Aer Lingus Regional Expands Network From Cork With New Year-Round Service To Glasgow And More Seats To Bristol

Cork Airport warmly welcomes the announcement that Aer Lingus Regional, exclusively operated by Emerald Airlines, will fly a new four-times weekly service to Glasgow from October 27 next. With tickets now on sale, the airline has also announced today that it will operate additional services to Bristol, bringing the existing six-times weekly service up to…

EHS International acquires The Dennison Training Academy

 EHS International, a leading single-source Irish environmental, health and safety company, has announced the acquisition of The Dennison Training Academy, a renowned provider of advanced mental health training. The acquisition meets a growing demand from EHS International clients for the service, with The Dennison Training Academy, founded by  Louise Dennison O’Shaughnessy, having built a strong reputation for delivering bespoke mental…

Traffic management measures in place as Celtic Interconnector works progress to N25

EirGrid, the developer of the Celtic Interconnector, the subsea link between Ireland and France, has announced that cable works associated with the strategic energy project will now progress to the N25 in east Cork. This work will see traffic management plans applied initially to the road from Churchtown Junction (North) to Castlemartyr, with speed restrictions…

Course on substance use issues and community work open for applicants in Cork City

Cork City Partnership is inviting anyone working in the youth and community sectors to consider applying for a course centred on substance use issues and community work.  It’s being run by the organisation in collaboration with Cork College of FET Morrison’s Island.    The part-time course is designed to promote good practice amongst those who…

The Importance of a SWOT Analysis when Business Planning

by Angela O’Leary, AG Associates   People often ask me, what is the difference between a strategic plan and a business plan. Briefly, a strategic plan sets the strategic direction of a company, it will contain information about mission, vision and long-term direction. The business plan focuses primarily on forecasts and profitability as well as…

EHS International Launches New Abrasive Wheel Instructor Training Course

EHS International is excited to announce the launch of its Abrasive Wheel Instructor Training course, a vital addition to the company’s comprehensive suite of safety training programmes. This two-day course, set to take place on the 19th and 20th of September 2024 at the state-of-the-art training facility on Monahan Road, Cork City, is designed to…

Team Ireland welcomed home by Ministers Martin and Byrne following historic Olympic medal haul

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, and Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne TD today welcome home the 133 athletes who competed for Ireland in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The 64 women and 69 men competed across 14 sports, winning 7 Medals,…

New Enhanced Reporting Requirements: Another Reason to Outsource Your Payroll

New Enhanced Reporting Requirements (ERR) are now in effect as of January 1, 2024. Employers must report specific “reportable benefits” such as the Remote Working Daily Allowance (€3.20 per day), Travel and Subsistence Expenses, and Small Benefit Exemption. Avoid penalties for late adoption and ensure compliance by outsourcing your payroll to AG Associates. With their…