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Friday, January 28, 2022
Lilly announces plans to invest €400 million in new biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Limerick
Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY), a global healthcare and biopharmaceutical leader, plans to invest over €400 million in a brand-new manufacturing facility in Limerick, the company and IDA Ireland announced. The investment project is subject to planning approval and the company will submit a planning application with Limerick City and County Council in the coming weeks. The new facility will expand Lilly’s manufacturing network for biologic active ingredients, support increased demand for existing
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Sarah Fagan announced as Managing Director of Adare Human Resource Management
Adare Human Resource Management is delighted to announce the appointment of Sarah Fagan as Managing Director. Sarah takes over the position from Derek McKay, the owner and founder of the business. Sarah, a highly experienced HR and Employment Law practitioner, has been with Adare Human Resource Management for over five years and was most recently Consulting Practice Manager. Prior to joining the business, Sarah supported public sector employees for almost a decade in one of Ireland’s largest Secondary
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Leading accountancy firm Quintas appoints new Audit Director
Quintas has today announced the appointment of Julianne Sullivan as its new Audit Director. A fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland, Julianne has joined the firm from Deloitte where she headed up the SME Audit Service Line for the Cork office. She additionally managed the delivery of the outsourced financial accounting services for multi-nationals based in Ireland. Julianne brings over 20 years’ experience to the Quintas team having worked across several sectors, including transport industry, food
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Oaktree Financial Services – Director Appointment Announcement
Oaktree Financial Services Limited is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tracy Sumstad as a Director and shareholder of the Firm. Tracy joined Oaktree Financial Services in January 2019 as a Senior Financial Consultant and has over 15 years of experience both in Ireland and internationally in the Financial Services industry empowering companies and individuals to make well-reasoned financial decisions that help them protect, safeguard, and enhance their wealth and success. Adrian Godwin, Managing
Monday, January 24, 2022
Cork Students Scoop EirGrid Climate Award
Three Cork students have won the EirGrid Delivering a Cleaner Energy Future Award with their solar schools’ project. Christ King Girls’ Secondary School students, Leona, Danielle and Rayaa were successful in winning the accolade after presenting their project at the Teen Turn SciFest STEM Fair recently. The girls also scooped a second award, coming first in the Junior Technology Category. EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid partnered with SciFest to create the climate and
Monday, January 24, 2022
Cork English College appoint Sonny Kennedy as Marketing Manager
CEC – Cork English College are delighted to announce the appointment of Sonny Kennedy to the role of Marketing Manager at the family-owned, award winning, Cork based school. Sonny joined CEC as Sales & Marketing Executive in August of 2019 and prior to that worked within the Language Centre Universty College Cork for over 6 years in the areas of administraton, marketing & student experience. Originally from Cork, Sonny is experienced in developing business relationships across a variety of
Friday, January 21, 2022
Introducing Cork College of FET - Further Education and Training in Cork gets new identity
The face of Further Education and Training in Cork gets new identity as Cork Education and Training Board continues on its mission to provide a pathway for every learner “Let us prioritize education as a public good; support it with cooperation, partnerships and funding; and recognize that leaving no one behind starts with education.” These words, shared by the Secretary-General of the United Nations in advance of International Day of Education on 24th January, represent the increasingly pressing need
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
The Montenotte Hotel announce the appointment of new General Manager
The Montenotte Hotel is delighted to announce the appointment of Frits Potgieter to the role of General Manager at the family-owned, multi-award winning, luxury destination hotel in Cork. Frits Potgieter is a seasoned hotel manager, with over 22 years international experience in the hospitality sector working with a variety of luxury properties. Originally from South Africa, Frits has held senior management roles within The Red Carnation Hotel Collection and The Doyle Collection in
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Crawford Art Gallery announces a new partnership with Pat McDonnell Paints for a major exhibition, S
