How to Pay Less Tax: Expert Tips to Keep More of Your Income

Taxes are one of the biggest expenses you’ll encounter in life, so finding ways to reduce your tax burden can significantly impact your financial future. Every euro saved on taxes is money you can put toward your goals,  allowing you to retain more of your income and plan effectively for the future. With the Irish…

Friendly Call Cork reports increase in calls with 4,000 contacts made every month

Friendly Call Cork is reporting a surge in demand for the service as loneliness and isolation remain significant issues among older people. The free telephone support service operated by Cork City Partnership is seeking new volunteers to help with the 4,000 calls made every month. The figures have been released following the publication of new…

Cara Partners to create 60 jobs in Cork in €130m investment plan

Cara Partners, a key player in Cork’s pharmaceutical industry and a member of Germany’s Schwabe Group, has unveiled a €130 million investment plan to modernise and expand its Little Island facility. This substantial investment is set to create 60 new highly skilled roles over the next four years, strengthening both local employment and Ireland’s position…

Michaela Hagenhofer Appointed General Manager, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Ireland – Commercial Operations

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine has appointed Michaela Hagenhofer as General Manager of its commercial operations for Ireland. Michaela will be responsible for leading all aspects of the commercial business in Ireland, focused on driving sustainable business growth through enhanced access to innovative therapies. Michaela brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having…

Eternal Heart sculpture unveiled to honour Irish-Choctaw connections

Minister of State Thomas Byrne joined members of the Choctaw nation in Oklahoma today to unveil a new sculpture honouring Irish-Choctaw links. The eight-foot tall Eternal Heart sculpture, created by Choctaw nation tribal member Samuel Stitt, was unveiled at the Choctaw Capitol Grounds. The sculpture was a joint commission, funded by the Government of Ireland…

Belgooly volunteer honoured with Community Spirit Award

The PRO of a number of charities and organisations in the Belgooly area is the latest monthly recipient of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards. Nicola Desmond, who’s been working with Pfizer for the last 35 years, has been praised for her unwavering dedication to her local community and her tireless efforts in providing…

Communities onboard Dementia Bus for Alzheimer’s Month

September is World Alzheimer’s Month and professional care provider, Bluebird Care, is inviting the Irish public to experience dementia, in person.  A unique virtual simulator that mimics the brain fog, memory loss and disorientation of the condition is touring 20 regional centres, educating people on the reality of living with Alzheimer’s. Understanding and empathy are…

Culture Night Cork City 2024 Programme Out Now

A hugely anticipated, annual, all-Ireland event, the 19th edition of Culture Night will take place on Friday, September 20th. Culture Night/Oíche Chultúir celebrates culture, creativity, and the arts, and seeks to actively promote the belief that our rich and varied culture is alive, treasured, and nurtured in people’s lives, on the day and every day. On…