Market Lane In the Community

As a local, independently owned restaurant group, we understand the value of community. We’ve partnered and supported a number of community groups, individuals and others.

In addition to the list below we support many local and national charities with spot prizes. If you would like to be considered for our monthly spot prize, please write to [email address — enable javascript to view] and we’ll put you in the monthly draw. If you’ve been successful in the draw, we will contact you directly. Please understand that although we consider every request to be worthy, we cannot promise to reply to every request as we are currently receiving approximately 3 requests every single day.

Colleague Wellbeing

Creating a business that delivered a very positive colleague experience was at the top of the agenda for us, when in 2007, we first opened the doors of Market Lane restaurant in Cork city centre, as was the customer experience we were determined to create.

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Cork Institute of Technology

We were delighted in 2018 to be the first company to launch a yearly scholarship for Hospitality Students who attend in our local college, CIT. This has continued in 2019 with Nigel Cotter being our latest worthy winner from a field of very impressive candidates.

See this article on corkbilly.com for more information

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Practically Helping Local Charities

We are proud to support our colleagues in their desire to give something back to the community and the charities contained therein. Our restaurant group provides a paid day off for colleagues who would like to volunteer for a charity of their choice on that day. If your charity needs some volunteers for an upcoming event, please email us and we’ll spread the word.

Conrad Howard (Market Lane) left, with Meitheal Mara's Marie Drew and Bill Scobie (boat-builder)

Meitheal Mara

Meitheal Mara is a community boatyard in the heart of the city. We have helped Meitheal Mara purchase a kit boat and have an ongoing support programme to ensure that their good work continues.

More info in this article on corkbilly.com

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Aishling Moore, Elbow Lane Restaurant with Mark Riordan, Hive Mind

Hive Mind

Based in Myrtleville, Hive Mind allows individuals and companies to make positive ecological moves in preserving honey bee populations whilst gaining a bounty of organic honey in the process.

We buy Hive Mind honey for our kitchens and sell individual jars to guests.

See this article on fft.ie for more info.

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Pieta House Amber Flag

We received a Pieta House Amber Flag in 2018. The Pieta House Amber Flag initiative is in its fourth year and around 600 flags have been awarded to date. The initiative recognises the efforts of participants to create healthy, inclusive environments that support mental well-being.

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Cork Healthy Cities’ Psyched Award

In May 2018 we were the recipients of an inaugural ‘Cork Healthy Cities’ Psyched Award. This award focuses solely on the business community’s efforts in employee wellness and mental health in the workplace.

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