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<p>John O'Mahony, Group Editor, Irish Examiner and The Echo.</p>

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New group editor appointed to the Irish Examiner and The Echo

Cork native John O'Mahony succeeds Tom Fitzpatrick as editor of the Irish Examiner and Gráinne McGuinness as editor of The Echo

<p>Finance minister Paschal Donohoe: 'The reason those supply chains are present in Ireland is because of the decades of experience and expertise that have been built up here.' File picture: Brian Lawless/PA</p>

economy

Finance minister warns Cork would be hit hard by Trump's proposed 200% pharma tariffs

<p>South Coast Logistics managing director Richie O’Flynn briefing finance minister Paschal Donohoe on the company's ambitious expansion plans during the minister's visit to the firm's HQ in Fermoy on Thursday.</p>

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New Dublin Inland Port Terminal could create 80 jobs

Kerry developer still committed to 34-storey hotel on historic Cork City quay

development and construction

Kerry developer still committed to 34-storey hotel on historic Cork City quay

Dutch airline KLM announces third route to Amsterdam from Cork Airport

companies

Dutch airline KLM announces third route to Amsterdam from Cork Airport

Cork City’s landmark Roches Stores building to be split into retail units under new plans

development and construction

Cork City’s landmark Roches Stores building to be split into retail units under new plans

Microsoft and Activision Blizzard logos on smartphone and tablet. Microsoft announced that they are planning to purchase Activis

Gaming giant's Cork job cuts cost €9m in severance expenses

Move by Microsoft to cut costs at Irish arm of gaming giant Activision Blizzard resulted in the loss of 128 jobs at support centre in Cork, new accounts show

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Profits and revenues surge at family-run fast food operator Dino's

Profits and revenues surge at family-run fast food operator Dino's

The group employs 160 and only last month expanded to open a new drive-thru in Midleton

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Tributes paid to Dawn Meats co-founder Dan Browne, a pioneer in Ireland’s agri-food industry

Tributes paid to Dawn Meats co-founder Dan Browne, a pioneer in Ireland’s agri-food industry

Dan Browne helped grow Dawn Meats into a €3bn global company and shaped Ireland’s agriculture and food sectors

Wed, 25 Jun, 2025

Cork-based services company Org Group acquires Brussels-based firm

Cork-based services company Org Group acquires Brussels-based firm

Company has acquired European workforce solutions firm Enterprise Digital Resources, which provides specialised tech staff to clients in countries across Europe

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Beer In Amsterdam

Renowned Cork pub The Outpost hits market for €1m

One in five pubs on the market in Cork predicted to call time for good

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

DENIS SCANNELL

Cork Airport named best in Europe for third time

Recognised for excellence in service, sustainability, and innovation, Cork Airport celebrates another milestone in its growth journey

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

My Job: Paul Sheridan on 25 years of the Tour de Munster

My Job: Paul Sheridan on 25 years of the Tour de Munster

Since its inception in 2001, the 600km cycle through the towns and villages of Munster has raised more than €5m for Down Syndrome Ireland

Sat, 14 Jun, 2025

MyWealthManagement to complete four acquisitions in 2025

MyWealthManagement to complete four acquisitions in 2025

Mortgage broker and financial advisor MyWealthManagement Group is targeting a workforce of 300 employees across the country by 2030 through acquisitions and a recruitment drive.

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Funding to electrify Cork rail reaches next EU round

Funding to electrify Cork rail reaches next EU round

The Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme is a series of interrelated projects that will ultimately enable train services every 10 minutes across the Cork rail network

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Air France expands Cork - Paris route to operate year-round

Air France expands Cork - Paris route to operate year-round

Air France has operated on a seasonal basis to and from Cork since 2018

Wed, 28 May, 2025

One of Ireland's oldest companies completes move to new Cork manufacturing facility

One of Ireland's oldest companies completes move to new Cork manufacturing facility

One of Ireland's oldest companies, firm is now in its fourth generation of family ownership

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Cork Airport expects 68,500 passengers over June bank holiday weekend

Cork Airport expects 68,500 passengers over June bank holiday weekend

New services take off for summer, with school holidays pushing up demand

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Louis Fitzgerald hospitality group sees profits rise 22% to over €20m

Louis Fitzgerald hospitality group sees profits rise 22% to over €20m

The scale of the Fitzgerald operation in 2024 comes 56 years after a 23-year-old Louis Fitzgerald moved from Tipperary to Dublin to purchase his first pub on Townsend St, Dublin

Sun, 25 May, 2025

Expert tells conference what Cork Luas needs to deliver on time and within cost

Expert tells conference what Cork Luas needs to deliver on time and within cost

Paolo Carbone, Head of Public Transport Capital Programmes, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, said it was important to take time with the delivery of the light rail system and to 'plan it right'

Thu, 22 May, 2025

Kilcullen Business Group completes IMI acquisition

Kilcullen Business Group completes IMI acquisition

Kilcullen Business Post Group has completed the acquisition of the Irish Management Institute (IMI) from University College Cork (UCC).

