The Cork International Choral Festival is pleased to announce that entries are now open for the 2025 Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition. Open to both established and emerging Irish composers, this prestigious competition offers the chance to win a cash prize (generously donated by the Ó Riada family) and the coveted Seán Ó Riada Trophy.…
CompuCal Calibration Solutions has welcomed Pharmagraph, specialists in environmental monitoring systems, as a new partner. Pharmagraph systems are operational in over 30 countries, successfully integrated to support the critical environments of some of the world’s top pharmaceutical and global healthcare companies as well as across many UK hospitals and health authorities. Compucal’s platform will be…
PrecisionBiotics has launched two new products in the Irish market. The products are ‘Women’s Flora,’ which supports a healthy vaginal microbiome and ‘Good Bacteria,’ a daily bacterial supplement. Both are now available in pharmacies around the country. The latest products mark an expansion of the range of supplements the company sells in the Irish market.…
This Friday, 18th October, the newest recruits to Cork City Fire Brigade will become “Mercy Heroes” as they undertake a fundraising mission which will see them push and pull a vintage fire truck through the streets of Cork City in aid of the Mercy University Hospital Foundation’s Teens & Young Adult Appeal. Funds raised will…
The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, TD, has announced appointments to the senior roles created under the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024 commencing landmark reform of An Garda Síochána and its oversight bodies. At its meeting today (Tuesday), the Government designated for appointment the first Chair and members of the new Policing and Community…
Ireland’s biggest jazz celebration returns next week for its 46th year! The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, taking place over the October Bank Holiday weekend (24th–28th October), will have Cork in full swing once again as the festival brings electric vibes to the stages and streets of Cork City. With headliners Gregory Porter, Mary Coughlan, Buena Vista All Stars…
PepsiCo Ireland is delighted to announce a new partnership with the Shine Centre for Autism, a community-based charity providing vital support services to children and families in the Carrigaline area. The partnership comes as part of PepsiCo’s ongoing commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its 50for50 campaign, reinforcing its dedication to supporting its local…
Budgeting is a fundamental aspect of business management, but it’s easy to get it wrong. Understanding these common mistakes can help you navigate towards more effective financial planning. Overestimating Revenue ○ Mistake: Assuming sales will always meet or exceed expectations. ○ Avoidance: Use conservative estimates and consider historical data. Plan for worst-case scenarios. Underestimating Expenses ○ Mistake:…
Whether you’re an employee or self-employed, reducing your tax bill is a goal everyone shares. With the year-end tax deadline approaching, there’s one simple and effective way to do just that—by contributing to your pension. Nick Charalambous, Financial Advisor and Managing Director of Alpha Wealth, emphasises the power of pensions as a dual benefit: they reduce…
Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, We Got The Jazz and TheRecordHub.com have announced a unique celebration marking 85 years of the iconic jazz label, Blue Note Records, with an immersive exhibition titled 85 Years Of Blue Note at the historic St. Peter’s Cork for the duration of the festival. This first-of-its-kind collaboration showcases the profound impact Blue Note…