Join us this National Workplace Wellbeing Day to hear fromGerry Hussey, Ireland's leading performance psychologist, as he provides practical guidance on how wellbeing comes to life across the workplace, the workday and within each of us. Speakers will also include Barbara Kelly, HR Manager, Serosep Limited, Dan Glynn, Mental Performance Coach, Founder of DGC Studios and Inside Out High Performance and Naoimh Frawley, Director of People, Operations and Governance, Cork Chamber.
The Minister will discuss the importance of continued support for institutions such as University College Cork, Munster Technological University and Cork ETB in driving talent development, research and innovation. Along with the critical role of talent and skills in supporting Ireland’s economic competitiveness, with a particular focus on sustaining a strong pipeline of work-ready graduates in Cork.
Hear directly from the Minister as he outlines the Government’s plans to keep talent, skills and R&D as key competitive advantages for Cork and Ireland.
French Day in Cork Thurs 14th May | 4pm-6.30pm | The Metropole Hotel, MacCurtain Street, Cork.
The Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber, in partnership with the Embassy of France in Ireland invite you to attend French Day in Cork.
As Ireland prepares to host the European Presidency of the European Union in the second half of the year, Cork will be officially paired with France to strengthen local, cultural and economic ties.
This event offers a valuable opportunity to highlight shared priorities, strengthen new partnerships and identify new avenues for trade and innovation.
Join us for a trip west for this exciting opportunity to grow your connections while discovering the story of Clonakilty Blackpudding. The visitor centre gives you a taste of the history of black pudding and the town of Clonakilty, learning how the secret recipe was passed down to the Twomey family and the viewing gallery allows people a unique chance to see how it is made today.
Whether you're catching up with familiar faces or looking to make new connections in a relaxed setting, this event creates the perfect environment to grow your network.
This highly interactive six-day online programme is designed to enhance your existing management skills. We will help you develop new competencies within a framework of identified essential skills.
The session will focus on building confidence, strengthening a sense of belonging, and encouraging individuals to contribute to fairer and more inclusive workplace outcomes.
Tailored training designed specifically for your company’s needs. Up to 25% funding available, with programmes delivered in-person or online for maximum flexibility. If you’re interested in funded training for your organisation, explore our bespoke training options and get in touch to discuss your requirements.
Today is a reminder that protecting our planet doesn’t always require big gestures. Sometimes it’s the small, everyday choices that matter most. Dandelions, often seen as weeds, are one of the first vital food sources for bees each spring. By simply letting them flower, we can support pollinators, strengthen biodiversity and play our part in sustaining healthy ecosystems. This Earth Day, it’s worth rethinking the idea of the “perfect lawn” and instead embracing spaces that allow nature to thrive. Even the smallest patch left a little wilder can make a real difference.
At Cork Chamber we champion a range of environmental initiatives to help businesses turn sustainability ambition into practical action, some of which we published in our recent ChamberLink magazine. Cork Chamhashta
The 21st Cork Lifelong Learning Festival is underway, bringing a week-long celebration of connection and opportunity across Cork city and county. This year’s festival features almost 400 free events, all open to the public. As a proud partner in Cork’s UNESCO Learning City, Cork Chamber is delighted to support this initiative, which showcases the power of collaboration between education, business, community and civic partners. Lifelong learning plays a vital role in driving inclusion, innovation and opportunity across our region.
The Preferred Route for Luas Cork has been published, with a public consultation on the revised route from Mahon to Ballincollig now open for feedback from the public until Friday, 12th June. There will also be a series of open days where members of the public can view drawings and the project team will be available to answer questions:
6th May, 12pm - 8pm: Kingsley Hotel, Victoria Cross
7th May, 12pm - 8pm: Páirc Uí Chaoimh
12th May, 12pm - 8pm: The Carraig Centre, Ballincollig
13th May, 12pm - 8pm: Metropole Hotel, MacCurtain Street
If you have any feedback that can inform the Chamber's submissions to the following public consultations, please contact Aoife, amoriarty@corkchamber.ie:
Join us to hear how Irish SMEs are using the Enterprise Europe Network to build real partnerships, access new opportunities and take practical steps into international markets.
Don't miss the chance to learn more about how EEN can help grow your business internationally!
Adare Trusted People Partners Absence Management in Unusual Circumstances: Balancing Consistency, Fairness and Flexibility
Recent fuel protests across Ireland created significant disruption for Employers and Employees alike. Many Organisations experienced increased levels of lateness and absence as Employees struggled to access transport or faced extended journey times. While such events are outside an Employee’s control, they present a timely reminder of the importance of having a clear, robust, and consistently applied absence management policy.
Cork Chamber events offer a valuable platform to communicate directly with Cork’s business community and to showcase your brand before a highly engaged audience.
We have a new experiential sporting event sponsorship opportunity, scheduled for the summer and invite you to express your interest.
To explore how this and other promotional opportunities could align with your marketing objectives and budget please email annie@corkchamber.ie by COB Wednesday 29th April 2026.
