Great news for NBM- 35 Years on and Cork Tech company continues its €750,000 expansion despite Covid-19

National Business Machines’ expansion and 5 new appointments paves the way for a positive end to 2020.   National Business Machines (NBM), headquartered in Cork and celebrating its 35th year in business, last year announced a €750,000 investment and expansion of their business, largely focussed on infrastructure and personnel.   This year, they are seeing the fruits of their labour, adapting to, and overcoming the challenges of Covid-19 head…

A Kinderama Christmas! Cork mum of two launches online business that offers parents the answer to guilt-free screen time just in time for the school holidays

This used to be a question parents asked themselves when mid-term hit or the Easter holidays suddenly appeared out of nowhere, but that was at a time when we had access to adventure parks, cinemas, shopping centre play areas and even purpose-built trampoline villages! We now find ourselves in late 2020 when these familiar amenities…

INFANT and Tyndall to launch clinical trial for newborn lung monitoring system at Cork University Maternity Hospital

The INFANT Research Centre University College Cork (UCC), in collaboration with IPIC at Tyndall National Institute, are working on a new project called NIOMI (Non-Invasive lung Oxygen Monitoring of Infants).   The NIOMI study research team is developing a new optical system for monitoring lung function in newborn infants. Currently there is no such device…

Cork Company Jump Juice Bars Launches Jump Juice Direct

Cork-based company, Jump Juice Bars, has launched a new service Jump Juice Direct. Jump Juice Direct offers nationwide delivery of fresh juices, smoothies, juice cleanses, protein balls and more.   The 100 percent pure fruit and vegetable cold-pressed juices and smoothies can now be ordered online through the dedicated website jumpjuicedirect.ie and delivered straight to…

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…