As part of Cork Chamber’s ongoing lobbying campaign to secure the future successful development of Cork Airport and safeguard Cork’s connectivity for the region’s business and tourism communities, Cork Chamber has undertaken a series of meetings in recent months, including in the last week meetings with key stakeholders including Ministers and Cork Oireachtas members. The primary purpose of these meetings was to highlight  growing concern at the lack of focus on Cork Airport and the need for measures to be taken to address the decline in activity at Cork Airport.  

During the meetings the Chamber highlighted the instrumental role that Cork’s air connectivity has played and continues to play in attracting inward investment from global market leaders in addition to its pivotal role in serving the needs of the broader indigenous business base and tourism sector in the region. The Chamber also discussed the severe consequences for the business and tourism sectors in the South of Ireland if Cork Airport’s connectivity to key hubs such as Heathrow, Schiphol and Paris are not maintained.

A selection of some recent media coverage of Cork Chamber's lobbying efforts and event news. 


Irish Examiner: Legal firm Ronan Daly Jermyn backs Cork Chamber's excellent message - Read More HERE


Irish Times: New initiative aims to attract more female students into science -Read More HERE

RTE.IE:  Girls urged to consider science and tech careers - Read More HERE 

Businessandleadership.com: Over 1000 female students take part in 'I Wish' STEM initiative in Cork - Read More HERE

Irish Examiner: Walsh refuses to raise five-year slot vow - Read More HERE


Irish Examiner: Tim Lucey believes a single Cork council is feasible - Read More HERE

Timeframe and Specifics Remain a Concern - Read More HERE 

Cornstore Spring Fashion event - Opera Lane - Mercy Foundation - Read More HERE 

Jeremy Irons to present at Gradam Ceoil TG4 Traditional Irish Music Awards - Read More HERE 

Minister Jan O' SUllivan Turns Sod on Skibbereen Community School - Read More HERE

I Wish Inspires more than 1000 Girls about Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math  - Read More HERE

#CorkInDublin - showcase event promotes Cork's Conference and Meeting product - Read More HERE 

Woodland Print and Design are delighted to announce the appointment of Paddy Gahan - Read More HERE

Date: Tuesday 31^st March
Time: 7.30am – 9.00am
Venue: Clarion Hotel
Cost: €25 / €35 non members
To book:  HERE

Did you know that Cork houses one of the world’s leading research & innovation facilities housing 460 researchers, scientists and engineers, across 38 nationalities and attracting 11,500 visitors per year?  The Tyndall National Institute brings companies from around the world to Cork to collaborate and is spinning out successful start-ups, as well helping growing companies through research.  Tyndall is focused on developing technology solutions for health, communications, energy, agriculture, food, marine and the environment sectors.

Dr Kieran Drain describes Tyndall as being in “The Business of Research” and you will hear about how you can work with this global giant, right here in your own City. By hosting this event, Cork Chamber is delighted to showcase how this facility is benefitting the Cork region, and we urge you not miss the opportunity to learn how it can directly impact your business.

Today Lent begins, instead of giving something up, why not take this opportunity to DO something for YOU!

Take a day for yourself and learn something new, acquire a new skill or discover a new talent!

• MS Excel (Intermediate) - 2007/2010: 25^th February - make Excel work for you!
• Digital Marketing/Social Media for Business Course: starts 26^th February – make social media work for your business!
• Business Finance for Managers & Entrepreneurs: 26th February – learn about the relationship between financial statements and key business decisions.
• Nailing that Job Interview: 26^th February – learn how to present yourself at your best at an interview!

Research & Innovation Conference & Exhibition 2015, 25^th February, Aviva Stadium, Dublin

This inaugural conference will bring together key influencers from government, industry and academia and will enable business people to meet with key influencers and enablers to advance Ireland’s agenda in Horizon 2020.

Last Chance to Register for B2B Meetings at Ecobuild, 4^th March, ExCel, London

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We have a New Celebrity to the Educogym Family!! Robbie Williams (yes, THAT Robbie Williams!!) has been using Educogym to get in shape for his forthcoming tour and, as he says in the video, "IT SEEMS TO BE WORKING!!"

Watch Robbie working out with his Educogym trainer. Train Smarter on the Educogym TIME MACHINE today! We can't promise to turn you into a global superstar, but we'll certainly help you achieve your goals and transform your body. Educogym is the fastest gym in the world to date for results in just 20 minutes.

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Date: One day workshop Tuesday 24th February
Time: 9am – 5pm
Venue: Vertigo, County Hall, Cork
To Book: HERE  

Helen Kuyper of 24/7 Storytelling, a world leader in building persuasive and memorable stories, will host a workshop in the art of storytelling in association with Smarter Egg. Open to individuals, professionals, business owners and organisations, the workshops will teach the fundamentals of storytelling and how to tell a story that people never forget.

The 26th Cork French Film Festival lights up the silver screen with a programme bursting with creative vitality from a host of dynamic young French filmmakers.Festival Director, Paul Bloom, together with Guest Curator, Julien Planté, celebrate the vital force of the 7th Art with an exciting programme featuring the best in current French cinema.

This year His Excellency Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland, is Patron of the Cork French Film Festival. The festival will be officially launched by Cork’s Lord Mayor, Cllr Mary Shields together with guest of honour Mathieu Amalric.