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<p>The groundbreaking visitor dashboard created by the National Centre for Tourism Policy Studies is focused on the Cliffs of Moher but could be used by other Irish destinations to tailor their offer with real-time consumer information. </p>

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The Cliffs of Moher project that could change how Ireland welcomes the world

A University of Limerick team has created a data dashboard to help Ireland’s tourism industry tailor experiences in real time

<p>Dave Hayes, Managing Director of HappyPath Labs (centre) with Paddy Morrissey, Chief Revenue Officer of Org Group (left) and Derek O’Connell, COO, Advisory & Technology Services, Org Group. Picture: Cathal Noonan</p>

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Cork-based Org Group acquires stake in Clonakilty's HappyPath Labs

<p>European Commissioner, Michael McGrath welcomed by Mark Dineen, Managing Director NRG Awareness, Jim Brennan, CEO Sea Box, Harry Rea, NRG Awareness, Andrew Cappello, master plumber Elm LLC, and David Rea, NRG Awareness staff, at the official opening of the new NRG Awareness Training Centre and office block, in Glanmire, Co. Cork. Picture: Jim Coughlan.</p>

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NRG Awareness opens new offices and training centre in Co Cork

New luxury glamping site to open on grounds of Killarney Racecourse

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New luxury glamping site to open on grounds of Killarney Racecourse

Irish Distillers publishes historic business records of Cork farmers dating back 200 years

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Irish Distillers publishes historic business records of Cork farmers dating back 200 years

SYS Financial opens new Ballincollig office with plans for eight acquisitions nationwide

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SYS Financial opens new Ballincollig office with plans for eight acquisitions nationwide

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

Port of Waterford applies to develop terminal as support for offshore wind projects

Port of Waterford applies to develop terminal as support for offshore wind projects

The investment will transform the port’s capacity to support large-scale offshore renewable energy projects, including the proposed Tonn Nua Offshore Wind Farm

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Limerick development a model for Ireland’s regions to unlock economic potential, say backers

Limerick development a model for Ireland’s regions to unlock economic potential, say backers

Limerick's One Opera Square comprises of 106,000sq ft of Grade A office space across five floors, three ground-floor retail/restaurant units and underground car parking

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Killarney to host Network Ireland conference and awards

Killarney to host Network Ireland conference and awards

AI gender bias and inequitable funding opportunities among the items for discussion

Tue, 26 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

'It’s not a luxury, it’s essential': Why the Kerry-Dublin flight is a lifeline for workers and businesses

'It’s not a luxury, it’s essential': Why the Kerry-Dublin flight is a lifeline for workers and businesses

Businesses and multinationals say the route is absolutely critical, writes Emer Walsh

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Analog Devices' Limerick unit pays out dividends of $5.42bn

Analog Devices' Limerick unit pays out dividends of $5.42bn

The directors said the results for 2024 'were in line with expectations'

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

Killarney's Gallivan Financial enters Dublin market through new acquisition

Killarney's Gallivan Financial enters Dublin market through new acquisition

Killarney wealth management firm Gallivan Financial is to acquire Dublin-based Mount Street Group and Tralee-based Kelly O’Shea Pensions & Financial Services.

Mon, 11 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

Cork Builders Providers managing director named 'Munster champion' for construction services

Cork Builders Providers managing director named 'Munster champion' for construction services

Guaranteed Irish honours Dan Twomey for almost half a century in the sector

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

Paradyn predicts revenues from ManageEngine partnership to pass €1.6m

Paradyn predicts revenues from ManageEngine partnership to pass €1.6m

Services used across 40 public sector organisations and government agencies

Wed, 30 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

SYS Financial acquires Cork-based Qifa Financial Planners and Wicklow firm Efficient Financial

SYS Financial acquires Cork-based Qifa Financial Planners and Wicklow firm Efficient Financial

SYS Financial expects to grow assets under management to over €1bn by the end of the year

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

Killarney Brewing & Distilling: Politicians urge Government to help after 'devastating blow'

Killarney Brewing & Distilling: Politicians urge Government to help after 'devastating blow'

All 55 staff are to lose their jobs as the €30m business is set to close

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Bioreactor

Pharma company Aenova creates 10 jobs as it announces expansion of its Kerry facility

The new roles will be in the areas of research, and development, pharmaceutical technology and analytics

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Over 50 jobs lost as Killarney Brewing & Distilling Company ceases operation

Over 50 jobs lost as Killarney Brewing & Distilling Company ceases operation

All 55 staff are to lose their positions, it has been confirmed locally, after staff were called to meetings.

