The Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner, which took place yesterday evening, celebrated the powerful kinship between Cork and Dublin and the importance of ensuring that Ireland is a place where businesses can grow. Held in the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road in association with EY, the keynote was delivered by former Tánaiste, Simon Coveney TD, as he exits political life, after 25 years of public service. The event was attended by more than 600 people from across Ireland’s business, political and diplomatic landscape. 

Cork Chamber honoured Jim Barry, Managing Director of Barry Group with the 'Outstanding Contribution to Business Award 2024'.

Presented at Cork Chamber’s Dublin Dinner, the award celebrates Jim’s profound impact on Irish business and recognises his significant achievements in developing Barry Group into a powerhouse in the Irish wholesale distribution market.

Discover what it takes to embed environmentally and socially responsible practices at every stage of your supply chaing.

The webinar will feature Ninni Bjerkøy, Vice President Sustainable Procurement, Statkraft , Chuvasen Govender, Supply Chain Director, HEINEKEN Ireland and Ingrid De Doncker, Head of Research and Innovation, Future Planet.

This event continues to be a social highlight of the festive season attracting over 300 attendees annually. With plenty of festive food and drink, music, raffle prizes and much more, it is the perfect seasonal event for entertaining clients and colleagues.

This year we are excited to welcome bestselling author, comedian and broadcaster Colm O'Regan. 

Cork Chamber Annual Dinner is the region’s largest flagship event of the year, bringing together business leaders, political decision makers and influencers for this black tie corporate event.

Annual Dinner 2025 will be held on Friday, 7th February at Cork City Hall. ​

Tickets on sale Friday 6th December at 10am.

Self-Directed Learning: Learn at your own pace over 12 months

As you and your team progress through the ENSO sustainability platform’s features, you will create your very own sustainability strategy and have access to marketing and communication tools to share your great work with customers, suppliers and to use for reporting amongst other tools.

 Wed 22 Jan | 9:30am-10:45am | Online

This course is suitable for users of classic Outlook. Every skill level is welcome and we will explore how to create a logical folder structure for storing / managing email.

The EENergy Grant is back! 

The second call for the EENergy initiative is set to open on December 2nd, offering another opportunity for SMEs to access tailored support for energy efficiency and sustainable transitions. This call aims to help businesses reduce energy costs, improve sustainability practices, and navigate the challenges of the energy transition. 

Trading cross-border is one of the easiest ways to grow your business.

InterTradeIreland can help you to fund or recruit an experienced and skilled sales resource through their Acumen programme to identify new opportunities and win new sales in the cross-border market.

The "Technical Assistance for Micro Exporters" grant through the Local Enterprise Offices is available to help your small business in Ireland develop products and services that will unlock export markets.

This grant will cover up to 50% of eligible expenditure, up to a maximum of €2,500.

The new €50 million Business Energy Upgrade Scheme (BEUS) to support small and medium sized businesses to complete energy efficiency upgrades is open for applications.

SMEs can get immediate grant approval for a range of upgrades to minimise energy costs and maximise efficiency. 

• Travel Counsellors appoints Ciara MacConnell as new Corporate Travel Manager
• Stryker & I-Form Win Primary Education Award at STEM South West Awards
• Hovione Almost Doubles Spray Drying Capacity With Multi-Million Euro Investment In Cork
• Investwise Financial Planning wins Financial Advisor of the Year at Irish Pension Awards 2024

As party season approaches, many Organisations will be working on the final preparations for their End of Year Party. This annual celebration can be a key event for developing Employee relationships, boosting morale and fostering goodwill towards an Organisation. While it’s important to celebrate another successful year in business, the End of Year Party also raises specific HR risks that Employers need to bear in mind.

Discover Cork’s Christmas Gift Guide – your go-to source for unique local gifts, festive experiences, and holiday offers. Explore and enjoy a magical Christmas while supporting local businesses and creating lasting memories. 

• Tax-free gift cards for your employees this Christmas with Optionscard – no fees and order online
• Cool Running Events - The Gift of Cork's Coolest Experience: The Alpine Skate Trail at Winterlee 
• Give the arts lovers in your life the gift of music and cinema with a Triskel Arts Centre Voucher
• Donate the gift of reading to children in Cork this Christmas with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
• Give the gift of travel with Shandon Travel. Treat your family, friends and loved ones. Our vouchers are valid for 5 years and can used for any holidays booked with us
• Cork Christmas Party Nights at Oriel House Hotel
• Say it with Wellness - Share the gift of self-care with loved ones this festive season from Ground Wellbeing
• Looking for the perfect way to thank clients, partners, or staff? 9 White Deer Hampers

• Sales Executive Solar PV – Cork required by SE Systems

• Cool Running Events - Up to 20% Off Alpine Iceskating.ie at Winterlee- SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
• 30-minute free introduction to coaching with Owen Jump Coaching Psychology
• Exclusive 15% Member Discount at PrintSpace
•  A complimentary Work Practices Checklist Assessment with Sprintmodo
• BlueDawn Agency offering a Free Website Audit + 20% off when you purchase a new website or redesign

• Exclusive Christmas Market Event opportunity for local female Entrepreneurs to sell their product, market their business and elevate their brand within NetApp’s International HQ in Cork City – Thursday 28^th November
• Cork Winter Slow Fashion Show fundraiser to support SERVE – Thursday 28^th November
• Triskel - Island City: Cork’s Urban Sculpture Trail – Friday 29^th November
• Tech Industry Alliance Leaders Awards 2024 – Friday 29^th November
• RDJ Webinar - RiskMap 2025 – Tuesday 3^rd December
• Castlemartyr Resort Charity Gala Dinner supporting Cork Penny Dinners – Thursday 5^th December
• St Fin Barre's Cathedral Choir Christmas Concert – Saturday 7^th December
• Tech Industry Alliance - TechBrew: Internationalisation – Taking the First Steps – Tuesday 10^th December
• Join Hope Foundation to celebrate their Ho Ho HOPE Christmas Jumper Day – Thursday 12^th December
• Tech Industry Alliance and Deloitte bring you the next event in the Diversity Matters Series: Embracing Differences - The Power of Inclusion – Thursday 12^th December

For families affected by conflict or climate change, the Gift of Food and Nourishment provides critical nutrition for growing children in Sudan, Gaza and Lebanon, addressing the urgent need for food security.

Your thoughtful gift will help children left hungry by conflict, with special food that nourishes growing bodies and save lives. This is a life-saving gift that shows people what’s truly important at Christmastime and all year.

Saida and her son Tiranus at the malnutrition clinic in Thobo county in Sudan run by Trócaire. Photo: Achuoth Deng.