Chernobyl victims unite to support Adi Roche as she is conferred with Honorary Doctorate
Three innocent victims of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster of 1986, whose lives were transformed by Irish humanitarian efforts, will travel to Cork to support and honour Ms Adi Roche, Founder and Voluntary CEO of Chernobyl Children International (CCI), on Wednesday 11 December, as she will be conferred with an Honorary Doctorate from NUI University College Cork (UCC). Speaking about the honour, Ms Roche said: “I humbly accept this honour not for just myself, but on behalf the victims and survivors of
Marbral Advisory unveils innovative framework to boost local business productivity and growth
A local company has responded to the Ireland’s productivity challenges by utilising over 100 years of knowledge to deliver a free framework to businesses. Local project and change management firm Marbral Advisory has designed and launched a free Change and Project Management Framework to help Ireland businesses navigate change internally and drive productivity. The Framework provides a roadmap for managing change and projects systematically, reducing risks, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring that
Christmas comes early for families at The Crann Centre
The Crann Centre, a charity providing whole-family support for adults, children and families living with neuro-physical disabilities, brought a weekend of festive cheer to its community last Friday and Saturday with an accessible Christmas at Crann Experience at their centre. The accessible playground and car park at the centre in Ovens, Co Cork were transformed into a winter wonderland by a team of staff, and volunteers including Greenveldt who fitted outdoor lighting and Passage West Men's Shed who
McAfee Celebrates 20 Years of Operations in Ireland
McAfee, a global leader in online protection, is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary of successful operations in Cork. This milestone marks two decades of innovation, customer satisfaction, and community engagement. Since its arrival in Cork in 2004, McAfee in Ireland has grown and evolved, continuing to deliver on the global strategic objectives and going from strength to strength. Global roles are operated by the teams in Cork in key areas of Research and Development, Engineering, Finance,
BioMarin Announces €60 Million Investment and Expansion of Cork Facility
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. announced a €60 million investment in the expansion of its state-of-the-art facility in Shanbally, Co. Cork., with addition of a new, four-story laboratory facility that will enable the company to increase production capacity for currently approved medicines and create room for future growth. The expansion adds to BioMarin’s footprint in Ireland, where the company operates the manufacturing site in Shanbally, as well as a commercial office in Dublin. The company employs
2024 ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ charity walk, dedicated to Micheál Sheridan, raises €66,528 for Mercy Cancer Appeal
This year’s ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ charity walk on July 23rd saw the largest turnout to date, with 380 walkers taking to the road for the 22km walk from The Viaduct to the Town Hall in Bandon, raising a phenomenal €66,528 for the Mercy University Hospital Foundation’s Cancer Appeal. Organisers of the popular charity walk dedicated this year’s event to Micheál Sheridan, CEO of the Mercy University Hospital Foundation, who sadly lost his battle with cancer on June 4th, after a short illness. This
Cork English College offering Evening English lessons January 2025
CEC will be holding Evening English classes starting January 21st 2025, they will run twice a week for 8 weeks. The classes will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 3 hours per week from 18:30 to 20:00 pm and will cost €290 in total. Here are the course options: General English CAE preparation FCE preparation There will be Cambridge exams for CAE and FCE around the time the course finishes so you can take one of those exams if you like/if you choose an exam preparation course. If you choose an
Springboard Communications Strengthens National Presence with New Dublin Office
Sarah Horgan Joins as Director of Media & Crisis and Dublin Lead 3 December 2024: Springboard Communications, the award-winning Irish communications agency, has officially opened its new Dublin office on St Stephen’s Green, appointing Sarah Horgan as Director of Media & Crisis and Dublin Lead. The opening reflects the agency’s continued growth, particularly among Dublin-based clients, and strengthens its ability to deliver enhanced communications support nationwide.Susie Horgan, Managing Director and
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Everywhere English becomes a Regional Winner in the Seedcorn Competition
Everywhere English, co-founded by Kate Popova and Becky Popova, has achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the Seedcorn Regional Competition for Munster, hosted by InterTradeIreland. This prestigious recognition highlights their innovative approach and positions them as Munster’s most investable startup for 2024. Everywhere English helps the manufacturing sector and other businesses to decrease their operational costs by dramatically reducing language barriers within their teams. Their success in the
Private Three Desk Office Available at Impact Hub
