Volvo Cork Week, taking place at Royal Cork Yacht Club this week (July 15th to 19th) is committed to making the world-renowned regatta a green event by taking significant steps to conserve the ocean habitat of Cork Harbour. Organisers are striving to achieve the gold standard ‘Clean Regatta’ certification from Sailors for the Sea, the world’s leading…
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A Cork City centre hotel has launched a Summer Special Menu which focuses on sustainability and supporting local producers. The Metropole, which is located on McCurtain St in the heart of the VQ, has a target of reducing food waste by 20%. The team are monitoring closely all waste and food sources and are using…
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Niall Breslin, AKA Bressie, will bring ‘The Voice of the Small’ to the scenic village of Ballycotton in East Cork on Saturday July 20th. Taking to the stage at Sea Church, the event promises a soul stirring evening of carefully crafted soundtracks, curated visuals, stories and spoken word celebrating the small voices that have big…
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The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Joe Carroll and the Tánaiste, Micheál Martin TD have officially opened a €11.7 million critical infrastructure development at Water-Rock near Midleton that will eventually support 2,500 homes, three schools, a neighbourhood centre, a railway station and parks. The works funded by the Government’s Local Infrastructure Housing…
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A new startup company, based in ADAPT, the SFI Research Centre for AI-Driven Digital Content Technology at Trinity College Dublin, aims to improve the quality of life for individuals with mobility related illnesses. The startup secured over half a million euros in funding through the Enterprise Ireland Commercialisation Fund Programme. This programme supports third-level researchers…
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The Cork Wine School and O’Donovan’s Off Licence are excited to announce the 2024 course schedule. This is designed for those seeking formal qualifications or an understanding of wines and spirits produced around the globe. Gary O’Donovan set up The Cork Wine School to provide people based in the south of the country with a…
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EHS International will exhibit at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024! From July 22-26, this top-notch event will bring together the global aerospace community, offering great opportunities for networking, business development, and showcasing the latest industry innovations. EHS will be presenting its state-of-the-art environmental health and safety solutions tailored for the aerospace sector at Hall 3,…
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Minister Peter Burke T.D has officially launched the National Enterprise Hub, a one-stop shop where entrepreneurs and business leaders can easily find and learn about over 180 Government supports from 19 different Departments and State Agencies available to Irish businesses. The Hub makes it easier than ever to access the resources and guidance you need…
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Cork County Council’s Arts Office is inviting members of the public to share their views about how the Council can promote the enjoyment of and participation in the arts in County Cork. The new Arts Plan 2025-2029 will set out the direction, priorities and goals that will guide Cork County Council’s investment and services in…
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PTSB’s latest issue of Reflecting Ireland shows that over 7 in 10 (71%) have ever experienced an attempted financial fraud. Learn how to keep your money safe with these 6 tips from Claire Cogan of BehaviourWise and PTSB. 1. Check out fraudsmart.ie Check out the fraudsmart website, developed by the Banking and Payments…
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