Cork GAA has announced that McCarthy Insurance Group is its first ever sleeve sponsor on all official home and away jerseys. McCarthy Insurance Group, which is the Cork County Football Leagues and Championship sponsor, is enhancing the partnership to include intercounty teams through this new initiative. The announcement was made at this month’s Cork…
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This October, Spike Island’s hugely popular After Dark Tours are returning just in time for the spooky season, allowing visitors to discover the spine-chilling side of Cork’s iconic prison island through a creepy guided tour, and gain access to truly frightening areas of the island that are usually strictly off-limits. The After Dark Tours are…
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The Metropole Hotel is set to host two recruitment open days as it looks to hire 50 team members for this year’s Cork Jazz Festival. The hotel, which is home to the Jazz Festival Club, is hiring experienced bar staff, floor staff, cloakroom staff and cleaning attendants. The first recruitment open day will be held…
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Customers please be aware that the carriage of e-scooters on public transport will not be permitted from Monday 7th October in line with recent guidance issued by the National Transport Authority (NTA) This restriction will apply to e-scooters but not e-bikes or mobility scooters. E-scooters are a relatively new product and were unregulated in Ireland until earlier…
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Cork City Council has formally appointed Valerie O’Sullivan as its new Chief Executive, following a recruitment process conducted by the Public Appointments Service (PAS). Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Dan Boyle congratulated Ms O’Sullivan on her appointment. “At a specially convened meeting this evening, Valerie O’Sullivan was appointed as Chief Executive of Cork City Council…
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Workvivo by Zoom has launched its flagship engagement hub in the heart of Cork city. The company also plans to create 100 Irish jobs to enable its next phase of growth. Workvivo, the employee experience platform that simplifies communication and boosts engagement, has grown rapidly and is empowering some of the world’s biggest brands like…
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In business, you can’t manage what you don’t measure. Metrics are essential for tracking performance and ensuring your business stays on course to achieve its strategic objectives. By tying metrics to specific goals, continuously monitoring progress, and assigning accountability across your team, you can turn business data into actionable insights that fuel growth. Key metrics…
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Clothing, industrial plastic and children’s toys were among the items recently collected at Claycastle Beach, Youghal, by employees at EirGrid, the developer and operator of the national electricity grid. A group of volunteers collected and disposed of 22kg of rubbish from Claycastle Beach as part of An Taisce’s Clean Coasts programme. The rubbish collected included…
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Experience an extraordinary night at Rare at Blue Haven in Kinsale as Executive Head Chef Meeran Manzoor teams up with renowned sommelier Julie Dupouy for an exclusive celebration of exquisite flavours and the finest champagnes. On Friday 11th October, the venue will unveil a seasonal five-course tasting menu crafted by Chef Meeran, and complemented by…
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Calling all little witches, wizards, and goblins! This Halloween, Radisson Blu Hotel Cork is brewing up something special just for you and your family. From October 26th – 31st, 2024 Spookfest returns to Spike Island! It’s time to put on your costumes, hop on the ferry, and dive into a world where ancient forts turn…
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