Archyde New Look Closes Irish Operations, Clearance Sales Draw Crowds in Cork February 24, 2025 Retailer Cites “Sustained Losses” as Reason for Exit New Look, the UK-based clothing retailer, is winding down its Irish operations after several years of financial difficulties. The company cited “sustained losses and challenging market conditions” as the primary reasons for … Read more
Two Cork businesses are to feature in a new video series this coming spring. Leviathan, which is a nine-part travel and cooking series, celebrates the country’s vibrant creative culture. It also showcases the stories of wild food foragers, artisan makers, organic farmers, and musicians. The series opener will showcase Woodcock Smokery in West Cork, where … Read more
An award-winning Cork restaurant has announced plans to relocate to larger premises next month. The Michelin Guide-listed eatery, Cush, which has been in operation in Ballycotton since 2020, is relocating to a bigger premises in Midleton, at the site of the former Sage restaurant. The move marks an expansion of the Flynn Cush Group’s offering, … Read more
Five Cork restaurants have been honoured at this year’s Michelin Guide UK and Ireland Awards. The ceremony, which took place earlier this week at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, saw Terre at Castlemartyr Resort, Dede in Baltimore, Bastion in Kinsale, Chestnut in Ballydehob, and Baba’de in Baltimore honoured across three categories. Terre … Read more
JUST over a year after it powered down and called time, Electric, one of Cork City’s best-known bars, is to re-open, following its sale for c €2m. The new Cork-based owner is a private client of financial advisory firm MC2 Accountants. It’s understood the Emporium Bar Group, who have four venues in Cork’s suburbs, will … Read more
A Cork restaurant has retained its two Michelin star status at The Michelin Guide UK and Ireland Awards ceremony. The ceremony, which took place at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, saw Cork’s Terre Restaurant, located at Castlemartyr Resort, once again recognised for its exceptional offerings. The venue, first recognised at last year’s … Read more
Jarryd and Tamzyn Kotze met at home in South Africa, married young, and moved to Ireland, where they now own the popular coffee company Some Dose. Tamzyn told The Echo: “We met in 2011, I was 19 and Jarryd had just turned 21, when he moved to the town I’d grown up in. “We were … Read more
It is the end of an era for another Cork city centre store, as The Denim Store is set to close its doors at the end of February. In operation since 1990, The Denim Store, located at 35 Cook Street, was, for many people, the place to go for jeans in town throughout the years. … Read more
A District Court judge said she was well aware of the importance of the pub in rural Ireland and she commended a publican for driving his customers home in a case where he was prosecuted for having patrons on the premises afterhours. Publican and licensee of The Sportsman’s Arms in Aherla, Dermot Forde, could not … Read more
Cork-Based Medtech Company PMD Device Solutions Files for Bankruptcy Cork-based medical device company, PMD Device Solutions, has filed for bankruptcy after a review revealed its inability to meet short-term financial obligations. The company, which specializes in respiratory monitoring solutions for both hospitals and home care settings, cited delayed payments from a major public sector client … Read more