Connecting Cork
Your global business destination. As Ireland’s second city region, Cork is an international gateway to Europe and lies at the centre of the global economies of Asia and the Americas.
Why Cork?
Big on Life
Cork offers a quality of life that is second to none, as Ireland’s culinary capital and maritime haven with spectacular coastlines
No.1 for Business
Cork ranked 2nd small European city for Economic Potential, 2nd Overall, 3rd for Business Friendliness and 5th for FDI Strategy (FDI Intelligent European Cities and Regions of the Future 2025)
200+ Overseas Companies
Strong track record of successful international investment with FDI investors employing over 43,000 people in the region
Talent Pipeline
Ireland’s second largest city region with its two universities, UCC and MTU, with over 40,000 students and 13,200 graduates combined
Strong Clusters
Cork is home to several strong industry clusters including Life Sciences, Technology & Marine and Energy, built on a mix of FDI investment and indigenous SMEs