Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2024 will introduce a range of reforms within early learning and childcare. The Bill will allow for childminding-specific regulations, which will enable parents using childminders to access National Childcare Scheme subsidies. The Bill will also provide the Tusla Early Years Inspectorate with additional enforcement tools to address serious non-compliance with the…
We are delighted to welcome IETC Group Ltd as a member of Little Island Business Association. IETC Group offers a wide range of Electrical Services: Electrical Contracting and Maintenance Periodic Inspections Emergency Lighting Certification PAT Testing Thermal Imaging IETC also specialise in Automation and Controls: Programming & Commissioning Services Custom-Built Control Panels…
Vince Goggin, Plant Director, PepsiCo Carrigaline; Padraig Mallon, CEO, The Crann Centre; Brian Colgan, Plant Director, PepsiCo Little Island; and Evelyn Power, Fundraising Manager, The Crann Centre, pictured getting up close with the UEFA Champions League trophy ahead of this weekend’s final in London. Picture: Alison Miles /OSM PHOTO UEFA Champions League trophy makes a pre-final…
Cork Airport is set to welcome over 57,000 passengers this June Bank Holiday Weekend. As post-primary schools break for summer holidays, the weekend ahead will see tens of thousands of passengers taking off on summer holidays across Europe and beyond. Thousands more from the UK, Continental Europe and further afield will touch down in Cork…
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Patrick O’Donovan TD has today announced 28 funding awards valued at €34 million to support research across seven Higher Education Institutions. Among the successful research projects are: Design development of sustainable support structures for larger offshore wind turbines Investigating the effectiveness of a nasal vaccine…
Sample plans for the new Padel Tennis Ireland campus at Bishopstown Padel Tennis Ireland with its first Cork base at Fota Junction and which officially opened for business in January 2024 is delighted to announce a major expansion of its Cork facilities with plans to develop a state of the art 8 court campus…
The Cantec Group has announced the opening of its new office in Ascon House, Little Island, Cork. This move marks a significant upgrade from their previous location, providing more space for their expanding team and a prime location to better serve their clients. Meet the Team The Little Island office hosts a dedicated…
Seven years ago, Soma Coffee Company began with a simple yet profound love for coffee and a mission to introduce high-grade specialty coffee to Cork. Starting modestly with just one coffee machine, the founders—Paul, Damien, Alex, and Irene—quickly captured the hearts of Cork’s coffee enthusiasts. Soma Coffee’s journey began at 23 Tuckey Street, where they…
Helmed by the passionate and experienced Joan, Enchanting Events specialises in bringing a personalised touch to each celebration, ensuring that every event is not just planned but passionately crafted with attention to detail and a deep understanding of your personal narrative. Joan’s journey in the event planning industry began over 14 years ago, evolving from intimate gatherings…
Roy Keane has teamed up with Local Enterprise Office (LEO), Cork City as they celebrate ten years of making an impact on start-ups and SMEs on Leeside. The soccer legend will be joined by GAA stars Anna Geary and Tomás Mulcahy for a panel discussion on ‘Developing a team for a Successful Business’. There…