PepsiCo unveils €2.4m rooftop solar panel installation at Little Island

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, there are over 3,400 individual solar panels that make up the installation. The solar…

Lunch with Leaders in Rugby’ in aid of Midleton RFC

Midleton Rugby Club would like to invite you to ‘Lunch with Leaders in Rugby’ which will take place from 12.30 – 3.30pm on Thursday,12th December at Fota Island Resort. The event will be an unforgettable afternoon dedicated to the spirit of rugby and the pursuit of excellence in leadership. Prepare to be inspired as we gather some of Ireland’s finest rugby…

In Conversation With: Chris Mee of EHS International

As part of our In Conversation With series for the Little Island Business Association, we had the pleasure of speaking with Chris Mee, CEO of EHS International, about the company’s journey, its innovative approach to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) practices, and its commitment to both its clients and the wider community.  In a world…

Dr Phil Kieran gives tips ahead of National Stress Awareness Day

Stress affects people in different ways, both physically and emotionally, and to varying degrees. Research shows that stress can sometimes be positive by making us more alert and helping us perform better in certain situations. However, over a prolonged period of time, stress can take its toll.   It seems our lives today are constant…

Cork apprentice Elaine Sheahan brings ‘Apprentice of the Year’ Auctioneering award home to Cork

Elaine Sheahan, Auctioneering and Property Services apprentice at Yugo Ireland, has received a national award at the Generation Apprenticeship ‘Apprentice of the Year’ awards 2024, held recently in Dublin’s Round Room at the Mansion House. Elaine Sheahan is one of 17 finalists who took home a prestigious industry award at the spectacular awards ceremony that…

Alicja Sweeney: Unveiling the Art of Personal Branding Photography

The Little Island Business Association is delighted to welcome Alicja Sweeney to our community. Based in Midleton, Co. Cork, Alicja brings a unique passion and expertise to the art of personal branding photography, capturing images that are true reflections of her clients’ personalities and professional identities. We interviewed Alicja to learn more about her approach…

Calling businesses in the retail and hospitality sectors – register NOW for the €4,000 Power Up grant

The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke, has announced the opening of the Power Up grant, through an online portal accessible via the department’s website. Speaking about the Power Up grant, Minister Peter Burke said: “I am very aware of the struggles that businesses in the hospitality and retail sectors continue to face.…

Enhancing Workplace Safety with IOSH Managing Safely Training by EHS International

In today’s dynamic work environment, prioritising safety is essential to fostering a culture where employees can perform confidently and securely. EHS International, a leader in environmental, health, and safety training, is addressing this need with its IOSH Managing Safely course, designed to empower managers and supervisors across all sectors to lead safely and responsibly. The…