Major Roadworks Underway to Improve Transport and Safety in Little Island

Cork County Council is carrying out road construction work to enhance transportation infrastructure and improve safety for all road users in Little Island. The project includes the installation of additional cycle lanes, new bus lanes, and pedestrian footpaths. Works will also involve pavement construction, utility installations and diversions, road drainage improvements, and upgrades to public…

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PepsiCo Ireland Unites with Charity Partners to Drive Community Impact

PepsiCo Ireland is proud to continue its commitment to supporting local charities, Edel House and Cork Penny Dinners, through its latest ‘Sustainable Love’ charitable initiative. Cork PepsiCo Employee Resource Groups (Green Teams, Women’s Inclusion Network & Charity Committee) came together asking employees to get involved in a Sustainable Charity initiative by donating new or unused…

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Lidl Plans for Warehouse could create 350 New Jobs

Lidl Ireland’s plans for a new €200 million Regional Distribution Centre on part of the former Mitsui Denman Site in Wallingstown, Little Island could create up to 350 jobs in Cork. The proposed Regional Distribution Centre would be Lidl’s fourth facility in the Republic of Ireland and the second to be located in Cork. The CEO of…

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Trigon Hotels confirm Horizons as charity partner for 2025

Trigon Hotels will continue its ongoing charity partnership with Horizons, formerly Cope Foundation, for the year ahead.   The hotel group has been supporting the Cork-based charity since 2021, building a robust relationship working on both a sensory garden project and Horizons’ Ability@Work programme together.   Team members from Trigon Hotels, which includes the Cork…

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Secondary School Students in Cork Empowered to Conserve Electricity during Green Schools Energy Workshop

Secondary school students in Cork learned how they can take action in saving electricity during An Taisce Green-Schools’ regional energy workshop, in partnership with EirGrid, operator and developer of the electricity grid.   Students and teachers from Coláiste Éamann Rís and Scoil Mhuire College, both in Cork City, and Gaelcholaiste Chiarraí, Tralee attended the workshop…

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Next Gen Storytelling: AI’s Role in PR and Journalism Panel to take place in MTU Bishopstown Campus

An insightful panel discussion titled “Next Gen Storytelling: AI’s Role in PR and Journalism” is set to take place at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus on Thursday, 10th April 2025. This event will bring together industry professionals, corporate clients, and media experts to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming storytelling, communication strategies, and ethical…

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From Solutions for TB Prevention in Cattle to Life-Saving Cancer Detection: MTU Students Shine at Prize for Innovation Awards

Wednesday, April 2nd 2025 – Munster Technological University’s (MTU) Prize for Innovation Showcase and Awards Ceremony 2025 took place on 27th March at the Bishopstown Campus. A highlight of MTU’s month of Enterprise, the annual competition awards cash prizes to budding student entrepreneurs whose inventions and business ideas demonstrate creativity, novelty, and strong potential for…

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Cork Education and Training Board Announces No Fees for 2025-2026 Academic Year

Cork College of FET, part of Cork ETB’s Further Education and Training Services, is pleased to announce that all Level 5 and 6 courses will be offered free of charge for the 2025-2026 academic year. This initiative aims to make education more accessible to all individuals in the Munster region, reflecting Cork ETB’s commitment to…

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DNV ACCELERATES IRISH EXPANSION WITH ENVIROGUIDE ACQUISITION AND 200 NEW JOBS

Dublin, Ireland 7 April 2025: DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, today announced a major expansion of its Irish operations, including plans to recruit 200 people in Ireland over the next two years and the full integration of Dublin-based Enviroguide Consulting into DNV. This move cements DNV’s commitment to Ireland’s sustainability and energy transition…

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