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Irish Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Corrib Oil to create 50 jobs with first Wendy's fast food restaurant
Service station and energy provider Corrib Oil is to create 50 jobs and open the first Wendy's fast food restaurant in Cork. The restaurant will open in Mahon Point Shopping Centre in October, and Wendy's will use Irish beef and chicken across its menu. Corrib plans to hire 50 new crew members at the Mahon Point Wendy's restaurant. Recruitment is underway for team members in full and part time roles. Founded in 1987, Corrib Oil currently operates 40 convenience stores with forecourts and 20 fuel depots across 17 counties. READ MORE The partnership with Wendy's is a key part of its expansion strategy in Ireland, which aims to more than double its national footprint to 100 locations by 2030 and continue to grow its home heating distribution and fuel card business. 'Opening the first Wendy's restaurant in Mahon Point marks a major milestone in our partnership with Wendy's,' said Michael Dalton, managing director of Corrib Brands 'We're thrilled to bring Wendy's to Cork, offering fresh and locally sourced menu items and outstanding hospitality to local customers, who will be the first in Ireland to experience the brand.' Michael Clarke, managing director – Europe with Wendy's said: 'Ireland is a great market for long-term growth, and we're proud to see our brand come to life here through our partnership with Corrib Oil.' Corrib Oil said earlier this year it will create 1,200 new jobs in the next five years as it plans to more than double its number of stores nationally. The company recently announced the franchise deal with Wendy's about six months ago. It will see 10 locations open in the next two years with about 300 jobs to be created. The US fast food restaurant chain first opened in 1969 and has grown to more than 7,200 restaurants. About 1,200 of these are located in more than 30 markets outside of the United States. Corrib also has a home heating oil, road fuels and lubricants distribution business.
Irish Independent
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
‘We've done the double!' – Dublin water polo club win Irish cup double
The women's team played out a nail-biting final against Galway's Tribes at the university pool in Limerick on Saturday. After an intense battle, nothing could separate the two teams, with the All-Ireland decider ending in a 10-10 draw. Tribes led for most of the match, but St Vincent's stayed in the game, edging ahead 10-9 in the final two minutes. However, Tribes were awarded a penalty in the dying moments and levelled the score. Both teams used their timeouts, but neither could find the winner, and the match went to penalties. St Vincent's edged the shootout 3-2, with Zoe O'Brien saving the final penalty, sealing the Irish Senior Cup title for her team. It was a heart-breaking outcome for a Tribes side making their first senior cup final appearance. The result means St Vincent's complete their own double, having also defeated Tribes on penalties in last week's league final. Clíona Colvin captained the senior team and was named in the Ladies Team of the Tournament alongside Ciara Williams and Aoife Hennessy. Meanwhile, St Vincent's faced another Galway side, Corrib, in the men's Senior Cup final, leading from start to finish, closing out the match 14-9. This marks the third consecutive Irish Senior Cup win for St Vincent's. Announcing the wins on social media, the club gave a 'big thanks' to all the players, coaches, and team managers who worked 'so hard all season' and showed incredible dedication to the club. Both senior teams are now Division One League and Irish Senior Cup champions for the season.
Irish Independent
04-05-2025
- Irish Independent
Search stood down as fisherman missing at Lough Corrib found safe and well
The alarm was raised late last night after the man, who had gone fishing at Lough Corrib yesterday, was overdue to return. A search for the man was carried out by the Irish Coast Guard with assistance from local gardaí and local search and rescue agencies. Coast Guard helicopters Rescue 115 and Rescue 118 were deployed to the scene of the search, which has now been stood down. A spokesperson said the Coast Guard were alerted shortly before 11pm on Saturday night when the fisherman had not returned from the water. 'The Sligo-based Coast Guard helicopter R118, the Shannon-based Coast Guard helicopter R115, and the Corrib Community Rescue Boat were tasked to initiate a search of Lough Corrib overnight,' they said. "The search was suspended shortly after 4:00 this morning, with plans for the Cleggan and Costello Bay Coast Guard units, alongside the Shannon based Coast Guard helicopter R115 to recommence the search of Lough Corrib and the surrounding areas at first light. "Following resumption of the search at first light, the missing person was located safe and well shortly afterwards. No further details available at this stage. "The search teams have now been stood down. The Irish Coast Guard wishes to thank all personnel involved in this successful search."
