Lidl Ireland’s plans for a new €200 million Regional Distribution Centre on part of the former Mitsui Denman Site in Wallingstown, Little Island could create up to 350 jobs in Cork. The proposed Regional Distribution Centre would be Lidl’s fourth facility in the Republic of Ireland and the second to be located in Cork. The CEO of…
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Trigon Hotels will continue its ongoing charity partnership with Horizons, formerly Cope Foundation, for the year ahead. The hotel group has been supporting the Cork-based charity since 2021, building a robust relationship working on both a sensory garden project and Horizons’ Ability@Work programme together. Team members from Trigon Hotels, which includes the Cork…
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Secondary school students in Cork learned how they can take action in saving electricity during An Taisce Green-Schools’ regional energy workshop, in partnership with EirGrid, operator and developer of the electricity grid. Students and teachers from Coláiste Éamann Rís and Scoil Mhuire College, both in Cork City, and Gaelcholaiste Chiarraí, Tralee attended the workshop…
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Wednesday, April 2nd 2025 – Munster Technological University’s (MTU) Prize for Innovation Showcase and Awards Ceremony 2025 took place on 27th March at the Bishopstown Campus. A highlight of MTU’s month of Enterprise, the annual competition awards cash prizes to budding student entrepreneurs whose inventions and business ideas demonstrate creativity, novelty, and strong potential for…
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Cork College of FET, part of Cork ETB’s Further Education and Training Services, is pleased to announce that all Level 5 and 6 courses will be offered free of charge for the 2025-2026 academic year. This initiative aims to make education more accessible to all individuals in the Munster region, reflecting Cork ETB’s commitment to…
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Dublin, Ireland 7 April 2025: DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, today announced a major expansion of its Irish operations, including plans to recruit 200 people in Ireland over the next two years and the full integration of Dublin-based Enviroguide Consulting into DNV. This move cements DNV’s commitment to Ireland’s sustainability and energy transition…
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Minister for Education, Helen McEntee and Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion, Michael Moynihan have marked World Autism Awareness Day by reaffirming their commitment to provide adequate school places for those with special educational needs. Minister McEntee said: “Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority of mine.…
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Chestnut Meets Rare A West Cork Collaboration as Rob Krawczyk of Restaurant Chestnut joins Meeran Manzoor at Rare at Blue Haven in Kinsale For one night only, on April 13th, two of West Cork’s finest chefs will collaborate to create a special tasting menu. The evening promises a unique dining experience that celebrates the…
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If you’re dreaming of getting married abroad, but concerned about the hassle, Sunset Beach Club could be the venue for you! This 4* resort-hotel is located on the Costa del Sol, is Irish-owned and managed, and has been hosting weddings all year round for over two decades. Your Dream Wedding in Spain at Sunset Beach…
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This is a must-read for anyone thinking about getting married in Spain…! Claire Mitchell has been running the Wedding Department at Sunset Beach Club for over 15 years, and visits Dublin several times a year. Having found that several couples drive from Cork to meet her, she has decided that this time she is…
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