new premises in the city
Take2Eton Group, the fast-growing travel management company, has moved their Cork-based operations from South Mall to the popular co-working complex at Spaces, Horgan’s Quay. on the Waterfront. Take2Eton is a full-service Travel Management and Events company, we are growing our Business Travel client base across Europe from their EU headquarters in Ireland. With over 50 years in the industry, we have a reputation for combining outstanding service, technology, and value. With offices in the US, UK and
Cheryl Walsh Launches Loyalty, Ireland's First Subscription Retention Consultancy to Stop Millions in Churn
Cheryl Walsh, former Head of Customer Success at publicly-traded expense management giant Expensify, today announced the launch of Loyalty (www.loyalty.cx), Ireland’s first consultancy focused exclusively on helping subscription businesses prevent customer churn and increase retention. “Ireland has over 1,500 subscription businesses haemorrhaging millions in preventable churn every single year,” said Walsh. “Yet not a single consultancy in the country specialises in retention. That’s a massive problem —
Springboard Communications named PRCA Agency of the Year for the second time
Springboard Communications, the independent Irish communications agency, has been named PRCA Agency of the Year at the 2025 Spotlight Awards for Excellence in Communications, held at The Shelbourne, Dublin on 20 June. This marks the second time the agency has received the prestigious national award, having previously won in 2023. The PRCA recognised Springboard Communications for its people-first approach, long-standing client relationships, and commitment to purpose-led growth. Judges also commended the
Seaman family leads the charge as hundreds set to ‘Make their Mark on Cancer’ on Sunday, July 13th
Hundreds of walkers are expected to take to the road on Sunday, July 13th for the ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ charity walk, a 22 km journey from The Viaduct to the Town Hall in Bandon, in support of the Mercy Cancer Appeal.Now in its twelfth year, the walk continues to honour the memory of Mark Prendergast, a beloved Bandon man who lost his life to testicular cancer in 2012. Since the inaugural event in 2013, the walk and its supporting fundraisers have raised over €566,528 to support cancer services at
Limited Office Space Available At The Rubicon Centre
Start, Scale, or Grow Your Business at The Rubicon Centre Looking for the ideal place to launch or expand your business? The Rubicon Centre offers a vibrant, supportive environment tailored for startups, growing SMEs, and established companies seeking strong industry-academic links. Limited Office Space Available – Act Now! What’s Included: Private Offices – Secure, quiet, and professional spaces that let you focus, all while being steps away from a dynamic entrepreneurial community.Meeting Rooms –
Crann's Walk n’Roll is back for 2025
Crann has launched its fifth annual Walk n’Roll, which is set to take place next month. Walk n’Roll is Crann’s most important fundraiser with more than €110,000 raised over the last four years and we’re asking you to help us reach this year’s target of €50,000 by doing 5k Your Way between Thursday, June 12th and Sunday, June 15th. On Saturday, June 14th the Crann Centre will open its gates to welcome client families to walk, roll, push or pedal The Final 1K. Alison Lynch’s son, Oliver, has been availing
Mercy University Hospital opens state-of-the-art Seminar, Skills and Simulation Classroom to enhance healthcare training
Mercy University Hospital (MUH), Cork, has opened a state-of-the-art Seminar, Skills and Simulation Classroom within its Centre of Nurse Education. Designed to deliver immersive, realistic training, the new facility aims to transform how healthcare professionals develop clinical and teamwork skills by simulating real-life scenarios in a safe environment. The Seminar, Skills and Simulation Classroom was developed in the Mercy’s Centre of Nurse Education (CNE) complex, led by its Director, Ann Cummins and
EHS International Announces New Partnership to Tackle Rising Compliance Demands
EHS International, a leading Irish provider of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) solutions, has partnered with EHA Soft Solutions to adopt its mai™ platform, helping organisations move all their health, safety, and compliance tasks online — making them faster, clearer, and easier to manage. Replacing outdated, manual tracking systems with real-time oversight and mobile-first workflows, EHA Soft’s mai™ platform helps centralise, digitise, and automate key compliance processes — from contractor
Rachel Stevenson appointed as CEO of Mercy Hospital Foundation
The Mercy Hospital Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Rachel Stevenson as its new Chief Executive Officer. Bringing nearly 30 years of experience in the voluntary sector, Rachel is a highly accomplished senior leader with a deep commitment to driving positive change. Rachel began her career in London and has championed causes across disability, social disadvantage, Black & Minority Ethnic issues, and homelessness. For the past 23 years, she has served as Director of Fundraising at
RDJ Announces B Corp Certification
RDJ, a leading Irish corporate law firm, is officially a Certified B Corporation, a global certification for businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact. With offices in Cork, Dublin, and Galway, RDJ is the first Irish law firm to become certified B Corp. RDJ’s certification follows a rigorous 18-month-long assessment, with key initiatives undertaken in recent years including increasing female representation to 35% in senior management and transitioning to 100% renewable
Triskel Sample Project space visual arts development programme in Cork continues into a New Year
The exciting visual arts partnership between Triskel and Sample-Studios continues into 2025, offering another twelve months of providing a visual arts project space for artists, especially emerging and mid-career artists, to test ideas and to develop new work that can be seen by the public. Triskel Sample Project Space offers tangible career development and audience engagement opportunities to artists on their ‘home turf’ where they have a safe space to develop new ideas, within which risk-taking is
MTU hosts Simulated Maritime Cyber Attack team exercise in collaboration with the Irish Naval Service and the NMCI.
MTU hosts Simulated Maritime Cyber Attack team exercise in collaboration with the Irish Naval Service and the NMCI. For centuries, Cork has been a safe harbour from storms, rough seas, and pirates. However, in 2024, the concept of a safe harbour has evolved. This was evident on Friday during the MTU Smart Maritime Cybersecurity Challenge, where the focus shifted to defending Ireland’s harbours and ports against cyber threats. The event featured a cyber attack simulation on a virtualised maritime port,
Marbral Advisory have appointed Conor Gourley as a Business and Talent Development Manager
International change and project management specialists Marbral Advisory, have appointed Conor Gourley as a Business and Talent Development Manager in Dublin. The new role has been created in response to the Company’s growing multi-jurisdictional portfolio and expansion into Ireland. Mr Gourley will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining client relationships, and developing a regional pool of high-quality consultants to meet client demand. He will be
MARBRAL ADVISORY CONTINUES EXPANSION WITH PRINCIPAL ROLE IN IRELAND
International change and project management specialist Marbral Advisory, has appointed Chris Cashell as a Principal Change Architect. The new role has been created in response to the Company’s growing multi-jurisdictional portfolio and expansion into Ireland. Mr Cashell will deliver planning and implementation of projects in technical, operational, and cultural change environments. He will also be responsible for contributing towards the successful growth of the business and brand in Ireland. Mr
