Munster Technological University and Crann Centre Join Forces to Promote Inclusive Innovation

Munster Technological University (MTU) and the Crann Centre have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance inclusive enterprise, innovation, and research. This collaboration aims to create opportunities for individuals of all abilities to excel in business and academia. The partnership will focus on: Developing The Impact Hub@Crann, a unique space for inclusive employment and enterprise.…

President Higgins presents Presidential Distinguished Service Awards for the Irish Abroad

  Uachtarán na hÉireann, President Michael D. Higgins this evening presented this year’s Presidential Distinguished Service Awards for the Irish Abroad at a ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin. The MC for the event was Doireann Ní Bhriain.   This year’s ten recipients are: Séamus Coleman, Republic of Ireland international football captain Patrick Leahy, Former United…

Rare at Blue Haven Crowned Ireland’s Best Fine Dining Restaurant at Gold Medal Awards

Rare at Blue Haven took home gold for Ireland’s Best Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant at the Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Awards last night. Winners were announced on Tuesday 28th of January at a black-tie event held in The Galmont Hotel & Spa in Galway. Judged by industry experts, the Virgin Media Gold Medal Awards…

MTU GENERATES ALMOST €1 BILLION EURO IN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL IMPACT

Munster Technological University (MTU) has today published its Economic and Social Impact Study for 2022/23. The report finds that the total economic impact on the Irish economy associated with Munster Technological University’s activities in 2022-23 was estimated to be almost €1 billion euro. In total, the reported year saw MTU generate €979 million in economic…

Come Together – Just 4 Days to Go Until the Kinsale Beatles Festival This February Bank Holiday Weekend

Beatles fans get set to welcome the very first Kinsale Beatles Festival, presented in association with Bulmers Ireland, taking place this St. Brigid’s Bank Holiday weekend from Friday, January 31st, to Sunday, February 2nd, in Kinsale Cork.   This special weekend will see various Beatles-inspired events, from art exhibitions to DJs, to panel discussions and…

CompuCal Announce Partnership with Pro-Reliability Solutions

Cork-based software company, CompuCal Calibration Solutions has partnered with Pro-Reliability Solutions (PRS), combining CompuCal’s award-winning Enterprise Asset Management platform with PRS’ expert knowledge and reliability toolkit to deliver a digital, end to end solution for asset reliability and lifecycle management at scale. With offices in Huddersfield, UK, and Tullamore, Co. Offaly, PRS provides clients throughout the UK, Ireland, Europe, and…

Cork Airport To Welcome 33,000 Passengers This St. Brigid’s Bank Holiday Weekend

Cork Airport expects to serve up to 33,000 passengers over the St. Brigid’s Bank Holiday Weekend as travellers avail of the first bank holiday weekend of the new year. Passenger traffic is forecast to be 10% higher than the same bank holiday weekend in 2024, marking a strong start to the year at Cork Airport.   The…

Tánaiste announces endorsement of Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism and the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin TD, has today announced Ireland’s endorsement of the non-legally binding Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism and the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s non-legally binding working definition of antisemitism.   This decision has been taken in the context of Ireland’s longstanding commitment to supporting freedom of religion or…

Your First Step to Homeownership: EBS Mortgage Solutions for First-Time Buyers

Embarking on the journey to homeownership is a significant milestone, and EBS is dedicated to supporting first-time buyers throughout this process. With a range of tailored mortgage options and expert guidance, EBS aims to make purchasing or building your first home as seamless as possible. According to Jeremy O’Sullivan, Branch Development Manager: “At EBS, we…

Student Inc. Unveils Nationwide Launch of Ireland’s Top Student Entrepreneurship Accelerator

Student Inc., Ireland’s leading entrepreneurship accelerator, is thrilled to announce the national launch of its 13-week student accelerator summer programme. Backed by a network of 9 Irish universities, an international university, and the Higher Education Authority (HEA), Student Inc. will provide 75 students across Ireland with the opportunity to turn their entrepreneurial ideas into reality…