Cork student Sarah Collins becomes part of An Taisce’s Climate Ambassador Programme

Sarah Collins is one of the first students in East Cork to become part of An Taisce’s Climate Ambassador Programme. In September 2019, she represented Ireland and Plan International Ireland at the first-ever Youth Climate Action Summit in New York. The UN Youth Climate Summit was a platform for young climate action leaders to showcase…

30% Club Ireland to announce 30 executive education scholarships for women

Progress is for life, not just for International Women’s Day The 30% Club Ireland has announced a programme of 30 postgraduate and executive education scholarships to women as part of its efforts to bring about better gender balance within senior teams and boards of Irish organisations.   The 30% Club, whose aim is to achieve…

IRISH OLYMPIAN DERVAL O’ROURKE TO FEATURE AT THIS YEAR’S LOCAL ENTERPRISE WEEK

World renowned Irish athlete, Derval O’Rourke will headline one of the main events at this year’s Local Enterprise Week in Cork City. Derval is an Irish former sprint hurdles athlete and she competed internationally in the 60 and 100 metres hurdles. On next Wednesday evening, 4th March in The Atrium, City Hall, Derval will be…

David Looney – Alpha Wealth “It can be hard to strike a balance between being ambitious and being happy with what you have”.

        Tell us about yourself, your company, and job profile? I work as the Senior Financial Advisor for Alpha Wealth here in Little Island. I’m from Cork originally and have worked in financial services here for about 6 years. At Alpha Wealth, we are an independent financial planning company and to put…

New placemaking fund launched to enhance Cork city centre for residents, visitors and business

Street art, greening projects, parklets, creative seating, atmospheric lighting and new unique events are just some of the projects which could be supported under the City Council’s new City Centre Placemaking Fund. Tobin street, Cork City The aim of this initiative is to support projects which will enhance, improve, and enliven people’s experience of Cork…