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Former John A Wood depot on the market for €950,000

Former John A Wood depot on the market for €950,000

Off the Carrigrohane 'Straight Road', the site has good connectivity and might suit a builder as a storage depot

Thu, 15 May, 2025

Amazon-let Cork office block for sale at €6.75m in Cork Airport Business Park

Amazon-let Cork office block for sale at €6.75m in Cork Airport Business Park

Office buildings fully let to Amazon and Red Hat are for sale in Cork Airport Business Park for €10.75m, offering investors stable income and high yields

Wed, 14 May, 2025

AFTA delivers €35m annual economic benefit to Munster

AFTA delivers €35m annual economic benefit to Munster

Flight training academy has trained 2,800 pilots since 1995

Tue, 13 May, 2025

Cork City retail fighting for survival amid closures and changing shopping habits

Cork City retail fighting for survival amid closures and changing shopping habits

Cork’s iconic shops may be closing, but new voices, loyal customers and quiet resilience are shaping the city’s next chapter

Mon, 05 May, 2025

Crosshaven 'may miss out on tourism boost due to inadequate infrastructure'

Crosshaven 'may miss out on tourism boost due to inadequate infrastructure'

Fáilte Ireland's Cork Harbour tourism plan could bypass the seaside town due to an inability to cope with increased visitor numbers

Sun, 04 May, 2025

Cork Airport to demolish old terminal and build new pier as part of €200m investment

Cork Airport to demolish old terminal and build new pier as part of €200m investment

Cork Airport will undergo its biggest upgrade in 20 years with €200m in improvements to terminals, security, and sustainability

Fri, 02 May, 2025

Cork Airport operator DAA to pay €68m dividend to State after strong 2024

Cork Airport operator DAA to pay €68m dividend to State after strong 2024

Cork Airport enjoyed the busiest year for international passenger traffic in its 63-year history

Thu, 01 May, 2025

New vision for Cork's Marina Market includes event centre and a 5-star hotel

New vision for Cork's Marina Market includes event centre and a 5-star hotel

Plans envision a vibrant new cultural district at Marina Market with a live events centre, food hall, and hotel

Wed, 30 Apr, 2025

Sherry Fitzgerald, auctioneers, estate agents, Dublin, Ireland,

Investment property spend triples to €548m during opening months of 2025

During the early part of 2024, the European Central Bank still had very high interest rates — which made borrowing money, potentially for investment, very expensive

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

Fota Island Resort owner posts €1.2m loss despite turnover rise

Fota Island Resort owner posts €1.2m loss despite turnover rise

Between October 2013 and December 2024, Xiu Lan Holdings said it had invested €25m in Fota Island Resort and The Kingsley in Cork

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

New Cork City Council chief targets homes, light rail and cultural revival on South Main Street

New Cork City Council chief targets homes, light rail and cultural revival on South Main Street

Valerie O'Sullivan, Cork City’s new chief executive, sets out plans for housing, light rail, and a vibrant cultural revival downtown

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

11 acres of quality grassland near Clonakilty already under offer

11 acres of quality grassland near Clonakilty already under offer

The holding consists of 10.8 acres conveniently situated between Clonakilty and Timoleague

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

Cork fastest growing airport last year with passenger numbers growing by 10%, new figures show

Cork fastest growing airport last year with passenger numbers growing by 10%, new figures show

Number of passengers using Irish airports during 2024 at 'record level' of 41 million, CSO data shows

Thu, 17 Apr, 2025

McDonalds gets approval for two outlets as Cork grandmother opposes Carrigaline branch

McDonalds gets approval for two outlets as Cork grandmother opposes Carrigaline branch

Grounds for the objections to new McDonalds restaurants include health concerns and proximity to creches

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Round Hill appoints UK firm to operate Cork and Dublin student apartment schemes

Round Hill appoints UK firm to operate Cork and Dublin student apartment schemes

The centres in Cork are Broga House on the Western Road, Curraheen Point on Farranlea Road and Ashlinn House on the Bandon Road

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Apple submits plan for 300 new parking spaces in Cork City hub

Apple submits plan for 300 new parking spaces in Cork City hub

The tech firm says the additional spaces will address a shortfall in existing car parking provision on the Hollyhill site

