Irish fintech, OptionsCard.ie announces appointment of Joris Rosmolen as General Manager
Irish fintech OptionsCard.ie, a leading multi-brand digital gift card, has today announced the appointment of Joris Rosmolen as General Manager, who joins the team from Apple. Joris brings 20 years of experience in consumer loyalty, employee motivation and the rewards industry to OptionsCard.ie. Recently holding the position of Manager Enterprise - Major Accounts at Apple, Joris led the team that rolled out the Apple Gift Card in Europe. He joins OptionsCard.ie to implement his wealth of knowledge and
Future Planet team co-author The Customer Is The Planet bestseller
A first-of-its-kind book, structured around the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) framework, has launched today. The Customer Is The Planet is a handbook for sustainable business written by a collaboration of global business sustainability leaders and LinkedIn top voices from diverse fields, including Compliance, Enterprise, Activism, Human Rights, Law, and Biodiversity. Why now? Business leaders need to understandEuropean Sustainability Reporting Standards. This first book of
Marbral Advisory have appointed Conor Gourley as a Business and Talent Development Manager
International change and project management specialists Marbral Advisory, have appointed Conor Gourley as a Business and Talent Development Manager in Dublin. The new role has been created in response to the Company’s growing multi-jurisdictional portfolio and expansion into Ireland. Mr Gourley will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining client relationships, and developing a regional pool of high-quality consultants to meet client demand. He will be
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Experts Remedy Your ''Garden Maintenance Headaches'' with New Horticulture Consultation Service
Aspen Landscapes a leading expert in landscape design and garden care, is excited to announce the launch of its newest service: Personalised Garden Advice. Designed to help novice and seasoned gardeners, this service aims to transform your garden into a year-round oasis, offering expert guidance to nurture and maintain your garden in every season. "Many homeowners struggle with the complexities of garden maintenance," said Vincent, Director of Aspen Landscapes. "Our new horticulture consultation service
Sigma Homes wins Best Use of Facebook for Business #DigitalCork2024
It’s hard to believe that almost a week has passed since the team took home this win, recognising this years efforts in leveraging Facebook to promote sustainability and the rejuvenation of existing homes in Cork. The award celebrates Sigma Homes’ commitment to engaging digital content, with special recognition given to the work of Patrick O’Brien, who consistently showcases project updates and handover videos, alongside the talented videographer Baiba. Key to our success were Stephen Wilson Downey,
New Digital Projection, Winter Sun, Lights Up Triskel Arts Centre, the latest Island City Sculpture Trail installation
Cutting-edge Island City website and tours launched with accessibility in mind—offering an unprecedented level of public art engagement in Ireland. Cork’s iconic Triskel Christchurch building has been illuminated with a new moving image work of art for the winter months. The Winter Sun projection by acclaimed local artist Elinor O’Donovan, is the digital installation in the city-wide Island City sculpture trail and will be on display from 15 October 2024 to the end of April 2025. Alongside this vibrant
Fort2Fort Charity Cycle raises €25,096 for Cork beneficiaries
At a special presentation at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island on 9th October, organisers of the annual Fort2Fort Charity Cycle announced that €25,096 was raised through this year’s event, bringing the total raised since the cycle’s inception in 2012 to over €400,000. 293 cyclists participated in the popular cycle around Cork Harbour on Saturday, 8th June; and funds have now been distributed to the local beneficiaries including the Mercy University Hospital Foundation’s Cancer CARE Centre, four Cork
RDJ expands Healthcare Practice
Law firm RDJ is further expanding its national Healthcare Practice with the addition of Jenny Foley, who joins as a partner in Dublin. Jenny joins from the State Claims Agency where she was a senior clinical litigation solicitor. A skilled litigator, she specialises in catastrophic injury claims and has a strong track record advising hospitals and healthcare professionals on complex medical negligence claims. “I am delighted to welcome Jenny to the firm” said Bryan McCarthy, Partner in Charge of
Ireland’s Biggest Jazz Festival Kicks Off Next Week
Many Events Already Sold Out Hot Chip Among New Acts Announced 1 city, 5 days, 500+ artists, 100+ events, 99+ venues Ireland’s biggest jazz celebration returns next week for its 46th year! The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, taking place over the October Bank Holiday weekend (24th–28th October), will have Cork in full swing once again as the festival brings electric vibes to the stages and streets of Cork City. With headliners Gregory Porter, Mary Coughlan, Buena Vista All Stars Presents: One Night In
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Alpha Wealth Welcomes Kerri Hourigan, Laurna McHugh and Aoife Nagle as Permanent Team Members
