Date: 27^th June
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Laya Healthcare Offices, Little Island
Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber Members
To Book: visit our website HERE

Cork Chamber is delighted to partner up once again with Laya healthcare to bring you a FREE networking event on Thursday 27th June.  Laya healthcare was officially launched on May 14th 2012 marking a new era in Irish private health insurance and is the second largest provider of private health insurance in Ireland, with more than 475,000 members. 

This is a unique opportunity for some on-site networking at laya healthcare’s office, where we commit as always to providing you with a 30 minute “speed networking” slot, ensuring that you meet 8-10 people.  BOOK HERE

Date: 3^rd July
Time: 5.00pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Clarion Hotel
Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber/NRF Members
To Book: visit our website HERE

Cork Chamber and the National Recruitment Federation have joined forces to give you an insight into current global trends in recruitment and the methods that are being used. With a recognised shortage of skill sets in some sectors means companies need to be fully informed of all avenues available when recruiting. 

Speakers include Peter Cosgrove, NRF President, Frank Collins, Legislation Expert, Michael Dineen, Contracting PLUS & Sarah Abbott, Senior HR Director, EMC Ireland.  For further details and to book this FREE event, please click HERE

The Business School is currently offering a FETAC accredited Train the Trainer course due to start on the 11^th July next. This course is ideal for trainers and subject-matter experts who want to take their training skills to the next level and beyond.

Subject matter experts come to a topic with a great deal of knowledge and expertise. What they may not be as familiar with is how to train or transfer their knowledge to other people. Our accredited Train the Trainer course can give them the tools and practical experience they need to be good trainers. Course is limited to eight places, so BOOK NOW!

• The Enterprise Europe Network has partnership opportunities in multi-sectors across the EU and beyond. This week’s list includes opportunities in the IT, wood and automotive industries.
• The European Commission is organising a ‘Mission for growth to China’ and this will take place in Beijing and Guiyang from the 18-19 July, 2013.

Offer available: Available for group of 20 upwards,  from June - August

UNWIND – RELAX –CHILLOUT

For lazy summer evenings why not let the bodega look after your summer party needs with a delicious BBQ right in the heart of the city. Sensational value at only €12pp inc a drink, The Bodega is definitely the place to go this summer.  Choose a delicious hot course with a selection of scrumptious sides and a drink from our delicious menu - see 'read more'.  

Offer available: Competition ends July 31^st

Maryborough Hotel and Rebel Corporate are giving you the chance to win "THE BOX", an indoor team building game. This event is designed for the ASSESSMENT CENTRE at the Maryborough Hotel, see our TEAM OPTIMISATION page for further details of events. Send your answer to  info@maryborough.ie

Relax unwind Revitalize and Detox  at Robin Hill Sanctuary with Two and half hours of Pure Bliss!

• Relaxing Foot Spa
• 15 minute foot massage
• Light Dry Body Brush
• Soothing Lavender & Salt Glow Scrub                                 
• Micronized Marine Algae Bath
• 75 minute Full Body Aromatherapy & Indian Head Massage
• Fresh Fruit Sorbet
• Herbal Tea

 ALL THIS FOR €79  (Was €160)

Robin Hill Clinic Lake Road Rushbrooke, Cork. T: 021  4812222, E: nfo@robinhillclinic.com, WEB: www.robinhillclinic.com

Offer available: Running to end of July 2013

Ireland’s craziest Adventure Land located  in the heart of West Cork just outside Dunmanway Town, high over the beautiful rebel countryside. We are home to Europes only cornered zorb riding track and  we would like to offer Cork Chamber members 25% off normal price of zorbing and paintballing.

Minimum size group of 8 applies. Bookings can be made by phoning us on 0858060020 or emailing info@funmanway.ie . Check out funmanway.ie for terms and conditions.

