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<title>Golf Classic 2026</title>
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<description>Limited Tee Times Remaining

This will be a 4-Person team scramble event and whether you're a seasoned pro or a novice player, this event offers something for everyone, with opportunities to take a break from the day to day tasks, play and network.



Adding to the excitement, our Hole-in-One Charity Challenge, sponsored by O'Donovan Baker LLP Solicitors, offers an incredible prize of a Bucket List Golf Trip for Four to Pebble Beach, Monterey, California, valued at $33,000. One perfect shot could see you and three guests enjoying one of the world's most iconic golfing destinations.

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<pubDate>17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 IST</pubDate>
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<nw:subtitle>Tues 25th Aug | 7am-2pm | Lee Valley Golf Club</nw:subtitle>
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&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;This will be a 4-Person team scramble event and whether you're a seasoned pro or a novice player, this event offers something for everyone, with opportunities to take a break from the day to day tasks, play and network.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;Adding to the excitement, our Hole-in-One Charity Challenge, sponsored by&amp;nbsp;O'Donovan Baker LLP Solicitors, offers an incredible prize of a Bucket List Golf Trip for Four to Pebble Beach, Monterey, California, valued at $33,000. One perfect shot could see you and three guests enjoying one of the world's most iconic golfing destinations.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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<title>Networking Lunch on Board Brittany Ferries Pont Aven</title>
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<description>This event will provide you with an exclusive opportunity to explore the fantastic facilities on board the luxury ship as you enjoy a charming afternoon in Cork Harbour.

We will wrap up your French experience with lunch prepared by the best of French chefs and served with specially selected French wines. All served while you network with the French-Irish business community in Cork.

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<pubDate>24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 IST</pubDate>
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<nw:subtitle>Sat 12th Sept | 12pm-3pm | Pont Aven, Ringaskiddy Port</nw:subtitle>
<nw:synopsis>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;This event will provide you with an exclusive opportunity to explore the fantastic facilities on board the luxury ship as you enjoy a charming afternoon in Cork Harbour.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;We will wrap up your French experience with lunch prepared by the best of French chefs and served with specially selected French wines. All served while you network with the French-Irish business community in Cork.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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<title>Economic Trends Survey: Q2 2026</title>
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<description>The results of the Cork Chamber Economic Trends Survey are now available. This quarter's survey paints a picture of a resilient business community. While geopolitical instability has emerged as the leading security concern for respondents, Cork businesses continue to demonstrate strong confidence and positive trading performance. 89% remain confident in the future financial outlook of their business, while more than 40% of responents reported increased turnover and net profit in Q2 2026.

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<pubDate>29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 IST</pubDate>
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<nw:subtitle>Sponsored by PTSB</nw:subtitle>
<nw:synopsis>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="white-space: normal; float: none; display: inline;"&amp;gt;The results of the Cork Chamber Economic Trends Survey&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="white-space: normal; float: none; display: inline;"&amp;gt; are now available. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="white-space: normal; float: none; display: inline;"&amp;gt;This quarter's survey paints a picture of a resilient business community. While geopolitical instability has emerged as the leading security concern for respondents, Cork businesses continue to demonstrate strong confidence and positive trading performance. 89% remain confident in the future financial outlook of their business, while more than 40% of responents reported increased turnover and net profit in Q2 2026.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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<nw:fullStoryLinkText>Browse the results in full</nw:fullStoryLinkText>
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<title>Public Consultations</title>
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<description>As the voice of business in Cork, we welcome feedback from you, our members, to help inform our public consultation submissions.



