Ian Alexander, Bar Director of the world-renowned The Dead Rabbit will be in Cask serving cocktails on June 18th from 7 pm to 10 pm The Dead Rabbit, a highly acclaimed New York bar, has been recognised with numerous awards including World’s Best Bar for its modern reinterpretation of the traditional Irish pub. Cask’s managing partner Andy Ferreira,…
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Workplace hazards can pose significant risks to employee health and safety. Identifying and mitigating these hazards is crucial for maintaining a safe working environment. According to EHS International, these are the five common workplace hazards and how to prevent them: Slips, Trips, and Falls: Prevention: Keep work areas clean and free of obstacles. Use…
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Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2024 will introduce a range of reforms within early learning and childcare. The Bill will allow for childminding-specific regulations, which will enable parents using childminders to access National Childcare Scheme subsidies. The Bill will also provide the Tusla Early Years Inspectorate with additional enforcement tools to address serious non-compliance with the…
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Chefs at the Metropole Hotel in Cork City have teamed up with local producers to create a new summer-themed afternoon tea. Head Chef Mark Cronin and Pastry Chef Alicja have curated an exciting menu incorporating a range of locally grown berries. The chefs have teamed up with Irish strawberry growers from around county Cork.…
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An exciting new podcast has just been launched (June 2024) by two Irish writers who live, where else, but Blarney, the undisputed home of the gift of the gab! Neither best-selling author Michelle McDonagh or award-winning short story writer and broadcaster Kate Durrant will confirm or deny kissing the Blarney Stone, but it’s safe to…
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The Voodoo Rooms was transformed into a fashion haven last weekend for the highly anticipated “Voodoo Vogue” event, all in aid of Cork ARC Cancer Support House. The glamorous night, hosted by RTE Today Show Stylist Caroline Downey who stunned in a pink organza one-shoulder dress, and her co-host, Red FM’s Colm O’Sullivan, kept the…
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Go Wild with TD Active Holidays for Off-the-Beaten-Track Adventures A somewhat tame life suits most people, but a walk on the wild side makes for a uniquely different and exciting holiday adventure. TD active Holidays specialise in small group adventures and unique experiences that take travellers off the beaten track. Experiencing wildlife, especially endangered animals,…
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A new HIQA (Health Information and Quality Authority) inspection report has highlighted Araglen House Nursing Home’s standards of care for their residents following an unannounced inspection last April 2024. Araglen House Nursing Home, based in Boherbue in North Cork since 2012, features both single and twin rooms with en-suite facilities, as well as a…
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A pension expert says employers need to be proactive in preparing for the transformative changes which will be brought about by auto-enrolment. John Kearney, a Director at financial planning firm Provest, was addressing an Industry Insights event hosted by Cork Chamber of Commerce in Cork City today. The Automatic Enrolment Retirement Saving System Bill passed…
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The inaugural edition of Changing Landscapes will hear how grassroots initiatives that deliver for local landowners and communities will be a crucial part of Ireland’s response to the climate and biodiversity emergencies. The new land use forum, hosted by nature restoration charity Hometree, will explore how local groups are transforming the landscape to better weather current and…
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