The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, today announced the 113 community projects set to receive funding under the Communities Integration Fund 2024. Through this Fund, a total of €509,791 will be made available to support local community-based organisations across Ireland to play a greater role in welcoming and integrating migrants…
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EU funding programme, the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has awarded €38.4 million to Port of Cork Company for the construction of two quay berths at its deepwater site in Ringaskiddy. The Connecting Europe Facility is a key EU funding instrument to promote growth, jobs and competitiveness through targeted infrastructure investment in the fields of transport…
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The Harbour Race has always been an iconic, special occasion for Volvo Cork Week. On the third day of the regatta, well over one hundred boats, stretching half a mile along a single start line, raced in the world’s second largest natural harbour. Cork Harbour has been a working port and defensive hub for centuries…
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Cork City FC says fans travelling back from the All-Ireland on Monday could use the opportunity to join them at the K-Club where they will be hosting the second of this year’s Corporate Golf Days. The business community is getting a chance to play on the Co Kildare course which previously hosted world-class players…
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EHS International, a leading Irish environmental, health, and safety (EHS) company founded by Chris Mee, has announced the official opening of its new offices in Ballymount, Dublin. This expansion is part of a significant investment nationally by EHS International, underscoring the company’s commitment to advancing EHS standards across Ireland and beyond. Since leaving his previous…
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Donna O’Driscoll, the owner of Roots Kitchen, has transformed her boutique catering company in Cork City into a thriving business by sourcing local ingredients and offering tailored, innovative menus that emphasise simplicity and flavour. Donna notes, “We always come up with fresh new ideas to keep it exciting. We know how to bring out the best flavour…
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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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