By Michael Mulcahy, CEO, Little Island Business Association (LIBA) In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the significance of participating in business associations cannot be overstated. For organisations, especially those within Little Island, being part of a collective such as the Little Island Business Association (LIBA) not only fosters a thriving business environment but also…
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Perched gracefully on the edge of Cork Harbour, Cobh beckons summer visitors with a delightful blend of old-world charm and world-renowned attractions, making it the perfect destination for an unforgettable summer getaway. Few towns in Ireland have quite so much to do as Cobh, steeped in history, brimming with activities, and picture-perfect from every angle.…
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Passengers travelling through Cork Airport will notice the travel retail store, formally known as “The Loop,” has undergone a vibrant and dynamic re-brand. It will now be known as Cork Airport Duty Free. ARI is daa’s global airport retailing subsidiary with a presence in 15 countries across the world. In line with ARI’s relentless…
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Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Patrick O’Donovan TD has today welcomed a report which shows a substantial increase in the numbers of people engaged in lifelong learning in the final quarter of last year. The findings, published in a report compiled by the Skills and Labour Market Research Unit (SLMRU)…
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The Director of the ISI, Michael McNaughton, has published the ISI Annual Report 2023. Highlights of the 2023 Annual Report include: The launch of a refreshed and updated awareness campaign with the message “Don’t let debt unravel you.” The implementation of a new Bankruptcy Case Management System. 1,625 Abhaile vouchers issued for a free PIP consultation.…
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A recent CompuCal Technical Event held at its Cork headquarters welcomed InstMC Ireland and the department of Physical Sciences (MTU – Cork). The CompuCal team has been working closely with the excellent team at MTU for many months and are in the process of rolling out the use of CompuCal for their students studying calibration,…
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In Cork City, prices in the second quarter of 2024 were 9% higher than a year previously, compared to a rise of less than 1% seen a year ago. The average price of a home is now €364,000, 2% below its Celtic Tiger peak. In the rest of Cork, prices in the second quarter of…
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Congratulations to the new Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Dan Boyle who was elected last Friday. Congratulations also to his Green Party Ireland colleague Cllr. Honore Kamegni who was elected Deputy Lord Mayor. The new Lord Mayor is pictured with his daughter Saoirse Boyle and granddaughter Liamhain Hurley Wise and the Deputy Lord Mayor is…
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For the third year in a row, research shows that the cost of living is the top concern for Gen Z and millennials. Deloitte’s 2024 Gen Z and Millennial Survey found that 56% of Gen Z and 55% of millennials live paycheck-to-paycheck. However, nearly half of Gen Z (48%) and 40% of millennials expect their financial situation…
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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…
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