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Man Having Backache While Sitting On Sofa
Cork pain relief centre cited for misleading advert due to having unqualified doctor
The credentials of the principal person in charge of Haven Pain Relief Centre says he is a 'chiropractic doctor' which is not a medical doctor

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

Heart device sales help Boston Scientific beat profit estimates 
Heart device sales help Boston Scientific beat profit estimates 
The medical device manufacturer expects 2025 adjusted profit of $2.95 to $2.99 per share, up from the prior view of $2.87 to $2.94 earlier

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

Ryanair chief cites lower costs after moving aircraft from Cork Airport to Shannon 
Ryanair chief cites lower costs after moving aircraft from Cork Airport to Shannon 
Michael O’Leary was speaking as Ryanair Holdings reported an after tax profit of €820m between April and June

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

New group editor appointed to the Irish Examiner and The Echo
New group editor appointed to the Irish Examiner and The Echo
Cork native John O'Mahony succeeds Tom Fitzpatrick as editor of the Irish Examiner and Gráinne McGuinness as editor of The Echo

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

US import tariffs
Finance minister warns Cork would be hit hard by Trump's proposed 200% pharma tariffs
Paschal Donohoe said the US pharma review is important 'particularly for Cork because of the excellence it has shown in supporting manufacturers of medicines and drugs'

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

New Dublin Inland Port Terminal could create 80 jobs
New Dublin Inland Port Terminal could create 80 jobs
Cork-based South Coast Logistics unveiled its multi-million euro plan on Thursday

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Kerry developer still committed to 34-storey hotel on historic Cork City quay
Kerry developer still committed to 34-storey hotel on historic Cork City quay
Time runs out next March for Tower Properties' Custom House Quay plan 

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Dutch airline KLM announces third route to Amsterdam from Cork Airport
Dutch airline KLM announces third route to Amsterdam from Cork Airport
The addition comes as part of the company’s expansion of its winter schedule adding 32,000 seats compared to the period in late 2024 and early 2025

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

Cork City’s landmark Roches Stores building to be split into retail units under new plans
Cork City’s landmark Roches Stores building to be split into retail units under new plans
Planning lodged to revive Cork’s former Roches Stores with Elverys and new retailers as key tenants; trading could begin by Christmas 2025

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard logos on smartphone and tablet. Microsoft announced that they are planning to purchase Activis
Gaming giant's Cork job cuts cost €9m in severance expenses
Move by Microsoft to cut costs at Irish arm of gaming giant Activision Blizzard resulted in the loss of 128 jobs at support centre in Cork, new accounts show

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Profits and revenues surge at family-run fast food operator Dino's
Profits and revenues surge at family-run fast food operator Dino's
The group employs 160 and only last month expanded to open a new drive-thru in Midleton

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Tributes paid to Dawn Meats co-founder Dan Browne, a pioneer in Ireland’s agri-food industry
Tributes paid to Dawn Meats co-founder Dan Browne, a pioneer in Ireland’s agri-food industry
Dan Browne helped grow Dawn Meats into a €3bn global company and shaped Ireland’s agriculture and food sectors

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Cork-based services company Org Group acquires Brussels-based firm
Cork-based services company Org Group acquires Brussels-based firm
Company has acquired European workforce solutions firm Enterprise Digital Resources, which provides specialised tech staff to clients in countries across Europe

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Beer In Amsterdam
Renowned Cork pub The Outpost hits market for €1m 
One in five pubs on the market in Cork predicted to call time for good

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

DENIS SCANNELL
Cork Airport named best in Europe for third time
Recognised for excellence in service, sustainability, and innovation, Cork Airport celebrates another milestone in its growth journey

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

My Job: Paul Sheridan on 25 years of the Tour de Munster
My Job: Paul Sheridan on 25 years of the Tour de Munster
Since its inception in 2001, the 600km cycle through the towns and villages of Munster has raised more than €5m for Down Syndrome Ireland

Sat, 14 Jun, 2025

MyWealthManagement to complete four acquisitions in 2025
MyWealthManagement to complete four acquisitions in 2025
Mortgage broker and financial advisor MyWealthManagement Group is targeting a workforce of 300 employees across the country by 2030 through acquisitions and a recruitment drive.

