Little Island is set to welcome the establishment of the Little Island Padel Club, an exciting new members-only club for padel players. This development follows the recent sale of Community Padel to Padel Partners Ireland. Announcing the sale, Michael Mulcahy, Chairman of Community Padel, highlighted that the transaction was one of the fastest start-up sales…
Lidl Ireland is to seek planning permission from Cork County Council to develop a new €200m regional distribution centre in Wallingstown in Little Island. It is expected that up to 100 full time jobs could be added with the completion of the centre expected to be in 2028. This would be the second distribution centre…
CompuCal Calibration Solutions has welcomed Pharmagraph, specialists in environmental monitoring systems, as a new partner. Pharmagraph systems are operational in over 30 countries, successfully integrated to support the critical environments of some of the world’s top pharmaceutical and global healthcare companies as well as across many UK hospitals and health authorities. Compucal’s platform will be…
This Friday, 18th October, the newest recruits to Cork City Fire Brigade will become “Mercy Heroes” as they undertake a fundraising mission which will see them push and pull a vintage fire truck through the streets of Cork City in aid of the Mercy University Hospital Foundation’s Teens & Young Adult Appeal. Funds raised will…
The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, TD, has announced appointments to the senior roles created under the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024 commencing landmark reform of An Garda Síochána and its oversight bodies. At its meeting today (Tuesday), the Government designated for appointment the first Chair and members of the new Policing and Community…
PepsiCo Ireland is delighted to announce a new partnership with the Shine Centre for Autism, a community-based charity providing vital support services to children and families in the Carrigaline area. The partnership comes as part of PepsiCo’s ongoing commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its 50for50 campaign, reinforcing its dedication to supporting its local…
Budgeting is a fundamental aspect of business management, but it’s easy to get it wrong. Understanding these common mistakes can help you navigate towards more effective financial planning. Overestimating Revenue ○ Mistake: Assuming sales will always meet or exceed expectations. ○ Avoidance: Use conservative estimates and consider historical data. Plan for worst-case scenarios. Underestimating Expenses ○ Mistake:…
Whether you’re an employee or self-employed, reducing your tax bill is a goal everyone shares. With the year-end tax deadline approaching, there’s one simple and effective way to do just that—by contributing to your pension. Nick Charalambous, Financial Advisor and Managing Director of Alpha Wealth, emphasises the power of pensions as a dual benefit: they reduce…
Munster Technological University (MTU) officially launched its new €14.6million Research to Impact TU-RISE Project. This project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-2027 and was officially launched today by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Patrick O’Donovan TD.…
Just 78 sleeps to go…. A light-filled parade and magical Christmas markets on Emmet Place are just some of the events that residents and visitors to Cork can look forward to this festive season. The Corkmas Christmas parade will mark the beginning of the most wonderful time of the year and the traditional switching on…