Christmas comes early for families at The Crann Centre

The Crann Centre, a charity providing whole-family support for adults, children and families living with neuro-physical disabilities, brought a weekend of festive cheer to its community last Friday and Saturday with an accessible Christmas at Crann Experience at their centre. The accessible playground and car park at the centre in Ovens, Co Cork were transformed…

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74 Conference Ambassadors Honoured for Bringing €17.4m Worth of Business Tourism to Cork

Cork’s reputation as a leading conference destination was reinforced at the Cork Convention Bureau Conference Ambassador Awards 2024 held last night at The Kingsley Hotel. The event celebrated 74 ambassadors responsible for bringing 62 international business events to Cork over the past two years, which attracted 12,500 delegates, 74% of whom were international visitors, contributing…

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Cork Christmas Trees Unveils Map For Family Activities

Cork Christmas Tree Farm located at Curraghbeg, Ovens, Co. Cork, has announced an exciting new holiday experience for families. This year, they have created a detailed map of the farm, highlighting a variety of festive activities designed to spread joy and create unforgettable memories.   New Attractions include:  Face Painting  Professional Photography  Friendly Sheep Treasure…

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Cork Airport “decks the halls” ahead of a busy Christmas travel period

The Christmas spirit has officially touched down at Cork Airport as the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Dan Boyle, switched on the airport’s Christmas lights yesterday. By the end of December, total passenger numbers at Ireland’s fastest-growing airport are expected to exceed the 3 million mark in 2024, setting a new record for being the…

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The Metropole Hotel launches new winter package

The Metropole Hotel has launched a winter warmer package deal for couples or friends.   The Sip, Savour and Stay package for two includes an artisan charcuterie board with cheese and meats selected from local producers. It also includes a bottle of house wine, an overnight stay and breakfast the next morning.   The Metropole Hotel is located in…

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Lithium-Ion Safety in Focus: EHS International’s Gerard Pollock Featured on Irish Tech News Podcast

Gerard Pollock, EHS International’s Projects Consultant and Lithium-Ion Lead Consultant, was featured on this week’s Irish Tech News podcast, sharing his expert insights into one of the most critical safety challenges of our time: lithium-ion battery fire risks. With over 70 billion lithium-ion batteries powering devices from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and e-scooters,…

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Lyra & Safe Ireland Launch ‘Safe Home, Safe Pathways’ Campaign

Safe Ireland, supported by Irish singer-songwriter, Lyra and its longstanding partner Airbnb, has luanched on Monday, 25th November, its ‘Safe Home, Safe Pathways’ campaign, encouraging the Irish public to support their local domestic violence service and calling for all counties across the country to embed domestic violence responses into their local county Development Plans, enabling victims…

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Call for gifters to shop local this Christmas ahead of Black Friday frenzy

Cork Craft & Design, one of the largest collectives of multi-disciplinary craft makers in the country, is urging local shoppers to look beyond mass-market retail and purchase handcrafted gifts this festive season. The call has been made ahead of Black Friday, which takes place on 29 November. There are 110 local makers within the Cork Craft & Design network,…

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