It’s long been my ambition to transform Digital Cork from a concept based on advocacy, projections and past experience into a tangible entity, underpinned by a vibrant digital ecosystem and a thriving digital economy. That possibility now exists, with or without municipal co-operation. I’ve lately discovered DigitalTown, a global cloud-hosted platform that essentially delivers what…
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South Mall in Cork City was transformed into an elegant outdoor dining area for over 420 guests at Cork’s Long Table Dinner, as part of Cork Midsummer Festival. Ten of the city’s finest independently run restaurants showcased the city’s world-class food culture and seasonal produce, which capture the essence of the midsummer. The 10 participating…
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Escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy a cocktail in the magic of The Back Garden at Rachel’s. Sip your favourite cocktails, infused with fresh fruits and herbs from the garden, while listening to one of the resident pianists transform the atmosphere, playing an eclectic blend of music. As the night goes on, sing along to…
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The launch of the Bellevue Spa & Style Suite at The Montenotte Hotel. The award-winning boutique hotel has recently opened The Spa which was created by the same designer as Adare Manor, and the unique Style Suite with blow dry and upstyle bars and the Opi nail bar. Photography by Gerard McCarthy 087 8537228
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The Network Ireland West Cork June event titled “Developing Clarity of Voice and Thought” took place yesterday (Wednesday, June 27, 2018) in Brookfield Business Centre, Dunmanway, Co Cork. The guest speakers, Sarah Leather, Business Coach and Mindset Mentor, and Linda Coyle, Voice Therapist, presented workshops to the West Cork businesswomen and offered advice on bringing clarity…
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Hayfield Manor’s Summer Start Event took place on Friday June 1st with a Mind, Body & Soul Breakfast. Guests enjoyed an array of delicious and healthy treats in the conservatory style Perrotts Garden Bistro while enjoying musical entertainment. The morning offered insights for industrious working women with mindfulness expert Jean Noonan of Anam Solas Yoga,…
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Loaise O’Herlihy Ballintemple NS and Giacomo Cammoranesi Ballintemple NS, taking part in the CEIA – Cork’s Technology Network “HAL” programme which stimulates discussion on artificial intelligence in our world at primary school level. HAL was the central robot in the movie “2001 – Space Odyssey” who ultimately took over control of the spaceship from humans.…
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Vincent Kelly Director of Cork Civic Trust, David Hickey, T.W. Abernethy & Sons, Iman Benhaffaf, Angie Benhaffaf, John X Miller CEO of Cork Civic Trust, Michael Mulcahy Chairman of Cork Civic Trust with Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf at the handover of the new Ford Transit van to the Benhaffaf Family Cork Civic Trust recently led…
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Network Ireland West Cork, the newest branch of Network Ireland, was established in March 2018 and recently appointed its committee, comprising 16 West Cork businesswomen for 2018. The 2018 Network Ireland West Cork committee members are: (Back row, L-R) Treasurer Katherine O’Sullivan of O’Donnell Design; Catherine Clooney of Catherine Clooney Facial Reflexology; PRO Orla Clancy of AM O’Sullivan…
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Three local companies in Cork, two of which are Recommended Members, have been shortlisted for the 2018 Event Industry Awards! Trigon Hotels, shortlisted for Best In-House Event Team Cork International Hotel, shortlisted for Best Hotel Event Venue and Fota Island Resort, shortlisted for Best Live Event for Beyond Christmas Experience These prestigious award categories are…
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