Douglas Credit Union and Glanmire & District Credit Unions will be known as Elevate Credit Union following their amalgamation earlier this year. The new name was officially unveiled by Finance Minister Michael McGrath T.D. at an event held in the Douglas office today (Friday, May 3rd). The name Elevate was proposed by Jimmy Harte, a…
Fair Seas is urging the government to use the remaining 25 days of this Dáil term to introduce new laws protecting Ireland’s seas and coastlines. The group of leading environmental non-governmental organisations wants to see robust legislation on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in place before the summer recess. MPAs are areas of seas and coastlines…
European Mental Health Awareness Week, taking place from 13th to 19th May this year, provides an ideal opportunity to spotlight the distinctive challenges that women face in the modern world. This is a topic close to GP and women’s health specialist Dr. Doireann O’Leary’s heart, as she so often encounters these struggles in her practice. “It’s no secret…
Ahead of World Barrett’s Oesophagus Day tomorrow (Thursday May 16th), researchers behind the recently established Breakthrough Cancer Research AllCaN-Oesophageal Network have announced they are working on a new treatment at the bench which aims to target inflammation in people with Barrett’s oesophagus, a condition affecting the food pipe. Barrett’s Oesophagus is characterised by a transformation…
Dr. Doireann O’Leary, the founder of the evidence-based range Supplements Made Simple, cites Omega-3 Fatty Acids as being one of the most recommended supplements across a wide range of medical disciplines – including cardiology, rheumatology, geriatrics, obstetrics & gynaecology, and dermatology. This is because Omega-3 fatty acids consist of three essential nutrients that contribute to our…
Trigon Hotels will be taking a break from their laptops and computers this Friday for Workplace Wellbeing Day. Team members will be switching off their emails for the morning and recharging their mental batteries. It’s one of a number of activities planned by the hotel group which comprises the Metropole Hotel and Cork International Hotel. …
The Cork International Hotel is boosting its family experiences with links to local attractions including Fota Wildlife Park and Leahy’s Open Farm. The hotel, which is located close to Cork Airport, has also relaunched the popular Family Concierge Service to ensure families get the most out of their stay. The Family Concierge Team will contact…
Pebble & Sash, the dynamic duo of interior design, is thrilled to announce the launch of their inaugural collection featuring Ottomans, Headboards, and Cushions. This exclusive line embodies luxury and sophistication, curated with meticulous attention to detail and crafted from the finest materials. Designed and handmade in Cork, each piece reflects the distinctive style and…
Easter 2024 at Castlemartyr Resort is a busy season, with a calendar of activity for guests young and old to enjoy as they embrace the best of the Easter and spring on this beautiful heritage resort, nestled in scenic East Cork. There are gifts for Mother’s Day, spring menus and additional sitting times at the…
The Marketing Institute Ireland (MII), Cork branch is revving up the DeLorian as they prepare to escort Cork’s business and marketing community back to the era of electronic music, yuppies, and big hair, with this year’s ‘Back to the 80’s’ Ball! Blasting off at 6pm on Saturday March 9th at Vienna Woods Hotel, Cork, attendees are encouraged…