The Mater Hospital Foundation is calling on people across Co Cork to lace up, head out, and take on its new 31 Miles in May challenge, supporting dementia care in the Mater Hospital. This challenge is a great opportunity for family members, friends, carers, and anyone wanting to make a difference to get active…
The Cork International Hotel is boosting its family experiences with links to local attractions including Fota Wildlife Park and Leahy’s Open Farm. The hotel, which is located close to Cork Airport, has also relaunched the popular Family Concierge Service to ensure families get the most out of their stay. The Family Concierge Team will contact…
Technology funded by the Mercy University Hospital Foundation, which is used to assess the severity of liver disease, is now operational at Mercy University Hospital Cork. Traditionally patients needed to have a liver biopsy to assess and tell if there was significant permanent damage in the liver, but the new FibroScan works like an ultrasound and…
Cork City FC has confirmed two new partnerships with local businesses for the Senior Women’s Team. Affidea ExpressCare, located in the Elysian in Cork City, will be the back of shorts sponsor for the Senior Women’s Team for the 2024 season. Affidea ExpressCare’s walk-in service treats patients for minor injuries and illnesses and offers…
Simon Coveney T.D. will present awards at a graduation ceremony at MTU’s Department of Tourism & Hospitality on Friday, 12th April, where the first group of students with Down Syndrome in Ireland, along with MTU’s BA (Hons) Home Economics and Business students, will be recognised together for their participation in a very unique pilot programme. …
Innovation, sustainability, and social impact are at the heart of start-up ideas presented at the IGNITE Awards & Showcase in the Hub, University College Cork last evening (April 17th). The start-ups are working on innovative new products and services in the areas of water conservation, waste and the circular economy, mental health and wellbeing,…
This Disaronno Day, April 19th, celebrate the timeless symbol of Italian taste with Disaronno Original, a warm and sophisticated amaretto liqueur characterised by its fragrant almond flavour and distinct colour, and Disaronno Velvet, an all-white look that combines the original with unexpected nuances of chocolate and vanilla. Originating from Saronno, Italy, where it is…
Visit Waterford has announced a brand new 4-day ‘Slow Travel Experience’ for visitors planning to enjoy the wonders of Waterford with an emphasis on the visitor’s experience, and an immersion into the insights of Ireland’s oldest City and the county’s localised offering during their stay. Spending 4 or more days in Waterford will enable you…
To mark the arrival of Bealtaine, the first days of summer as celebrated by our Celtic ancestors, the village of Killeagh in East Cork is hosting a very special May Sunday Festival this year. Running from 3rd to 6th of May, the May Sunday Festival comprises a unique schedule of creative and fun events,…
Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, launched its new Future Flyer Academy pilot training programme in partnership with Irish-based and world-renowned international flight school, Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA), which will see over 400 aspiring pilots join the airline group as Second Officers over the next 4 years. Ryanair’s Future Flyer Academy offers aspiring pilots the opportunity to…