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Irish Design Works 2024: 20 of Ireland’s top makers to showcase their work at free exhibition at Ballymaloe Grainstore

From August 9th-25th, 20 of Ireland’s best makers will descend on Ballymaloe Grainstore in Cork for Irish Design Works 2024, a free exhibition of contemporary craft and design including furniture, ceramics and sculpture aimed at showcasing the best of Irish artisan crafts.     Among those taking part this year is Cork’s Alan Horgan of Alan Horgan…

Cork Airport Managing Director, Niall MacCarthy Appointed As Chairperson Of Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC)

Cork Airport Managing Director, Niall MacCarthy has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) at their Annual General Meeting in Dublin yesterday. He assumes the role of Chairperson for two years, taking over from Elaina Fitzgerald Kane of Fitzgerald’s Woodlands House Hotel & Spa, Adare. An experienced aviation executive…

UCC places 67th globally in sustainability rankings

University College Cork (UCC) has placed 67th of 1,963 universities from around the world in the latest results of the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. Now in its sixth year, the THE World Impact Ranking is the world’s only evidence-based rating that measures universities’ commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals across four broad…

Head of the School of STEM at Munster Technological University recognised with Engineers Ireland Fellowship

Professor Joseph Walsh, Head of the School of STEM at MTU, has been recognised as a Fellow of Engineers Ireland at the organisation’s National Conferring Ceremony. Fellowships were awarded to 16 people who have made significant contributions to the engineering profession in Ireland including a number of leading Irish broadcasters, entrepreneurs and academics. The titles…

The Dead Rabbit Takes Over Cask in Cork

Ian Alexander, Bar Director of the world-renowned The Dead Rabbit will be in Cask serving cocktails on June 18th from 7 pm to 10 pm The Dead Rabbit, a highly acclaimed New York bar, has been recognised with numerous awards including World’s Best Bar for its modern reinterpretation of the traditional Irish pub. Cask’s managing partner Andy Ferreira,…

5 Common Workplace Hazards and How to Prevent Them

Workplace hazards can pose significant risks to employee health and safety. Identifying and mitigating these hazards is crucial for maintaining a safe working environment. According to EHS International, these are the five common workplace hazards and how to prevent them:   Slips, Trips, and Falls: Prevention: Keep work areas clean and free of obstacles. Use…

Government approves publication of the Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2024

Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2024 will introduce a range of reforms within early learning and childcare. The Bill will allow for childminding-specific regulations, which will enable parents using childminders to access National Childcare Scheme subsidies. The Bill will also provide the Tusla Early Years Inspectorate with additional enforcement tools to address serious non-compliance with the…

Local producers enhance summer-themed afternoon tea at the Metropole

Chefs at the Metropole Hotel in Cork City have teamed up with local producers to create a new summer-themed afternoon tea.   Head Chef Mark Cronin and Pastry Chef Alicja have curated an exciting menu incorporating a range of locally grown berries.  The chefs have teamed up with Irish strawberry growers from around county Cork.…

New podcast for lovers of a ‘good old natter’

An exciting new podcast has just been launched (June 2024) by two Irish writers who live, where else, but Blarney, the undisputed home of the gift of the gab! Neither best-selling author Michelle McDonagh or award-winning short story writer and broadcaster Kate Durrant will confirm or deny kissing the Blarney Stone, but it’s safe to…