Alpha Wealth are thrilled to announce that Kerri Hourigan, Laurna McHugh, and Aoife Nagle have become permanent members of our team. Kerri and Laurna initially joined Alpha Wealth in March as part of their Marketing and Management Masters from UCC, while Aoife joined in July, bringing a wealth of experience in financial planning. All three have been outstanding additions to Alpha Wealth, and we are excited to see them continue their careers with us. Laurna is a distinguished alumna of University College
PepsiCo Ireland Announces Partnership with Shine Centre for Autism
PepsiCo Ireland donates €10,000 to Shine Autism Centre along with technology and educational toys to support local children in Carrigaline.PepsiCo Ireland is delighted to announce a new partnership with the Shine Centre for Autism, a community-based charity providing vital support services to children and families in the Carrigaline area. The partnership comes as part of PepsiCo’s ongoing commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its 50for50 campaign, reinforcing its dedication to supporting
OrthoXel to Present “Micromotion Nailing for Accelerated Fracture Healing” at the Orthopaedic Research Society’s (ORS) International Section Fracture Repair (ISFR)18th Biennial Meeting 2024 in Montréal, Canada
OrthoXel is excited to announce that Hannah Dailey PhD (Co-Founder & CSO of OrthoXel), will present clinical research on “Micromotion Nailing for Accelerated Fracture Healing” at the ORS ISFR 18th Biennial Meeting, a joint meeting with the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Basic Science Focus Forum (BSFF). This prestigious event will be held at the Montréal Convention Centre from October 21st – 23rd 2024, gathering the world’s foremost experts on the future of fracture repair. Dr. Dailey’s
8 Cork Businesses Giving Back to the Community
Celebrating Community Heroes: 8 Cork Businesses Giving Back to the Community Cork’s vibrant community spirit shines bright as local digital marketing company ePresence celebrates local businesses that have gone above and beyond in giving back to the community. These companies are not just providing exceptional services but are making a tangible difference in the lives of Cork residents, from supporting local charities to driving innovative community projects. The businesses below are finalists in this
Careers Fair to showcase Cork as a region full of employment to take part in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh this November
The Cork Careers Fair, in partnership with Cork GAA and Cork Chamber, is set to take place on November 14th at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. The event, targeted at students in second and third level, will bring together representatives from top Cork-based companies, offering attendees the chance to explore exciting job opportunities and network with industry professionals. Speaking at the launch of the careers fair, Annie Fitzgibbon, Director of Member Services, Cork Chamber, said: From cutting-edge
EHS International Launches €3 Million Safety Training and R&D Facility
EHS International has officially opened a €3 million Safety Training and Research & Development facility in Little Island, Cork, establishing a new benchmark for fire safety training nationwide. The state-of-the-art 11,000 sq ft centre, spearheaded by founder and CEO Chris Mee, will provide the most advanced fire and safety courses — such as cutting-edge firefighter robot training — to tackle complex fire and life safety challenges. This includes fire risks posed by lithium-ion batteries in many
Mercy University Hospital Foundation funds Critical Care Transport Trolley to enhance safety and comfort of critically ill patients
The Mercy University Hospital has welcomed the introduction of a state-of-the-art Critical Care Transport Trolley designed to ensure the safe and efficient transfer of critically ill patients. Funded by the Mercy University Hospital Foundation at a cost of €59,214, the trolley and related equipment can be configured to meet the varying clinical needs of patients.Critically ill patients are transferred from ‘The Mercy’ on an emergency basis to critical care specialist centres and hospitals, both locally
O’Flynn Exhams LLP and WTW host Breakfast Briefing to help employers prepare for retirement and regulatory changes
Employers will face significant new obligations when the Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings Scheme - or Auto-Enrolment - comes into effect in 2025. Global advisory, broking and solutions company, WTW and legal firm, O’Flynn Exhams LLP will host a Pensions and Employment Breakfast Briefing on Thursday, October 10th to address the key issues it presents and offer strategies to overcome them.The seminar, which takes place in Hayfield Manor, Cork City will examine employer obligations around the rollout,
Open University launches Open Business Creators Fund for Disabled Entrepreneurs
Part of The OU’s mission with Open Business Creators at The Open University is to reduce inequalities in the entrepreneurial landscape by providing equitable access to support and funding and championing under-represented and under-estimated founders. The Open University has launched the Open Business Creators Fund for Disabled Entrepreneurs across Ireland and the UK to encourage early-stage entrepreneurs to share their ideas and access support and funding. We are working with Scope, the disability
