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Details of multimillion euro expansion plan for Penneys in Cork City revealed
Details of multimillion euro expansion plan for Penneys in Cork City revealed
The new proposal is for a 6,000 sq ft extension - significantly less than the 17,000 sq ft originally envisaged, when it first sought planning permission five years ago

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Eli Lilly sees surging sales in contrast to obesity rival Novo
Eli Lilly sees surging sales in contrast to obesity rival Novo
Drugmaker projected robust sales, solidifying its dominance in the weight-loss drug sector as demand soars and rival Novo Nordisk faces headwinds

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Cork streetwear retailer Primetime announces closure after 34 years 
Cork streetwear retailer Primetime announces closure after 34 years 
Owners Niall Hassett and Louisa Heckett thanked their staff, landlords and customers for all their support across its 34-year history

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

64-acre idyllic West Cork hill farm tempting at €450k-€500k guide
64-acre idyllic West Cork hill farm tempting at €450k-€500k guide
The farm at Incharoe is equidistant from the villages of Kealkil and Ballingeary in a quiet rural area of great natural beauty

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Wendy’s to open second Irish restaurant in Offaly after strong Cork launch
Wendy’s to open second Irish restaurant in Offaly after strong Cork launch
The fast food chain will open a new drive-thru restaurant in Tullamore, creating 60 jobs and expanding nationwide

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

New images show BAM's planned student apartment development on Cork's Sullivan's Quay
New images show BAM's planned student apartment development on Cork's Sullivan's Quay
Planning application lodged on Friday, 20 years after Bam acquired the almost one-acre site from the Revenue Commissioners.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Marina Market spokesperson says venue is unaffected as former parent company enters receivership
Marina Market spokesperson says venue is unaffected as former parent company enters receivership
A spokesperson said Cork's Marina Market has since moved to a new parent company, with the new owner 'not in receivership'

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Visit Cork targeting 10% increase in tourist numbers to region this year 
Visit Cork targeting 10% increase in tourist numbers to region this year 
Tourism now accounts for one in 10 jobs in Cork, employing 22,500 people

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Work to begin on 779 new apartments on St Vincent's Hospital site
Work to begin on 779 new apartments on St Vincent's Hospital site
LDA says in addition to the residential development, a 51-bed medical facility will be built

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

High Street stock
Up to 300 jobs at Amazon’s operations in Ireland at risk 
Amazon employs over 6,000 people in Cork, Dublin, and Drogheda

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Cork-founded sustainability firm Change By Degrees to cease operations 
Cork-founded sustainability firm Change By Degrees to cease operations 
International pushback against regulations "have pushed sustainability down the agenda".

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Cork software firm recruits Simon Coveney as advisor in bid to expand into UK and EU
Cork software firm recruits Simon Coveney as advisor in bid to expand into UK and EU
Submit.com helps organisations simplify how they collect, manage and evaluate online submissions

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Cork Lord Mayor admits using AI and ChatGPT to help write speeches
Cork Lord Mayor admits using AI and ChatGPT to help write speeches
Fergal Dennehy says AI tools boost efficiency but insists human judgement and personality must remain central to public representation

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Beamish and Murphy’s brewer Heineken the latest to up pint prices on publicans 
Beamish and Murphy’s brewer Heineken the latest to up pint prices on publicans 
The price increases will be seen across Heineken, Coors, Murphy’s Irish Stout, Orchard Thieves, and Beamish among others

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Popular West Cork restaurant Poachers up for sale for €750,000
Popular West Cork restaurant Poachers up for sale for €750,000
The two-storey, 2,700sq ft Poachers can cater for 60 sit-down customers downstairs, while overhead ‘Little Poachers’ can seat 50.

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Applications open for CBA Cork Business of the Year awards
Applications open for CBA Cork Business of the Year awards
Applying is free and open until February 20, with the winners to be announced at the gala CBA President’s Dinner on Saturday, March 28

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Planning application lodged for more than 550 homes on Cork's Jacob's Island
Planning application lodged for more than 550 homes on Cork's Jacob's Island
Part of an ongoing €750m development, expected to ultimately deliver more than 1,200 homes. 

