New €14.6m Research to Impact project to see MTU become leading Technological University for Research and Innovation in Ireland

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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.…

EHS International Launches €3 Million Safety Training and R&D Facility

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 EHS International has officially opened a €3 million Safety Training and Research & Development facility in Little Island, Cork, establishing a new benchmark for fire safety training nationwide. The state-of-the-art 11,000 sq ft centre, spearheaded by founder and CEO Chris Mee, will provide the most advanced fire and safety courses — such as cutting-edge firefighter…

Ballymaloe Craft Fair 2024: 200 exhibitors showcasing best of Irish craft and design returns to Ballymaloe Grainstore this November

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The beloved Ballymaloe Craft Fair, showcasing the best of Irish-made craft and design, is returning to Ballymaloe Grainstore this November, just in time for the 2024 festive shopping season.   Each weekend, from November 15th-17th and 22nd-24th, more than 200 of Ireland’s finest artists, designers and food producers will display their products as Ballymaloe Grainstore transforms…

Cork Airport continues to be Ireland’s fastest-growing airport

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Cork and Dublin airports saw record-breaking numbers of passengers passing through their terminals again in September, daa confirmed today while releasing monthly passenger numbers. The two airports welcomed a total of 3.38 million passengers in September, a 5% increase on the same month last year.   Demand for travel was buoyed by late summer breaks,…

Spike Island’s sellout After Dark tours return for spooky season perfect for those craving a good scare this Halloween

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This October, Spike Island’s hugely popular After Dark Tours are returning just in time for the spooky season, allowing visitors to discover the spine-chilling side of Cork’s iconic prison island through a creepy guided tour, and gain access to truly frightening areas of the island that are usually strictly off-limits. The After Dark Tours are…