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National esports centre opening puts Cork 'on global stage of gaming', says Taoiseach
National esports centre opening puts Cork 'on global stage of gaming', says Taoiseach
Located on South Mall, the National Esports Centre reflects a €1m investment in gaming infrastructure

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

Former Seanad leader Lisa Chambers to head up Consello's public affairs wing
Former Seanad leader Lisa Chambers to head up Consello's public affairs wing
Ms Chambers will join the communications and public affairs team at Consello in Ireland, one of six business units in the newly established company here

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

New CEO outlines Cork City Council's vision to develop Cork Futures Group
New CEO outlines Cork City Council's vision to develop Cork Futures Group
Valerie O'Sullivan said the council's focus will be on the city centre, new approaches to the ‘Living Over the Shop’ challenge and the introduction of a Community Warden service

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

Limerick fleet management firm Tranzaura acquires UK company
Limerick fleet management firm Tranzaura acquires UK company
Staff at UK-based firm Truckfile will join the Tranzaura group following the acquisition 

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

London Big Ben from Trafalgar Square traffic
Two-thirds of London's iconic red buses use this Limerick company's software
Tranzaura has grown by 20%-25% every year, helped by its growing presence in Ireland, the UK, and Australia

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

Cork business confidence at peak levels despite ongoing skills shortage
Cork business confidence at peak levels despite ongoing skills shortage
Two-thirds of firms are predicting an increase in turnover in the first quarter, with 52% predicting an increase in net profit in the same period

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

Profits surge to €2.35m at INEC operator despite Vat hike hit
Profits surge to €2.35m at INEC operator despite Vat hike hit
Revenues increased by 13% to hit €28.68m in 2023

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

Lismore Food Company announces it is 'taking a pause' as owners reflect on best future decision for business
Lismore Food Company announces it is 'taking a pause' as owners reflect on best future decision for business
Well-known food and drinks brand said the 'changing landscape' has led them to take an extended pause in business in the coming months 

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

Tralee's HR Suite is acquired by global consultancy operator NFP
Tralee's HR Suite is acquired by global consultancy operator NFP
HR Suite founder Caroline Reidy will lead NFP’s specialist HR division in Ireland

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025

Staff at Bausch + Lomb’s Waterford plant vote for strike action
Losses increase at Bausch + Lomb as revenues climb to $2.2bn
The company recorded Irish revenues of $3.6m

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025

Waterford's Suir Engineering acquires Scottish firm as it eyes UK expansion
Waterford's Suir Engineering acquires Scottish firm as it eyes UK expansion
Deal will allow firm to take advantage of the UK's 'Great Grid Update' plan to build onshore and offshore energy projects

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

New Limerick mayor sought Apple tax funds to be spent in Munster
New Limerick mayor sought Apple tax funds to be spent in Munster
Mayor John Moran suggested the money be split with €3.5bn going to Cork, €2bn to Waterford, €1bn to Galway and €2bn to Limerick

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

The retail shop of B&Q in London.
Competition watchdog to examine B&Q acquisition of Homebase stores in Waterford, Navan and Letterkenny
Deal will expand the DIY retailer's eight current stores

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

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PE Global acquires Tipperary's QA Resources
The deal is the Cork firm's second acquisition in Ireland this year

Sun, 22 Dec, 2024

Declan Kelly's Consello adds Ronan O'Gara as senior advisor
Declan Kelly's Consello adds Ronan O'Gara as senior advisor
Consello, which Kelly started two and a half years ago with NFL legend Tom Brady, has commenced operations in Ireland

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

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Labour Court recommends 8% pay rise for 205 Pinewood Healthcare workers
Clonmel-based pharma firm told court it has successfully refinanced its debt but is in an extremely sensitive and precarious situation

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Aer Lingus to end Cork to Amsterdam route after 26 years
Aer Lingus to end Cork to Amsterdam route after 26 years
Airline has competed on the route with Dutch airline KLM since 2020

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Waterford insurance broker MDRB acquired by Arachas
Waterford insurance broker MDRB acquired by Arachas
MDRB is one of the largest independent insurance brokers operating in the South-East

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Wellness tourism in Ireland needs to move beyond spa treatments
Wellness tourism in Ireland needs to move beyond spa treatments
Adventure tourism is now a rapidly growing part of Irish tourism, conference hears

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Pharma company Hovione to double capacity at Cork site as part multi-million euro investment
Pharma company Hovione to double capacity at Cork site as part multi-million euro investment
Company's latest expansion will add 20 new jobs to the Ringaskiddy site 

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Cybersecurity firm Paradyn to expand further, adding 20 jobs
Cybersecurity firm Paradyn to expand further, adding 20 jobs
New roles in Cork and Dublin will be in the areas of cybersecurity, network services, and sales

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

Cork digital agency Granite acquires Limerick-based data science agency Coalface
Cork digital agency Granite acquires Limerick-based data science agency Coalface
The deal will see Granite's workforce grow to more than 145 digital specialists 

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

Kerry Group to sell dairy division to Kerry Co-op
Kerry Group to sell dairy division to Kerry Co-op
The €500m deal will only proceed if approved by a majority of the co-op’s shareholders at a Special General Meeting

