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Member Events
Belgian Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce
 
Date: September 10th 
Time: 6pm 
Venue: Boardroom Port of Cork
Cost: Free
To book: email Patricia here

The BLCC in conjunction with Honorary Consul Dominic Daly’s first event in Cork. A Champagne Reception will open the event at 6pm in the magnificent Boardroom of the Port of Cork.  Guest Speakers Paul O’Regan, Harbour Master and Sean-Michael Collins of KBC Bank will give their presentations at 7pm which will be followed by drinks, canapés and the opportunity to network at the event. Please bring your business cards as there will be a raffle at the end of the evening.

Evening Degrees for Business Professionals - Open Days
 
Date: September 2nd & 9th
Time: 5.30 - 8pm
Venue: Griffith College Cork , Wellington Rd


Griffith College Cork welcomes applications for the BA (Hons) in Business Studies and LLB (Hons) in Law. Both Level 8 QQI accredited degree programmes are designed to meet the needs of business professionals that wish to secure a promotion through additional qualifications or to change their career without giving up work.


For more information on both degree programmes, please check out the Griffith College website – or visit their new campus on Wellington Rd at their Open Evenings on September 2nd and 9th, 5.30pm to 8pm.

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Inter-firm Dragon Boat Challenge
 
Date: 19th September 
Time: 2-7pm
Venue: Lapp's Quay, Cork
Cost: €425 per team (17 people @ €25 each)
To book email here or tel: 086 2046357 / 021 4847673

Looking for an activity which involves fun, adventure, teambuilding and rivalry?Try your hand at dragonboating as the River Lee comes to life to the sound of drums and the splashing of paddles. A great day out with up to 300 participants from some of Cork's biggest companies!
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Hayfield Manor Wine Society!
 
Date: September 17th
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: The Vine Wine Cellar at Hayfield Manor
Cost: Tickets are €99 per person
To book: Please call: 0214845909 or email here  

Delight in an evening of fine Italian wines & exceptional cuisine in the exclusive & intimate environs of The Vine Wine Cellar. The evening will be hosted by Karwig Wines who will present a selection of wines from the Venegazzu winery. Begin your evening with a welcoming aperitif, followed by a 5 course menu, exclusively designed by Executive Head Chef Mark Staples, to complement the wines showcased.

Wine and Cheese Extravaganza
 
Date: 18th September
Time: 7 – 9pm
Venue: Clarion Hotel Cork
Cost: €20
To book: From  Ikon Hair Design or contact 0214274588  


Join us in the Clarion's Pegasus Room for a night of cheese and wine, in aid of Mellon Educate. Our experts will be on hand to pour and talk you through over 30 wines. Great for a girls night out, work night or oooh-a date night! Drink wine,eat cheese and support a charity. The Perfect night out ! Please like, share and give us a call to book your place 0214274588.  See 'read more' for a little information regarding what the charity does.  
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Pieta 100 Cycle
 
Date: 27th September
Time: 10.30am
Venue: Leaving Highfield Rugby Club, Highfield Lawn,  Model Farm Road, Bishopstown to Kinsale
Cost: €30 or €50 with exclusive Pieta Cycling Jersey
To book: 061 484448 or online  


Inaugural cycle event in aid of Pieta House, Centre of Prevention of self-harm and suicide. They are 2 cycle options, route 1: 50km leaving Highfield via Crossbarry Route 2: 100km via Kinsale finishing at Highfield Rugby Club.    

The iNua Ireland Park Gala
 
Date: Thursday, 24th September
Time: 19:30
Venue: Muckross Park Hotel, Killarney
Cost: €100 pp
To book: here 

Join Minister Simon Coveney & distinguished guests from the spheres of business, the arts and politics to celebrate an Irish Canadian collaboration between iNua Partnership & Ireland Park Foundation at a Gala Dinner on September 24th in Muckross Park Hotel, located in the unique setting of Killarney National Park, Co.Kerry.

Big Data Analytics: evidence-based decision making
 
Date: Tuesday September  29th
Time: 8:00/8:30am – 11am
Venue: Kingsley Hotel, CorkCost: No charge
To book: here


This event is targeted at managers in Business and Technology who are keen to know how Big Data Analytics can rapidly deliver competitive advantage for their business. Attendees will have an opportunity to experience hands-on demonstrators of analytics tools which were co-developed by CeADAR with Irish companies showing how Big Data Analytics is unlocking hidden value and delivering competitive advantage.

eircom Spiders Cork Digital Workshop
 
Date: 10th September 
Time: 8:00 am – 12:20
Venue: The Clarion Hotel, Lapps Quay, Cork
Cost: Free (Places must be booked in advance though)
To book: online  or email 


The fifth annual eircom Spiders Digital Workshop will take place at The Clarion Hotel, Cork on Thursday September 10th 2015. The event which is free to attend is aimed at SME's who are seeking to improve their digital presence online and also to hear from past eircom Spider awards winners.
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