Pro golfer James Sugrue tees up for the Mercy Hospital Foundation to announce details of Annual Golf Classic

  To mark the return of the Mercy Hospital Foundation’s ever popular golf classic this April, the Foundation is pleased to announce that Cork born professional golfer, James Sugrue, has joined forces with the charity in the drive to fight cancer. 23 year old Mallow man James shot to fame after playing at the 2020…

Cork’s Imperial Hotel has been transformed into a chocolate lovers paradise ahead of Easter

Treat some ‘bunny’ to an elegant Willy Wonka inspired Afternoon Tea at Lafayettes or enjoy a chocolate body treatment and massage at Escape Spa! If you are looking to treat some ‘bunny’ special this Easter then hop no further than The Imperial Hotel in the heart of Cork City. The luxury boutique hotel has once…

Port of Cork Company makes history with prestigious award in recognition of its contribution to Irish-American trad

  The Port of Cork Company has been awarded the 2022 Ambassador’s Award by the Irish American Business Chamber & Network which was celebrated at prestigious events held simultaneously and attended by dignitaries on both sides of the Atlantic, on Friday, March 4th.    The Ambassador’s Award is an honour presented to the company (either…

Wheelchair Swings , Cork City Council Parks 1st March 2022- exciting new initiative

We are delighted to announce that we have just installed five wheelchair swings in five different Parks across the City in the past two weeks; Clashduv Park, Togher Ballinlough Park, Nursery Drive Pophams Park, Farranree Meelick Park, Ballyvolane Blarney Park, Blarney. Each swing, costing over € 20k, allows the wheelchair user to enjoy  use of…

New hope for people with oesophageal, gastric and colorectal cancers on World Cancer Day

 Breakthrough Cancer Research announces exciting new cancer research that has unlocked the key to why some cancer cells are resistant to chemotherapy, which has led to a new Lithium Enhanced Chemotherapy treatment ~   “We were so thrilled to find a combination that could potentially make an impact on the effectiveness of treatment and improve…

MILESTONE SOLUTIONS ANNOUNCES 80 NEW ROLES AND EUROPEAN EXPANSION

Milestone Solutions, an Irish company providing IT and automation services to large multinational manufacturing companies, has announced plans to create 80 new roles through an expansion of its operations into mainland Europe. Milestone helps life sciences, pharma, food and beverage businesses to plan, deliver and commission new facilities or to upgrade existing ones. The company…

Introducing Graham Norton’s West Cork Marmalade GiN

With his Own Irish and Own Pink GiN stacking up awards and accolades, Graham Norton has turned his attention to a taste of nostalgia with the launch of his brand-new variant, Graham Norton’s Own West Cork Marmalade GiN. Carefully crafted with care and love in Graham’s hometown, it is the perfect balance of premium Seville oranges and classic aromas of botanicals and…

Maxi Zoo’s Friendship Connects Campaign provides critical funding to allow Search and Rescue Dog Association (SARDA) to continue its lifesaving work

Ireland’s Search and Rescue Dog Association (SARDA) has welcomed its biggest ever donation through Maxi Zoo giving it a vital lifeline to enable it to continue its important emergency support for missing persons across the country.   The over €28,000 which was raised by Maxi Zoo, Ireland’s largest pet retailer through its Friendship Connects campaign,…

The Cork International Hotel has launched a special Galentine’s Afternoon Tea for the month of February.

Guests will be treated to pink-themed sweets and savoury bites from Tuesday, February 1st until Monday, February 28th. Galentine’s Afternoon Tea will be served from 12.45pm to 4pm daily. Collection is also available for people who would like to enjoy the experience at home.   General Manager at the Cork International Hotel, Carmel Lonergan said:…