Involved in all aspects of the residential, commercial, licensed and investment property markets, Lisney has navigated a variety of choppy waters during its time in Cork — including challenging periods such as the closure of the Dunlop and Ford plants in the early 1980s, and, more recently, the extended economic meltdown that began in 2008.

Working on Christmas day may seem like an alien concept to you, but for some people, it’s part and parcel of a career in service, reports Ciara McDonnell.