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…
Trigon Hotels has been certified as a ‘Great Place To Work’ for the third year in a row. The certification is based on confidential team member feedback and is a reflection of how a company values its team. Team members at Trigon Hotels completed a 73-question confidential Trust Index survey to measure the extent to which they consider…
(Alannah Thornburgh – credit Karen Cox) Featuring contributions from Laura Quirke (Lemoncello), Joshua Burnside, Lorcan Byrne (Basciville) + many more Alannah Thornburgh is an award-winning instrumentalist and composer from the wild west of Ireland with a focus on traditional Irish harp. Alannah’s music explores her family heritage, reimagining melodies from the Irish harping and American folk &…
Former Managing Partner, Deborah Moore, who led the practice through a period of significant growth, doubling in size, has transitioned into the role of Chairperson. Litigator, Grace Toher, appointed as Partner. Comyn Kelleher Tobin (CKT), a leading Irish law firm ranked in the top 25, has appointed Patrice O’Keeffe as its new Managing Partner, succeeding Deborah Moore who successfully…
06 Feb 2025 Minister Foley urges childminders in Cork City to avail of equipment grant Norma Foley, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is today calling on all childminders in Cork City to avail of the 2025 Childminding Development Grant. The Childminding Development Grant provides up to €1,000 to assist both registered and…
National Beauty Distribution has been awarded the title of SME Cork Chamber Company of the Year, securing a major victory at the prestigious Cork Chamber of Commerce Cork Company of the Year Awards. This recognition highlights the company’s outstanding business performance, innovation, and impact on the local economy, cementing its reputation as a leader in Ireland’s beauty industry. The Cork…
Calls for VAT cut for food-based hospitality to be extended to small retailers and B&Bs VAT cut is not the perfect ‘panacea’ on its own Employers cannot shoulder all of the costs of Government-driven employment measures The “long-overdue” VAT rate cut for food-based hospitality businesses should be extended to a raft of…
Exciting news for SMEs in Ireland! The MentorsWork 12-week business-support programme is now open for applications for 2025. This initiative offers personalised mentoring and targeted learning opportunities to help your business thrive. Programme Highlights: One-to-One Mentoring: Receive bespoke guidance from experienced mentors tailored to your business needs. Competency Assessment: Identify strengths and areas for improvement…
Dromoland Castle, one of Ireland’s most esteemed and celebrated five-star luxury resorts, has appointed Mark McSorley as its new Resort General Manager for both Dromoland Castle and The Inn at Dromoland. McSorley steps into the role following the distinguished tenure of Mark Nolan after an illustrious 35-year career at the helm of the iconic 500-acre…
Trigon Hotels has been named as one of Ireland’s Menopause Workplaces of Excellence in 2024. The accolade recognises organisations which have committed to supporting women experiencing the often challenging symptoms of menopause. This is the second year of the awards by the Menopause Hub Academy and Great Place to Work Ireland. Companies were awarded for…