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
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Ultrarunner and advocate for inclusivity in sport Sophie Power shares her story with Cork audience
Network Ireland Cork, the leading organisation for women in business in Cork, hosted its final event of 2024 under the leadership of outgoing President Susana Marambio at AIB South Mall. Titled Empowerment in Motion: Lessons from Sophie Power’s Ultrarunning Adventure, the event on November 6th, night drew more than 100 members and guests who gathered to celebrate a shared commitment to resilience, empowerment, and ambition. In her last official engagement as President, Susana Marambio opened the
Network Cork Celebrates Kathy O'Dwyer’s 40+ Years of Advocacy and Leadership
Network Cork, the leading organisation for women in business in Cork, celebrated the remarkable achievements of Kathy O'Dwyer, founder and director of Career Training Internships (CTI). Outgoing President Susana Marambio presented this recognition during an inspiring gathering at AIB South Mall. Kathy O'Dwyer has been a vital member of Network Ireland since its inception in 1983, making her the organisation's longest-serving member. Her professional journey, spanning over four decades, highlights her
Viska Systems leads the way to Innovation success
Viska Systems has been announced as a finalist in the Design & Manufacturing category of The Irish Times Innovation Awards 2024. Leaders in their field, Viska Systems has been nominated for their product, Viskam, which is transforming manufacturing with cutting-edge AI-powered vision technology. Designed to push the boundaries of what's possible, Viskam empowers manufacturers to achieve new levels of efficiency and precision. Viskam is an AI-powered vision solution designed for real-time video and image
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PepsiCo unveils €2.4m rooftop solar panel installation at Little Island
This installation is the latest investment by PepsiCo to embed sustainability into its operations as part of its PepsiCo Positive (pep+) transformation. It coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Little Island facility. PepsiCo has completed a €2.4million rooftop solar panel installation at its facility in Little Island. The project, which will significantly reduce the amount of electricity used by PepsiCo’s Little Island facility, commenced in 2023 and was finalised in August 2024. In total,
NiftiBusiness launch new Driver’s App and refreshed Fleet Management Portal for enhanced efficiency
As part of their continuous service improvement plan, NiftiBusiness are delighted to share that the newly refreshed Fleet Management Portal and the brand-new Driver’s App have both been recently launched to their customers. The Fleet Management Portal is designed to create a more efficient and streamlined experience by reducing time spent on administrative tasks, improving process workflows, and providing easy, real-time access to critical fleet information. This empowers NiftiBusiness customers to focus
Crowleys DFK Celebrates Success with Five New Promotions
Crowleys DFK are very proud to announce the promotion of five dedicated team members to key management positions. These promotions are a testament to their hard work, commitment, and leadership within the firm, and demonstrate Crowleys DFK's ongoing focus on nurturing talent from within.Meet Our Newly Promoted Team Members Managing Partner James O’Connor stated:"We are incredibly proud of Brian, Lawerence, Lara, Domenic and Angeline and their contributions to the firm. Their new roles as Managers and
Forvis Mazars launch Cork office
Forvis Mazars officially launched its new Cork office at a packed event at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Friday, 11 October 2024. Attracting a full house of clients, local business leaders and key figures from the community, the event marked a significant milestone for the firm as it expands its presence in the Southwest region. Managing Partner Tom O'Brien started proceedings, welcoming guests and highlighting Forvis Mazars’ continued growth and commitment to the Cork business community. He emphasised the firm’s
Quintas Wealth Management and Tynan Dillon Wealth Management combine to launch Xeinadin Financial Services
Xeinadin, one of the leading professional services firms in the Ireland and UK, has announced that Quintas Wealth Management and Tynan Dillon Wealth Management have joined forces to launch Xeinadin Financial Services. Xeinadin Financial Services will provide personalised client service for life and pensions, savings and investments and comprehensive financial planning. With offices in both Cork city and Ballsbridge in Dublin, the Xeinadin Financial Services team are ideally positioned to service
Leading Cork Legal Firm Announces Expansion Plans
J.W. O’Donovan LLP, a leading Cork-based legal firm established in 1931, has announced ambitious growth plans, including the relocation of their offices to the prestigious 27 South Mall. This expansion reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to supporting clients across Cork and beyond.With nearly a century of service, J.W. O’Donovan has been a cornerstone in the commercial and legal life of Cork city and county, advising state bodies, local authorities, Irish and multinational businesses, financial
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,
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Exciting Sponsorship Opportunity for Ethical Fashion Show
Cork charity, SERVE, is rolling out the red carpet for its very first 'slow-fashion' show fundraiser on November 28th at St. Peter's in Cork! Be sure to not miss this sponsorship opportunity to participate in a wonderful cause!The aim of the winter slow-fashion show is to highlight responsible and ethical fashion consumption.Participants includes Cork-based fashion students, fashion enthusiasts, sustainable fashion & accessories businesses along with community groups.This will be a wholesome fundraiser to
RDJ expands Tax Practice with the addition of Fiona Morgan in Cork
Law firm RDJ is expanding its Tax Practice with the addition of Chartered Tax Adviser and Chartered Accountant, Fiona Morgan in Cork. Jenny joins from PwC where she practised as a corporate tax adviser for eight years. She brings a wealth of experience advising on the tax and legal aspects of M&A, finance and real estate transactions, as well as business formation, intra-group reorganisations, and the structuring of commercial agreements. “I am delighted to welcome Fiona to the team” said John
Aldar Tissue announces 30 new roles at opening of new €15 manufacturing facility
Aldar Tissue, Ireland’s largest household and commercial tissue paper manufacturer and part of the Zeus Group, has officially opened its new €15 million, purpose-built manufacturing facility in Rathcoole, Dublin. The 100,000 sq ft facility will see the workforce at Aldar Tissue double by 2026, creating 30 new full-time jobs. Both Aldar Tissue and Zeus are committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050, actively reducing carbon footprints by prioritising local manufacturing and sustainable raw
Viatel Insights into Cybersecurity Essentials for Cork Chamber Members
Insights into Cybersecurity Essentials for Cork Chamber Members Cork Chamber recently hosted an insightful 'Industry Insights' event focusing on the critical issue of cybersecurity. Experts Damien McCann, Chief Commercial Officer at Viatel Technology Group, and Ed Heneghan, cybersecurity consultant and founder of Henocon, hosted a practical and interactive conversation on the growing threat of cybercrime. The speakers stressed the stark reality that businesses today fall into two categories: those
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
Yacht Club Pioneer Annamarie Fegan is Cork Person of the Month for October
Annamarie Fegan is Cork Person of the Month for October in recognition of her contribution to Cork sailing life, including her pioneering role in becoming first female admiral of the Royal Cork Yacht Club (RCYC) in over 300 years.A keen sailor and member of the RCYC for over 25 years, Annamarie, who lives in Crosshaven but is originally from Douglas, has long been instrumental in the hosting of major events in the Cork sailing calendar, including the hugely successful Irish Sailing Youth Nationals earlier
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
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Here’s where to find free jazz on the streets of Cork this weekend!
Jazz will take centre stage on the streets of Cork over the October Bank Holiday Weekend as The Big Fringe returns for a booming weekend of free music and exciting performances to complement the main ticketed shows. Kicking off this Wednesday, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival promises an unforgettable week of world-class music. Locals and visitors alike will be swept up in the city’s infectious energy, with jazz performances transforming Cork into a giant open-air stage. This year’s festival is bigger
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
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
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
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,
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
