Photo: Aidan Fleming The Port of Cork Company and Bantry Bay Port Company today announced their combined turnover for 2017, showing a positive increase compared to 2016. Consolidated turnover for the year 2017 amounted to €31.5 million (including €0.54 million Bantry turnover) up from €29.6 million (including €0.21 million Bantry turnover) in 2016. Consolidated profit…
Cork has been voted the third friendliest city in the world by Condé Nast Traveller in their August 2018 poll. The City by the Lee fended off competition from rival Irish cities Dublin and Galway to land the third spot, with the travel magazine’s editors citing the city’s ‘picturesque, riverfront location’ and ‘cozy pubs and…
Parents have a lot of things to think about these days. As life gets in the way many parents forget to teach their children the basic principles of money. Financial planning plays a crucial role in all our lives, especially when talking about our children’s future. As the saying goes, “money can’t buy you happiness”…
Since 1985, ProStrategy have steadily built up their unparalleled consulting, technical and business experience to be recognised as a leading provider of Data, Analytics and Financial Performance Management solutions in Ireland. With over 150 customers; their experience and depth of knowledge is what sets them apart. They boast a team of over 50 highly skilled…
Barry & Fitzwilliam Irelands leading Independent premium spirits company, announces the launch of ROKU in the Irish market – the first premium Japanese craft gin to be launched in Ireland. Meaning ‘six’ in Japanese, ROKU incorporates six traditional Japanese botanicals which are infused, distilled and blended by the Japanese artisans of The House Of Suntory Spirits…
NRG Awareness Powered by Sea Box Energy is the new heating company that should be on everyone’s radar. Why? Because they’re innovating heating, the aesthetics and practicalities of heating systems and solutions like no other, across both domestic and commercial properties. And they’re doing it from our very own Little Island in Cork. Their latest…
PAYE Modernisation is coming and it will affect every employer in the country. It will come into effect on January 1, 2019, and is the most significant reform of the PAYE system. In a nutshell, Revenue is introducing real world reporting, which means that Revenue, employers and employees will have the most accurate, up-to-date information relating…
David Stanton TD, Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality with special responsibility for Equality, Immigration and Integration, today announced the projects that will receive funding under the 2018 Communities Integration Fund. The 115 organisations nationwide will receive grants of up to €5,000 each for activities to support the integration of migrants…
The launch of Sea Box Energy Commercial, an Irish firm whose patented energy saving inventions are being sold in Ireland and exported to the United States. Harry Rae, Director of R&D and Training NRG Awareness, David Stanton TD, Minister of State for Equality, Immigration and Integration and Jim Brennan, President of Sea Box inc Harry…
The Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan TD, has today announced the latest figures for female appointments to State boards. According to data for July 2018, women constitute 40.6% of all appointees to State boards. Women also account for 27.1% of all chairs of State boards. The percentages have increased by 0.7% since December…