Make Valencia your 2022 Summer City Break with Direct Flights from Dublin and Cork

This vibrant city boasts long sandy beaches, natural spaces, great cultural offerings and exquisite gastronomy, making it the perfect destination for Irish holidaymakers! It is now easier than ever for Irish holidaymakers to visit the Spanish city of Valencia, with direct flights from Dublin four times a week and Cork twice a week with Ryanair.…

DR. GERALD KEAN LAUNCHES THE NEW BOOK ‘HOPE IN A TIME OF CRISIS’ FOR THE MINDFUL FARMER PATRICK MULCAHY

Dr. Gerald Kean, guest of honour, speaking at the launch of “Hope in a Time of Crisis” by the Mindful Farmer, Patrick Mulcahy at Ballinwillin House, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork. Photo Joleen Cronin The well known lawyer with family connections to Mitchelstown, Dr. Gerald Kean was the guest of honour at Ballinwillin House, Farm and Gardens…

Blooming brilliant Cork ladies show how it’s done as the search begins for Brightest at Bloom

Bord Bia Bloom | Phoenix Park, Dublin | June 2nd – June 6th It could be a megawatt smile or a radiant glow, a brilliant hat or style down pat, dazzling designer or bargain chic, a child’s delight or love at first sight or maybe even just a sunny disposition! Emily Murphy and Jan Gray…

JOHNNY SEXTON MAKES SURPRISE TO VISIT DUBLIN SCHOOL AS PART OF LAYA SUPER TROOPERS

Ireland and Leinster rugby captain Johnny Sexton and children from Skerries Educate Together National School, Co. Dublin took part in a Q&A at the school last week. Johnny is a Laya Super Troopers ambassador and visited students to celebrate their participation in the healthy homework programme, to participate in some of the fun activities and…

MTU Technical Invention Awards

Researchers from MTU’s Centre for Advanced Photonics and Process Analysis (CAPPA) were awarded Best Technical Invention Award 2021 by MTU’s Innovation and Enterprise Office for their invention PIXCAN (Photonic Integrated Circuit Scanner), as one of the winners in the MTU Invention of the Year 2021 competition.  The competition awards prizes to those whose inventions and…

Two bands, two nights, and a weekend of unforgettable music, all at Seachurch in Ballycotton

Premier tributes to the music of the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and Queen set to play in East-Cork Venue It’s even better than the real thing. Literally. Three of the greatest names in music history, and the perfect time to celebrate them during this June Bank Holiday weekend at Seachurch, Ballycotton. This characterful venue will pay…

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan visits Ring and Bandon

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan recently visited 2 community groups who have been showcasing how they have benefited from Cork County Council’s Community Development Initiative grant. In December 2021, €700,00 was allocated under Phase 2 of this grant from a total fund of €3.5 million which was established by Cork…

MTU Faculty of Business and Humanities Awards 2021

Dr Breda Kenny, Prof Margaret Linehan and Gerard O’Donovan from MTU ,MTU Faculty of Business and Humanities Awards 2021. Photography by Gerard McCarthy Photography 087 8537228   The Faculty hosted its 16th Annual Faculty Awards recently in MTU Bishopstown campus where 50 recipients were honoured for their success as our best students and graduates. Photography…

BALLYMALOE HOUSE TO HOST FREE OPEN AIR IRISH SCULPTURE EXHIBITION THIS SUMMER

Ballymaloe House will host a special open-air sculpture exhibition this summer in conjunction with the Richard Scott Gallery.  The exhibition, which is free to attend, will be hosted on the grounds of the beautiful Ballymaloe House Hotel and will open on Wednesday 1st June at 6 pm. It will then be open daily from 9…