Flourish and Be – a sensory-friendly, bespoke Occupational Therapy-led hairdressing salon – in Clonakilty, Co Cork has been announced as this year’s winner of the Ann Beckett Award. Founded by practising Occupational Therapist, Emma Connolly, the salon was set up following Emma’s years of experience working with families with neurodivergent members and learning of their…
In a cost of living crisis consumers are turning to simple common sense ways to support their wellbeing and mental health, so finds Paula McGovern, founder of Wizard & Grace Essential Oil candle company. The Kinsale-based start-up launched in October 2022 and has just released its second Autumn Winter Range of 100% natural and sustainable…
Carrolls Irish Gifts is proud to announce the launch of ‘Fáilte’, an exciting new initiative that gives small Irish businesses the unique opportunity to become a part of the team and have their products stocked in Carrolls Irish Gifts stores nationwide and online. Carrolls Irish Gifts is passionate about supporting and championing local Irish…
The O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co. (OSDC), a family-owned distillery located in Minneapolis, MN, announced distribution of Keeper’s Heart Irish American Whiskey into Ireland, the first availability for the award-winning liquid outside the United States. Created by whiskey icon Brian Nation, formerly Master Distiller for some of the most well know Irish whiskeys including Jameson, Redbreast,…
OffBeat to create 10 jobs in Cork as it opens its ninth bakery in Ireland with €500,000 investment and it celebrates with a special Cork donut One of the country’s leading bakeries has opened its first outlet outside of Dublin. OffBeat Donuts, which already has eight locations in the capital, has launched its state…
The fourth bar in the Emporium Company family brings investment in the Cork region to a total of €12m and 180 jobs Main Street in Carrigaline will be getting a new bar this week as The Emporium Company has announced their €4m bar in the heart of Carrigaline will open its door for the first…
The 37-foot classic yacht Persephone, the 1919 classic Erin, the famous Opposition (Ex Morning Cloud), and Cork Harbour One Designs Jap and Else are amongst the famous classic racing yachts making their way to Cork for the legendary Volvo Cork Week taking place in Crosshaven from 11-15 July. It’s the first year that a dedicated…
Cork’s favourite traditional family pantomime in association with CADA, will see Cinderella, and the usual zany gang, return to cast a spell on children and make audiences of all ages believe in magic. Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday 2nd of August. Director of CADA and Pantomime Director, Catherine Mahon-Buckley says, “Who will fit the…
Trigon Hotels has announced the appointment of Jan Mitchell as the Deputy General Manager of The Metropole Hotel in Cork. Jan has extensive experience in hospitality, conferences and banqueting. The Cork native spent many years working in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods sector before moving into hospitality. She has been responsible for managing some of…
Rebel City Distillery, makers of the multi-award-winning Maharani Gin, have officially opened to the public as they launched the Rebel City Distillery Tour in their historic dockland’s location, in the repurposed Ford Car Factory. Founders Robert and Bhagya Barrett combine long-standing craft with a splash of cultural creativity in an iconic setting with the launch…