Shell has signed an agreement with Irish developer Simply Blue Energy to acquire a 51% share of their Simply Blue Energy Kinsale venture, which was set up to develop the Emerald Project, a floating wind farm in the Celtic Sea, off the south coast of Ireland. The Joint Venture will be operated by Simply Blue…
Continuing expansion of its European Centre of Excellence in Cork as demand for cross-border fund administration and asset servicing grows Cork, Ireland | 27 January 2021 – Alter Domus (“Alter Domus” or the “Company”), a leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, has announced the creation of 100 new jobs, substantially increasing…
Cork City Partnership urges applicants to apply early for next round of online courses A ground-breaking course by Cork City Partnership, aimed at women working in the home in Cork City & environs, has proved to be a real success during lockdown. Applications for “Growing Your Potential”, which moved entirely online because of the Pandemic,…
In this weeks’ Day in the Life, we meet Rosanne Reilly, the Head of Operations at Westtech Technologies. Read on to learn about her busy day-to-day, from keeping the office running smoothly, to her hobbies outside of work – it is non-stop for Rosanne and although the pandemic has changed the landscape for Westtech she…
This pocket book is my beacon of HOPE ‘Life is a journey for all of us, mine has been filled with doubt, lack of self-belief, mental and physical abuse which led to many forms of addictions. I have battled addictions on an ongoing basis through homelessness and mental health. I became homeless in 2011 due…
Leading, global logistics company C.H. Robinson announces a new technology centre in Cork, to further deliver personalised solutions for shippers and carriers with the industry’s premier technology built by and for supply chain experts. The company plans to recruit more than 30 technology professionals in the next three years to bring those efforts to life.…
Cope Foundation has announced its 300,000 Steps Challenge for February. Families, communities and businesses are encouraged to help the Cork disabilities organisation complete the fundraising challenge. Participants will commit to reaching the 300,000 steps target in the 28 days of February to stay healthy, motivated and focused. This year’s initiative is proudly supported by EY…
The Everyman has taken the decision to shut their building and postpone further Play It by Ear live audio broadcasts, for a short period, to ensure the safety of artists, arts workers, and staff. Once Upon a Time with The Everyman Panto Stars will remain available as a pre-recorded video stream until Sunday 31st of January and Gare…
The Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Mr. Colm Brophy, T.D., today launched Samaritans Freephone helpline for the Irish diaspora in Canada and Australia. Samaritans, in partnership with the Government of Ireland through the Emigrant Support Programme, have been working together to provide 24-hour Freephone access to the Samaritans helpline in Ireland…
New Ibec survey also highlights the changing nature of the role of CEOs nationally Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has today published the findings of a new survey highlighting the perspectives and predictions of CEOs on the major business issues for 2021. Responding to a series of questions on the year ahead and beyond, the findings provide key insights from business…