Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley today announced an increased allocation of €350,000 in grant funding for the growing number of Parent and Toddler Groups. The Minister is delighted to announce that additional funding of €100,000 has been secured, on top of last year’s allocation of €250,000, to reflect the growth of Parent…
Le Cheile Africa’s Avocado Farm In 1985, inspired by Live Aid, Cork Native Derry Desmond Cork native Derry Desmond dreamed of making a difference. Today, alongside his Kenyan-born wife, Mary Kigo, he is transforming lives through Le Cheile Africa, an NGO dedicated to self-sufficiency, education, and healthcare in Solai, Kenya. Their latest…
“Take the train to the plane” – Cork Airport collaborates with Iarnród Éireann and Bus Éireann to offer integrated ticketing Passengers from across the midlands and South of Ireland can connect to Cork Airport using public transport – and all on the one ticket. For €1.55, passengers can add a bus transfer to Cork Airport…
On 6th February, residents of Glanmire and the surrounding areas joined Louise Coughlan & Ruth Murphy to celebrate the official opening of their Guinot franchise in Glanmire. The event was a huge success with Louise & Ruth being joined by their families, the Guinot Franchise team and Rose of Tralee 2012, present judge and podcaster Nicola Mc Evoy to cut the ribbon and officially open the new salon. Louise & Ruth, friends, family and existing clientele all turned out to show…
Cork GAA and PepsiCo today announced the renewal of their Positive Action partnership, following a first year that delivered tangible sustainability achievements at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh and across the wider Cork GAA community. The partnership focuses on raising awareness of positive climate action initiatives within the community, identifying and implementing cutting-edge sustainable technologies, and…
We are delighted to welcome Kennedy Wilson as a member of the Little Island Business Association. A leading global real estate investment company, Kennedy Wilson owns, operates, and invests in real estate across the Western United States, United Kingdom, and Ireland, with a strong focus on multifamily, office, industrial/logistics, and debt investments. In Ireland, Kennedy…
Nova Business Park, a premier industrial and logistics hub in the heart of Little Island, Cork developed by Kennedy Wilson, currently has two high-quality A-rated units available for lease. This is a rare opportunity to secure premium business space in a prime location, with excellent connectivity and modern amenities. 🏢 Available Units: ✔ Unit 2…
by Liam O’Riordan – Investwise Financial Planning We often hear the phrase “life is not a rehearsal,” but how often do we truly stop to reflect on its meaning? Life is fleeting, unpredictable, and precious. Yet, many of us live as though there will always be another chance, another opportunity to do the things…
daa matches amount raised by passengers and employees in 2024 February 19, 2025: daa, the operator of Cork and Dublin airports, has presented cheques totalling €500,000 to three deserving Irish charities – Cork Penny Dinners, A Little Lifetime Foundation and Cliona’s Foundation. This follows a year of dedicated fundraising activities across Cork and Dublin airports by passengers and daa…
A financial planning expert claims the changes to the state pension (contributory) entitlement make it a fairer and more transparent system, particularly for women. Up until the end of 2024, a person’s state pension (contributory) was calculated using two methods – the Yearly Average (YA) and the Total Contributions Approach (TCA). Financial expert Kieran McAuliffe,…