Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has today announced €79 million in funding to support digital learning in schools and minor building works. €50 million in grant funding for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) will issue shortly to all recognised primary and post-primary schools, while a separate €29 million in minor works funding is being…
Spike Island has launched its new sailing schedule in time for Easter with the return of daily sailings to the historic former prison island. Visitors of all ages now have the chance to visit the iconic fortress in the heart of Cork Harbour every day from 12pm. The 104-acre island provides a perfect…
An award-winning Irish butter brand is expanding its range of products as its sales continue to grow. Ór-Real Irish Butter is adding two new products to its range, marking the first time the company has expanded its product offering. It is introducing a smaller 227g pack as well as an unsalted version due to increased…
Irish EV charger company ePower is sharing top tips to help drivers preparing to use public charge points for the first time. Thousands of chargers will be popping up across Ireland in the coming months, as the government aims to have 180,000 EVs on our roads by the end of next year. Brendan Crowley…
Organisers of Ballycotton F.A.T Fest of Folk and Traditional music are calling for buskers to get involved in the event. Hosted by Sea Church in Ballycotton over the May Bank Holiday weekend, and with music throughout the village, the festival will have an outstanding lineup of both Irish and international artists including Moya Brennan and…
Last Sunday, 24th March, marked the celebration of the leading businesses in the hair and beauty industries in Ireland. Over 500 guests attended the Passoã Hair and Beauty Awards 2024, organised by Hi Style. Taking place at the Radisson Blu Hotel, in Little Island, Cork, the ceremony was presented by Amanda Brunker and Deric Hartigan.…
Munster Technological University welcomes the launch of ALTITUDE – the National Charter for Universal Design in Tertiary Education. ALTITUDE focuses on widening inclusion in tertiary education, marking the start of a national conversation about how the sector can more strategically embed a universal design (UD) approach. Funded by the HEA under PATH 4, the ALTITUDE Project…
Cork International Hotel is inviting families to come and spend Easter with the team who have created a fun-filled package for all ages to enjoy. The Easter Family Package runs from March 23rd to April 10th and includes activities such as: Easter Egg Hunts twice daily Afternoon crafts at the art station in…
Bank of Ireland is warning about an increasing number of false articles appearing online designed to defraud consumers through fake financial products, investments or cryptocurrency schemes. The articles appear like news articles from genuine media outlets, but are false advertisements that fraudsters are paying for online. The advertisements feature fabricated news stories with claims about…
Irish offshore survey company Green Rebel is taking part in an Enterprise Ireland trade mission to the United States this week. The Cork headquartered company has travelled to Washington DC and is attending events focusing on sustainability as well as St Patrick’s Day celebrations with An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD. Green Rebel was established…