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Cork dairy giant Carbery and Climate KIC invest €700k in new research trial on farms

Cork dairy giant Carbery and Climate KIC invest €700k in new research trial on farms

Initiative is part of the Farm Zero C research project for sustainable farming

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

'Major milestone' as Limerick's Film Lab brings together international producers

'Major milestone' as Limerick's Film Lab brings together international producers

Initiative brings together 18 producers from Ireland, Canada, and Scotland, in an effort to foster new partnerships

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Cork bar Clancy's prepares for €500k 'reimagining' after Diageo link-up

Cork bar Clancy's prepares for €500k 'reimagining' after Diageo link-up

Bar will reopen on Friday with a new upstairs restaurant

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Kerry engineering firm Tricel announces new partnership with Xylem

Kerry engineering firm Tricel announces new partnership with Xylem

Founded in 1973 as Killarney Plastics, Tricel has grown into a global presence

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Logistics firm Fusion unveils €15m warehousing project in Limerick

Logistics firm Fusion unveils €15m warehousing project in Limerick

Company says facility will almost double capacity and increase staffing by up to 20%

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

Inside West Cork Music’s €20m plan for a new cultural and performance hub in Bantry

Inside West Cork Music’s €20m plan for a new cultural and performance hub in Bantry

Three West Cork festivals are now worth €4.74m to the local economy — and a €20m music hub is next

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

AxisBIC; Grant Thornton; The Entrepreneur Experience Alumni Gathering

Business development support AxisBIC helps firms raise €500m

Entrepreneurs invited to apply for latest support event

Wed, 18 Jun, 2025

Cork food firm Ingredient Solutions opens new €15m cheese production facility

Cork food firm Ingredient Solutions opens new €15m cheese production facility

Company owned by Austrian firm Rupp to scale cheese production to 27,000 tonnes annually

Tue, 10 Jun, 2025

Turnover rises to €218.5m at Lisavaird as Irish food portfolio continues growth

Turnover rises to €218.5m at Lisavaird as Irish food portfolio continues growth

Profits at cooperative and foods group Lisavaird Co-Op grew 7. 5% to €4. 4m, despite lower milk volumes in 2024. The West Cork-headquartered co-op said turnover reached €218. 5m last year from €213m the year previous.

Tue, 10 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

Cork McDonald's operator aiming for €32m in revenues this year

Cork McDonald's operator aiming for €32m in revenues this year

Jim Ronayne oversees the operation of six McDonald's in Cork and Tipperary

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

Parknasilla revenues increase to €12m for 2024 as 2025 'looks to be very strong'

Parknasilla revenues increase to €12m for 2024 as 2025 'looks to be very strong'

Managing director of Parknasilla, Tony Daly, said that Irish customers account for 78% to 80% of the hotel’s client base

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

Limerick launches ‘twilight’ initiative to boost night-time economy

Limerick launches ‘twilight’ initiative to boost night-time economy

Twilight Thursdays will run on the last Thursday of every month, offering live music, food and drink experiences, and cultural showcases

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Limerick's Sysco Foods paid €7.59m for Dublin food business

Limerick's Sysco Foods paid €7.59m for Dublin food business

Profits dip to €23.76m last year

Mon, 26 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

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

Limerick's AMCS acquires UK and Australian firms

Limerick's AMCS acquires UK and Australian firms

Jimmy Martin's company has acquired more than 20 companies in recent years

Sun, 04 May, 2025

Clonmel-based Shorla Oncology to increase revenues significantly

Clonmel-based Shorla Oncology to increase revenues significantly

New accounts show that the group recorded a pre-tax loss of €8.07m in 2023 as the business continued in its development phase

Thu, 01 May, 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

Concerns grow over potential delay of BusConnects as Limerick hits employment record

Concerns grow over potential delay of BusConnects as Limerick hits employment record

Limerick Chamber said there would be major implications for both employees and business across the city and region if the initial rollout of the plan is delayed past 2025

Fri, 25 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

Wind energy sector can learn from British experience, ambassador tells Cork business leaders

Wind energy sector can learn from British experience, ambassador tells Cork business leaders

Ambassador Paul Johnston meets business stakeholders at event in Cork

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Conferences and events in Cork to bring in €14m in 2025

Conferences and events in Cork to bring in €14m in 2025

Cork Convention Bureau hosted its annual business events showcase, Keep Cork Meeting, at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Cork principal's new wellness business for schools recognised at UCC Ignite awards

Cork principal's new wellness business for schools recognised at UCC Ignite awards

Showcase highlights innovative start-ups making an impact in health, sustainability, education, and music

Fri, 11 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

Blarney Brewing Co launches with €1m investment and pints 50c cheaper than rivals

Blarney Brewing Co launches with €1m investment and pints 50c cheaper than rivals

From new entrant Blarney Brewing Co to the booming Changing Times group in Dublin, small brewers are thinking big in crowded beer sector

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025

'Ardnacrusha would take 25 years to go through today's planning'

'Ardnacrusha would take 25 years to go through today's planning'

At a Shannon Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Mayor of Clare councillor Alan O’Callaghan lashed out at the current bottle-necks in the planning system

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025