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Rubrik Expands in Ireland with New Cork Office

By Ryan Harmon 26 July 2023

Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security Company, has officially opened its new office in Cork, Ireland, as part of its continued investment in the region and wider mission to secure the world’s data. Rubrik was joined by Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath TD, for a ribbon cutting ceremony as well as Chief Customer Officer, Giri […]

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Deloitte Launches Technology and Analytics Hub in Cork

By Ryan Harmon 20 June 2023

Professional services company Deloitte plans to create 300 new jobs in Cork over the next three years, which will help it mark its 150th anniversary in the city, with the majority of these roles will be based in a new technology and analytics hub in Cork. The company will hire across all areas of the business […]

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BaseWorx and Hyde Whiskey to Represent Cork at National Enterprise Awards

By Ryan Harmon 18 May 2023

Two Cork based businesses have been awarded Local Enterprise Awards from Cork County Council’s respective Local Enterprise Offices (LEO) in Cork North and West and South Cork. Companies ‘BaseWorx’ and ‘Hyde Whiskey’ received the accolade for building successful businesses despite the challenging times of the past two years. They will now compete against 28 other […]

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Dell Technologies Invests €2m to Create Open Telecom Ecosystem Lab in Cork

By Ryan Harmon 16 May 2023

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney TD joined Dell Technologies to officially launch the company’s Open Telecom Ecosystem Lab at the company’s campus in Ovens, Co. Cork.  As the company’s only Open Telecom Ecosystem Lab outside the US, the facility provides an innovation testbed for telecoms and technology leaders across Europe, the Middle East

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BioMarin Opens €38m Expansion of its Cork Manufacturing Site

By Ryan Harmon 25 April 2023

Global biopharmaceutical company BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. opened the expansion of its manufacturing plant at Shanbally, Co. Cork. The company has invested €38 million over four years to create a state-of-the-art aseptic production facility. The new facility will manufacture, package and label BioMarin therapies for global distribution. With the expansion, BioMarin will

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ProPhotonix Expands Capacity and Improves Production Flexibility in Cork

By Ryan Harmon 18 April 2023

ProPhotonix (IRL) Ltd. a designer and manufacturer of LED illumination systems, part of the Exaktera group, announced that it has expanded its production capacity in Cork following an investment of €500,000. In addition to almost doubling capacity at the Little Island facility, this latest investment has also delivered increased production flexibility enabling ProPhotonix

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Gilead Sciences Announce €45m Expansion Plan for Cork Base

By Ryan Harmon 6 March 2023

Planning permission has been granted for a €45m expansion of biopharmaceutical company, Gilead Sciences, at its Cork manufacturing base in Carrigtwohill. The expansion will ensure that the Cork base continues to play a central master distributor role in Gilead’s global supply chain. Vice President of Manufacturing Operations, David Cadogan, said, “this

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Major Sports Complex and Remote Working Facility Opened in Cork

By Ryan Harmon 17 January 2023

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, officially opened a major sports complex and remote working facility in County Cork. The Banteer Sports Field Project includes a flood-lit astro-turf facility, spectator area, sports pavilion and event space and will serve the Duhallow area in the North West of the County. The project, which […]

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IRONKIDS Returns to Cork as Registration Opens

By Ryan Harmon 16 December 2022

In 2023, Cork will once again host IRONKIDS Ireland, where thousands of children will go through their paces through the town for a chance to finish under the iconic IRONMAN Ireland finish arch. IRONKIDS Ireland takes place Friday, 18 August 2023 with registration for the 2023 IRONKIDS Ireland event opening Wednesday, 14 December 2022 at […]

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Irish Family-Owned Business DID Opens Brand New Cork Store

By Ryan Harmon 25 November 2022

An Irish-owned family business is taking care of all the southside’s homeware and gadget needs, with DID Electrical opening a brand new flagship store in Cork. Cutting the ribbon this morning, the new store spans over 10,000 square feet of Turners Cross Retail Park, with the new shop being the second in Cork, joining its […]

