Welcome The Sardinian Guesthouse to the Little Island Business Association

We are thrilled to welcome The Sardinian Guesthouse, a business steeped in history and innovation, to the Little Island Business Association (LIBA). Founded by Mark Ryan and his brother Andrew, The Sardinian Guesthouse began its journey in 2015 as an ambitious idea and has since grown into a thriving business that combines heartfelt family memories,…

Cork’s Coffee Houses Get a Night-Lift with ‘Coffee House Lates’

Cork’s coffee houses will get a night-time boost next week with Coffee House Lates. This pilot initiative will see 12 independent cafés open late for an exciting range of free events on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29. With everything from coffee tasting to live music, comedy, art, dancing, festive shopping, festive treats and knitting, Coffee House…

IGNITE start-ups employ more than 300 staff and contributed €66 million in salaries

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,…

MTU and CompuCal Announce Partnership to Equip Thousands of STEM Students across Southwest Region with Cutting-Edge Industrial Digitisation Skills

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…

Swyft Energy Acquired by Bord Gáis Energy to Drive Solar Expansion in Ireland

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…

What You Need to Know About Investing in Cryptocurrency

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…

Welcoming Verde Energy Group to the Little Island Business Association

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…