Communities are invited to take collective action to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions. Cork is one of five European cities chosen for this pilot programme of one-stop-shops. The Cork City Council’s Home Energy Upgrade Office is a stop-shop in Cork and has staff on hand to give people advice and support on all aspects…
TV Chef Paul Flynn’s new six-part series Paul’s Food Truck Favourites will hit RTÉ One on July 6, exploring Ireland’s thriving street food scene. The series, sponsored by Kerrygold, is the culmination of a career dream for Aperture Media founder Daniel Fleming, head of the Cork company that specialises in creative video production. Fleming said:…
Trigon Hotels launches Trainee Management Development Programme Trigon Hotels has launched its Trainee Management Development Programme (TMDP). The programme will run for 12 months and is accredited by the City & Guilds with a Level 3 Award in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership Principles. The team members at Trigon taking part in the programme are Diana…
Cork North Community Work Department (Cork Kerry Community Healthcare) with the Health Action Zone Initiative is celebrating 20 years of Community Health Work across Cork city and county with community partners and supporters at The Glen Resource and Sports Centre. This special event marks the official launch of a new website healthactionzone.ie which is full of information…
Economic Pulse falls in June One third of households say they are ‘just making ends meet’ Industry, Retail and Construction Pulses rose in June, while Services Pulse dropped The Bank of Ireland Economic Pulse came in at 78.8 in June 2022. The index, which combines the results of the Consumer and Business Pulses, was down…
The Quay Co-op has introduced a new specials menu at its ‘Upstairs’ restaurant to coincide with the iconic vegetarian hub’s 40th anniversary. The special’s menu has a 1980s theme and includes vegetarian and vegan versions of prawn cocktail, beef stroganoff and knickerbocker glory. Two courses are priced at €19.82. Simon Tiptaft, General Manager of the…
One of Ireland’s most historic hotels is celebrating 125 years at the centre of Cork life. The Metropole Hotel has welcomed Oscar-winning actors, producers and directors, Nobel laureate writers and grammy award-winning singers since its doors first opened in 1897. It was designed by architect Arthur Hill and built to the highest standards and opulence…
Reap the benefits of homegrown ingredients and handmade formulas by embracing a natural, Irish-made approach with Blumáin Organic Skincare. Hailing from Ballydesmond Co. Cork, a town steeped in history and known for its immersive culture, founder Sinéad Murphy, a well-revered and experienced beauty therapist, salon owner and mum of 3, struggled to find a skincare range that…
Celtic Ross Hotel in Rosscarbery, West Cork has announced its four-star rating. Having won ‘Best 3 Star Hotel in Ireland’ in 2018, the hotel team is thrilled to finally achieve their four stars from Failte Ireland. Celebrating 25 years in business this year, General Manager Neil Grant and the Celtic Ross team have been working…
“This race is all about survival and arrival and I believe I have a better chance of finishing this race than anyone” – Pat Lawless Green Rebel will be the main sponsor for sailor Pat Lawless as he attempts to become the first Irish person to sail around the world non-stop as part of the…