CORKMEET 2009-Cork
Come to Cork -We’ve been expecting you
CORKMEET 2009 will showcase the benefits of doing business in Cork. We have the infrastructure, competitiveness and quality of service delivered
with professionalism and friendliness to make Cork the perfect place to do business.
Economy
Cork’s well balanced economy has consistently attracted many of the world’s largest companies and is home to global market leaders in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, ICT, biotechnology and international financial services.
This strong multinational presence is complimented by a vibrant micro-enterprise and SME sector. Ireland is an entrepreneurial nation, and is at the fore in Europe in the numbers of early stage entrepreneurs. Our well educated workforce not only offers skills and expertise to larger companies, but also has the drive, enthusiasm and innovation to start and grow their own businesses.
Traditionally, much of Cork’s indigenous industry has grown around food & drink production. Alongside the development of today’s multi-sector economy, this tradition continues with large food producers Kerry and Dairygold, and drinks manufacturers Barry’s Tea, Heineken Ireland, and Pepsi Cola International, choosing Cork as a location for their operations.
All over Ireland, Cork is renowned as a thriving centre for artisan food and drink production. Some of the better known products from the region include Ballymaloe Country Relish, Clonakilty Black Pudding, Ardsalagh and Gubeen cheeses.
Cork is also prime location for companies in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries in Ireland. World leaders in these fields such as Eli Lilly, Janssen, Henkel, G.E Healthcare, GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer and Schering-Plough are based in Cork. Numerous indigenous businesses have been developed in servicing this significant sector of Cork’s economy.
International electronics producers Moog and EMC are located in Cork and allofApple’s European operations are managed from its European Headquarters in Cork. Global operators in Engineering: Arup, SR Technics and Horner are also located in Cork.
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Education
Cork has a lively student population of more than 25,000 students per year, the majority of which attend the county’s two main third level education institutes, University College Cork and Cork Institute of Technology. The availability of a highly qualified work force on the doorstep has certainly been a key factor in the choice of a number of multinational companies to locate, and remain, in Cork.
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Arts & Culture
Cork city’s commitment and contribution to the Arts and cultural life is well established. The city is home to several galleries and museums, The National Sculpture Factory, dance theatres and artist workshops. The city also boasts a busy calendar of festivals including folk, jazz, choral and film. In recognition of this commitment Cork City was chosen from among a selection of Europe’s cities to be European Capital of Culture in 2005.
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Tourism Cork
From the bustling friendly streets of Cork City, to the rugged beauty of West Cork, there is plenty to do and see during a visit to Cork.
See www.visitcorkcounty.com for tourism and travel information
See www.discoverireland.com for tourism and travel information
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Useful links:
Cork Kerry Tourism- www.visitcorkcounty.com www.corkkerry.ie
Tourism Ireland- www.tourismireland.com
Ireland- www.ireland.ie
Hertiage Island -www.heritageisland.com
Discover Ireland -http://www.discoverireland.ie/southwest
Failte Ireland-http://www.failteireland.ie
Cork City Gaol Heritage Centre- http://www.corkcitygaol.com/
Cobh Heritage Centre - The Queenstown Story, last port of the TITANIC http://www.cobhheritage.com/
Cork Vision Centre-http://www.corkvisioncentre.com
Fota Wildlife Park-http://www.fotawildlife.ie/
Blarney Castle – Kiss the Blarney Stone http://www.blarneycastle.ie/
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Practical Travel Information
The CORKMEET 2009 event venue Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa is located about 10km east of Cork City
Getting there
Air
Cork airport is located just 8km outside of Cork City Centre and16km from the Radisson Blu Hotel.
A number of the main European airlines fly to Cork airport direct, other routes include transfers at London Heathrow or Standsted.
For full details of flight options see www.corkairport.com or check with your preferred airline.
In Cork
Bus
Regular shuttle bus services connect the airport with Cork city http://www.skylinkcork.com or http://www.citylink.ie/
A public bus is also available http://www.buseireann.ie
Train
Cork’s train station, Kent station, is located on the Lower Glanmire Road, 10 minutes walk from Cork city centre.
Routes serviced: Dublin Houston – Cork; Mallow – Cork – Cobh; Cork – Tralee; Cork – Midleton
The event venue Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa is located about 10km east of Cork City
Taxi
A taxi rank is located outside the main terminal building. Fare to the city centre is approx €10 - €15.
Car Hire
There are many car hire companies with offices at Cork Airport. See http://www.corkairport.com/to_from/car_hire.html for further details.
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To the Raddisson Blu Hotel
Driving
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On leaving the Cork airport main gates, turn left onto N27.
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To get to RADISSON BLU HOTEL, take the 4th exit at roundabout onto N25/S Ring Road.
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Follow road through tunnel.
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At the next roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto N25, following signs for ROSSLARE/WATERFORD
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Take the R623 exit towards Glounthaune.
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Turn right at R623Turn right at EASTGATE AVE.
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At the roundabout, take the 1st exit.
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At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto EASTGATE road.
By Train
From Kent station in Cork, take the COBH train to LITTLE ISLAND. The Radisson Blu Hotel is 10 minutes walk from this station.
Accommodation
A rate of €105 per person (including bed & breakfast) or €89 room only has been arranged with the Radisson Blu Hotel. Residents will have complimentary access to the Retreat Hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room, Leisure Centre and weights roomhttp://www.radissonblu.ie/hotel-cork
Other hotels in the area:
Sheraton Fota Island Hotel & Spa http://www.sheratonfotaisland.com/
Fota Island, Cork
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