Cork City Council is welcoming a 20% increase in the number of passengers using the extended Park and Ride Service. The increase was recorded in the first three days of the new extended ‘super 7’ service. Since last Thursday when traffic was rerouted in Cork city centre, the Black Ash Park and Ride service (route…
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Parents have a lot of things to think about these days. As life gets in the way many parents forget to teach their children the basic principles of money. Financial planning plays a crucial role in all our lives, especially when talking about our children’s future. As the saying goes, “money can’t buy you happiness”…
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By Kerrie Collins, Business Talk As a nation we would broadly be in favour of the introduction of a Wealth Tax, as evidenced by the results of the latest instalment of the Taxback.com Taxpayer Sentiment Survey Series 2018. The leading tax refund specialists asked 1,700 taxpayers throughout the country for their views on taxing public wealth.…
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Jim Power, Minister Jim Daly TD, Minister Regina Doherty TD, Sarah Fitzgerald, Cillian Fitzgerald and Cormac Fitzgerald at Government Buildings. Photo: John Allen Sarah Fitzgerald, aged 14 from Kinsale, met with Government leaders at Leinster House and submitted a literacy research paper to the Oireachtas. Her award-winning research may help to buck the current trend amongst teens who…
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Who would have thought that black school shoes could be so complicated? “Too ugly, no heels allowed, too lame, who would make shoes like these….” Back-to-school shopping with my 13 year old daughter was testing my mettle! It’s a funny time of the year really. Whether your first born is heading off to “big…
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Since 1985, ProStrategy have steadily built up their unparalleled consulting, technical and business experience to be recognised as a leading provider of Data, Analytics and Financial Performance Management solutions in Ireland. With over 150 customers; their experience and depth of knowledge is what sets them apart. They boast a team of over 50 highly skilled and…
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The latest winners of the Talbot Collection Cork Community, Business and Sports Awards are Donal McGrath and Emmet Cronin of the Imokilly Motor Club. This month’s award falls under the Community Award category. The Awards Scheme is sponsored by Talbot Collection Cork along with Award Sponsors AIB Midleton & Ballincollig. Recent winners of the…
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This year Griffins adapted the Poulavone Roundabout In Ballincollig and the reaction to Griffins Bee friendly planting scheme and bee hives is creating a buzz with the local and tourists. The message that Margaret always wants to spread is clear, Plant flowers and the Bees will follow. And yes they have. With the support of…
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Rachel Allen and Brendan Grace are teaming up to re-create the more famous Tea Party in Ireland’s history, as they will recreate the Kennedy Tea Party this September 6th during the annual Kennedy Summer School. Guests will be treated to an array of sweet delights made by the experts at Ballymaloe including Butterfly buns, miniature meringues…
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Barry & Fitzwilliam Irelands leading Independent premium spirits company, announces the launch of ROKU in the Irish market – the first premium Japanese craft gin to be launched in Ireland. Meaning ‘six’ in Japanese, ROKU incorporates six traditional Japanese botanicals which are infused, distilled and blended by the Japanese artisans of The House Of Suntory…
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