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Funding to electrify Cork rail reaches next EU round
Funding to electrify Cork rail reaches next EU round
The Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme is a series of interrelated projects that will ultimately enable train services every 10 minutes across the Cork rail network

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Air France expands Cork - Paris route to operate year-round
Air France expands Cork - Paris route to operate year-round
Air France has operated on a seasonal basis to and from Cork since 2018

Wed, 28 May, 2025

One of Ireland's oldest companies completes move to new Cork manufacturing facility
One of Ireland's oldest companies completes move to new Cork manufacturing facility
One of Ireland's oldest companies, firm is now in its fourth generation of family ownership

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Cork Airport expects 68,500 passengers over June bank holiday weekend
Cork Airport expects 68,500 passengers over June bank holiday weekend
New services take off for summer, with school holidays pushing up demand

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Louis Fitzgerald hospitality group sees profits rise 22% to over €20m
Louis Fitzgerald hospitality group sees profits rise 22% to over €20m
The scale of the Fitzgerald operation in 2024 comes 56 years after a 23-year-old Louis Fitzgerald moved from Tipperary to Dublin to purchase his first pub on Townsend St, Dublin

Sun, 25 May, 2025

Expert tells conference what Cork Luas needs to deliver on time and within cost
Expert tells conference what Cork Luas needs to deliver on time and within cost
Paolo Carbone, Head of Public Transport Capital Programmes, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, said it was important to take time with the delivery of the light rail system and to 'plan it right'

Thu, 22 May, 2025

Kilcullen Business Group completes IMI acquisition
Kilcullen Business Group completes IMI acquisition
Kilcullen Business Post Group has completed the acquisition of the Irish Management Institute (IMI) from University College Cork (UCC).

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Former John A Wood depot on the market for €950,000
Former John A Wood depot on the market for €950,000
Off the Carrigrohane 'Straight Road', the site has good connectivity and might suit a builder as a storage depot

Thu, 15 May, 2025

Amazon-let Cork office block for sale at €6.75m in Cork Airport Business Park
Amazon-let Cork office block for sale at €6.75m in Cork Airport Business Park
Office buildings fully let to Amazon and Red Hat are for sale in Cork Airport Business Park for €10.75m, offering investors stable income and high yields

Wed, 14 May, 2025

AFTA delivers €35m annual economic benefit to Munster
AFTA delivers €35m annual economic benefit to Munster
Flight training academy has trained 2,800 pilots since 1995

Tue, 13 May, 2025

Cork City retail fighting for survival amid closures and changing shopping habits
Cork City retail fighting for survival amid closures and changing shopping habits
Cork’s iconic shops may be closing, but new voices, loyal customers and quiet resilience are shaping the city’s next chapter

Mon, 05 May, 2025

Crosshaven 'may miss out on tourism boost due to inadequate infrastructure'
Crosshaven 'may miss out on tourism boost due to inadequate infrastructure'
Fáilte Ireland's Cork Harbour tourism plan could bypass the seaside town due to an inability to cope with increased visitor numbers

Sun, 04 May, 2025

Cork Airport to demolish old terminal and build new pier as part of €200m investment
Cork Airport to demolish old terminal and build new pier as part of €200m investment
Cork Airport will undergo its biggest upgrade in 20 years with €200m in improvements to terminals, security, and sustainability

Fri, 02 May, 2025

Cork Airport operator DAA to pay €68m dividend to State after strong 2024
Cork Airport operator DAA to pay €68m dividend to State after strong 2024
Cork Airport enjoyed the busiest year for international passenger traffic in its 63-year history

Thu, 01 May, 2025

New vision for Cork's Marina Market includes event centre and a 5-star hotel
New vision for Cork's Marina Market includes event centre and a 5-star hotel
Plans envision a vibrant new cultural district at Marina Market with a live events centre, food hall, and hotel

Wed, 30 Apr, 2025

Sherry Fitzgerald, auctioneers, estate agents, Dublin, Ireland,
Investment property spend triples to €548m during opening months of 2025
During the early part of 2024, the European Central Bank still had very high interest rates — which made borrowing money, potentially for investment, very expensive