We are working on a Cork project that extends to both Cork City and County and could do with your help..We have a simple question for people working in Cork: “What do you love about Working in Cork?“ Tell us HERE

Date:  21st June
Time: 8.30AM to 1 PM.  Coffee served at 8.30 and 11
Venue: Atrium & Lecture Theatre G. 06 Brookfield Health Sciences Centre, University College Cork
To Book: Register by emailing i.lynchfannon@ucc.ie

Discussion on promoting women to corporate boards, the EU DIRECTIVE provides for a quota of 40% for women non-executive directors on boards of public companies by 2020.  The discussion will focus on the business case and the methods of achieving female representation and gender equality in economic decision making.

Date: 20^th June 
Time: Registration is at 7.30am
Venue: Park Inn by Radisson, Cork Airport
Cost: Free
Speaker: Deirdre Cronnelly  - Life & Business Coach
To book: RSVP by emailing info@mig.ie or call Colette on 021 4279999 by 3pm 19th June

MIG in conjunction with Aviva Health are holding a breakfast seminar on Thursday June 20th in the Park Inn by Radisson, Cork Airport. Mental health is a key challenge in our society today. This talk takes an integrated holistic view of how our physical, emotional and socio - economic wellbeing impact our mental health and ultimately our ability to perform both in our professional and personal lives.

Date: 21st - 30th June


It's June - which means just one thing: Cork Midsummer Festival! From Friday June 21st to Sunday June 30th, Ireland's southern city is going local AND global, celebrating the people of Cork and the creative city in which we live and work.

Over the last four months, Una McKevitt and Rimini Protokoll have been meeting 100 extraordinary Cork people, who will take to the stage of the Opera House to present a portrait of the city and its population in 100%Cork.

Date: July and August

This July and August CIT Data Science and Data Analytics students are seeking business partners to build their experience and to put their existing skills to test. An opportunity exists for companies to work with a student on a particular aspect of their business. This way, a real-life data analytics problem is addressed, ensuring both the company and the student benefit from the collaboration.

Date: 21st June
Time: 09.30 – 12.30
Venue: Brookfield Health Services Centre
To Book:  HERE


Young Entrepreneurs across Munster are invited to attend EU Young Innovators Forum at UCC. Sean Kelly MEP of the year for Research and Innovation is hosting this event in conjunction with UCC Ignite on Friday 21^st June 09.30 – 12.30 in Brookfield Health Services Centre. The event aims to encourage a culture of  Innovation and Entrepreneurship amongst young people in Munster. Click here for more information or email seankellymep@gmail.com to book.

Date: 27^th June
Time: 8am - 10am
Venue: Grafton Recruitment Office, Webworks, Eglinton Street, Cork
To Book: RSVP Monday 24^th June to lburke@graftonrecruitment.com

Grafton Recruitment in conjunction with William Fry Solicitors are holding a HR and business seminar covering a number of areas including employment law and also the impact of social media in the workplace. William Fry Solicitors are Ireland's leading Employment Law firm and have recently been awarded the Litigation Team/Lawyer of the Year at the Irish Law Awards, 2013.

This event is suitable for all types and size of companies from sole traders to multinational companies. We are delighted to invite all Chamber Members to this free event.

Date: July 4th
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Sunday's Well Boating and Tennis Club
Cost: €10 for an adult and under 12s are FREE
To Book: 0214271808 KIDS FREE Adults €10

Trevor Welch, broadcaster and Patron of the Cork Association for Autism has thrown down the gauntlet to the Mighty Niall Quinn – and challenged the soccer legend to an Awesome Autism Tennis Challenge this summer.

Date: 13^th of September
Time: 7pm
Venue: Reardens of Washington Street, Cork
To Book: To sign-up or to purchase tickets for ‘Champions for Children’ White Collar Boxing event email info@cuhcharity.ie or highfieldrfc@gmail.com. Alternatively call the CUH Charity office on 021 4234529 or Highfield RFC on 021 4541293.

Become a champion for children by signing up for the ultimate night of white collar boxing, organised by CUH Charity and Highfield RFC, to raise much-needed money for sick children. Contestants will begin six weeks of training in July. Tickets priced €20 include food, drinks promotion, live entertainment and free entry to Havana Browns.