Better Workday 2024 Survey Report Highlights Rising Employee Frustration and Workload Pressures in Hybrid Environments
The newly released Better Workday 2024 Survey Report reveals significant challenges facing employees in Ireland as hybrid work continues to evolve. The report highlights growing frustration with workloads, an increase in longer work hours, and the urgent need for stronger managerial support and communication practices within hybrid teams.Key Findings:1. Rising Frustration Among Employees: Over 44% of respondents expressed frustration with their workloads, reflecting a noticeable increase in
Xeinadin announces Dave O’Brien as Head of Tax in Ireland
Xeinadin, one of the leading professional services groups in Ireland and the UK, has announced the appointment of Dave O’Brien as the new Head of Tax at Xeinadin in Ireland. Based in Cork, Dave will oversee tax advisory services for Xeinadin across Ireland, bringing together tax experts under one department, giving clients access to expertise from Xeinadin’s offices across the country. Dave will lead the team in key taxation areas such as succession planning, M&A activity, corporate restructures, VAT
Poor public speaking skills limit wages and career progression
POOR PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS LIMIT WAGES AND CAREER PROGRESSION Expert offers solution to common social phobia that impairs promotion by 15% Those who fail to face their fear of speaking in public are putting themselves at a professional disadvantage, with their incomes likely to be impaired up to 10% and promotion prospects shrinking by 15% according to figures from Columbia University. Studies have shown that the fear of public speaking or glossophobia affects as many as three in four of the population
Arlo - Marymount Hospice Bake Sale.
In 2024, we started to engage with Marymount as they are in close proximity to the Arlo office. We have done a volunteering afternoon during the summer on site, and also involved in rolling out a coffee morning fundraising campaign – with a combined aim to providing specialist enabling palliative care of the highest quality for those with a life limiting illness and care for older people of our community.On Wednesday 18 Sept, we had a coffee morning in aid of Marymount Hospice in the Cork
Cork English College welcomes 15 education travel agents to Cork as part of the 2024 Select Ireland FAM Trip.
Cork English College in collaboration with Select Ireland successfully ran their second Fam Trip to Ireland last week following Study Travel Alphe UK, with visits to their partner centres in Cork, Galway and Dublin. 15 agencies from Brazil, Colombia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Poland, Taiwan and Turkey took part in the event. While in Cork all agents visited the Cork English College main centre on St. Patrick's Bridge, followed by lunch in Market Lane, a visit to our colleagues CES Cork finishing
The Mercy University Hospital Foundation funds ultrasound technology for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease at ‘The Mercy’
Approximately 40,000 people are living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Ireland, over 4,000 of which attend the Mercy University Hospital for treatment of their condition. The Mercy University Hospital is now leading the way with a new nurse-led point of care ultrasound in IBD (IBDUS), funded by the Mercy University Hospital Foundation at a cost of €93,032. The new ultrasound, lead out by Dr Donal Sheehan, Consultant Gastroenterologist at Mercy University Hospital, is a safe, non-invasive
Reframing famous paintings at Triskel
Áine Andrews’s popular series on Famous Paintings and their Hidden Histories returns to Triskel in October. But for those of you needing some art history before then, Dr Matthew Whyte from Sample-Studios will run a new series, Art History Reframed, from Tuesday 17 September. Both series run for six weeks each with lectures on Tuesdays from 11am to 1pm. Each lecture is €25 or get 20% off when you purchase all six lectures in a series. Tickets are on sale now from www.triskelartscentre.ie. Art Historian
Saturday Lunchtime Concerts Are Back at Triskel
Classical music has been proven to improve memory, reduce stress and boost overall mental wellbeing. Even more reasons to attend Triskel’s series of lunchtime classical music concerts. They have just announced their autumn series of concerts, which includes four string quartets from the National String Quartet Foundation and four concerts in the Spotlight Chamber Music Series, which is curated by Aoife Burke. The concerts begin on Saturday 7 September with the Picorlino Trio performing the first of the
MARBRAL ADVISORY CONTINUES EXPANSION WITH PRINCIPAL ROLE IN IRELAND
International change and project management specialist Marbral Advisory, has appointed Chris Cashell as a Principal Change Architect. The new role has been created in response to the Company’s growing multi-jurisdictional portfolio and expansion into Ireland. Mr Cashell will deliver planning and implementation of projects in technical, operational, and cultural change environments. He will also be responsible for contributing towards the successful growth of the business and brand in Ireland. Mr
ECM Artists and Collaborations at Triskel Arts Centre for Guinness Cork Jazz Festival
