Ireland still has no formal honours system. While a number of schemes exist to recognise outstanding achievements in different walks of life, Ireland is one of the few countries without a formal State awards system. This has long been called for, but has not happened. Various communities and organisations recognise people for their achievements and…
Cork Airport Managing Director, Niall MacCarthy has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) at their Annual General Meeting in Dublin yesterday. He assumes the role of Chairperson for two years, taking over from Elaina Fitzgerald Kane of Fitzgerald’s Woodlands House Hotel & Spa, Adare. An experienced aviation executive…
Workplace hazards can pose significant risks to employee health and safety. Identifying and mitigating these hazards is crucial for maintaining a safe working environment. According to EHS International, these are the five common workplace hazards and how to prevent them: Slips, Trips, and Falls: Prevention: Keep work areas clean and free of obstacles.…
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…