Cope Foundation gears up for Echo Women’s Mini-Marathon

People supported by Cope Foundation, their families and staff are preparing to take on the 43rd Echo Women’s Mini-Marathon, which takes place on Sunday the 22nd of September.   Cope Foundation is urging people from across Cork city, county and beyond to mobilise their teams and join #TeamCope. This year, the race kicks off at a later…

Team Ireland welcomed home by Ministers Martin and Byrne following historic Olympic medal haul

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, and Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne TD today welcome home the 133 athletes who competed for Ireland in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The 64 women and 69 men competed across 14 sports, winning 7 Medals,…

New Enhanced Reporting Requirements: Another Reason to Outsource Your Payroll

New Enhanced Reporting Requirements (ERR) are now in effect as of January 1, 2024. Employers must report specific “reportable benefits” such as the Remote Working Daily Allowance (€3.20 per day), Travel and Subsistence Expenses, and Small Benefit Exemption. Avoid penalties for late adoption and ensure compliance by outsourcing your payroll to AG Associates. With their…

Big Beach Clean 2024: Local Actions, Global Impact  

The Big Beach Clean 2024 is back and Clean Coasts are asking people to register to join the campaign. From September 20th to 22nd, volunteers across the country will gather to clean our beautiful beaches and contribute to a global effort to combat marine litter. This year, we are thrilled to announce that the initiative…

“How Will You Culture Night This Year?”

 Taking place on Friday 20th September, this year’s Culture Night will follow last year’s extraordinarily successful night, where 1.2 million people participated in over 1,700 free cultural events around the country. This year, Culture Night aims to be even more inclusive, accessible and diverse while showcasing the best of both the traditional and evolving arts…

Cork themed Afternoon Tea launched at the Metropole

The Metropole Hotel has launched an exclusive Afternoon Tea menu in collaboration with Maharani Gin and Rebel City Distillery as part of the Cork on a Fork Festival. The specially curated menu celebrates the vibrant flavours and artisanal craftsmanship of Cork. Each dish is thoughtfully designed by the chefs at the hotel to pair with…

Tánaiste urges citizens to be TravelWise following 17% increase in consular cases

Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD, has issued a call to those travelling overseas to be aware of the Government’s travel advice, be TravelWise, and Make the Right Memories following an increase in citizens seeking consular assistance this year. Speaking ahead of the August Bank Holiday weekend, the Tánaiste said: “My…

EHS International Shines at Farnborough International Airshow 2024

EHS International experienced incredible success at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024. This prestigious event, held from July 22-26, brought together the global aerospace community, showcasing the latest innovations and technologies. The company led by Chris Mee highlighted its groundbreaking contributions to safety and sustainability in the aerospace industry.   Introducing The Avenger: A Revolution in…