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The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Kieran McCarthy this week announced the shortlisted organisations for Cork City’s Lord Mayor’s Community and Voluntary Awards 2024. This year sees the 21st anniversary of these awards, co-sponsored by The Echo/Echolive.ie, media partners since it’s inception. Speaking at the announcement the Lord Mayor praised the work of all organisations,…
Schull-based fine jeweller enibas has launched a new special-edition pendant in support of heart patients in the Mater Public Hospital. This beautiful new piece is designed to raise funds and awareness for cardiac care at the Mater, which is the heart centre for Ireland. Founded in 1985, the Mater Hospital Foundation is the official fundraising…
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has today announced €79 million in funding to support digital learning in schools and minor building works. €50 million in grant funding for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) will issue shortly to all recognised primary and post-primary schools, while a separate €29 million in minor works funding is being…
Spike Island has launched its new sailing schedule in time for Easter with the return of daily sailings to the historic former prison island. Visitors of all ages now have the chance to visit the iconic fortress in the heart of Cork Harbour every day from 12pm. The 104-acre island provides a perfect…
An award-winning Irish butter brand is expanding its range of products as its sales continue to grow. Ór-Real Irish Butter is adding two new products to its range, marking the first time the company has expanded its product offering. It is introducing a smaller 227g pack as well as an unsalted version due to increased…
Irish EV charger company ePower is sharing top tips to help drivers preparing to use public charge points for the first time. Thousands of chargers will be popping up across Ireland in the coming months, as the government aims to have 180,000 EVs on our roads by the end of next year. Brendan Crowley…
Organisers of Ballycotton F.A.T Fest of Folk and Traditional music are calling for buskers to get involved in the event. Hosted by Sea Church in Ballycotton over the May Bank Holiday weekend, and with music throughout the village, the festival will have an outstanding lineup of both Irish and international artists including Moya Brennan and…
Last Sunday, 24th March, marked the celebration of the leading businesses in the hair and beauty industries in Ireland. Over 500 guests attended the Passoã Hair and Beauty Awards 2024, organised by Hi Style. Taking place at the Radisson Blu Hotel, in Little Island, Cork, the ceremony was presented by Amanda Brunker and Deric Hartigan.…
Munster Technological University welcomes the launch of ALTITUDE – the National Charter for Universal Design in Tertiary Education. ALTITUDE focuses on widening inclusion in tertiary education, marking the start of a national conversation about how the sector can more strategically embed a universal design (UD) approach. Funded by the HEA under PATH 4, the ALTITUDE Project…
Cork International Hotel is inviting families to come and spend Easter with the team who have created a fun-filled package for all ages to enjoy. The Easter Family Package runs from March 23rd to April 10th and includes activities such as: Easter Egg Hunts twice daily Afternoon crafts at the art station in…