Join us to hear from Eibhlín Gleeson, CEO & Artistic Director, Cork Opera House as she shares her journey in leading one of Cork's most iconic venues, her role as Executive Producer of successful productions and her vision for the future of the arts in Cork as they celebrate their 170th year.
Hear more about the economic impact of Cork Opera House and the launch of their new strategic plan along with the many ways the business community can get involved.
Step off the sidelines and join us for Networking at Noon at Padel Tennis Ireland.
Whether you want to try your hand at the sport or catch-up with fellow members, this event provides a fantastic opportunity to grow your connections in a fun and engaging environment.
In 2019, we embarked on an indigenous Irish tree planting initiative as part of our commitment to sustainability. We are thrilled to once again offer saplings as a gift to Cork Chamber members. This year, we are bringing Crab Apple tree (Malus sylvestris), a native fruit tree ideal for planting in Spring.
200 saplings will be available for collection, free of charge, from our car park between 9.30am and 5pm on a first-come, first-served basis.
Enterprise Ireland will hold a webinar on Sustainability Trends for Business 2025 on 30th April, examining the many external influences affecting the achievement of sustainability goals for businesses, including sustainability reporting under the European Commission's recent Omnibus package.
In today’s fast-paced world, leaders often operate on autopilot—reacting to challenges instead of responding with clarity. Mindfulness isn’t just a wellness trend; it’s a powerful leadership tool that enhances focus, emotional intelligence, and resilience.
The Frazzle 3-Part Life-Work Balance Series is designed to help professionals to achieve a better Life-Work Balance by creating self-care habits, building plans around the mental load and implementing systems to manage home and family life.
Participants will gain practical insights into risk assessment, communication, and decision-making under pressure. Topics include: Introduction to Crisis Management, Identifying & Assessing Risks, Crisis Communication Strategies, and Decision-Making Under Pressure.
With Cork on a clear path toward economic and population growth, housing delivery is no longer just a social issue, it’s a core economic imperative. In today’s Irish Examiner, our CEO Conor Healy outlines why housing must remain top of the agenda if we’re to sustain Cork’s momentum, attract international investment and ensure opportunity for all.
The restoration of domestic flights between Cork and Belfast is one of the key priorities for the Tri-Region Partnership between Cork Chamber, Dublin Chamber and Northern Ireland Chamber, which recently convened for its second gathering of key delegates and stakeholders. The development of a higher-speed rail link between Cork, Dublin, Belfast and beyond is also key to enhancing business and tourism links, making the island of Ireland a more attractive destination for visitors and investors.
If you have any feedback that can inform the Chamber's submissions to the following public consultations, please contact Aoife, amoriarty@corkchamber.ie:
Help shape the EU's next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). The European Commission is gathering feedback on EU funding for the single market and cooperation between national authorities.
This short consultation will help improve future funding by learning from past experiences. Share your thoughts to help create a simpler, more focused and impactful EU budget for 2028 and beyond.
Are you an European company active in the field of energy or decarbonisation? Have you been looking to expand your business with Japanese companies in Asia?
Join the EU-Japan Centre's booth at the Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition, a key event bringing together public and private sector leaders to explore partnerships and opportunities in energy and decarbonisation across Japan and Asia.
European Maritime Day is taking place in Cork from 21st to 23rd May. Registrations for workshops and events are now open to all those interested in attending. The annual event brings together maritime professionals, EU and Irish government representatives, and other stakeholders to discuss developments in the maritime space. Registrations are open until 10th May.