To help shape our responses to the following public consultations, please contact Aoife, amoriarty@corkchamber.ie [ amoriarty@corkchamber.ie ]:



Consultation
Closing Date
Review of Childminding Services Regulations [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/d29psk2kegk/external?lang=en ]
20th July

Uisce Éireann National Bioresources Strategy [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1a4ogomb0ya/external?lang=en ]
22nd July

N25 Midleton to Youghal Transport Project [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1q4s7ofuvj7/external?lang=en ]
29th July



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&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;To help shape our responses to the following public consultations, please contact Aoife,&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;a href="mailto:amoriarty@corkchamber.ie" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&amp;gt;amoriarty@corkchamber.ie&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;:&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;td style="width: 38.0186%; text-align: center; border-width: 1px; border-color: #0d176b;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;Closing Date&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;td style="width: 61.9814%;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/d29psk2kegk/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;Review of Childminding Services Regulations&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;td style="width: 38.0186%; text-align: center; border-width: 1px; border-color: #0d176b;"&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;20th July&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;td style="width: 61.9814%;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1a4ogomb0ya/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;Uisce &amp;Eacute;ireann National Bioresources Strategy&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;td style="width: 38.0186%; text-align: center; border-width: 1px; border-color: #0d176b;"&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"&amp;gt;22nd July&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;td style="width: 61.9814%;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1q4s7ofuvj7/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;N25 Midleton to Youghal Transport Project&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;td style="width: 38.0186%; text-align: center; border-width: 1px; border-color: #0d176b;"&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;29th July&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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<title>Building Boundaries at Work and Home - Webinar</title>
<link>https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/eb2gyfaf34s?lang=en&amp;rss=true</link>
<description>Thur 27th Aug | 10:00am – 11:00am | Online



Many people understand boundaries in theory, but struggle to apply them in real life, especially when balancing competing demands, team expectations and responsibilities outside of work. This practical session supports professionals to build clear boundaries across work and home to better manage their mental load, time and energy.

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<pubDate>29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 IST</pubDate>
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<nw:synopsis>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Thur 27th Aug | 10:00am &amp;ndash; 11:00am | Online&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;Many people understand boundaries in theory, but struggle to apply them in real life, especially when balancing competing demands, team expectations and responsibilities outside of work. This practical session supports professionals to build clear boundaries across work and home to better manage their mental load, time and energy.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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<nw:fullStoryLinkText>More details &amp; booking</nw:fullStoryLinkText>
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<title>Meta, TikTok &amp; WhatsApp Marketing for Business Masterclass</title>
<link>https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/kf6241waacx?lang=en&amp;rss=true</link>
<description>Weds 2nd Sept | 10am-1pm | Online



This hands-on course is designed to help businesses and organisations use Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok advertising, as well as WhatsApp marketing, more effectively to build visibility, generate leads, and drive sales. Over two sessions, you will learn how to plan campaigns, improve targeting, create stronger content, and use WhatsApp as a more direct, personal marketing channel.

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<pubDate>13 Jul 2026 12:00:00 IST</pubDate>
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<nw:synopsis>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Weds 2nd Sept | 10am-1pm | Online&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;This hands-on course is designed to help businesses and organisations use Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok advertising, as well as WhatsApp marketing, more effectively to build visibility, generate leads, and drive sales. Over two sessions, you will learn how to plan campaigns, improve targeting, create stronger content, and use WhatsApp as a more direct, personal marketing channel.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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<title>Leveraging the Employer Brand: A Critical Driver for Success and Performance</title>
<link>https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/l9s8t0fr53m?lang=en&amp;rss=true</link>
<description>Mon 7th Sept | 10am-11am | Online



You will learn how to leverage your employer brand to attract, engage and retain top talent. You'll also explore practical strategies for strengthening your reputation as an employer and creating a compelling candidate experience.

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<nw:synopsis>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Mon 7th Sept | 10am-11am | Online&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;You will learn how to leverage your employer brand to attract, engage and retain top talent. You'll also explore practical strategies for strengthening your reputation as an employer and creating a compelling candidate experience.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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<title>Building ResilienceThrough Trade and Global Connectivity</title>
<link>https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/sjg95r7t5ik?lang=en&amp;rss=true</link>
<description>



In rapidly changing global economy, building resilience has never been more important.



