Cork company Aspira opens two overseas offices as it announces 30 high-level jobs

Cork company Aspira opens two overseas offices as it announces 30 high-level jobs 10 November 2020: Aspira, the Irish-owned consulting and technology specialists, today announced the opening of its Asia-Pacific regional headquarters in Malaysia and the expansion of its mainland European operations with the opening of its second office in The Netherlands. The company also…

Irish Luxury Travel scoops Ireland’s Leading Tour Operator 2020 at the World Travel Awards

Ireland Luxury Travel are delighted to have been awarded Ireland’s Leading Tour Operator 2020 at the World Travel Awards on Monday 2nd November. The awards ceremony, which took place virtually, acknowledged, rewarded and celebrated excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries. Every year, the nominees are selected on a worldwide…

Important information regarding COVID Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) from AG Associates

The recent Budget saw the announcement of the COVID Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS), a welcome initiative to assist businesses that are closed because of COVID-19 restrictions. Finance Bill 2020 has now been published, together with Revenue guidance notes on the new scheme and, while the legislation is still subject to amendment this gives a clearer…

Minister McEntee thanks Garda trainees and instructors deployed today to combat COVID-19

–          260 Garda trainees and instructors/tutors being released to front-line policing   The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, has thanked the total of 260 Garda trainees and instructors being deployed today from the Garda College in Templemore as part of the national policing plan to support the public health guidelines to suppress the spread of…

Nourish to Flourish is the Elite way to live

An award-winning Kilkenny blogger and nutritionist has launched a new campaign to encourage healthy eating and help boost people’s immune system during the lockdown. Laura Warren of Elite Living Health & Nutrition was recently named Health & Nutrition Influencer of the Year (Ireland) at the prestigious Global Health & Pharmaceutical Awards 2020. Laura will be presented with…

Important update on Cork City Council services during Level 5 restrictions

Cork City Council wants to support the health and wellbeing of everyone in our city, therefore we are temporarily changing the way in which we deliver our services.   Public offices: Cork City Council continues to provide essential public services. In line with current public health guidelines, public offices will remain open on an appointment…

As part of Cork City Council’s Re-Imagining Cork City’ project, up to €2 million is being invested in the city’s cycling infrastructure, with support from the National Transport Authority (NTA)

New bike racks: More than 43 new bicycle racks are being installed across the city with new indoor racks now  in place at North Main Street Shopping Centre and sponsored racks at St Patrick’s Street, Union Quay, Ballincollig Regional Park, Blackrock Castle car park, Grand Parade and Parnell Place. In recent days, racks were also…

Face Masks vs Face Visors. Which is most effective? Process Safety Engineer, Jake Bumpus & Health & Safety Consultant​ Aisling Hegarty have the lowdown!

As we approach into the second wave of the pandemic, many people are now experiencing what is called “COVID fatigue”. However, the need to maintain the protective measures – such as wearing face coverings – is more important than ever. In recent months, the wearing of face coverings has been made compulsory by the Irish…