Munster Technological University (MTU) is delighted to announce funding of €1,380,233 to provide programme progression pathways for students with intellectual disabilities. The funding is awarded under the HEA Programme for Access to Higher Education (PATH) 4 Phase 2 (2023-2025). This significant achievement will enhance opportunities within a higher education setting for students with intellectual disabilities…
National Business Machines Group (NBM), the innovative IT solutions and workplace technology solutions leader headquartered in Cork, have announced their support of Cork based sailing duo with Olympic ambitions with a €10k sponsorship. Guilfoyle Durcan Sailing are Séafra Guilfoyle and Johnny Durcan, two UCC graduates from Cork who are preparing for the upcoming Olympic…
Trigon Hotels has launched an initiative aimed at reducing food waste by 20% at its two properties in Cork – The Metropole Hotel and the Cork International Hotel. Food waste is a significant contributor to climate change and the team at Trigon Hotels want to embrace new ways of doing things so they can…
Are you thinking of running this year’s Cork City Marathon on June 2nd, 2024? Led by Cork City Council, the 2024 event promises to be an even better running experience this year with lots of race improvements. Registrations are now open for the Marathon, Half Marathon, and the 10K Race, which is back due to popular…
Cork City Council’s Local Enterprise Office has teamed up with The Crann Centre to raise awareness of self-employment for people with disabilities. The partnership is part of Local Enterprise Week 2024 which is being launched by LEO Cork City today. The jam-packed programme of in-person and online events is aimed at small / micro businesses…
Network Ireland West Cork, a dedicated non-profit organisation committed to supporting and empowering women in business, is thrilled to announce an upcoming networking event that promises to be a transformative experience for women professionals in the region. The event is scheduled for 7pm – 9pm on Thursday 29th February in Fusion Home Design Centre in Skibbereen, eircode: P81…
Cork City FC has confirmed that the club will continue to support the Crann Centre as its charity partner in 2024. The club made the announcement as it presented the organisation with a cheque for €25,000, the proceeds of its fundraising efforts in 2023. This included collections from matches in Turner’s Cross and events…
The Dunkettle Interchange Upgrade Scheme was officially opened today by the Tánaiste, Micheál Martin TD, marking a significant milestone in enhancing transportation infrastructure and connectivity in Cork. The €215m project promises to alleviate congestion, improve safety, and streamline traffic flow for the region’s residents and businesses. The Dunkettle Interchange is the junction of four national…
Traders from the VQ area of Cork City put on a flipping good performance this morning for the Metropole Hotel’s annual pancake race. James Healy of the Shelbourne Bar beat off stiff competition to claim the winning title, which he had taken two years ago. The pancake race was a Shrove Tuesday tradition when Thompsons Bakery…
Irish-developed sustainability AI company Future Planet has announced Debbie Power as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), signalling a significant milestone in the company’s rapid growth journey. With the SaaS AI platform’s enhanced capability and its growing customer base, Debbie’s appointment further supports Future Planet’s vision to impact sustainability transformation globally. Bringing over 25 years of…