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Alcon Customer Engagement Centre inaugurated in Cork

By Ryan Harmon 21 November 2022

Alcon, the global leader in eye care, has officially inaugurated the Alcon Customer Engagement Centre (ACE) in Cork. Building on Alcon’s commitment to education through the Alcon Experience Centers and other training facilities throughout the world, the ACE will provide eye care professionals with the opportunity to have a complete customer brand experience by combining

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Dell Technologies Invests €2M in Customer Solution Centre in Cork

By Ryan Harmon 16 November 2022

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath TD joined Dell Technologies Ireland to officially open the newly redeveloped Customer Solution Centre at the company’s campus in Cork.  The centre provides unique ‘proof-of-concept’ testing for businesses and organisations worldwide to evaluate new technologies and solutions and ensure they unlock new

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NetApp Opens New International Headquarters in Cork

By Ryan Harmon 7 November 2022

NetApp, a global, cloud-led, data-centric software company, announced the opening of its new international headquarters in Cork. The office is in Navigation Square within Cork’s Docklands, Ireland’s largest and most ambitious urban regeneration project. The new international headquarters will serve NetApp’s international commercial, sales, and technology operations,

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Oxford Global Resources Announces 75 High Level Jobs for Cork

By Ryan Harmon 1 November 2022

Oxford Global Resources, the global staffing and consulting company, has announced the creation of 75 new high-level roles in Cork. The new positions will be created at Oxford’s European headquarters in Cork city in response to increased customer demand across Europe. With year-on-year growth, Oxford is on track to reach a company milestone of US$700 million in […]

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AbbVie Announces €60m Expansion at Cork Facility

By Ryan Harmon 22 September 2022

AbbVie, a global research and development-based biopharmaceutical company with a significant presence across eight Irish locations, has announced a €60 million expansion at its manufacturing site in Cork.  The expansion, which will include the development of a new state-of-the-art facility, will create approximately 70 new jobs. New technologies will be introduced to the

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Cygnum Announce 50 New Jobs in Cork

By Ryan Harmon 7 June 2022

Cygnum, who are one of the country’s largest timber frame manufacturers, has announced 50 new jobs in Cork as it’s upping its output by 60 percent to try help meet the government’s Housing for All targets. The company made the big announcement following a €7 million investment over the last five years. Cygnum, who celebrate […]

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Apple Announce Expansion of its Cork Operations

By Ryan Harmon 25 May 2022

Apple announce its expansion of operations in Cork with the addition of a new campus building that will afford it extra capacity to accommodate 1,300 employees. The announcement follows Apple’s recent opening of its European Engineering and Test Facility. The company also plans to provide employee transport services and green communal spaces for its growing […]

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New Regional Enterprise Plan for Cork and Kerry Launched

By Ryan Harmon 28 April 2022

Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English, was at the RDI Hub in Killorglin to launch the South-West Regional Enterprise Plan (REP) to 2024 for Kerry and Cork. The South-West Plan, covering counties Cork and Kerry, is one of nine new enterprise plans throughout the country which will be funded by up […]

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Governor of New Jersey Visits Cork on Trade Mission to Ireland

By Ryan Harmon 26 April 2022

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy will lead a trade mission to Ireland which includes a stop in Cork City to explore the potential for strengthening business ties between New Jersey and the Cork region. Governor Murphy and First Lady Tammy Snyder Murphy will visit the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Colm Kelleher at City Hall […]

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Remitly to Create 120 New Jobs With Expansion in Cork

By Ryan Harmon 8 April 2022

Remitly Global, a leading digital financial services provider for immigrants and their families, has announced it will increase operations in Cork, creating approximately 120 jobs over the next six months. Established in Seattle in 2011, Remitly employs over 1,800 full-time equivalent employees either working out of our headquarters in Seattle, Washington, at one of our