As we approach the festive season, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for your continued support, dedication, and collaboration throughout 2024. This year has been one of incredible progress and resilience, with businesses across Cork demonstrating innovation, adaptability, and determination. Your contributions have not only strengthened our local economy but also reinforced Cork’s position as a leader on both the national and international stage.
The Cork Chamber Christmas Lunch took place Friday 13th December at The Maryborough Hotel.
The afternoon brought together festive cheer with delicious food, drinks and lively entertainment with plenty of laughs thanks to comedian Colm O'Regan, who kept the room in great spirits!
Our Christmas charity raffle raised almost €6,000 which will be split between Cliona's Foundation, Focus Ireland and SVP - Society of St Vincent de Paul who were drawn on the day.
A huge thank you to our members who provided prizes and donated at the event.
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.
Aidan O’Brien will deliver an informative and empowering masterclass sharing practical insights & strategies that will show you how to create significantly more success in 2025 in your career or business.
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.
This online session offers you the opportunity to learn how to make the most of your membership.
Hear practical tips on how to access the wider Chamber membership base, maximise your visibility and use the Member's Area to build your company profile through the Member Directory, share your member news, advice and supports and promote your member to member offers, job vacancies and upcoming activities/initiatives.
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.
The winners of the 4 categories of the Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025 will also be announced on the night.
This event is now sold out. Please add yourself to the waiting list.
Join us for this Business Breakfast to hear from Alice Mansergh, CEO, Tourism Ireland, the organisation with leadership responsibility for marketing the island of Ireland to overseas visitors.
Alice will discuss the role of overseas tourism in supporting economies and communities, collaborating to support Cork overseas and upcoming trends and initiatives to partner on.
Midleton-Youghal Greenway Opening 23km of off-road greenway
Cork County Council has announced that the second and final phase of the Midleton Youghal Greenway will open to the public midday, Thursday December 19th. The 23km off-road walking and cycling route travels through the heart of East Cork and links up with Midleton Station allowing for direct onward connection with Cork city and beyond.
Members of the public will be able to access the greenway through the trailheads at Midleton Station, Mogeely, Killeagh and through the MacCurtainstown Car Park in Youghal. Plenty of opportunity to get get active over the Christmas season and into 2025.
Cork County Council has launched a public consultation on its draft Noise Action Plan for 2024 - 2028 to gather feedback on the proposed long-term strategic management of environmental noise from transport systems in the region. If you have any feedback that can inform Cork Chamber's submission to the consultation, please contact Aoife: amoriarty@corkchamber.ie.
The Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber is now accepting applications for the second call of the EENergy grant initiative. This EU-funded program offers €10,000 grants to 900 SMEs across Europe, empowering businesses to implement energy-saving measures and reduce their carbon footprint.
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.
Families across the world are being forced to the edge of survival. Extreme poverty caused by conflict, climate change and economic instability is putting their livelihoods and futures at risk.
Your Gift of Women’s Empowerment helps set up women-led savings and loan groups so they can run their own businesses, earn an income to buy food and shelter, and have the chance to build a safer, self-sufficient future.
