Ireland News » Cork News Ireland » Cork » Economy: Three West Cork festivals brought in €7.67m for local economy
West Cork Music’s three summer festivals delivered an economic impact of more than €7.67m to the area’s local economy in 2025, a new report reveals. The research shows that for every euro of public ...
News Ireland » Cork » Economy: 11,600 workers in Cork used State's upskilling initiatives
Nationally, in 2025, over 23,000 businesses received upskilling and training programmes for 84,515 workers in 2025, at a cost of €74m ...
News Ireland » Cork » Economy: Comment: Why global investors are betting on Ireland’s green economy
In May of this year, Ireland’s minister for climate launched the annual report for the offshore wind energy programme, which announced key milestones including planning applications for new projects, ...
News Ireland » Cork » Economy: Cork hoteliers seeking government measures to tackle high cost of business
Learn about the plight of Cork hoteliers facing rising business costs and their calls for government measures to protect tourism.
News Ireland » Cork » Economy: New cohousing community planned for Cork 'missing piece of the puzzle' to solve housing crisis
Cohousing Communities Ireland called on Government to establish a development fund to support “demonstrator” cohousing communities in Cork, Dublin, and Mayo ...
News Ireland » Cork » Economy: Ireland’s ‘economic miracle’ at risk from tariffs
A sign for US pharmaceutical giant Johnson and Johnson in Ringaskiddy, near Cork, southern Ireland, an area which has attracted many US pharma giants in recent years ...
News Ireland » Cork » Economy: Cork aims to secure share of €300m Ryder Cup tourism windfall
Councillors want the county to promote its tourism, hospitality and golf offering ahead of the major sporting event in Adare ...
News Ireland » Cork » Economy: Ireland’s Economic Forecast for 2026: A Positive Outlook Amid Global Risks
Ireland’s economy is positioned to continue its expansion trajectory in 2026, driven by resilient domestic demand and robust labour market fundamentals. Outlooks from major financial consultancies, ...
News Ireland » Cork » Economy: Ireland’s EU Presidency is chance to shape Europe’s future – we’ll use it to strengthen economy & keep our people safe
IRELAND has taken control of Europe and will now steer the agenda of European politics over the next six months during our EU Presidency. The biggest names in politics will come to our shores for ...