People supported by Cope Foundation will be joining teams of golfers this summer in an effort to raise funds to empower people with an intellectual disability and/or autism. The Cork based charity is hoping to raise €1 million through fundraising activities this year to help build a bespoke six-bedroom house in the Mayfield area. …
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Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Patrick O’Donovan TD has today announced 28 funding awards valued at €34 million to support research across seven Higher Education Institutions. Among the successful research projects are: Design development of sustainable support structures for larger offshore wind turbines Investigating the effectiveness of a nasal vaccine…
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An event hosted by nature restoration charity Hometree next week will hear a warning that food technologies are likely to cause significant disruption to the meat and dairy industries. Changing Landscapes will take place next Thursday, 30th May at The Falls Hotel, Ennistymon, Co. Clare. Dustin Benton of Green Alliance will tell attendees that advancements in…
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The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Kieran McCarthy, accompanied by Ann Doherty, Chief Executive of Cork City Council, officiated at formal opening ceremonies today, May 23, 2024, to mark the delivery of 62 new homes across 4 development schemes in Cork City. The itinerary commenced at Haig House, Boreenmanna Road, where 27 new homes…
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In our daily interactions, it’s common to hear coworkers or friends sharing jokes and discussing topics that are funny or mildly inappropriate. Yet, when it comes to intimate wellness and embarrassing health problems, there is often a stark silence. Why is it that we can laugh about trivial matters but struggle to talk…
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Fair Seas is urging the government to use the remaining 25 days of this Dáil term to introduce new laws protecting Ireland’s seas and coastlines. The group of leading environmental non-governmental organisations wants to see robust legislation on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in place before the summer recess. MPAs are areas of seas and coastlines…
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The Cork International Hotel has been served a double helping of accolades this week with the hotel receiving praise from two of the country’s most reputable tourism names. The hotel, which is located close to Cork Airport, has been listed in TripAdvisor’s top 25 hotels in Ireland. The annual Traveller’s Choice Awards Best of…
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Cork Carnival of Science promises a fascinating weekend of discovery where families can unearth the magic of science in the great outdoors. This highly anticipated FREE two-day free STEM festival will return from the 8th-9th of June 2024 in Fitzgerald Park, thanks to funding provided by Science Foundation Ireland and Cork City Council. The well-loved oasis…
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Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Elaine O’Neill to the position of HR Director. Elaine brings over 20 years of invaluable experience as a HR professional, with previous roles concentrated in the MedTech sector. She will play a pivotal role in advancing talent management at CLS across employee engagement, leading…
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One of Ireland’s longest-established commercial law firms has announced plans to grow its business by 50% over the next five years. O’Flynn Exhams LLP is aiming to increase the number of solicitors at the firm to at least 30 by 2029. The firm has a history dating back to the late 18th century and…
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