Lat year saw a total of 126 cruise calls between the Port of Cork (104) and Bantry Bay (22). More than 200,000 passengers came ashore during the season, contributing an estimated €17m to the local economy.

The man underwent surgery at Cork University Hospital after the incident at Ringaskiddy port on Wednesday evening. 

The Celtic Interconnector project will create an electrical interconnection between Ireland and France to allow the exchange of electricity between the two countries. 

Robert Slivar (59) appeared before a special sitting of Cork District Court on Saturday. 

An estimated 72.8 million nautical miles have been saved by choosing the direct connection through the Port of Cork.

Conor Mowlds has made the decision to step down from his role and will be taking up a new international opportunity within the maritime sector.

Mr Canney also had a private briefing meeting with the PoCC senior management team, where discussions centred on the economic impact generated by the port.

Mr Mullins, who passed away suddenly, was in his mid 50s.

The ship, called Mainport Edge, will be used for seabed surveying as part of the international offshore energy sector.

Fire units from Cork City and County are on scene, along with a critical care doctor, gardaí, and paramedics.

It has been described as a “valuable opportunity” to connect Cork with the only container service transporting entirely on water to the Chicago market

It is part of a new partnership between the port and the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), which first invested €18m in the facility in 2017.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin said the funding, announced under Budget 2025, will help Cork to become a major hub of renewable offshore energy

The seizure was made on Tuesday when Rua helped Revenue officers to examine an unaccompanied trailer arriving in Cork from Zeebrugge, in Belgium.

The EU package will facilitate the construction of two quay berths at the Port of Cork Company deepwater site in Ringaskiddy.

These cruise liners carried 190,000 visitors in 2023 and generated around €17m in revenue for the local economy, which is set to further increase this year.

Cobh, formerly known as Queenstown, is one of the oldest of the cruise liner company’s ports of call.

The company said the gap is primarily due to an imbalance among its workforce, with 11% female employees and a predominance of men in senior management positions.

Currently BCPs in Ireland are located in Dublin and Rosslare.

Cruise Ireland, Cruise Britain sign agreement to work together

The Spirit of Discovery is the first of 22 cruise ships to arrive in 2024.

Participants from three Cork youth groups have been taking part in the Youth Day Sailing Programme 

The new service will commence later this month. 

The new campaign comes as the RNLI commemorates its 200th anniversary, marking two centuries of dedicated service to maritime safety.

The meeting was an opportunity to underscore the critical role the port plays in driving economic growth

The port is set to welcome an impressive 116 cruise vessels between April and November 2024, surpassing the 2023 figure of 94 ships that brought 180,000 passengers to the region.

The Port of Cork said it witnessing a "substantial increase in car shipments". 

Looking ahead to the new year, one area set to see a significant boost is cruise traffic.

94 cruise ships brought 180,000 passengers to Cork docks

The Port of Cork Company's CCO said that "strengthening relationships with the local community and businesses is vital" to them

The Port of Cork says it is operating at 50% capacity until the completion of the M28.

The published report shows a steady recovery from Covid-19 and growth despite ongoing global challenges.

A fresh planning application was recently lodged with Cork City Council by CPR Properties Cork Limited seeking permission to maintain their use of the former Southern Fruits Distribution Company warehouse as a market/food emporium for a period of five year

“The department has received a number of offers of ‘floating accommodation’ in recent times,” said a Government spokesperson.

A key component of the plan is supporting the accelerated growth of the fixed offshore renewable energy (ORE) sector.

Ireland’s offshore energy programme includes a target to deliver 5GW of offshore wind energy (OWE) by 2030, and a further 2GW of floating OWE to be in development by 2030. 

The Port of Cork has been highlighted as a potential major site for offshore wind energy in Ireland, while the Cork dockyard has plans to expand its port infrastructure so it can be used to build offshore wind farms.

More than 20 environmentalist groups in Ireland have issued a letter calling for the Port of Cork to reconsider its decision to develop logistics infrastructure to import Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) at the site in a development that could create up to 100 jobs. 

MSC Shipping Group, the world’s largest deep-sea line operator, is now running a new route linking Cork directly with Northern Europe for the first time, offering enhanced trade connectivity and an economic boost for businesses in Ireland.

Ireland's offshore wind energy potential is significant, with a maritime area more than seven times the size of its landmass

“Every town and village in Ireland should have at least one defibrillator — it is an essential service that could save a life."

This will be a direct MSC service linking Cork with the trans-shipment hubs of Le Havre and Antwerp, and will commence on Friday, March 3.

A contract was signed on Wednesday to commission the new, economical, state-of-the-art pilot vessel.

“All of us here at the Port of Cork look forward to welcoming the cruise liners, passengers, and crew in the coming months.”

While the return of cruise ships and the opening of the Cork Container Terminal in Ringaskiddy, it has been a busy year for the Port of Cork. Ellen O’Regan talks to the Chief Commercial Officer about the plans and challenges that lie ahead.

A new weekly freight service between Cork and Northern Spain has been welcomed by the Port of Cork Company as one that will further connect Cork harbour to European trade routes.

“Ever since Viking age time over 1,000 years ago, boats of all different shapes and sizes have been coming in and out of Cork’s riverine and harbour region." 

The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) has welcomed over 115,000 passengers to Cork this year, on 90 cruise ships that docked in the harbour.

The Port of Cork Company has been holding public consultations on its ‘Port Masterplan 2050’ this week in a number of locations

The ‘Port Masterplan 2050’ will contain plans for the Port of Cork’s operations and development as a “key global port of the future”, considering maritime, landside, and transport connectivity constraints and opportunities