SATURATION: the everyday transformed opens on Saturday 29 January and includes photographic works by thirteen dynamic young artists. It will embrace aspects of social media, street photography, music and fashion photography . This exhibition will showcase artists who use photography to explore lives played out in front of them, often creating or conveying a heightened experience through the use of colour. Pat McDonnell Paints once again team up with Crawford Art Gallery to bring this newest
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Key Appointment for Starcircle with announcement of new Chief Commercial Officer
Starcircle, a Cork-based talent sourcing technology provider that helps companies source and engage with hidden talent, is please to announce the appointment of Colin Hickey as its Chief Commercial Officer. As Chief Commercial Officer, Colin will be responsible for leading the Starcircle’s Global Commercial Team to advise, enable and empower their clients to find the best talent. Colin will also be responsible for developing company-wide departmental strategies, streamlining processes, implementing
Monday, January 17, 2022
Kearys Motor Group announces growth & senior appointments
Kearys Motor Group is one of Cork’s largest family businesses, with over 400 employees in Cork and Dublin. Kearys represents BMW, Mini, Motorrad, Hyundai, Renault and Nissan brands in Cork, Mallow and Midleton as well as its own brand Kearys Carstore in Cork & Dublin and latest venture webuycars.ie. The company has just announced the following Senior Appointments: Bill Keary – Chairman, Kearys Motor Group Brendan Keary – Chief Executive Officer, Kearys Motor Group Paul O’Halloran – Chief
Monday, January 17, 2022
MSL Cork wins Mercedes-Benz dealer of the year 2021
MSL Cork Mercedes-Benz has been awarded Mercedes-Benz Dealer of the Year for the second year in a row by Motor Distributors Ltd - Mercedes-Benz Ireland. This is an inter-network Dealer of the Year award, which recognizes “best performance” across a broad spread of criteria connected to dealership performance. To secure this award MSL Cork needed to demonstrate performance and achievement across a broad range of headings and criteria against which the outlet was evaluated and judged. These ranged from
Monday, January 17, 2022
The all-electric EQB has arrived at MSL Cork
The much-anticipated EQB has arrived at MSL Cork Mercedes-Benz. This all-electric 7 seater starts from €64,030 and boasts impressive ranges of up to 419kms. The exterior of the EQB interprets Mercedes-EQ’s Progressive Luxury in an edgy and particularly characterful way. The large body cockpit means the driver and the passenger faces a Widescreen Cockpit, with control and display via MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience). MBUX offers a powerful computer, brilliant screens and graphics, customisable
Monday, January 17, 2022
Cork Entrepreneurs Network is back and back with a bang
As always our theme is all about networking and business. Who is your tribe? Where are your tribe? How do you build your tribe? What are your networking goals for 2022? Not sure and haven't given it much thought, well come along and meet like minded business people who want to work on a lot more networking goals. We don't just throw stuff at you via social media or newsletters but we are all about the action! Every Tuesday we will meet online via zoom at noon, so you can join us from any location. The
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
EDF Renewables UK partners with DP Energy to deliver up to 1 GW ‘Gwynt Glas’ floating offshore wind project in the Celtic Sea
EDF Renewables, one of the UK’s leading renewable energy companies, is announcing a joint venture partnership with international renewable project developer DP Energy, to generate up to 1GW of low carbon green energy in the Celtic Sea. The project is likely to span English and Welsh waters. The floating offshore wind project called ‘Gwynt Glas’ will provide power for approximately 927,400 homes.* This will contribute a significant part of the Crown Estate’s ambitions for 4GW of capacity in the Celtic Sea
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
DP Energy and Iberdrola open new Ireland Offshore Wind Office in Horgan’s Quay, Cork City
DP Energy, one of Ireland’s leading developers of renewable energy projects, and global energy leader Iberdrola have officially opened their new Ireland Offshore Wind Joint Venture Office in Horgan’s Quay, Cork City. The new 1,300 sq. ft facility at 1 Horgan’s Quay on Waterfront Square in Cork City was officially unveiled by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin. This is the second DP Energy office in Cork, with their global headquarters based in Buttevant. The Irish offshore team currently consists of 17 people
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Monday, January 10, 2022
Cope Foundation Launch their annual 300,00 steps challenge
