To mark World Down Syndrome Day on Thursday 21st March, pupils with Down Syndrome and other disabilities will perform in the show Unmasked’24. The production Unmasked ’24 at the Cork Arts Theatre will feature pupils in the Academy who wish to perform, act, and let their voices be heard. The audience will at times be entertained, challenged and share in the experience of pure…
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Cashless tipping solutions provider URocked have announced the launch of their suite of products in Ireland and have been hailed as an All-in-One solution to new legislation surrounding tipping of employees in service industries. The launch of the products also marks the opening of the company’s Irish offices as one of the founders, Cork/Blackrock native…
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Ireland’s King Of Swing Luke Thomas and his band The Swing Cats are bringing their spectacular new live show to The Everyman on Saturday, 20th April 2024. The show will feature DWTS Pro Champ John Nolan and very special guests The Runaways, as well as iconic songs and dance performances from the golden age of…
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Local Enterprise Office, Cork City and The Crann Centre jointly hosted an event to raise awareness of the possible opportunities in self-employment for people with disabilities. The event to highlight the supports available for any person with a disability who wishes to start their own business was held at the Crann Centre as part of…
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On Friday 1st March, Mahon Point Shopping Centre hosted The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI) Denim Day for Dementia. Now in its sixth year, the popular fundraising campaign aims to unite communities to support families living with dementia, by wearing denim to raise awareness and funds for The ASI. The staff at Mahon Point supported the day by…
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A total of 2.3 million passengers passed through Ireland’s two busiest airports – Cork Airport and Dublin Airport – in February, according to operator daa. The month saw 193,000 passengers travel through Cork Airport, a 23% increase versus February 2023 while 2.1 million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport’s two terminals, an increase of 5%…
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PepsiCo is celebrating 50 years in Cork and Ireland through its ’50for50’ campaign. Employees will support a number of Cork charities and organisations by committing to undertake at least 50 good deeds during the year to spread positivity, build closer connections and support the needs of the local community. One of the organisations that PepsiCo…
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Kearys Motor Group has been officially recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland™ in 2024. The announcement was made at the Annual Great Place to Work Awards at the Burlington Hotel, Dublin. This is Kearys’ first year to be named as a Best Workplace™ in Ireland. This is based on direct feedback from…
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The Hope Foundation (HOPE) is delighted to announce the appointment of acclaimed Oscar-winning actor Jeremy Irons as Special Ambassador for their 25th anniversary celebrations. Jeremy, renowned for his distinguished career in film, television, and theater, is a long-standing advocate for HOPE’s work and will lend his voice once again to raise awareness and support for…
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Rebel City Distillery, which has revived part of the iconic Ford Factory building into a sustainable distillery and visitor centre, will represent Local Enterprise Office, Cork City at the National Enterprise Awards 2024. The announcement was made as Local Enterprise Week 2024 kicks off with a diverse range of in-person and online events taking place…
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