PrecisionBiotics, a leading innovator in gut health solutions with bases at Fota Business Park and Fermoy in Cork, has been named the Best Gut Health Supplement Brand in the prestigious Global Excellence Awards, hosted by Global Health & Pharma (GHP) magazine. This award recognises the company’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and efficacy in the field…
Laya Super Troopers, laya healthcare’s health homework programme, is marking its 10th anniversary with a resounding message of success. Over the past decade, the initiative has reached over one million primary school children and their families across Ireland, inspiring them to embrace healthier habits and build a foundation for a brighter future. Ireland’s first ever…
The eagerly awaited Guinness Cork Jazz Festival has just announced exciting new acts for its 2024 line-up. Revealed at this evening’s programme launch, fans can now look forward to performances from more artists including iconic pioneers of alternative hip-hop from New York, De La Soul & Special Guest, dynamic Chicago-based brass band Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, and The X Collective and…
Cork’s iconic Folk Festival is set to return for its 45th year, running from October 2nd to 6th, 2024. The event promises an extraordinary mix of folk legends and exciting new talent, celebrating the best of traditional and contemporary folk music. Headlining this year’s festival at the Cork Opera House will be the legendary Paul…
Focus Ireland is calling on Cork business leaders to unite to help end the nation’s homelessness crisis by sleeping out for Shine a Light on October 11. The charity issued an open letter signed by Pat Dennigan, Focus Ireland CEO, and supported by Bord Gáis Energy, addressed to the heads of all Irish business organisations. It asks…
At Cantec, sustainability is more than just a buzzword—it’s a core value. The company believes that small, intentional changes can make a big impact, not only on business but on the world we share. Cantec is dedicated to helping clients minimise their environmental footprint while optimising office operations. Here’s why sustainability should be central…
In today’s fast-paced work environment, employee mental health has become a top priority. However, it remains a difficult subject for many employers to address. The stigma surrounding mental health issues often prevents employees from seeking the help they need, fearing that it might lead to different treatment or misunderstanding. EHS International offers a vital solution:…
A pilot food waste collection scheme on a West Cork island; new bike racks made from recycled wind turbine blades in North Cork; and the installation of solar PV panels on community buildings across the county are among more than 30 projects that have been awarded funding under the Community Climate Action Programme (CCAP). Cork…
PTSB has been awarded The KeepWell Mark™, Ibec’s industry accreditation standard that recognises commitment to employee wellbeing and workplace health. PTSB is the only bank in Ireland to receive this accreditation. The accreditation process involved a thorough review of PTSB’s people and culture practices across eight areas; Leadership, Absence Management, Health & Safety, Mental Health,…
More than €5m in Dormant Accounts Funding is to be awarded to Local Sports Partnerships and Active Disability Ireland in 2024, as announced today (9 September, 2024) by the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, and the Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne. …