In the latest edition of ChamberLink, we explore how Cork Chamber is representing business interests at both Irish and European level, advocating for stronger competitiveness, a fully functioning EU Single Market and greater opportunities for businesses to diversify and grow internationally.



As global trade continues to evolve, effective advocacy has never mattered more.



Read more &amp;lt;HERE&amp;gt; [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/jxsxbghloz1/external?lang=en ]





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&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;In rapidly changing global economy, building resilience has never been more important. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;In the latest edition of ChamberLink, we explore how Cork Chamber is representing business interests at both Irish and European level, advocating for stronger competitiveness, a fully functioning&amp;nbsp;EU Single Market and greater opportunities for businesses to diversify and grow internationally.&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;As global trade continues to evolve, effective advocacy has never mattered more.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/jxsxbghloz1/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;Read more &amp;lt;HERE&amp;gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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<title>San Francisco International Week </title>
<link>https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1t23cqqvn9n?lang=en&amp;rss=true</link>
<description>Our partners at the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the San Francisco Center for Economic Development invite you to attend their SF International Week from August 10-14.



SF International Week 2026 celebrates what makes San Francisco truly extraordinary. This annual platform brings together business leaders, trade partners, consulates and community organisations to forge meaningful connections, advance cross-border commerce and honor the vibrant international communities that define the City.

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<pubDate>08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 IST</pubDate>
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<nw:subtitle>10-14 Aug | San Francisco</nw:subtitle>
<nw:synopsis>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;Our partners at the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the San Francisco Center for Economic Development invite you to attend their &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;SF International Week&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; from August 10-14. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;SF International Week 2026&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; celebrates what makes San Francisco truly extraordinary. This annual platform brings together business leaders, trade partners, consulates and community organisations to forge meaningful connections, advance cross-border commerce and honor the vibrant international communities that define the City.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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<nw:fullStoryLinkText>Read more</nw:fullStoryLinkText>
<nw:webAddress>https://www.sfcentered.org/events/international-networking-week</nw:webAddress>
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<title>Ireland Investment Mission to Barbados</title>
<link>https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1c5wdca2veu?lang=en&amp;rss=true</link>
<description>Invest Barbados invite you to attend their Ireland Mission to Barbados from 9-13 November 2026.



Now in its 7th year, this mission will provide participants with the opportunity to explore Barbados as a location for investment, expansion or establishing a Caribbean presence. The programme includes meetings with government officials, industry leaders and local businesses, providing valueable insights into the opportunities and supports available.



For more information, contact Shane Thomas at shane@investbarbados.org

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<pubDate>22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 IST</pubDate>
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<nw:subtitle>9-13 November 2026</nw:subtitle>
<nw:synopsis>&amp;lt;p class="isSelectedEnd"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;Invest Barbados invite you to attend their &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Ireland Mission to Barbados&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; from 9-13 November 2026. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p class="isSelectedEnd"&amp;gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p class="isSelectedEnd"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;Now in its 7th year, this mission will provide participants with the opportunity to explore Barbados as a location for investment, expansion or establishing a Caribbean presence. The programme includes meetings with government officials, industry leaders and local businesses, providing valueable insights into the opportunities and supports available.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p class="isSelectedEnd"&amp;gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p class="isSelectedEnd"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;For more information, contact Shane Thomas at shane@investbarbados.org&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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<title>International Business Opportunity </title>
<link>https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1g1k7tldp1p?lang=en&amp;rss=true</link>
<description>The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) at Cork Chamber would like to share an exciting international opportunity. A Japanese-based digital transformation and artificial intelligence development provider is seeking EU partners.



