Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and Minister Catherine Martin announce the 2022 Programme for the Decade of Centenaries

An inclusive, sensitive and meaningful programme to remember this complex and still painful period in our history, which recognises the legitimacy of all traditions and values mutual respect and historical authenticity   State commemoration in remembrance of all who lost their lives during the Civil War;     National, academic conference, hosted by University College…

Breakthrough Cancer Research is inviting cancer patients, survivors, and volunteers across Ireland to be part of a Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) panel to help improve future cancer research, treatments and care.

The aim of PPI is that cancer research is done ‘with’ people with cancer, not ‘to’ them,” Dr. Frances Drummond, Breakthrough Breakthrough Cancer Research (Breakthrough) is inviting cancer patients, survivors, their families, and members of the public from all walks of life across the country to get involved in its Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) panel.…

EY Ireland report shows Irish organisations put increased spotlight on corporate integrity standards

90% of Irish respondents indicate their organisation has measures in place to promote integrity and ethical behaviour 80% said the standards of behaviour that employees expect from management have increased significantly Only a third of Irish organisations offer training in ethics and integrity Dublin, 14 February 2022: The disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and…

Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces series of major initiatives to support Remote Working

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced a number of major new initiatives that will support Remote Working across the country. For the first time, workers will now be able to book office or desk space in their local hub through a new mobile app called Connected Hubs. Minister Humphreys…

CORK ARTS THEATRE SERVES UP A FEAST: TEN EXCITING NEW PRODUCTIONS BY CORK ARTISTS

After the famine comes a feast. Theatre-lovers are in for a real treat in 2022 as Cork Arts Theatre premieres exciting new work by local playwrights, post lockdown. The programme of ten shows – under the banner Creative Empowerment – is the brainchild of CAT’s Artistic Director Dolores Mannion, made possible with the backing of The Community…

Clonakilty Distillery adds further accolades to Whiskey and Vodka range at World Vodka and Whiskies Awards

Clonakilty Distillery has added another two awards to its growing collection of accolades after their Minke Vodka was named Best Irish Varietal Vodka at the recent World Vodka Awards, and their Clonakilty O’Hara’s Cask Finish Special wins in the Single Malt Small Batch category at the World Whiskies Awards 2022. Their Minke Vodka came out…

Stryker is showing heart this Valentine’s Weekend

Cian Crowley, Director Personalised Solutions Stryker, Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan, Mag O’Keeffe, Vice President of Operations Stryker and Valerie O’Sullivan, Divisional Manager for South Cork, Cork County Council Photo Darragh Kane Investment of more than €70,000 provides life-saving equipment along a newly-opened County Cork cycleway in partnership with Cork County Council…

Work to begin on pedestrian & cycle path connecting Grange and Tramore Valley Park and Douglas

Work is to begin on a pedestrian and cycle path and new bridge which will provide a safe, sustainable and alternative travel route between Grange and Tramore Valley Park and onwards to Douglas and the city centre. Funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA), the kilometre-long pathway, which includes the construction of a new bridge over…