Gout is one of the oldest types of arthritis where crystals build up in the body and cause joints to become very painful. Once treated, gout is not a problem for most people. Gout symptoms are caused by uric acid crystals in the joints. We all have some uric acid in our blood but most…
With one more cruise ship left to visit in December, the Port of Cork’s 2018 cruise season is drawing to a close. A total of 92 cruise ships will have visited in 2018, the most significant cruise season ever for the Port of Cork; and with over 157,000 passengers and 69,000 crews stepping ashore this…
Almost nine in 10 Irish SMEs (88%) feel the Government should be providing them with more support, according to the latest SME Ireland Confidence Tracker published by Bibby Financial Services Ireland, a leading provider of financial support and funding solutions to Irish SMEs. Irish SMEs believe that this support should come in the form of tax breaks (81%),…
The Cork Jazz Ball in aid of Spinal Injuries Ireland is set to take place at the Clayton Silver Springs Hotel in Cork on Saturday 27th October 2018. The event will be a jazz best/black tie affair and will feature a prosecco reception, a four-course meal with wine, prizes, music and dancing until the early…
Junk Ensemble, one of Ireland’s leading voices in dance theatre, is bringing their critically acclaimed production Soldier Still to The Everyman for two nights only, Tuesday November 13 and Wednesday November 14. This beautiful and haunting tale of trauma was created out of a series of interviews with current and former soldiers from the Irish Defence Forces,…
You don’t put diesel into a petrol engine. So, whatever sport you enjoy, it is important to understand the science of nutrition to optimise your body’s performance and health. Ireland’s leading gut health institute, APC Microbiome Ireland, is hosting a public forum, Spilling the Guts on Performance, as part of Cork Science Week on November 12…
This month, under the watchful eye of executive chef, Liam Kirwan, Panorama Bistro at The Montenotte Hotel is delighted to introduce a new à la carte menu. To start, guests can tuck into The Montenotte Seafood Chowder accompanied by fresh soda bread, or for a lighter option there is a Baked Salfsify and Parmesan with a…
Oksana Shadrina and Miceál O’Hurley founded Fantastic Flavours Ice Cream Parlour during the economic downturn after the Celtic Tiger and built their brand and reputation, and nurtured their award-winning success, one day at a time. Tell us about founding Fantastic Flavours Ice Cream Parlour? Miceál: In the aftermath of the Celtic Tiger many people lost everything,…
Anna Vavoliza is in the business of thoughtful design, design that looks beautiful, yet captures the essence of your business and solves strategic problems; dynamic graphic design. You can expect skillful efficiency and open communication. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Anna knows what to deliver. After receiving her first-class honours B.A.…
Charity organisation GOAL’s latest What On Earth public arts exhibition took place at St Luke’s Crypt in Cork City. The exhibition, which is open at the venue until Saturday November 3, has seen artists from Cork and all over Ireland design globes of the world in an effort to raise funds for GOAL’s work. The…