Firkin Crane Appoints New Executive Artistic Director Laurie Uprichard to take up position in September 2021

The board of directors of Firkin Crane CLG is delighted to announce the appointment of Laurie Uprichard as Executive Artistic Director. She will take up this new position in September. Laurie is a distinguished dance leader, curator and artistic director working professionally for over four decades. With a keen curatorial eye, combined with strong managerial…

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Nutrition Research Centre Ireland discovers sunlight and diet as key factors for eye health

A new study reports on sunlight and nutrition as being key contributors to eye health. This research was published by a team led by Dr Marina Green from The Nutrition Research Centre Ireland in Waterford Institute of Technology. It is the first study of its kind to describe macular pigment and its determinants for the…

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Despite the Impact of the Pandemic, Port of Cork Company Financial Performance was Ahead of Expectations

The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) has reported that its financial performance for 2020, albeit lower than that of 2019, was ahead of the expectations set earlier in the year against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Ports of Cork Company including Bantry Bay Port Company reported a total consolidated traffic throughput of 10.5…

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Open Day! Celebrating the Relaunch of Chapel Hill School of Art

Restoration, Renovation and Relaunch for the Arts in Macroom   To celebrate the relaunch of the Art School, re-opening for classes in September, Chapel Hill School of Art is hosting an Open Day August 21st from 12 to 5pm.   In partnership with Cork Craft Month and Heritage Week, and kindly supported by Cork County…

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DESIGN POP LINE-UP ANNOUNCEMENT

Cork city’s architecture, design and food festival, Design POP, is set to return to the streets of Cork and online this August 27th – 29th. Enjoy architecture, food, and design through a series of architectural pavilions, events, talks, exhibitions, and conversations. This year’s programme is its biggest yet – the festival has already announced seven…

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COPE FOUNDATION READY TO TAKE ON THE ECHO WOMEN’S MINI MARATHON

People supported by Cope Foundation, their families and staff are gearing up for the 40th celebration of the Echo Women’s Mini Marathon ‘6k Your Way’, which takes place on Sunday the 19th September. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the annual Cork event will take place virtually for a second year in a row.…

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Verde Energy Group announces €20 million “Green Fund” to support the installation of “green” solutions nationwide – Making Energy Savings Simple

Verde Energy Group is pleased to announce details of a €20 million “Green Fund” they have put in place to support the installation of “green” solutions, including EV Chargers, Solar PV, and energy efficient LED lighting, as well as its innovative ENWARE Sustainability SaaS platform, nationwide.   Having recently rebranded, through this incentive, Verde Energy…

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Introducing the Interior Design Studio behind Ireland’s most exciting commercial design projects – Wilson Architecture Interior Design Studio expansion

Wilson Architecture, the company which has been responsible for some of Ireland’s most exciting commercial interior design projects in recent times, is pleased to announce the expansion of it’s Interior Design Studio. This dedicated Interior Design Studio is a design hub in the heart of the Wilson Architecture which taps into the creative spirit of…

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FOUR INNOVATIVE IGNITE START-UPS IN RECRUITMENT DRIVE WITH OVER 25 JOB ROLES AVAILABLE

IGNITE part of University College Cork (UCC) Innovation today announced four innovative IGNITE start-ups are currently recruiting with over 25 job roles available in sales, marketing, business development, software and customer service. The four starts-ups, Trustap, Ecanvasser, LegitFit and Peckish, have all emerged from the IGNITE start-up incubation programme at UCC. Trustap has developed a…

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