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

Fexco sees operating profits jump to €24m
Fexco sees operating profits jump to €24m
Fexco said its investment in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and South America continues to generate strong results

Mon, 11 Nov, 2024

IT service firm Nostra opens new Cork office adding 70 jobs
IT service firm Nostra opens new Cork office adding 70 jobs
Company acquired Compunet and Spectrum AV in 2023

Mon, 11 Nov, 2024

Iron Mountain to pay €51m for Cork's Wisetek
Iron Mountain to pay €51m for Cork's Wisetek
The deal is one of the largest acquisitions of an Irish firm this year by value

Sun, 10 Nov, 2024

Kostal Ireland Abbeyfeale to seek 60 redundancies
Kostal Ireland Abbeyfeale to seek 60 redundancies
Move by electronic car parts manufacturer linked to fall in anticipated demand from within the electric car industry

Mon, 28 Oct, 2024

Port of Cork sees 15% drop in goods handled 
Port of Cork sees 15% drop in goods handled 
Britain and Northern Ireland accounted for 33% of the total amount of goods handled at Irish ports

Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

Shannon-based aircraft maintenance group creates 50 jobs as revenues top €101m
Shannon-based aircraft maintenance group creates 50 jobs as revenues top €101m
AAG secures maintenance contract with blue-chip international airline after a 'challenging' 2023

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Killarney set for multi-million investment in public projects
Killarney set for multi-million investment in public projects
Two of the key projects in the Kerry town — a multi-storey car park, and a theatre and primary care centre — are set to go to planning shortly

Thu, 10 Oct, 2024

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Half of Cork firms have no dealings in Northern Ireland
Just 16% of Cork firms have regular or frequent dealings in the North

Wed, 09 Oct, 2024

Digging soil
Cork plant hire firm acquired in a deal worth €33m
Key members of the CPH senior management team will retain a minority interest and remain with the business. 

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

More than 20 startups to pitch their business at Cork's Republic of Work
More than 20 startups to pitch their business at Cork's Republic of Work
Cork-founded app that enhances pain management for dementia patients is one of 21 tech business ideas to be showcased at the Republic of Work

Tue, 01 Oct, 2024

Workvivo plans to add 100 jobs at new Cork hub
Workvivo plans to add 100 jobs at new Cork hub
The new roles will primarily be product and engineering positions to invest in research and innovation

Fri, 27 Sep, 2024

Construction consultancy opens office in Limerick to meet demand in Mid-West and Southern regions
Construction consultancy opens office in Limerick to meet demand in Mid-West and Southern regions
Mitchell McDermott said it had been involved in more than €700m worth of projects in the region over the past six months

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

Hog's Head operating profits surge to €4.15m
Hog's Head operating profits surge to €4.15m
Operating profits at the private Co Kerry golf resort owned and operated by Alvarez & Marsal last year increased by 32%

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

Whoop establishes Irish base in Limerick
Whoop establishes Irish base in Limerick
The Boston company produces wearable fitness and health trackers

Fri, 20 Sep, 2024

US cybersecurity firm Proofpoint opens European headquarters in Cork
US cybersecurity firm Proofpoint opens European headquarters in Cork
New office aims to employ more than 250 employees by 2025, with its Cork site being hailed as critical to the firm's international growth

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

Eli Lilly to invest over €1.6bn in Cork and Limerick sites as part of major expansion
Eli Lilly to invest over €1.6bn in Cork and Limerick sites as part of major expansion
As a part of this expansion, Lilly will create another 150 jobs for highly skilled workers in Limerick, bringing its total site workforce to 450. 

Thu, 12 Sep, 2024

Close-up of couple signing contract with insurance agent in the office.
Gallivan Financial eyes further expansion after acquisition of Limerick's FJ Hanly
Deal will increase Gallivan's overall assets under management to more than €400m.

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Tipperary's Trifol aims for major expansion on synthetic fuel demand
Tipperary's Trifol aims for major expansion on synthetic fuel demand
Synthetic oil and wax producer considers international expansion

Fri, 06 Sep, 2024

Ard-Rí's Fitzgibbon brothers buy Tralee Racecourse for €5m
Ard-Rí's Fitzgibbon brothers buy Tralee Racecourse for €5m
Homeware and stove company plans to build manufacturing and distribution centre and housing for staff on site

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

Profits increase at Limerick-based Cook Medical to €61.9m
Profits increase at Limerick-based Cook Medical to €61.9m
Factors behind the rise in pre-tax profits at the EMEA Group business include €8.7m in interest payments received and a €6.2m profit from the disposal of business assets.

Tue, 03 Sep, 2024

Shannon Foynes opens €32m jetty extension
Shannon Foynes opens €32m jetty extension
New developments will put the Mid West port within two and half hours of 75% of Ireland’s GDP

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

Cara Partners to add 60 jobs at Little Island plant
Cara Partners to add 60 jobs at Little Island plant
Expanding range and volume of products

Mon, 02 Sep, 2024

Exterior view of the building housing the headquarters of Roche France pharmaceutical company
Clean-up bill for pharmaceutical giant's Clare site reaches €95.6m
Between 50 and 100 people are employed by contractors engaged by Roche Ireland Ltd to carry out the works

Wed, 28 Aug, 2024

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