Recent HIQA Inspection Report Highlights North Cork Nursing Home’s ‘Warm, Welcoming Atmosphere’ for Residents and ‘Kind Staff’

A new HIQA (Health Information and Quality Authority) inspection report has highlighted Araglen House Nursing Home’s standards of care for their residents following an unannounced inspection last April 2024.   Araglen House Nursing Home, based in Boherbue in North Cork since 2012, features both single and twin rooms with en-suite facilities, as well as a…

EMPLOYERS ADVISED TO START PLANNING FOR AUTO-ENROLMENT TO AVOID LAST MINUTE STRESS

A pension expert says employers need to be proactive in preparing for the transformative changes which will be brought about by auto-enrolment.  John Kearney, a Director at financial planning firm Provest, was addressing an Industry Insights event hosted by Cork Chamber of Commerce in Cork City today. The Automatic Enrolment Retirement Saving System Bill passed…

Nature restoration charity calls for emergency response to climate crisis

The inaugural edition of Changing Landscapes will hear how grassroots initiatives that deliver for local landowners and communities will be a crucial part of Ireland’s response to the climate and biodiversity emergencies. The new land use forum, hosted by nature restoration charity Hometree, will explore how local groups are transforming the landscape to better weather current and…

Green Angel’s Perfect Gift for Father’s Day

Green Angel’s Perfect Gift for Father’s Day   Green Angel, the Irish beauty brand based in Rathcoole, Co. Dublin have introduced the ultimate pampering experience for men – The Perfect Gift for Him. Perfect for the man who values self-care and quality grooming products, this set is designed to elevate his daily routine which will help him to…

Award-Winning Irish Beauty Brand Ayu Cosmetics Makes Their Grand Debut At Brown Thomas In The Bustling Heart Of Cork City

Ayu Cosmetics is thrilled to unveil that their luxurious range of products will now be available at the esteemed Brown Thomas store in the vibrant heart of Cork City, further expanding their repertoire of stockists nationwide. A hallmark of sophistication and elegance, Brown Thomas attracts likeminded customers who appreciate the finest in design, craftsmanship, and innovation,…

Minister Joe O’Brien announces 56 projects to be funded under the International Protection Integration Fund 2024

Speaking today at The Wheel’s Annual Summit in Croke Park, the Minister of State for Community Development, Integration and Charities, Joe O’Brien, took the opportunity with some of the successful projects present at the Summit to announce the 56 projects set to receive €2,496,790 in funding under the International Protection Integration Fund 2024. The fund…

Record €250m fund available for Sports Capital and Equipment Programme

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin T.D., Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne T.D., and Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, Paschal Donohoe T.D., have today announced at least €250m in funding under the latest round of the Sports Capital and Equipment…

East Cork communities invited to biodiversity project development webinar

EirGrid and fund administrator SECAD to host biodiversity webinar on June 12 May 29 – EirGrid, the developer of the Celtic Interconnector, the subsea link between Ireland and France, will host a webinar with fund administrator SECAD Partnership, to provide information to communities about how to develop biodiversity projects in their area. The webinar, which…

Fireworks display to light up Cork Harbour for Spike Island’s 86th birthday celebrations

Spike Island have announced they will commemorate the 86th anniversary of its independence on Saturday July 13th with a fireworks display setting Cork Harbour alight.  This momentous occasion for one of Ireland’s most iconic historical landmarks will also include a family fun evening to mark the handover of the prison fortress from Britain on July…