Stryker (NYSE: SYK), one of the world’s leading medical technology companies, today celebrated the official opening of the high-tech facility at Anngrove with a visit from Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD, the IDA and other local guests. The new 156,000-square-foot development creates capacity for 600 high-tech jobs in the future, and will help further Stryker’s leadership in additive…
As part of an on-going commitment to a more sustainable future, The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) is encouraging a companywide transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and announces plans to invest in more sustainable equipment. The Port of Cork has purchased a new fully electric van for its operations and maintenance team andplans to add…
The IERC is exploring ways to reduce the amount of time that renewable energy plants have to stop producing energy, due to curtailments or constraints. Researchers will examine the full potential of PV plant and battery energy storage systems working side by side. 2 August 2022: Have you ever driven past a wind farm on a…
Minister Eamon Ryan to address Ireland’s first hydrogen conference in November Ireland could benefit as global demand for hydrogen to double by 2030 Current events affecting Ireland’s climate and economy mean now is the time to realise the wide-ranging benefits offered by hydrogen. That’s according to Hydrogen Ireland, an all-island organisation that works to raise…
Ór-Real Irish Butter, which is produced by North Cork Creameries, has been named as a finalist at the Irish Quality Food & Drink Awards 2022. It is one of only two finalists in the Butter category. The awards recognise and celebrate the best in food and drink products available in Ireland across retail, wholesale…
Fota Wildlife Park announced the birth of three critically endangered Black and white ruffed lemur babies (Varecia variegatea) to 20-year-old mother Cloud and 10-year-old father Paraic. The three baby lemurs, whose gender is still unknown, were born on the 19th of June after a gestation period of 102 days. All lemurs are endemic…
Minister for Public Procurement, eGovernment and Circular Economy Ossian Smyth today launched Smarttech247’s next intake for its Women in Cybersecurity Academy. The Irish firm is offering sixty places for a free intensive course which helps develop skills for a future in cybertech and security. It’s the second time the leading managed security service provider has…
Pat Lawless GGR Departure, leaving Dingle, Bay Co Kerry, Ireland. Photography credit: Kieran Ryan-Benson Pat aiming to become first Irish person to sail solo nonstop around the world in the “loneliest sporting event of the planet” Irish sailor Pat Lawless has departed from Crosshaven in Co Cork on his mission to become the first Irish…
Pat aiming to become the first Irish person to sail solo nonstop around the world in the “loneliest sporting event of the planet” Irish sailor Pat Lawless has departed from Crosshaven in Co Cork on his mission to become the first Irish person to sail around the world non-stop as part of the Golden Globe…
The fourth bar in the Emporium Company family brings investment in the Cork region to a total of €12m and 180 jobs Main Street in Carrigaline will be getting a new bar this week as The Emporium Company has announced their €4m bar in the heart of Carrigaline will open its door for the first…