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<p>On Tuesday, Engineers Ireland Cork will launch their Artificial Intelligence (AI) October series. This begins with an online lecture followed by hybrid sessions throughout the month. </p>

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Denise McCarthy chosen as new chair of Engineers Ireland for Cork region

Ms McCarthy is a fellow of Engineers Ireland and a chartered engineer, with over 19 years of experience across the public and private sector

<p>Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the National Space Centre in Midleton, Co Cork, with Alison Dunn, left, country manager of Amazon Ireland, and Holly Sullivan, vice-president of worldwide economic development at Amazon. Picture: Gerard McCarthy </p>

technology

Amazon's Project Kuiper selects Ireland for early roll-out in direct challenge to Starlink

<p>The council said the first revision of the National Planning Framework earlier this year highlighted the need for accelerated housing delivery. File picture</p>

economy

Cork council launches consultation on where to rezone land

Dining out the biggest draw for visitors to Cork city centre, says Chamber survey

economy

Dining out the biggest draw for visitors to Cork city centre, says Chamber survey

Cork's Lee Café announces closure after two years in business

companies

Cork's Lee Café announces closure after two years in business

SMEs are facing more costs and changes than they can absorb, Cork business group warns

economy

SMEs are facing more costs and changes than they can absorb, Cork business group warns

The ieBusiness Podcast: Publican Benny McCabe slams overbearing regulations

The ieBusiness Podcast: Publican Benny McCabe slams overbearing regulations

The publican is one of Cork's top proponents of city living

Listen | Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Former 'last cheap house' in Kinsale returns to market at €395k after full makeover

Former 'last cheap house' in Kinsale returns to market at €395k after full makeover

A Kinsale cottage once sold as a fixer-upper for €175,000 has been transformed into a chic €395k home

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Glenveagh: Cork 'no exception' to Ireland’s serviced land shortage crisis

Glenveagh: Cork 'no exception' to Ireland’s serviced land shortage crisis

Glenveagh’s profits have more than doubled in 2025, but its CEO warns zoning and infrastructure block Ireland’s housing goals

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

English Market revamp, science museum or waterpark shortlisted for large Cork tourism project

English Market revamp, science museum or waterpark shortlisted for large Cork tourism project

Fáilte Ireland and Cork City Council have narrowed options to three major projects aimed at boosting year-round tourism in the city

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

Ireland's ageing population a challenge for public and private hospitals

Ireland's ageing population a challenge for public and private hospitals

CEO of Mater Private Hospital Cork calls for deeper collaboration between healthcare providers and policymakers

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Profits down 8% at Port of Cork due to higher costs but rise in Waterford

Profits down 8% at Port of Cork due to higher costs but rise in Waterford

Annual report for Port of Cork Company shows operating profits decreased despite revenues rising by 7.5%, from €48.39m to €52.07m in 2024

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Michael O’Flynn: Housing crisis is 'spiralling out of control'

Michael O’Flynn: Housing crisis is 'spiralling out of control'

Cork property developer tells the ieBusiness Podcast we are not going to meet current housing targets and so need 'an emergency approach'

Listen | Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

What’s next for DAA as Kenny Jacobs prepares to leave Dublin and Cork airports role

What’s next for DAA as Kenny Jacobs prepares to leave Dublin and Cork airports role

DAA chief executive Kenny Jacobs is set to leave after clashes with the board, despite overseeing growth and major upgrades

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

Chambers seek return of flights between Cork and Belfast

Chambers seek return of flights between Cork and Belfast

Cork and Belfast have not had a connecting flight for almost 15 years

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Airport signage for international arrivals

Cork agency Frosch Ireland acquires John Galligan Travel

Frosch Ireland, based in Little Island, was founded in 2000 by Angela Walsh as Corporate Travel Management

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Urban Outfitters opens in Cork as Mannix family sells €2.4m city centre property portfolio

S Urban Outfitters opens in Cork as Mannix family sells €2.4m city centre property portfolio

As Urban Outfitters opens its first Cork store, Mannix prepares to sell a €2.4m property portfolio, marking retail change