To find out more oh how to connect about this company, contact monica@corkchamber.ie

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<pubDate>15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 IST</pubDate>
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<nw:subtitle>Japanese provider seeking EU Partners </nw:subtitle>
<nw:synopsis>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"&amp;gt;The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) at Cork Chamber would like to share an exciting international opportunity. A Japanese-based digital transformation and artificial intelligence development provider is seeking EU partners.&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"&amp;gt;To find out more oh how to connect about this company, contact monica@corkchamber.ie&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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<title>Enterprise Adoption of AI: Targeted Consultation </title>
<link>https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/76lqe5b47dt?lang=en&amp;rss=true</link>
<description>The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment is currently seeking feedback from businesses operating in the manufacturing, tourism, construction and ICT services sector to inform development of the first phase of the sectoral strategy for Enterprise Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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<pubDate>15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 IST</pubDate>
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<nw:subtitle>Survey open until 24th July</nw:subtitle>
<nw:synopsis>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="white-space: normal; float: none; display: inline;"&amp;gt;The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment is currently seeking feedback from businesses operating in the&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;manufacturing, tourism, construction and ICT services sector&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; to inform development of the first phase of the sectoral strategy for Enterprise Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI).&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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<nw:fullStoryLinkText>Read more &amp; access the survey</nw:fullStoryLinkText>
<nw:webAddress>https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/consultations/targeted-sectoral-consultation-on-enterprise-adoption-of-ai.html</nw:webAddress>
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<title>Growing Momentum for Climate Action</title>
<link>https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/156czpjgfmr?lang=en&amp;rss=true</link>
<description>

Cork continues to lead the way in collaborative climate action, with 11 organisations signing Local Green Deals, building on the previous 12 pioneering signatories in 2025 that helped Cork achieve European recognition for the highest number of high-quality Local Green Deals.



As a signatory and champion of the initiative, Cork Chamber is proud to support and encourage member businesses to take meaningful climate action through collaboration and shared ambition.



Read more about this year's Local Green Deals and how Cork businesses are driving the transition to a more sustainable, competitive future.



Cork Chamber CEO, Conor Healy and Dr. Alicia Mateos-Cárdenas, REEValue &amp; Sustainability Lead at Cork Chamber join Local Green Deal signatories at Cork City Hall



