Mater Foundation calls on people in Co. Cork to support its vital mammogram appeal

Pictured are nurse Fionnuala Keane and Consultant Radiologist Emma Stanley in the Mater Public Hospital’s Breast Health unit. The Mater Foundation is calling on people in Co. Cork to support its vital appeal to fund a new, state-of-the-art mammogram machine for the Mater Public Hospital’s Breast Health unit. This cutting-edge technology uses advanced imaging, which helps in the early detection of…

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Money Talks: South Munster MABS go back to school for Global Money Week

South Munster MABS (Money and Budgeting Advice Service) will deliver a series of workshops on money management to secondary school students across Cork and Kerry as part of Global Money Week 2023, which takes place on 20th-26th March.    Global Money Week’s 2023 theme is “Plan your money, plant your future,” which MABS advisors will…

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Peter O’Mahony to Attend launch of Matt Britton Cork

Monday 20th March 2023, Matt Britton, Ireland’s leading hardwood flooring and luxury carpet retailer will officially launch their fifth store and first Munster location with a 6000sqft state of the art showroom located in Jim Power Industrial Estate on the Tramore Road.  The Matt Britton showrooms are designed to offer a spacious and more luxurious…

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New media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, formally established today

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin T.D., welcomed today’s formal establishment of Coimisiún na Meán, Ireland’s new authority responsible for overseeing the regulation of broadcasting and video-on-demand services and for introducing the new regulatory framework for online safety.The Minister also welcomed the commitment by Coimisiún to prepare and share its…

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Janssen supports Irish Girl Guides in building STEM skills with FIRST LEGO League

Ladybirds, Brownies, Girl Guides, pictured with Volunteers from Janssen Sciences Ireland, Irish Girl Guites, Learn it Academy, and parents and family members at Janssen Sciences Ireland in Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork at an event marking Janssen’s support for Irish Girl Guides participating in the FIRST® LEGO® League. More than 60 Girl Guides visited the Janssen facility…

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The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Invites New Service Users to Ballincollig Cafe for St Patrick’s Day Celebration

Photo Caption (L to R): Dementia Adviser for South Cork Cathriona Kenny, Dementia Adviser for North Cork Amy Murphy and Day Care and Day Care at Home Nurse Manager Bessboro DC, Karen Fitzpatrick pictured after The Ballincollig Cafe session in January.   As Cork gears up to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The…

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KNITWEAR DESIGNER TO REPRESENT LOCAL ENTERPRISE OFFICE CORK CITY AT NATIONAL AWARDS

Carol Feller, Stolen Stitches and Eileen Doyle, LEO Cork City at Stolen Stitches, Tramore Commercial Park. Photo: Colm Lougheed (0877659178) An entrepreneur who combined her experience in structural engineering with her love of knitting will represent Local Enterprise Office (LEO), Cork City at the National Enterprise Awards 2023.  Independent knitwear designer Carol Feller of Stolen…

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Minister Martin heralds achievements of Irish women ahead of International Women’s Day

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin T.D., has today (7 March) paid tribute to the huge contribution made by Irish women on the global stage ahead of International Women’s Day. Marking International Women’s Day, which has been celebrated since 1911, Minister Martin also highlighted the key role women have played in shaping Ireland’s…

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Minister Coveney officially opens Local Enterprise Week 2023 Cork City

Dr Niall O’Keeffe, Head of Enterprise, Local Enterprise Office, Cork City, Cllr Des Cahill, deputising for the Lord Mayor of Cork, Simon Coveney, TD, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment and Sean Lotty, LEO, Cork City, at the launch of Local Enterprise Week, (Cork City) at the UCC Centre of Executive Education, Lapp’s Quay, Cork.…

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STAFF SHORTAGES REMAIN AS BUSINESS TOURISM TRIES TO REBUILD

Minister for Finance Michael McGrath TD addressing delegates at the AIPCO Business Tourism Conference at Fota Island Resort in Cork today. At the conference, AIPCO revealed their professional staffing levels are still down 44% on pre-pandemic figures. Photo: Alan Rowlette  AIPCO conference hears a welcome for VAT rate extension amid encouraging activity levels   The Association…

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