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

Eoin English: Apple bites back over Cork's public transport shortcomings

Eoin English: Apple bites back over Cork's public transport shortcomings

The company is highlighting how delays with the delivery of planned public transport services, and of strategic road and active travel infrastructure, is affecting it

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

Whiskey trading startup raises €1.2m

Whiskey trading startup raises €1.2m

The backers said the timing of the raise is significant with the potential reintroduction of US tariffs on European alcohol

Sun, 13 Apr, 2025

Proposals brewing in Cork for new Fitzgerald’s Park coffee shop

Proposals brewing in Cork for new Fitzgerald’s Park coffee shop

The Natural Bakery, which had occupied the popular spot since 2015, recently vacated the high-profile unit, which adjoins Cork Public Museum and overlooks the River Lee

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

Camp Field amongst State-owned Cork sites that could provide up to 900 affordable homes

Camp Field amongst State-owned Cork sites that could provide up to 900 affordable homes

Land Development Agency has identified another three Cork sites for potential future development

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

Cork tech firm Kwayga helps suppliers diversify as Trump tariffs disrupt global trade

Cork tech firm Kwayga helps suppliers diversify as Trump tariffs disrupt global trade

Cork-based Kwayga helps Irish exporters pivot to Canada, Asia and beyond as US-EU trade tensions escalate

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

Cork engineering firm wins award for €215m Dunkettle Interchange design

Cork engineering firm wins award for €215m Dunkettle Interchange design

The Dunkettle Interchange work was carried out by John Sisk & Son Ltd, with Fehily Timoney and Company as their lead designer

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

A Coca-Cola Co. Delivery As Company Expects Earnings Growth In 2020

John Whelan: Coca-Cola tax dispute with US authorities implicates Ireland again

Ireland is in the firing line as US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) zooms in on multinationals' transfer pricing arrangements

Sun, 06 Apr, 2025

Cork targets 4,000 conference delegates

Cork targets 4,000 conference delegates

The conferences will bring an estimated €5.7m to the local economy

Wed, 02 Apr, 2025

Company that manages UCC's student accommodation sees profits rise 26%

Company that manages UCC's student accommodation sees profits rise 26%

During the financial year ending September 30, 2023, the company recorded a profit of €2.28m

Wed, 02 Apr, 2025

University College Cork agrees to sell Irish Management Institute

University College Cork agrees to sell Irish Management Institute

IMI provides a range of business and management courses

Wed, 02 Apr, 2025

Cork's pilot training academy marks growth from a single aircraft to 26-strong fleet

Cork's pilot training academy marks growth from a single aircraft to 26-strong fleet

Atlantic Flight Training Academy has trained 2,800 pilots since it was founded in 1995

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

'Wholesalers are demanding pre-payment': Cork chocolatier warns of expensive Easter eggs

'Wholesalers are demanding pre-payment': Cork chocolatier warns of expensive Easter eggs

Rosemary Daly of the Chocolate Shop in Cork's English Market says her supply has been severely disrupted by the 'crisis' of soaring cocoa prices

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Close up of business people shaking hands in the office.

Start-up formation in Ireland returns to pre-pandemic highs

This comes as a period of growing uncertainty over the economic outlook and a potential trade war between the US and the EU

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Manna Aero drone is seen as it delivers essential household and medical supplies in the Irish village of Moneygall

Manna drone delivery service to expand to Cork

New accounts filed by Manna Drones Ltd show that the company’s €12.33m pre-tax for 2023 followed a pre-tax loss of €9.9m for 2022

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

'You're only as good as your last bag of chips': Dino Cregan named Cork Business Champion

'You're only as good as your last bag of chips': Dino Cregan named Cork Business Champion

Kilkenny Design named Cork Business of the Year

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

Apple's main Irish unit incurs $25.2bn corporation tax charge

Apple's main Irish unit incurs $25.2bn corporation tax charge

The company’s post-tax profits totalled $51.15bn following the $25.2bn corporation tax charge, down 18% from $62.28bn in the prior year

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

LDA eyes private land in Cork to boost affordable housing supply amid growing pressure

LDA eyes private land in Cork to boost affordable housing supply amid growing pressure

LDA chief executive John Coleman told the Irish Examiner that 'Cork is on our radar' as the agency plans a return to market to buy sites outright

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

Dan Lowrey’s pub on Cork's MacCurtain Street is approved for expansion

Dan Lowrey’s pub on Cork's MacCurtain Street is approved for expansion

Cork City Council has approved plans for Dan Lowrey’s pub expansion and a new primary care centre in Douglas

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Michael O'Flynn conferred with honorary doctorate from UCC

Michael O'Flynn conferred with honorary doctorate from UCC

Cork property developer conferred with honorary doctorate in economic science for his services to business and philanthropy

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

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