First 300 registrants will receive a free snood to keep them warm during the campaign. Cope Foundation has announced its 300,000 Steps Challenge for the month of February, which is supported by EY. Businesses, families and communities are encouraged to help the Cork disabilities organisation by taking on the fitness challenge and committing to reach the 300,000 steps target in the 28 days of February in an effort to stay healthy, motivated and focused. The disabilities organisation is delighted
Monday, January 10, 2022
Three Incredible Stories of Solidarity from SERVE
SERVE presents three stories reflecting the work we do with our partners. These stories are ideal for meaningful chats to advocate for Global Goals. They focus on our various programmes designed to contribute to the Global Goals. The Badjao tradition is to marry early and the woman then leaves school and stays in the home while the man goes to work.Venerva was married in her second year of high school at the tender age of 14. However, the team at the Nano Nagle Centre were not prepared to let Venerva
Monday, January 10, 2022
10 Tips to Invest Better - Oaktree Financial Services
Looking to invest but need some guidance? It can seem like a complicated thing to get into, but you don’t need to be an expert or even be rich to invest! You just need a decent understanding of how it works. Here are 10 tips to invest better. Read more here Want to learn more about investing? Or maybe you’re ready now? Give us a call on 025-30588 or book a complimentary chat on our website. https://oaktreefinancial.ie/
Tuesday, January 04, 2022
Springboard Communications Strengthens Strategic Offering with Two New Roles
Springboard Communications, the award-winning independent Irish communications agency, has announced the appointment of two new senior roles: Sandy Boundy as Director of Strategy and Insight and Ciara Flaherty as Client Director. The positions strengthen Springboard Communications’ expanding service offering, as the agency continues to address clients’ immediate business priorities, from driving sustainability to connecting increasingly remote teams through strategic internal communications. The
Monday, December 20, 2021
Port of Cork proves a Driving Force for Trade
Port of Cork proves a Driving Force for Trade by Saving the Day for New Car Customers The Port of Cork has welcomed the biggest ever car carrier to its port, further evidence of its enhanced positioning as a key gateway for international trade and as an attractive option for shipping companies impacted by the congestion crisis currently plaguing ports across Europe. Port of Cork facilitated the vessel, partnering with global shipping company EUKOR, to ensure the supply chain and distribution of
Thursday, November 25, 2021
Recipients of €50k Thermo Fisher Scientific Community Partnership Grant 2021 announced
Global life sciences company Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the recipients of its €50,0000 Community Partnership Grant, with 54 charities and community groups in Cork’s Lower Harbour and beyond sharing the fund. Among the deserving local groups are Irish Dogs for the Disabled and Holy Well National School. This is the second consecutive year that Thermo Fisher Scientific at Currabinny, Carrigaline has offered a €50,000 fund to local groups who make their communities healthier, cleaner, and
Wednesday, November 03, 2021
I Wish choose Springboard as Corporate PR Partner
I Wish, Ireland’s award-winning social enterprise dedicated to inspiring the next generation of women in STEM, has appointed award-winning communications agency Springboard Communications as its corporate communications agency. Springboard will advise I Wish on communications strategy and campaigns. The appointment comes as the volunteer-led initiative embarks on the next phase of its advocacy programme with a year-long plan of action. Commenting on the announcement, Gillian Keating, Co-Founder of I
Wednesday, September 01, 2021
Come Together Again, to Celebrate Arts and Culture: Cork City Culture Night 2021 is officially launched
Come Together Again, to Celebrate Arts and Culture: Culture Night 2021 promises an evening of live and online events in Cork City With the announcement of further re-opening of the arts and cultural sector in the next few weeks, the return of evenings of music, art, dance and theatre are now tantalisingly close. The event that heralds the Autumn arts season, Culture Night, is in planning all across the country, and Cork City’s cultural community, as always, have some real treats in store.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Kevin O’Leary Group announce expansion despite pandemic
Cork motor company announce expansion despite pandemic Suzuki to join Opel, Honda and Mazda as part of Kevin O’Leary Group One of Cork’s longest-established motor companies have said growth and expansion remains the focus despite a challenging year, as they announced plans to expand their existing car franchises this summer. Kevin O’Leary Group have become a household name in Munster over the last 58 years, with retail motor locations in Silversprings, Bandon and Clonmel, Co