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<pubDate>07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 IST</pubDate>
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<nw:subtitle>Local Green Deals</nw:subtitle>
<nw:synopsis>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;Cork continues to lead the way in collaborative climate action, with 11 organisations signing Local Green Deals, building on the previous 12 pioneering signatories in 2025 that helped Cork achieve European recognition for the highest number of high-quality Local Green Deals. &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;As a signatory and champion of the initiative, Cork Chamber is proud to support and encourage member businesses to take meaningful climate action through collaboration and shared ambition.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;Read more about this year's Local Green Deals and how Cork businesses are driving the transition to a more sustainable, competitive future.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;td style="width: 4.87892%;"&amp;gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/td&amp;gt;
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&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/v3files/shard1/8881/a6/05374117acdf12a1cdb186.jpg" style="margin: 0px;" width="288" height="179" hspace="0" vspace="0" alt=""&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 9px;"&amp;gt;C&amp;lt;span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"&amp;gt;ork Chamber CEO, Conor Healy and &amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9px;"&amp;gt;Dr. Alicia Mateos-C&amp;aacute;rdenas, REEValue &amp;amp; Sustainability Lead at Cork Chamber join Local Green Deal signatories at Cork City Hall&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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<nw:fullStoryLinkText>Read more </nw:fullStoryLinkText>
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<title>Member to Member Offers</title>
<link>https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/wlnm37fdkco?lang=en&amp;rss=true</link>
<description>Glow Facial with Complimentary Lymphastim &amp; VISIA Skin Analysis at FILO Clinic [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/wvo9agt03dt/external?lang=en ] [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/wvo9agt03dt/external?lang=en ]
Le Chéile Marketing [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1lbsiz8u218/external?lang=en ] is offering a complimentary digital marketing audit to Cork Chamber members [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1lbsiz8u218/external?lang=en ]
November, December 2026, January, February and March 2027 - €175 bed and breakfast single occupancy - special at Leonardo Hotel Cork [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1xc9144e4db/external?lang=en ] [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1xc9144e4db/external?lang=en ]
Exclusive offer on Pet Insurance from Agria [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1j6srfj08q2/external?lang=en ] with 20% discount available [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1j6srfj08q2/external?lang=en ]
Enjoy 20% off at Magpie Gems [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/38u2tnd7fyb/external?lang=en ] for Cork Chamber members [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/38u2tnd7fyb/external?lang=en ]
GreenAer [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/2n44v1aysjl/external?lang=en ] offering a special €200 discount for members of the Cork Chamber [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/2n44v1aysjl/external?lang=en ]
Cuffe &amp; Company Insurance [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/uvuyqg65ekj/external?lang=en ] - Free, no obligation risk review and report for your business [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/uvuyqg65ekj/external?lang=en ]
10% Off Ballymaloe Grainstore [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1la90sh81gm/external?lang=en ] – A Versatile Event Venue in East Cork [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1la90sh81gm/external?lang=en ]
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<pubDate>10 Apr 2024 12:00:00 IST</pubDate>
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<nw:synopsis>&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/wvo9agt03dt/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&amp;gt;Glow Facial with Complimentary Lymphastim &amp;amp; VISIA Skin Analysis at &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;FILO Clinic&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1lbsiz8u218/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Le Ch&amp;eacute;ile Marketing &amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;is offering a complimentary digital marketing audit to Cork Chamber members&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1xc9144e4db/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&amp;gt;November, December 2026, January, February and March 2027 - &amp;euro;175 bed and breakfast single occupancy - special at&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt; Leonardo Hotel Cork&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1j6srfj08q2/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&amp;gt;Exclusive offer on Pet Insurance from&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Agria &amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;with 20% discount available&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/38u2tnd7fyb/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&amp;gt;Enjoy 20% off at&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Magpie Gems&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; for Cork Chamber members&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/2n44v1aysjl/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;GreenAer&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; offering a special &amp;euro;200 discount for members of the Cork Chamber&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/uvuyqg65ekj/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Cuffe &amp;amp; Company Insurance &amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;- Free, no obligation risk review and report for your business&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1la90sh81gm/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&amp;gt;10% Off&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Ballymaloe Grainstore &amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;ndash; A Versatile Event Venue in East Cork&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;
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<nw:fullStoryLinkText>All Member Offers</nw:fullStoryLinkText>
<nw:webAddress>https://chamber.corkchamber.ie/hotdeals</nw:webAddress>
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<title>Adare Trusted People Partners</title>
<link>https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/13b5svm1hht?lang=en&amp;rss=true</link>
<description>While many employees will have scheduled summer holidays, others may have taken little or no annual leave to date. If this scenario is left unaddressed, it can result in a significant build-up of untaken leave later in the year, creating operational challenges and placing unnecessary pressure on both employees and managers.



A mid-year review provides an opportunity to assess leave balances, encourage forward planning and ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained throughout the remainder of the leave year.