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

Fota Island Resort owner posts €1.2m loss despite turnover rise
Fota Island Resort owner posts €1.2m loss despite turnover rise
Between October 2013 and December 2024, Xiu Lan Holdings said it had invested €25m in Fota Island Resort and The Kingsley in Cork

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

New Cork City Council chief targets homes, light rail and cultural revival on South Main Street
New Cork City Council chief targets homes, light rail and cultural revival on South Main Street
Valerie O'Sullivan, Cork City’s new chief executive, sets out plans for housing, light rail, and a vibrant cultural revival downtown

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

11 acres of quality grassland near Clonakilty already under offer
11 acres of quality grassland near Clonakilty already under offer
The holding consists of 10.8 acres conveniently situated between Clonakilty and Timoleague

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

Cork fastest growing airport last year with passenger numbers growing by 10%, new figures show
Cork fastest growing airport last year with passenger numbers growing by 10%, new figures show
Number of passengers using Irish airports during 2024 at 'record level' of 41 million, CSO data shows

Thu, 17 Apr, 2025

McDonalds gets approval for two outlets as Cork grandmother opposes Carrigaline branch
McDonalds gets approval for two outlets as Cork grandmother opposes Carrigaline branch
Grounds for the objections to new McDonalds restaurants include health concerns and proximity to creches

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Round Hill appoints UK firm to operate Cork and Dublin student apartment schemes
Round Hill appoints UK firm to operate Cork and Dublin student apartment schemes
The centres in Cork are Broga House on the Western Road, Curraheen Point on Farranlea Road and Ashlinn House on the Bandon Road

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Apple submits plan for 300 new parking spaces in Cork City hub
Apple submits plan for 300 new parking spaces in Cork City hub
The tech firm says the additional spaces will address a shortfall in existing car parking provision on the Hollyhill site

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

Eoin English: Apple bites back over Cork's public transport shortcomings 
Eoin English: Apple bites back over Cork's public transport shortcomings 
The company is highlighting how delays with the delivery of planned public transport services, and of strategic road and active travel infrastructure, is affecting it

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

Whiskey trading startup raises €1.2m
Whiskey trading startup raises €1.2m
The backers said the timing of the raise is significant with the potential reintroduction of US tariffs on European alcohol

Sun, 13 Apr, 2025

Proposals brewing in Cork for new Fitzgerald’s Park coffee shop
Proposals brewing in Cork for new Fitzgerald’s Park coffee shop
The Natural Bakery, which had occupied the popular spot since 2015, recently vacated the high-profile unit, which adjoins Cork Public Museum and overlooks the River Lee

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

Camp Field amongst State-owned Cork sites that could provide up to 900 affordable homes
Camp Field amongst State-owned Cork sites that could provide up to 900 affordable homes
Land Development Agency has identified another three Cork sites for potential future development 

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

Cork tech firm Kwayga helps suppliers diversify as Trump tariffs disrupt global trade
Cork tech firm Kwayga helps suppliers diversify as Trump tariffs disrupt global trade
Cork-based Kwayga helps Irish exporters pivot to Canada, Asia and beyond as US-EU trade tensions escalate

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

Cork engineering firm wins award for €215m Dunkettle Interchange design
Cork engineering firm wins award for €215m Dunkettle Interchange design
The Dunkettle Interchange work was carried out by John Sisk & Son Ltd, with Fehily Timoney and Company as their lead designer

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

A Coca-Cola Co. Delivery As Company Expects Earnings Growth In 2020
John Whelan: Coca-Cola tax dispute with US authorities implicates Ireland again
Ireland is in the firing line as US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) zooms in on multinationals' transfer pricing arrangements 

Sun, 06 Apr, 2025

Cork targets 4,000 conference delegates
Cork targets 4,000 conference delegates
The conferences will bring an estimated €5.7m to the local economy

Wed, 02 Apr, 2025

Company that manages UCC's student accommodation sees profits rise 26% 
Company that manages UCC's student accommodation sees profits rise 26% 
During the financial year ending September 30, 2023, the company recorded a profit of €2.28m

Wed, 02 Apr, 2025

University College Cork agrees to sell Irish Management Institute 
University College Cork agrees to sell Irish Management Institute 
IMI provides a range of business and management courses 

Wed, 02 Apr, 2025

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