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Merck to create 200 jobs as €150m filtration manufacturing facility opens in Blarney

Merck to create 200 jobs as €150m filtration manufacturing facility opens in Blarney

Pharmaceutical is investing €440m in Blarney and Carrigtwohill as part of expansion

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Financial services firm HLB acquires medical consultant specialists NMH

Financial services firm HLB acquires medical consultant specialists NMH

Acquisition part of HLB's ambitious plan to treble in size over the next five years and secure a top 10 position in the Irish professional services market

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Cork Company of the Year Awards open for entries

Cork Company of the Year Awards open for entries

The Cork Company of the Year Awards for 2026 have opened for entries. Now in its 28th year, the awards honour outstanding achievement, innovation and impact across four categories: Emerging, SME, Large and International Cork Company of the Year.

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Appeal overturns planning approval for PepsiCo’s €127m Little Island plant expansion

Appeal overturns planning approval for PepsiCo’s €127m Little Island plant expansion

An Coimisiún Pleanála has refused PepsiCo’s multimillion-euro Cork expansion, citing local residents’ concerns

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Urban Outfitters to open second Irish store in Cork this week

Urban Outfitters to open second Irish store in Cork this week

Part of a steady rise on retails on the city's main shopping street

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Aaron Hill 28/1/2021

Cork native Aaron Hill makes first 147 of career at English Open

It was the ninth 147 of the season so far and put Hill on course for the £5,000 highest break prize.

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

Cork dairy farmer is first female winner of FBD Young Farmer of the Year

Cork dairy farmer is first female winner of FBD Young Farmer of the Year

Blarney woman Aileen Sheehan is named the 2025 FBD Young Farmer of the Year

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Blarney Woollen Mills marks 50 years – from cottage beginnings to €50m global brand

Founded by Christy Kelleher in 1973, Blarney Woollen Mills has grown from a cottage business into a €50m international brand

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Wraparound window is one of the 'wows' at €670k Blarney home

Wraparound window is one of the 'wows' at €670k Blarney home

Views, landscaping and a selection of sitting out areas are part of the package at extended Meadow Gate

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Weight-loss drugmaker says Irish plants will 'continue to play significant role'

Weight-loss drugmaker says Irish plants will 'continue to play significant role'

Mounjaro, which is currently being assessed for public funding in Ireland, is one of Eli Lilly's key revenue-raising drugs

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Housing crisis not just a social issue, it's a business one, says Cork Business Association

Housing crisis not just a social issue, it's a business one, says Cork Business Association

The Cork Business Association discussed removing the barriers to housing supply

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Cork Airport’s €200m upgrade begins with new mezzanine and faster security checks

Cork Airport’s €200m upgrade begins with new mezzanine and faster security checks

Cork Airport begins €200m redevelopment with new mezzanine, faster security checks, expanded lounge, and upgraded arrivals area to boost passenger experience

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Cork Chamber wins global award for Local Green Deals programme

Cork Chamber wins global award for Local Green Deals programme

The Local Green Deal model has already received EU recognition for its approach to sustainable urban and economic development

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Activist investor takes €3.4bn stake in PepsiCo to boost share price

Activist investor takes €3.4bn stake in PepsiCo to boost share price

The food and beverage giant has a significant presence in Ireland. Some 700 people are employed at PepsiCo's Little Island facility in Cork

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

We have a deal!

HRLocker acquires Cork-based firm WorkCompass

Existing WorkCompass customers will continue to have access to the platform and support they know

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Screwfix to open fourth Cork outlet

Screwfix to open fourth Cork outlet

New Ballincollig store will employ ten people

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

The Model Farm in Cork for sale: Popular bar and bistro on market at €1.2m

The Model Farm in Cork for sale: Popular bar and bistro on market at €1.2m

The venue evolved out of the mid-1980s established Tennis Village sports complex

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

Springsteen’s Cork concert helps cut Páirc Uí Chaoimh losses as revenues hit €5.5m

Springsteen’s Cork concert helps cut Páirc Uí Chaoimh losses as revenues hit €5.5m

Springsteen’s sell-out Cork concert and a Munster hurling blockbuster helped drive Páirc Uí Chaoimh revenues up 55% in 2024