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Work begins on 119-unit Douglas scheme on one of Cork City's last greenfield sites
Work begins on 119-unit Douglas scheme on one of Cork City's last greenfield sites
119-unit South Douglas Rd scheme is being spearheaded by O’Callaghan Properties, in a joint venture with the Whitaker family

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

West Cork diver makes remarkable discoveries with Ireland's second commercial submarine
West Cork diver makes remarkable discoveries with Ireland's second commercial submarine
Former naval service diver John Kearney and his team at Muirí Carraige Aonair Teo uncovered the wreck of a trawler sunk by a U-boat in the Second World War

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Cork-based Inform Nutrition aims to boost production capacity with €5m investment
Cork-based Inform Nutrition aims to boost production capacity with €5m investment
The company produces vitamin and mineral premixes and feed additives for a range of farmland animals

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Cork pub trade adapts as Guinness prices rise and landmark bar sales continue
Cork pub trade adapts as Guinness prices rise and landmark bar sales continue
Guinness price hikes, major pub sales and shifting habits are forcing Cork publicans to rethink value, experience and survival.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Tranquil setting and a good location for €525k Broadale home
Tranquil setting and a good location for €525k Broadale home
No 5 The View is a bungalow with potential to convert an adjoining garage

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Independent brewery Changing Times says 'no justification' for Guinness price rise  
Independent brewery Changing Times says 'no justification' for Guinness price rise  
Diageo is increasing prices paid by publicans for its products from next month

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

John Cleary Developments buys former Apple offices in Cork City
John Cleary Developments buys former Apple offices in Cork City
John Cleary Developments plans €5m upgrade of landmark Cork city offices, with first occupiers expected by mid-April

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

Mick Clifford: When a written exam exposed an uncomfortable truth in third-level education
S Mick Clifford: When a written exam exposed an uncomfortable truth in third-level education
An extraordinary exam saga has reignited debate about overseas student recruitment, English proficiency standards, and the pressures facing Irish universities

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Blarney Brewing Co expands in Kerry in wake of Killarney Brewing collapse
Blarney Brewing Co expands in Kerry in wake of Killarney Brewing collapse
The company is already pouring in 60 taps in Cork and is expanding in Dublin

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Cork Airport loses Rome and Polish routes as Ryanair shifts capacity
Cork Airport loses Rome and Polish routes as Ryanair shifts capacity
Ryanair will axe three Cork routes in 2026 after shifting an aircraft to Shannon over airport cost differences

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

IDA hands over 41-hectare Kilbarry site with potential for major Cork housing development
IDA hands over 41-hectare Kilbarry site with potential for major Cork housing development
The 41-hectare Kilbarry site has been rezoned for housing and could deliver a major new community by 2027

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Cork Airport serves 3.46 million passengers in busiest year ever breaking 15-year-old record
Cork Airport serves 3.46 million passengers in busiest year ever breaking 15-year-old record
Cork Airport is also undergoing significant development with €200m being allocated for projects in May last year

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Brennan acquires Cork's Republic of Work from investors and co-founder
Brennan acquires Cork's Republic of Work from investors and co-founder
CEO Frank Brennan acquires shares of investors David Ronayne and Dan and Linda Kiely

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

From 34 pubs to seven: How Youghal’s once-thriving pub scene has quietly vanished
From 34 pubs to seven: How Youghal’s once-thriving pub scene has quietly vanished
As historic pubs close and tourism hopes grow, Youghal’s shrinking nightlife reflects wider pressures on Ireland’s town centres

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

Running a €260m retail business: 'Customers can't care about your problems. They want their stock'
Running a €260m retail business: 'Customers can't care about your problems. They want their stock'
The Barry Group in Mallow in Co Cork works with 100 Costcutters franchisees across Ireland and 100 Carry-Out off-licences, with around 40 smaller Quik Pick stores

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

Cairn Homes expected on site in Blarney in January to begin €1.2bn housing development 
Cairn Homes expected on site in Blarney in January to begin €1.2bn housing development 
The multi-phase development is expected to take 10-12 years

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Green light for more than 70 Rochestown homes despite local objections 
Green light for more than 70 Rochestown homes despite local objections 
New homes will comprise 10 houses and 62 apartments at Monfieldstown and Mounthovel in Rochestown