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<pubDate>14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 IST</pubDate>
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<nw:subtitle>Mid-Year Annual Leave Check: Is Your Organisation on Track?</nw:subtitle>
<nw:synopsis>&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;While many employees will have scheduled summer holidays, others may have taken little or no annual leave to date. If this scenario is left unaddressed, it can result in a significant build-up of untaken leave later in the year, creating operational challenges and placing unnecessary pressure on both employees and managers.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;A mid-year review provides an opportunity to assess leave balances, encourage forward planning and ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained throughout the remainder of the leave year.&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;
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<nw:fullStoryLinkText>Further details can be found here</nw:fullStoryLinkText>
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<title>Member Job Opportunities</title>
<link>https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/31pjide9nyp?lang=en&amp;rss=true</link>
<description>Springboard Communications [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/t80654tqjkn/external?lang=en ] is looking for an organised and proactive Office Administrator to join their team [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/t80654tqjkn/external?lang=en ]
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<pubDate>01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 IST</pubDate>
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<nw:synopsis>&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/t80654tqjkn/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Springboard Communications&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; is looking for an organised and proactive Office Administrator to join their team&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;
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<title>Member Events</title>
<link>https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1l6817t54lm?lang=en&amp;rss=true</link>
<description>Summer Exhibition 2026 at Lavit Gallery [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/zziok6x7y7r/external?lang=en ] Thursday 16 July – Saturday 29 July [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/zziok6x7y7r/external?lang=en ]
BBQ &amp; Bubbles - BBQ feast, 90 minutes of unlimited Prosecco and the hottest R&amp;B and 2000's hits at Talbot Hotel Midleton [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/2t7htwt7ukh/external?lang=en ] – Saturday 18 July [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/2t7htwt7ukh/external?lang=en ]
Rory McCarthy and Hugh Dillon – Triskel [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/kbh3zxjhbfq/external?lang=en ] Lunchtime Jazz Series 2026 – Saturday 18 July [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/kbh3zxjhbfq/external?lang=en ]
[ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/kbh3zxjhbfq/external?lang=en ]Business of Food Breakfast with The Irish Examiner [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1vfbem7i1f8/external?lang=en ] at Bakestone [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1vfbem7i1f8/external?lang=en ] – Wednesday 12 August [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1vfbem7i1f8/external?lang=en ]
The Everyman [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1xws2uvubiz/external?lang=en ] and Cork Opera House [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1xws2uvubiz/external?lang=en ] are proud to present a rehearsed reading concert performance of Cú Chulainn – [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1xws2uvubiz/external?lang=en ] Thursday 13 August [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1xws2uvubiz/external?lang=en ]
Tasting Notes – A Cork Tasing Experience at Bakestone [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/2yhk1j1l7u5/external?lang=en ] – Thursday 13 August [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/2yhk1j1l7u5/external?lang=en ]
Judy – End of the Rainbow at The Everyman [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/v9kps8781fa/external?lang=en ] – Thursday 27 August – Saturday 05 September [ https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/v9kps8781fa/external?lang=en ]
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<nw:synopsis>&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/zziok6x7y7r/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&amp;gt;Summer Exhibition 2026 at &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Lavit Gallery &amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;Thursday 16 July &amp;ndash; Saturday 29 July&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/2t7htwt7ukh/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&amp;gt;BBQ &amp;amp; Bubbles - BBQ feast, 90 minutes of unlimited Prosecco and the hottest R&amp;amp;B and 2000's hits at &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Talbot Hotel Midleton&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; &amp;ndash; Saturday 18 July&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/kbh3zxjhbfq/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&amp;gt;Rory McCarthy and Hugh Dillon &amp;ndash; &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Triskel &amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;Lunchtime Jazz Series 2026 &amp;ndash; Saturday 18 July&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/kbh3zxjhbfq/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&amp;gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1vfbem7i1f8/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&amp;gt;Business of Food Breakfast with &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;The Irish Examiner&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; at&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt; Bakestone &amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;ndash; Wednesday 12 August&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li style="line-height: 1.5; font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/1xws2uvubiz/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;The Everyman&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; and &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Cork Opera House&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; are proud to present a rehearsed reading concert performance of&amp;nbsp;C&amp;uacute; Chulainn&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt; &amp;ndash; &amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;Thursday 13 August&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/2yhk1j1l7u5/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&amp;gt;Tasting Notes &amp;ndash; A Cork Tasing Experience at &amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Bakestone &amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;ndash; Thursday 13 August&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;li style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;span style="font-size: 12px;"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://corkchamberofcommerce.newsweaver.ie/newsletter/v9kps8781fa/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&amp;gt;Judy &amp;ndash; End of the Rainbow at&amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;The Everyman &amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;ndash; Thursday 27 August &amp;ndash; Saturday 05 September&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/span&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;
&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;
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