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

Dairygold sells former CMP site in Cork for €25.6m

Dairygold sells former CMP site in Cork for €25.6m

Dairygold has sold its Creamfields Cork site to Cairn Homes for €25.6m, paving the way for 606 homes

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

Fill St Patrick's Street before expanding Mahon Point — Cork Business Association

Fill St Patrick's Street before expanding Mahon Point — Cork Business Association

Developers say shopping centre's expansion with have €3.1bn impact over 25 years

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

Grifols

Stryker to begin work this year on expanded Cork research centre

The US multinational's operations here are vital to its future

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025

Cork funeral home operator appeals refusal to redevelop former bank premises

Cork funeral home operator appeals refusal to redevelop former bank premises

Fordes Funeral Homes lodged plans with the city council to repurpose the site of the former PTSB branch at 1 Curraheen Road, in Bishopstown

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Joint retail strategy talks to resume between Cork city and county councils

Joint retail strategy talks to resume between Cork city and county councils

The Fine Gael leader on the county council, Michael Hegarty, made the suggestion, and was backed by his Carrigtwohill-based party colleague Anthony Barry

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Youghal hopes for tourism resurgence following cruise liner's visit

Youghal hopes for tourism resurgence following cruise liner's visit

The French-owned Le Bellot, with a passenger capacity of 184 and 118 crew, will be visible from Youghal strand when it drops anchor some 2km offshore at noon on Wednesday

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

US fast-food franchise Wendy's to open Cork Mahon Point outlet

US fast-food franchise Wendy's to open Cork Mahon Point outlet

US fast food giant Wendy’s will open its first Cork restaurant at Mahon Point in October, creating 50 jobs

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

Cork housing: Plans for 500 Dunkettle homes approved despite local opposition

Cork housing: Plans for 500 Dunkettle homes approved despite local opposition

O’Flynn Group got the green light from the city council in April for the first phase of a major new housing scheme on the site near the Dunkettle Interchange that it has owned since 2003

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Cork dejected 20/7/2025

Cork hurling fans' spending in Dublin plummeted following All-Ireland defeat

AIB’s Cork customers spent 13% less on July 20 than the €920,000 they spent in Dublin on July 5, the day of the All-Ireland semi-final victory over Dublin

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Siptu write to Stryker CEO with safety concerns after another fire at Cork plant

Siptu write to Stryker CEO with safety concerns after another fire at Cork plant

Siptu urges Stryker’s US-based CEO to step in after a fire at one of its Cork plants reignites safety concerns

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025

CWS Workwear to build new laundry in Blarney Business Park

CWS Workwear to build new laundry in Blarney Business Park

JCD Group has, in recent years, completed 440,000 sq. ft of new buildings in Blarney Business Park with occupiers including Merck, DHL, doTERRA, Nisbets, Park Place Technologies, FedEx and Paardekooper

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025

€975,000 West Cork home by the water has earned its living as a wellness centre

€975,000 West Cork home by the water has earned its living as a wellness centre

Retreat and breeeeathe....

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025

Cork video game studio urges greater backing after global success of 'Ready or Not'

Cork video game studio urges greater backing after global success of 'Ready or Not'

Cork’s Void Interactive is behind a global gaming hit — but warns that Ireland is failing to support the sector’s rise

Sat, 02 Aug, 2025

Couple charged with running brothel in Cork remanded on bail

Couple charged with running brothel in Cork remanded on bail

Woman also faces charge of having a can of pepper spray in her possession

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

Video game developed in Cork sells 1m copies in four days to hit 10m sales worldwide

Video game developed in Cork sells 1m copies in four days to hit 10m sales worldwide

The first-person shooter game, 'Ready Or Not', is made by Cork-based Void Interactive

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Kerry v Clare - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

Sitting up and taking notice: Kerry’s former head of physio aims to bring ‘elite’ thinking with Habitus Health

Ed Harnett was head of physio when Kerry beat Donegal in the 2014 All-Ireland. These days, his Cork firm's workplace health and safety solutions are making waves

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

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

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