Minister O’Donovan secures Government approval of the General Scheme of the Media Regulation Bill

Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan T.D., has today announced Government approval of the General Scheme of the Media Regulation Bill, which will implement the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) in Ireland. EMFA is an EU regulation which puts in place new rules to protect media pluralism and independence and seeks to ensure…

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The Ties That Bind Returns: Levis’ Corner House & The Duncairn Rekindle Creative Connections in Ballydehob, 10–13 July 2025

Following the success of its first year, the acclaimed and unique Shared Island cultural exchange project, The Ties That Bind, returns this summer with a second iteration of cross-community collaboration between two of Ireland’s best-known and well-loved venues from opposite corners of the island – Levis’ Corner House (Ballydehob, West Cork) and The Duncairn (North Belfast). Since July 2024, local artists from each…

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Talbot Group launch Two New Respite Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Cork

Talbot Group is pleased to announce the opening of two dedicated respite services in East Cork for persons with intellectual disabilities. The newly developed children’s respite service at Parc an Chosain in Ladysbridge and the adult respite service at Ballybranagh in Cloyne will provide essential, person-centred respite care.  These services will be an invaluable support…

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Skillnet Ireland announces €1m in funding for the establishment of new Skillnet Business Networks to build competitiveness through skills for businesses

Skillnet Ireland welcomes applications from industry bodies to establish new Skillnet networks and join an existing cohort of 70 Skillnet Business Networks  Focused on talent development to boost SME competitiveness and employee career development across a range of areas including digital and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, climate action and business sustainability, and workforce innovation   Skillnet…

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An Taoiseach Micheál Martin Officially Launches Cinematic Tribute to Cobh by Johanna Murphy & Sons

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin officially launched a powerful new promotional film, “Cobh – Discover the Secret”, by Johanna Murphy & Sons, at a special event hosted in the Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh on Saturday, 21st of June 2025. The short film, spearheaded by leading local auctioneer Johanna Murphy, is a sweeping cinematic tribute to the people, places, and pride of…

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Over 1200 people seeking protection in Cork supported by SECAD with employment, skills training, and community engagement programmes

Over 100 Cork-based people seeking protection in Ireland were honoured at a Celebration of Learning and Skills graduation ceremony hosted by SECAD Partnership CLG on Friday morning. Held to coincide with World Refugee Day, the event marked successful completion of job skills training programmes designed to enhance employment opportunities in key sectors such as healthcare,…

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Clifford’s Centra in North Side of Cork City Sells Ireland’s Biggest Ever EuroMillions Jackpot Worth €250 Million

Clifford’s Centra on Shandon Street in Cork City Centre is announced as the store that sold Tuesday’s (17th June) winning EuroMillions Jackpot ticket. This historic win marks a new milestone for the Irish National Lottery, setting the record for the largest prize ever won in the country. This is the 18th win in Ireland of the EuroMillions…

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