Graduate founders have been celebrated at University College Cork (UCC) with an event to showcase the innovation and entrepreneurship of founders and promoters undertaking the start-up programmes at the university. Twenty founders and promoters presented their ideas to invited guests from business and investment communities and were offered an opportunity to connect with prospective customers,…
For Science Week 2024 the Think Before You Flush team hit the Wild Atlantic Way to attend a trio of events and spread the news that only the 3 P’s (pee, poo and paper) should ever be flushed down the toilet, everything else should go in the bin. On the 10th of November the campaign…
Cork-based software company, CompuCal Calibration Solutions, has partnered with Munster Technological University (MTU) to deliver a forward-thinking program that will benefit Science, engineering and manufacturing students across the Southwest region. This collaboration aims to prepare students by enhancing their digital skills to enable digitisation of paper-based current and future processes within instrumentation, processing and manufacturing sectors by offering…
Check out O’Donovans Off Licence 2024 Christmas Brochure, filled with exceptional wine selections, festive gift ideas, and exclusive offers to make your holidays sparkle. Explore now and make this Christmas unforgettable!
Swyft Energy has been acquired by Bord Gáis Energy, a significant milestone in the company’s journey to power Ireland’s transition to renewable energy. This acquisition enhances both Bord Gáis Energy’s and the wider Centrica team’s solar PV capabilities across residential, commercial, and agricultural sectors, with a shared goal of completing 10,000 installations over the next…
In the wake of Donald Trump’s re-election, cryptocurrency is again front and center, with Bitcoin surging past €86,000 per coin and the global crypto market cap reaching $2.94 trillion. Major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum have also seen substantial gains. However, financial expert Nick Charalambous, Senior Financial Advisor and Managing Director of Alpha Wealth, warns against diving…
We’re thrilled to introduce Verde Energy Group as the newest Little Island Business Association (LIBA) member. The company, founded in 2010, has grown into a trusted partner for businesses across Ireland. It provides sustainable energy solutions that help clients transition to renewable energy, reduce costs, and achieve their climate goals. Thanks to a partnership with…
Join a festive holiday season with Carrignavar’s very first Christmas Market! Running from Sunday, November 17th through December 2nd, this festive market will showcase over 20 local small businesses, all under the roof of our brand-new Primary School. The fundraising Christmas Market event takes place on Sunday, November 17th. Small Businesses Unite: Market is…
We want to hear your views. Lidl Ireland GmbH is seeking planning permission to construct a €200 million Regional Distribution Centre in Wallingstown, Little Island in Cork, as the retailer aims to enhance its logistical infrastructure to support ambitious expansion plans in the south and southeast of the country. Lidl is one of Ireland’s fastest-growing…
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…