Development of regional financial services hubs in Cork and Galway could support the sector’s future growth. ‘Building a Better Financial Services Ireland’ roadmap sets out five key areas of focus that could see the Irish financial services sector expanding by 26% by 2028 Total employment in financial services could increase by 34% by 2028 to…
Elevate Credit Union has announced a partnership with SE Systems, a leading provider of energy saving solutions. The partnership will allow Elevate members to avail of a grants package up to the value of €37,500 to undertake a deep energy upgrade of their home, seeing their Building Energy Rating (BER) increase to a B2 or…
No.1 Media Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Brian Regan as Event & Sponsorship Executive. Brian joins from The K Club in Co.Kildare and is from Ballydehob, in West Cork. Brian will work across the company news and events platforms of Hi Style, Business Cork, Business Island, Cork Civic Life, Diplomat, Go Padel…
Cork Airport is celebrating one of the best years in its 63-year history as a total of 3.1 million passengers flew to and from the airport last year. 2024 marked another successful year of double-digit growth with passenger traffic up 10% on the previous year. As the airport welcomed it’s three millionth passenger shortly before…
Building on the successes of 2024, Cantec Group is excited to continue its growth and impact in the year ahead. Key plans include: Expanding into More Corners of Ireland: Strengthening Cantec’s reach across the country to better serve businesses nationwide. Enhanced Community Giving: Increasing efforts to give back to local communities through sponsorships…
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Patrick O’Donovan TD and Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications Ossian Smyth TD today announced funding of €60 million to drive energy efficiency and decarbonisation in Further Education and Training (FET) buildings. For the first time in the FET…
Waterford Festival of Food is bringing its visually striking portrait exhibition ‘’Behind the Bite: A Portrait Series of Our Local Food Heroes’ to Cork Airport this January. On display until the 30th of Jan, passengers and visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in this evocative black-and-white series, celebrating the trailblazers behind Waterford’s thriving…
Met Eireann are forecasting a cold snap ahead of this week, and as we enter into January this certaintly won’t be the last dip below zero. Cold weather can cause sections of your home plumbing to burst, leaving you without running water and potentially a massive repair bill. Plumbing Expert Sean Richardson of Complete Plumbing…
Cork City FC Women’s Team has donated toys, clothes, board games and selection boxes to Cuanlee Refuge after fans responded to a recent call-out for donations. The team used their social media channels to ask supporters of the club to bring gifts to the Cork City FC grounds at Turner’s Cross and Bishopstown. …
The Yoga Tree, the innovative yoga brand founded by Cork-based instructor and media contributor Hazel Buckley, is thrilled to announce the launch of its exclusive range of designer yoga mats. These mats are not only a premium tool for yoga and fitness but also a celebration of global artistry. Priced at €99, the mats will…