Cork is the commercial and industrial centre for the South of Ireland with established manufacturing industries, oil and gas production and distribution, Port of Cork activities, brewing, retailing , IT, commerce and is home to the Examiner newspaper. Very active with both Irish and European developments, business sector groups in Cork offer assistance, support and information for new and existing businesses.

The rush of the Celtic Tiger is certainly to be found in the city of Cork, this growing and desirable business centre offers excellent facilities for new enterprise. Commercial development close to the city centre and airport make ideal sites for industry.

The Port of Cork is the Ireland's premier industrial deepwater harbour and offshore servicing port and is the only Irish port designated as a freeport, housing the largest concentration of port related industry in the Republic.

Cork also has excellent conference facilities in the city area. Hotels facilitating seating for over 500 delegates are the Ambassador Hotel, Fitzpatrick Springs Hotel, Imperial Hotel, Jurys Hotel, Maryborough House Hotel and the Rochestown Park Hotel.

The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment has extensive and very helpful advice on all aspects of business employment in Ireland, including a business start up information pack including everything from planning, funding, locating, employing people and development. TEL (353) (0)1 661 4444. www.irlgov.ie/entemp

ACC Bank		tel: (353) (0)21 2770055
Allied Irish Bank		tel: (353) (0)21 276811
Bank of Ireland		tel: (353) (0)21 276712
National Irish Bank		tel: (353) (0)21 277944
Ulster Bank		tel: (353) (0)21 274381
Anglo Irish Bank		tel: (353) (0)21 271761

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