IE-US Working Holiday programme to be extended

Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Peter Burke TD, today signed a Statement of Intent with and US Ambassador to Ireland, H.E. Claire Cronin, committing to extend the US-Ireland Working Holiday/Intern Work & Travel programme for a further five years. A formal exchange of diplomatic notes officially extending the programme will take place…

MUCH-LOVED PASSAGE WEST LOCAL RECOGNISED WITH COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD

Walty Murphy, Passage West: Winner of the Community Spirit Award, December 2022. Pictured with Cllr. Séamus McGrath; Eoghan Murphy: General Manager, Cork International Hotel; Vincent O’Donovan: Director, The Carrigdhoun Newpaper; Cllr. Marcia D’Alton & Assumpta Lydon: Manager, Passage West Creates, 12th January 2023. Photo Siobhán Russell Passage West native and heart of the community, Walty…

Chris Mee Group – Your Health and Safety Update!

We have a number of helpful Health & Safety articles and pieces in this weeks email, including; SAFEWARE: 2023: The Year To Engage Your Online Learners Workplace Fatalities fall, while employment figures rise in 2022 Featured Food Safety Course Of The Week: Implementing Food Safety Management Systems QQI Level 5  EHS Jobs available in Ireland TODAY! Featured Online…

FROZEN FANS GET A CHANCE TO SING ALONG WITH THEIR FAVOURITE CHARACTERS

Families are being offered the chance to stretch their vocal chords at an exclusive event in Cork next week.  The Disney hit, Frozen, will be shown at The Pav with lyrics on screen to help everyone sing along with Anna and Elsa during the film. Live singers will help everyone to warm up their singing…

AYA is delighted to announce a Brand Partnership with Irish Rugby International Player Robbie Henshaw for 2023

AYA, the leading Irish vitamin and supplement brand for all the family is delighted to announce a Brand Partnership with Irish Rugby International Player Robbie Henshaw for 2023. As a professional athlete at the top of his game, Robbie enjoys a busy lifestyle and alongside a balanced and varied diet, he takes AYA vitamins and…

The Marie Keating Foundation visits Mc Cauley Pharmacy Mahon Point this Friday for their first Wellness Event of 2023

The Marie Keating Foundation mobile information unit will be heading to Mc Cauley Pharmacy Mahon point this Friday 20th January for their first Wellness event of 2023. Kicking off their events for 2023 with this special day of wellness for the whole family running from 11am -3pm. The event is open to the general public free of charge…

Hovione is recognised as a Top Employer

The companies certified as 2023 Top Employers have been announced and Hovione has been recognised as Top Employer in Ireland,Portugal and the United States of America, geographies that encompass 90% of Hovione´s employee population.  The Hovione site in Macau was purposely not included in the evaluation due to COVID-related restrictions. The Hovione site in Ireland…

Take on the 100 Miles in a Month challenge in February to support cardiac care in the Mater Hospital

The Mater Foundation is calling on people across Co. Cork to challenge themselves, get active and walk, jog or run 100 miles to raise vital funds for the Mater Public Hospital. Registrations are now open for this important challenge, which will run over the month of February. The Foundation is asking for you to support the…

Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys officially opens major sports complex and remote working facility in Cork

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, today (Saturday, 14 January) officially opened a major multi-sports complex and remote working facility in County Cork. The Banteer Sports Field Project includes a flood-lit astro-turf facility, spectator area, sports pavilion and event space and will serve the Duhallow area in the North West of the…