UCC expert to advise on national AI policies

Dr James O’Sullivan, Senior Lecturer in Digital Humanities at University College Cork, will take a leading a role in the development of new national policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning. From September, Dr O’Sullivan will be seconded to Ireland’s Higher Education Authority (HEA) where he will work with the…

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Learn how to maximise GMP efficiency with CompuCal Calibration Solutions

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) govern the consistency of quality output across products, people, processes, procedures and premises within the regulated manufacturing environment. Continuous improvement is also a key operational imperative across the industry sectors we serve. That’s why CompuCal put some thoughts together outlining how investing in CompuCal Calibration Solutions’s calibration and asset management software…

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Triple Network Ireland gathering – join Cork, Kerry, West Cork Network Ireland branches for a unique evening of networking in Macroom

 Three Network Ireland branches will join forces to host a unique and exciting networking event on Thursday 19th September, in Macroom, Co. Cork. Members and guests are invited to join for this first-ever collaboration between Network Ireland Cork, Kerry, and West Cork in what promises to be an extraordinary networking evening – the 21 National Award finalists from…

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MTU student entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas at Student Inc. showcase

Participants in Munster Technological University’s Student Inc. Programme shared their business ideas with a room of potential investors, members of the business community and support agencies today at the University’s Bishoptown Campus. The showcase gave the budding entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their businesses, having completed the 13-week entrepreneurial incubator programme.   Student Inc., which…

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Another fun-filled ‘Open Streets’ event takes place this Saturday as part of the second North Main Street Carnival

Roll up, roll up with all the fun of the fair – as another fun-filled ‘Open Streets’ event takes place this Saturday as part of the second North Main Street Carnival. This  ‘Open Streets’ event ‑ where people are encouraged to leave their car at home and visit Cork City on foot, bike or by…

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Cork people encouraged to clean up and Clear Our Paths as part of Vision Ireland campaign

Cork dog owners are being encouraged to clean up after their dogs as part of Vision Ireland’s campaign, Clear Our Paths. The call comes after Vision Ireland published a survey exploring people who are blind or vision impaired’s experiences of footpath obstacles. Over a third of respondents were impacted by by dog waste in public…

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Cork City FC offers schoolboy and schoolgirl soccer clubs a chance to train with a senior player

Cork City FC has launched details of a prize offering schools or schoolboy/schoolgirl soccer clubs a chance to train with a player at their own premises.  The winning club will also act as a guard of honour for the Cork City FC team when they take to the pitch at Turner’s Cross on Friday, August…

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Gas Networks Ireland employees volunteer in gardening blitz to support older people in Cork city

Gas Networks Ireland, in collaboration with their long-standing charity partner Age Action Ireland, recently hosted a gardening blitz to help older people in the Glen, Knocknaheeny, Ballyphehane, and Grange, who needed assistance maintaining their gardens.   Employees from Gas Networks Ireland were joined by volunteers from their contractors, GMC and Murphys, to clear overgrown areas and…

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Murphy’s Irish Stout to sponsor Ballycotton Comedy Festival

Murphy’s Irish Stout has been announced as the main sponsor of the 4th Ballycotton Comedy Festival, which will run from September 26th to 29th in the East Cork seaside village.   The popular festival will have renowned Cork comedians Chris Kent and Ross Browne as MCs, and will feature high profile performers like Danny O’Brien,…

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Leeside United set to unveil new Martin O’Neill Astro in honour of founding club member

This Saturday, 24th August, Leeside United AFC are celebrating the opening of their new all-weather pitch, the Martin O’Neill Astro, named in honour of Martin O Neill, one of the founding members of Leeside AFC who developed soccer in the local parish for over 40 years. Following Martin’s untimely passing in 2019, the O’Neill family…

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