Calling businesses in the retail and hospitality sectors – register NOW for the €4,000 Power Up grant

The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke, has announced the opening of the Power Up grant, through an online portal accessible via the department’s website. Speaking about the Power Up grant, Minister Peter Burke said: “I am very aware of the struggles that businesses in the hospitality and retail sectors continue to face.…

Enhancing Workplace Safety with IOSH Managing Safely Training by EHS International

In today’s dynamic work environment, prioritising safety is essential to fostering a culture where employees can perform confidently and securely. EHS International, a leader in environmental, health, and safety training, is addressing this need with its IOSH Managing Safely course, designed to empower managers and supervisors across all sectors to lead safely and responsibly. The…

Rally star Aoife Raftery to inspire Munster Technological University students in Tralee

Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy driver Aoife Raftery will be a special guest at Munster Technological University (MTU) in Tralee on Monday, November 4. The event is timed to coincide with The Rose Hotel Kerry Winter Rally which takes place on Sunday. The event’s service park is based at MTU for the first time. Earlier this…

Network Ireland West Cork Hosts Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness

As October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Network Ireland West Cork held an event to honour and support those impacted by breast cancer, with funds raised going to Breast Cancer Ireland. Branch President Sandra Maybury, who has chosen Breast Cancer Ireland as her charity for her presidential year said “Statistics show that 1 in 7…

Cork needs more weekends like this” – Record Crowds Fuel Busiest Guinness Cork Jazz Festival Weekend

The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival has once again been a phenomenal success, with businesses reporting a 12% increase in sales compared to last year.  The headline performances may be over for another year but the festival continues today with the Guinness Music Trail in 72 pubs across the city, Douglas and Kinsale. The festival, which…

Gregory Porter makes surprise appearance at opening event of Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

The 46th annual Guinness Cork Jazz Festival officially kicked off in style this evening, with an electrifying opening event at the 85 Years of Blue Note Exhibition at St Peters.  Attended by 150 festival supporters, the evening marked the start of Ireland’s biggest jazz celebration, promising five days of world-class music, soul, and exciting performances. The Guinness…

Financial Horrors to Avoid This Halloween Season

As the leaves fall and Halloween approaches, financial pitfalls can be just as terrifying as any ghost or ghoul. Here’s how to avoid the top financial horrors that could haunt your business this season:    The Monster of Poor Cash Flow Management  Keep your cash flow healthy by regularly reviewing your statements and forecasts. Implement…

SOLAS and Enterprise Ireland Launch Partnership to Strengthen Local Enterprise through Upskilling Opportunities in Cork

SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority, and Enterprise Ireland have launched a Strategic Partnership to widen access to upskilling programmes for small, medium and micro enterprises, and to help drive their growth and competitiveness in Ireland. The Strategic Partnership was launched at a breakfast briefing held in the Kingsley Hotel, Cork. As part of…