CORK SIMON BALL RETURNS FOR 22ND YEAR AS RECORD NUMBERS RELY ON EMERGENCY HOMELESS ACCOMMODATION

Cork Simon Community’s Annual Fundraising Ball is set to raise vital funds to support men and women affected by homelessness as the charity experiences unprecedented demand for its services.  Cork Simon supported almost 1,500 people during 2023 with the numbers showing no signs of decreasing this year. Cork Simon is meeting more people than ever…

MAXI ZOO IRELAND DONATES €200K WORTH OF PRODUCT TO ANIMAL CHARITIES

Maxi Zoo Ireland has donated €200,000 worth of pet products and food to various charities across Ireland, including in Cork. Nationally, 25 animal welfare organisations across 15 counties will benefit from this donation, which includes dog food, cat food and non-food products such as bedding, toys, leashes, collars and puppy pads. Maxi Zoo has 30…

New food truck offers lunchtime alternative at Cork International Hotel

he Cork International Hotel, which is located in the Airport Business Park, has launched a new food truck which will be operated by the hotel’s team of chefs.   “The New Yorker On The Go” will cater for the large number of businesses in the surrounding area.  Customers will  be able to avail of a…

Cork EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2024 finalist revealed 

Cork-based Rosaleen Hyde and Maxine Hyde of Ballymaloe Foods have been revealed as a finalist of the 2024 Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Ireland programme today. The entrepreneurs will compete with the 23 other shortlisted entrepreneurs, which span a range of sectors including consumer, health tech, pharmaceutical, energy and engineering. Collectively this group of world class business…

Professional Rugby Player Alex Kendellen Joins The Hope Foundation as Ambassador

The Hope Foundation (HOPE), the Cork-based charity dedicated to supporting street-connected and slum-dwelling children and communities in Kolkata, India, proudly announces the appointment of Alex Kendellen as its newest ambassador.   With HOPE celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the addition of Alex as an ambassador further strengthens the organisation’s commitment to making a positive…

Let’s Talk Business, Youghal 2024

Youghal’s Mall Arts Centre hosted a free business seminar for start-ups and existing business owners last Friday, 19th April 2024. Presented by The Youghal Socio-Economic Development Group (YSEDG), the event featured keynote speakers including Cullen Allen (Cully & Sully) and former Champion Jockey, Grand National & Gold Cup winner, Davy Russell. The event was supported…

An Irish First in Fishy Functional Petfood!

  Irish-made Harley & Marley is the healthy and sustainable new seafood pick for pets  Little did they know, when taking their owners for a walk on Killiney beach in Dublin during lockdown, that adored family pets, Harley & Marley, were to inspire a new departure in Irish-made petfood, that is naturally brimming with functional…

Irish National Opera presents Vivaldi L’Olimpiade at The Everyman Tuesday 23rd April

Irish National Opera (INO) continues its award-winning exploration of Vivaldi’s operas with a fast and furious new production of L’Olimpiade, co-produced with the Royal Opera House, London and Nouvel Opéra Fribourg. Vivaldi’s fiery opera will tour nationally before travelling to London and Switzerland. The first performance of L’Olimpiade is in Siamsa Tíre Tralee on Saturday 20th April followed by…

Minister Foley announces new anti-bullying initiatives for schools

Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has today (Saturday 13 April) announced new initiatives to progress work on addressing bullying in schools from September 2024, as part of the Department of Education’s Cineáltas: Action Plan on Bullying. These will include the roll-out of new anti-bullying modules in primary and post-primary schools and the hosting of…