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Green light for Cork City's landmark Roches Stores building to be split into retail units 
Green light for Cork City's landmark Roches Stores building to be split into retail units 
City Hall planners have approved plans to revive the former Roches Stores which is to be split into several new retail units 

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Ireland's scale-up problem: Cork's Dan Kiely on building the next €100m giants
S Ireland's scale-up problem: Cork's Dan Kiely on building the next €100m giants
The Cork investor speaks about the end of the 24/7 hustle culture, his AI suspicions and mental health in Ireland.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Profits at Johnson & Johnson's Cork facility decrease by 35%
Profits at Johnson & Johnson's Cork facility decrease by 35%
Revenues at the main Irish arm of the pharmaceutical giant fell by 2%, from €11.6bn to €11.39bn, last year

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Cairn Homes pressing ahead with €1.2bn Blarney development as permission sought for another 323 houses 
Cairn Homes pressing ahead with €1.2bn Blarney development as permission sought for another 323 houses 
The ambitious Forreston scheme will eventually deliver up to 3,000 homes

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

UCC to build scaled-down business school after ditching city centre plan
UCC to build scaled-down business school after ditching city centre plan
The Brooks Haughton site on South Terrace in Cork City cost €17m, while a further €2m has been spent on architectural and association costs over the last three years

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

New €200k fund to help revitalise St Patrick's Street in Cork
New €200k fund to help revitalise St Patrick's Street in Cork
The council has approved a €200,000 grant scheme to refresh St Patrick’s Street with improved facades and traditional shopfront designs

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Fota Wildlife Park to reopen to the public on December 20 after 10-week closure
Fota Wildlife Park to reopen to the public on December 20 after 10-week closure
After a 10-week closure due to bird flu, Fota Wildlife Park will reopen for the festive season with safety measures

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Port of Cork receives approval for Ringaskiddy expansion targeting offshore wind
Port of Cork receives approval for Ringaskiddy expansion targeting offshore wind
Permission includes the go-ahead for a new 182m extension to the existing deepwater berth at Ringaskiddy West and the construction of the remaining phases of a 200m container/multi-purpose berth

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Cork City businesses welcome enhanced garda presence
Cork City businesses welcome enhanced garda presence
'Our customers feel safer, and that makes a huge difference to footfall and the overall shopping experience.'

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

How Kinsale became a hotspot for the super-rich as billionaires reshape the south coast 
S How Kinsale became a hotspot for the super-rich as billionaires reshape the south coast 
As billionaire buyers acquire landmark homes and push prices skyward, long-time residents say Kinsale’s character and affordability are slipping away

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

PepsiCo confirms small number of staff cuts at Cork operations
PepsiCo confirms small number of staff cuts at Cork operations
Limited number of roles to be impacted in efficiency drive

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

DENIS SCANNELL
Profits plummet at operator of Whitegate refinery to $10.5m
It plays a critical role in the country’s energy infrastructure, supplying 40% of the petroleum needs of the country

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Iconic East Cork pub with Hollywood link set to close
Iconic East Cork pub with Hollywood link set to close
Moby Dick’s bar in Youghal, Co Cork, will eventually go up for sale but will cease trading on New Year's Day

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

The little workshop left behind: How Cork's toy soldier factory is battling to stay on the map
The little workshop left behind: How Cork's toy soldier factory is battling to stay on the map
Ireland’s only toy soldier factory says the N22 bypass has diverted crucial visitor traffic, threatening the future of its long-running Gaeltacht business

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

Developers refused permission for 17 apartments in Cork City appeal decision to planning commission
Developers refused permission for 17 apartments in Cork City appeal decision to planning commission
Developers challenge the council’s refusal of a 17-apartment scheme in Gurranabraher as a separate city-centre clinic wins approval

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Cork Chamber remembers John Mullins’s enduring impact on Cork and region
Cork Chamber remembers John Mullins’s enduring impact on Cork and region
Mr Mullins was an influential business and civic figure, having led Bord Gáis, founded solar company Amarenco, chaired the Port of Cork, and run as a Fine Gael candidate in the European elections last year

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

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