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RTE Final Leaders’ Debate 26 November 2024 Reaction
RTE Final Leaders’ Debate 26 November 2024 Reaction THERE WERE NO WINNERS IN A STILTED, DULL DEBATE Responding to last night’s final television debate ahead of Election 2024, communications coach and founder of The Public Speaking Course, John Deery said: A growing body of research on the impact of television debates on voter intention indicates that the policies discussed are less important than the qualities the leaders display – in short, it’s not what they say, it’s the way that they say
Stryker & I-Form Win Primary Education Award at STEM South West Awards
Stryker, a global leader in medical technologies, was announced as the Primary Education winner at the inaugural STEM South West awards held at Cork County Hall on Thursday, November 21st. This award was in recognition of its successful, innovative partnership with I-Form, the Research Foundation Ireland Centre for Advanced Manufacturing. The programme, called "Manufacturing a Healthy Future", is an initiative inspired by a shared desire to spark an interest in STEM from an early age through excitement,
Hovione Almost Doubles Spray Drying Capacity With Multi-Million Euro Investment In Cork, Ireland
Hovione, an international pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), today officially commissioned an expansion at its manufacturing facility in Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. The multi-million euro investment almost doubles the capacity of Hovione’s spray drying facilities in Ireland and will create more than 20 new positions. This latest investment reinforces Hovione’s position as the global leader in spray drying for pharma applications. This manufacturing technology is
Investwise Financial Planning wins Financial Advisor of the Year at Irish Pension Awards 2024
The Investwise Financial Planning team is thrilled to have been announced as ‘Financial Advisor of the Year’ at the Irish Pension Awards 2024. They were revealed as winners at a black tie gala dinner in the Round Room of the Mansion House last night, 20th November 2024. The awards, now in their 13th year, recognise pension funds, providers and pension professionals who have displayed excellence, professionalism and dedication to maintaining high standards of Irish pension provision over the past year.
National Beauty’s Evelyn Mullane Wins Customer Experience Manager of the Year
National Beauty Distribution is proud to announce that Evelyn Mullane, our Customer Service Manager, has been named Customer Experience Manager of the Year at the recent CEA Awards. Evelyn’s dedication to delivering exceptional service and her ability to foster meaningful client relationships have set a new standard in the beauty and cosmetics industry. This prestigious award reflects not only her outstanding work but also National Beauty’s commitment to excellence in every aspect of our business. Since
Travel Counsellors appoints Ciara MacConnell as new Corporate Travel Manager
Travel Counsellors Ireland, specialists in corporate and leisure travel, have announced the appointment of Ciara MacConnell as their new Corporate Travel Manager. In this role, Ciara will oversee the delivery of highly personalised solutions for corporate business travel, supporting and advancing the work of the 85 Travel Counsellors in Ireland as they continue to expand the company’s corporate travel offerings, Travel Counsellors for Business. Ciara brings over 25 years of travel industry experience to
Mater Private Network Cork Boosts Emergency Care Capacity by 30% with Latest Expansion Project
Mater Private Network proudly unveiled its newly expanded Emergency Department (ED) and Urgent Cardiac Care facility in Cork on Thursday 31st October. This infrastructure project increases capacity for emergency patient care by 30% and significantly enhances emergency and urgent cardiac care capabilities in Cork and the wider Munster region. With this recent expansion, Mater Private Network, Cork’s premier private Emergency Department at City Gate, Mahon, now boasts new features designed to improve
Your Corporate Giving, Their Future | UNICEF Ireland
This Christmas, choose to make a corporate gift that changes lives and gives children a brighter, more hopeful future. By supporting UNICEF, your business can provide warmth, education, and emergency support to children in dire need across conflict zones and disaster-affected areas. Your donation will help protect vulnerable children from the harsh realities of winter and ensure they have access to safe learning spaces and essential care. Make Your Corporate Gift, Their Future. Your donation helps us
MTU hosts Simulated Maritime Cyber Attack team exercise in collaboration with the Irish Naval Service and the NMCI.
MTU hosts Simulated Maritime Cyber Attack team exercise in collaboration with the Irish Naval Service and the NMCI. For centuries, Cork has been a safe harbour from storms, rough seas, and pirates. However, in 2024, the concept of a safe harbour has evolved. This was evident on Friday during the MTU Smart Maritime Cybersecurity Challenge, where the focus shifted to defending Ireland’s harbours and ports against cyber threats. The event featured a cyber attack simulation on a virtualised maritime port,
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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,
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
