CIPD calls for ‘generous’ approach to sick pay planning HR and learning organisation CIPD is urging employers to put the wellbeing of their workers front and centre as they determine their approach to sick leave, self-isolation and pay during the coronavirus outbreak. Director of CIPD Ireland Mary Connaughton says: “Like all of us, employers…
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Residential care home operator, Aperee, has announced its second acquisition with the completion of a transaction to acquire Cúil Didín Nursing Home in Tralee, Co. Kerry, a 64 bed home, for an undisclosed sum. Aperee CEO, Paul Kingston said it is the second of a number of acquisitions of top quality existing homes Aperee aims…
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Pro-active Measures Will Include ‘In-Cinema’ Seat Separation Omniplex Cinemas have announced that after a thorough risk assessment and analysis of the global cinema market, they will implement ‘In-Cinema Seat Separation’ as part of their measures to encourage effective Social Distancing in cinemas. Other measures include Self-Scanning of Tickets, Increased Cleaning Regimes and Hand Sanitising Stations…
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A brand new series of Grow Cook Eat is about to be broadcast into homes across Ireland on Wednesday, March 18th for a seven-week prime time run on RTE 1. Throughout this series, GIY are calling on the people of Ireland to join them and participate in the UN’s Decade of Action to achieve the…
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The 2020 Cork University Business School (CUBS) Conference is taking place today. The theme of today’s conference is ‘Future-proofing Business’. CUBS Conference 2020 is sponsored by KPMG and supported by Bank of Ireland and the event has been running since 2016. The conference is welcoming speakers from some of Ireland’s leading companies such as…
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On Friday March 6th, UCC Innovation announced the winner of the 2020 UCC Entrepreneurship Awards at the UCC Boole Library in the creative zone with deputy president and registrar John O’Halloran on hand to present the impressive crystal trophy to the winner Mark O’Sullivan of Neurobell. About 2020 UCC Entrepreneurship Awards The Awards are…
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Sea Church Restaurant has opened in the old schoolhouse in Ballycotton, East Cork this week. The new incarnation of this Ballycotton landmark sees a welcoming, laid-back restaurant overlooking the dramatic Atlantic coastline. It is part of a multi-million euro two year renovation by local businessman Pearse Flynn, which included a transformation of St Colman’s Church…
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A new and innovative digital platform – WeSwitchU.ie – is set to make waves with energy users in Ireland. Promising to take the stress and hassle out of switching energy providers, the company assists residential customers to engage with the energy market, reducing their energy bills and carbon footprint each year. Despite launching just weeks ago, the…
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Greenes Restaurant in Cork’s Victorian Quarter is offering a special Mother’s Day Five Course Lunch Tasting Menu this year – the perfect way to spoil your Mum! The menu has been designed exclusively by executive head chef Bryan McCarthy and will only be available for the weekend of Mother’s Day – Saturday the 21st…
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Cork International Hotel will play home to Cava Bodega restaurant for one night only One of the country’s top tapas restaurants will host a pop-up event in Cork next month. A Cava Bodega pop-up event will take place at the Cork International Hotel on Thursday 9th April. Cava Bodgea is a hugely popular Galway-based tapas…
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