Last week we held the Cork Chamber Padel Cup 2026, held in association with HEINEKEN Ireland!
It was great to see so many member companies represented on the courts with teams bringing plenty of energy, enthusiasm and friendly competition to what proved to be a lively and enjoyable tournament.
Congratulations to our winning teams: 🥇 1st Place - HEINEKEN Ireland 🥈 2nd Place - PepsiCo 🥉 3rd Place - Morgan McKinley 🏅 4th Place - Ballyhass Adventure Group
A huge thank you to all participants for making the event such a success and to our prize and goodie bag supporters for helping to create a memorable experience for everyone involved.
We look forward to seeing the Cork Chamber Padel Cup continue to grow in the years ahead. Until then, congratulations once again to our champions.
Last chance to get your entries in for this year's Cork Digital Marketing Awards.
This year’s programme features a broad range of categories covering content creation, social media, digital transformation and sustainable impact, reflecting the many ways organisations are using digital channels to strengthen their brands and drive meaningful engagement.
Member Meet-Up Thurs 9th July | 10am-11am | Cork Chamber
This event is designed to support members at any stage of their Chamber journey and provides an opportunity to catch up with fellow members.
Over coffee and conversation, attendees will have the opportunity to introduce their business to the room, learn more about the chamber and begin building valuable connections with fellow members.
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.
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.
The new Critical Infrastructure Act has been signed into law, representing an important step towards reform of infrastructure delivery in Ireland. A key recommendation of the Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce, the Act will establish a fast-track process for projects designated critical infrastructure by Government.
Cork Chamber continues to advocate for the inclusion of vital projects for Cork, Luas Cork and the Cork Northern Distributor Multi-modal Route, alongside vital renewable energy, grid and water upgrades, to ensure these projects are delivered in a timely manner, supporting population and economic growth in our region.
This course will benefit team members and operational staff who constantly interact with data and need professional data literacy skills to enable them to handle, interpret, and communicate data to support innovation, strategy development and data-driven decision making.
Develop the strategic judgment to govern AI responsibly in your organisation. This intensive one-day programme builds board and executive understanding of EU AI Act obligations, data privacy intersections, and vendor risks. Contact garrett@corkchamber.ie or call 086 7777737 for further details.
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.
Through the Cork San Francisco Innovation Exchange 2027, two Cork city businesses will receive a support package worth up to €10,000, including flights, accommodation and tailored business introductions in Cork's sister city. Harness the value of the connections built through key partnerships and help your business to grow internationally. Applications are now open and close on 28 August 2026.
SOLVIT is an informal problem-solving network launched by the European Commission in 2002. It was established to resolve certain types of problems experienced by EU citizens or businesses with public administration in EU Member States.
Working Connections: Building Pathways to Employment
Cork Education and Training Board (Cork ETB) and Cork Chamber today celebrated the success of the Working Connections programme at an employer appreciation event held at Republic of Work. The pilot initiative, which connected Youthreach learners with meaningful, employer-led work placements, marks an important step in creating inclusive pathways to employment for young people across the city and region.
Six students were referred to the programme, and placements were secured for all six across a diverse range of Cork employers, including Dell Technologies, Clayton Hotel Cork City, JW O'Donovan Solicitors, Kingsley Hotel, Talbot Hotel Midleton and Republic of Work.
This programme is a clear demonstration of what's possible when education and business work together to open doors for young people entering the workforce.
If you are interested in getting involved in the future, contact Naoimh Frawley, Director of People, Operations & Governance, Cork Chamber.
The Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 came into effect on 29th of June 2026, introducing significant changes to how Organisations manage contractual retirement ages. The legislation provides eligible Employees with a new statutory right to notify their Employer that they do not consent to retiring at their contractual retirement age where that age is below the State pension age of sixty-six. While the Act does not abolish contractual retirement ages, it places new procedural obligations on Organisations and raises the legal threshold for enforcing a contractual retirement age.
AI is not just a technology issue. For SMEs, it is becoming a business issue.
For many SMEs, the real question is not whether AI matters. It is where to start, what is worth investing time in, and what support would make adoption easier.
Take part in a survey and receive a personalised AI Readiness Scorecard for your business.
InterTradeIreland wants to hear from SMEs as part of current independent research on AI adoption.
