The broadcaster and journalist Bibi Baskin and her book publishers No.1 Books have launched a new initiative to provide each of the residents in Irish nursing homes with a complimentary copy of her new book. The Happy Book is the new pocket book just published and is a collection of inspirational quotes that is aimed…
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Regional investment grew as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) continued in 2020 despite the impact of COVID-19 global pandemic 128 investments – 52% – were outside of Dublin Continued focus on Regional development in IDA Ireland’s new strategy Performance 2020 52% of investments went to regional locations More than 20,000 new jobs created in 2020 246…
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SVP South West “humbled” by public support as over €260,000 raised from annual car draw St Vincent De Paul – South West has paid tribute to the public for its “phenomenal” support of its annual Car Draw in association with CAB Motor Company. The charity revealed that in excess of €260,000 was raised…
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Irish firm launches new programme to bridge gap from education to employment Smarttech247 today announced details of its inaugural Information Security Graduate Programme for 2021/2022. The initiative offers candidates the opportunity to be part of the next generation of cyber and information security experts, as the threat landscape continues to change and develop. …
DetailsBallymaloe Foods to donate meals to Food Cloud and jars of Ballymaloe Relish The COVID-19 pandemic poses unprecedented challenges this Christmas, and it has been exceptionally hard for individuals and charities. Christmas has historically been a critical time when it comes to fundraising and will now take on added significance this year. With this in…
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The Christmas Jingle Concert will return this year and move online. Big names such as Mick Flannery will join the jam-packed festive line-up for the hugely popular concert. All proceeds from the concert will go to Enable Ireland. The concert will not only stream to people’s homes it will also be played in care…
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Christmas is a time of giving and a time of receiving. And what better way to get into Santa’s good books than to purchase a gift from the Six Gifts of Christmas for Jack & Jill and support the wonderful nurses providing home nursing care to 377 children with highly complex medical and life-limiting conditions…
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Local neighbourhood store in Cork celebrates largest Lotto prize of 2020 following Wednesday’s €10.7 million jackpot win Store owner to use Lotto bonus sellers prize to fund massive celebratory party for staff once Covid-19 passes National Lottery confirms it is still waiting to hear from Ireland’s newest Lotto millionaire Note to news desks: Photo-call/media event…
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Cope Foundation today launched its annual festive fundraiser, “Cope’s Very Cork Christmas” which will raise much-needed funds for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism and their families. It has been a tough year as Cope Foundation like every other disabilities organisation was forced to curtail its supports and services due to Covid-19. Its fundraising activities…
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