TRIGON TEAM MEMBERS SWAP SCREENS FOR SCENERY FOR WORKPLACE WELLBEING DAY

Trigon Hotels will be taking a break from their laptops and computers this Friday for Workplace Wellbeing Day. Team members will be switching off from their emails for the morning and recharging their mental batteries. It’s one of a number of activities planned by the hotel group, which comprises the Metropole Hotel and Cork International…

Cork Drinks Businesses Urge Government to Adopt Evidence-Based Policies and Support for Vital Sector

Local drinks manufacturers in Cork believe that policymakers should recognise their vital contribution to the local economy and ensure evidence-based alcohol-related policies which recognise that Ireland’s attitude to drinking has changed dramatically in the last twenty years.   The call will come at the Cork presentation of Pride of Place – Policies for the growth of the Irish…

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS TO ATTEND ONE-DAY BOOTCAMP

Start-ups and early-stage entrepreneurs are invited to apply for an immersive one-day event designed to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in all those with innovative ideas. The NDRC ‘Startup Sprint’ takes place in Republic of Work in Cork City on May 18th. NDRC is the national accelerator program for globally ambitious tech entrepreneurs in Ireland and…

Marty Morrissey and Dublin GAA stars team up to launch Children’s Health Foundation’s Clash of the Companies 2024!

Marty Morrissey and Dublin GAA stars Brian Howard and Sinéad Wylde teamed up with Children’s Health Foundation today to launch Clash of the Companies! They were joined by the charming former Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin patient Róisín for a lively, spy-themed photocall at the RDS. Róisín was keeping a keen eye on proceedings with…

Here’s Where You Can Get Free Coffee in Cork Thanks to Alpha Wealth

As part of the Alpha Wealth 10-Year celebrations on April 26th, 5-Mile Coffee will serve free coffee from at the Alpha Wealth Little Island office.    This April 26th, Cork financial advisory company Alpha Wealth is celebrating 10 years in business with an anniversary event and free coffees from 5-Mile Coffee, a newly launched coffee brand roasted locally…

The launch of ‘ Culture Date with Dublin 8 ‘

Culture Date with Dublin 8 is a neighbourhood initiative, which celebrates Dublin 8’s rich cultural, historical, and architectural heritage while encouraging people who are living, working and visiting the area to explore what is on their doorstep.   The initiative offers a year-long programme of family-friendly events, activities, tours and workshops during a weekend-long festival in…

SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES TAKE CENTRE STAGE AT STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS

Innovation, sustainability, and social impact are at the heart of start-up ideas presented at the IGNITE Awards & Showcase in the Hub, University College Cork last evening (April 17th).   The start-ups are working on innovative new products and services in the areas of water conservation, waste and the circular economy, mental health and wellbeing,…

West Cork women ‘Find Their Gold’ at Network Ireland event with Virginia Foley

Last week, on Wednesday 31st January, Network Ireland West Cork hosted a dynamic and empowering event at the stunning Atkins Hall in Dunmanway with Virginia Foley from Up She Rises. The event was attended by over 70 solopreneurs and business people working throughout West Cork and Cork City. Speaking about the successful event, Network Ireland West Cork President, Sandra Maybury said:  For our…