Triskel Arts Centre’s longstanding partnership with renowned jazz label ECM has brought world-class musicians to Cork in recent years. This year, audiences can experience four concerts featuring ECM artists and collaborations. Tickets from €28 are on sale now from www.triskelartscentre.ie Tony Sheehan, Artistic Director at Triskel, said, “Each year Triskel Arts Centre celebrates our partnership with ECM Records by presenting a series of concerts as part of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival. We are very
Master percussionist and musical visionary Marilyn Mazur is coming to Cork this October
Master percussionist and musical visionary Marilyn Mazur is coming to Cork this October. Presented by Music Network and Triskel Arts Centre in association with the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, Marilyn brings her Marilyn Mazur Special 4 with her on their first visit to Ireland.Tickets for the concert in Triskel on Saturday 26 October at 2.30pm are €35/€32 and are on sale now from www.triskelartscentre.ie A celebrated percussionist composer, bandleader and world music pioneer, Marilyn Mazur is noted for
Thermo Fisher Scientific marks ten-year anniversary of on-site wind turbine
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, has today celebrated the ten-year anniversary of its on-site wind turbine in Currabinny, Cork. Providing 19% of the site’s electricity in 2023, the turbine has generated over 75,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of electricity, the equivalent of powering approximately 17,000 homes for a year[1], and led to the avoidance of over 44,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) for the grid. Standing at 100m tall with 50m blades, at the time,
The Mercy University Hospital Foundation funds revolutionary FibroScan technology for non-invasive liver disease assessment at ‘The Mercy’
Technology funded by the Mercy University Hospital Foundation, which is used to assess the severity of liver disease, is now operational at Mercy University Hospital Cork. Traditionally patients needed to have a liver biopsy to assess and tell if there was significant permanent damage in the liver, but the new FibroScan works like an ultrasound and is quick, non-invasive, and painless. The FibroScan gives a computer generated image and a readout that tells exactly what the damage to the liver is
Sprintmodo’s Team Managers Spotlight 2024 Report Reveals Key Strategies in Evolving Workplace Environments
Sprintmodo’s Team Managers Spotlight 2024 report sheds light on the critical role of team managers and the challenges they face. This study investigated the dynamics of what managers can do, to drive high team performance at work. The 232 participants for the survey (of which 88 were team members, and 144 were team managers) were recruited globally from various industries, and responses were analysed across various demographics. Key takeaways from the reportManagers face increased workload amidst rapid
Triskel Sample Project Space, a new partnership between Triskel and Sample-Studios
TRISKEL SAMPLE PROJECT SPACE, AN EXCITING NEW VISUAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME IN CORK FOR 2024 A new partnership between Triskel and Sample-Studios will provide a visual arts project space for artists, especially emerging and mid-career artists, to test ideas and to develop new work that can be seen by the public. Triskel Sample Project Space offers tangible career development and audience engagement opportunities to artists on their ‘home turf’ where they have a safe space to develop new ideas,
Springboard Communications appoints Nora Lawton as Director and Head of Client Services
Springboard Communications has announced the appointment of Nora Lawton as its new Director and Head of Client Services, a significant milestone for the PRCA Agency of the Year. Nora brings a wealth of experience to Springboard Communications, having spent the last decade in Brussels, where she served as Director at Rud Pedersen Public Affairs and Managing Director at Weber Shandwick. With a background in advocacy, creative integrated campaigning and sustainability communications, Nora has led many
Paul O'Regan joins EHS International as Fire and Rescue Director
The single-source Irish environmental, health and safety (EHS) company, EHS International, founded by Chris Mee, has announced the appointment of Paul O'Regan as its Fire and Rescue Director. With an illustrious career spanning over 32 years in the Cork City Fire Brigade, Paul brings unparalleled expertise to the team. In his new role, Paul will leverage his extensive experience in national and international training for fire and rescue services to enhance EHS International’s programmes and emergency
Support the Children of Gaza Crisis, or the UNICEF Children's Emergency Fund with UNICEFs 'GIFTED' programme
Is your business looking for a meaningful way to say thank you to clients and colleagues? ‘GIFTED’ is a wonderful gesture on behalf of a customer or partner, demonstrating your company’s commitment to social good for UNICEF.When you join ‘GIFTED’, you’re choosing to make a lifesaving donation. This Christmas, fill corporate gifting with purpose by choosing the Children of Gaza Crisis, or the UNICEF Children's Emergency Fund. In the Gaza Strip, the escalation of violence has taken a horrendous toll on
