Young people from Cork call on elected representatives to increase funding for youth work services ahead of Budget 2025

The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI), which represents organisations working with young people nationwide, held a special event bringing young people face to face with members of the Oireachtas to discuss funding for youth services. Taking place at Buswells Hotel in Dublin, the young advocates were able to speak directly to key decision makers…

Zambrero Opens In Little Island, Cork

Zambrero, the Mexican-inspired, fresh food restaurant, is pleased to announce its newest store at Eastgate Business Park, Little Island, Cork, opening on Monday, 23rd September. Zambrero Little Island represents an exciting new addition to the lunch and dinner offering in the area, with a menu featuring a range of burritos, bowls and nachos with tasty…

Minister O’Gorman publishes new regulations for childminding, paving way for childminders to come into National Childcare Scheme

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, today announced the publication of the new Childminding Regulations, which will come into effect on 30 September. This is the first time that childminders will be able to register with Tusla under new regulations that reflect the home and family setting in which childminders work…

Join Laya Healthcare’s Wellbeing Workplace Expo in Cork

Looking after the health and wellbeing needs of a diverse workforce is challenging. Join the laya healthcare on 2nd October at its office in Little Island, Cork for a Workplace Wellbeing Expo and an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the new Laya Health & Wellbeing Clinic on-site. It’s the ideal opportunity to get expert…

Ballycotton gears up for fourth annual comedy festival

The Murphy’s Ballycotton Comedy Festival is just over a week away, with four days of gigs in the seaside village from September 26th to 29th.   The popular festival, now in its fourth year, will have renowned Cork comedians Chris Kent and Ross Browne as MCs, and will feature high profile performers like Danny O’Brien,…

Ireland’s largest rugs retailer on sale at all EZ Living Interiors stores

Kukoon customers across the island of Ireland can now shop for their favourite rugs at EZ Living Interiors after the family-owned companies announced an exciting new partnership.   It means for the first time Kukoon customers in Ireland will be able to feel the quality of the products instore before purchasing their dream rug.   The…

Cork-based Mackin Group appoints Fiona Donnelly as CEO of its professional services division

The Cork-based Mackin Group has appointed a CEO to its newly formed international professional services division as part of a major growth restructure of the company. Fiona Donnelly, who has served as the Group’s Global Chief Operations Officer since 2020, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Mackin Professional Services (MPS).  Fiona will lead MPS,…

Empowered Transitions: A Day of Self Care for Women in Menopause

Women navigating the myriad symptoms of menopause are invited to take a day out, to be informed, nourished and treated at this event “Empowered Transitions: A Day of Self-Care for Women in Menopause”, taking place on Sunday 29th September at the Ballymaloe Grainstore. This uplifting event aims to provide women with the tools, support and …

CompuCal makes the Pharma Industry Awards shortlist for Innovation of the Year

CompuCal has made the shortlist for Innovation of the Year in the Pharma Industry Awards 2024. Its app, CompuCal GO, simplifies and streamlines the completion of calibration and maintenance tasks and records, as part of a broader enterprise asset management digital strategy. You can see the full shortlist here: https://www.pharmaawards.ie/shortlist Compucal is among exceptional companies, including:…

Minister Foley announces 14 Cork schools participating in phase one rollout of new Leaving Certificate subjects

Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has today announced that 14 schools across Cork city and county are the among the selected Phase One Schools which will be the first to offer the new Leaving Certificate subjects of Drama, Film and Theatre Studies and Climate Action and Sustainable Development from the start of the 2025/26…