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PHOTOS: Cork’s Technology Network Breakfast Briefing on Industrial Artificial Intelligence

Latest NewsBy September 24, 2018

Tim Horgan, Head of Computer Science CIT with Deirdre Bevan, Accenture Digital and Oonagh O’Shea, Senior Manager at Accenture Digital, pictured using assisted reality headsets, discussed their impact on the future of the manufacturing sector at the CEIA, Cork’s Technology Network Breakfast Briefing on Industrial Artificial Intelligence. Photos: Gerard McCarthy Photography [envira-gallery id=”2033″]

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Entrepreneurs of Little Island: Charlie Mahon, Charlie Mahon Ceramics – ‘Charlie Mahon is back and making again!’

Interviews, Latest NewsBy September 21, 2018

How do you begin and end a successful and creative day? I wake around 6:30am naturally and to set myself up I turn on the radio, read the news feeds on my phone and have some breakfast. It takes me a while to settle into making and that can be helped by numerous cups of…

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Company Philip Connaughton presents Assisted Solo – a new, multi-layered, personal dance piece

Latest NewsBy September 20, 2018

Assisted Solo is a new, multi-layered, personal dance piece by acclaimed choreographer Philip Connaughton, his long-time collaborator Lucia Kickham and French dance artist Magali Caillet. This show will be performed at The Everyman, Cork on September 22, 2018, after a critically acclaimed run at the Dublin Fringe Festival. This funny and touching work explores Philip’s relationship…

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CORK LIBRARIES TO RECEIVE A MAJOR INVESTMENT PACKAGE FOR DIGITISATION

Latest NewsBy September 19, 2018

Cork’s public libraries will receive almost half a million euro in funding as part of a government investment package for digital services and facilities. Tánaiste Coveney welcomed the news, stating that Cork city libraries would receive €351,078 in funding with libraries in Cork County receiving €142,048 under the funding plan announced by Department for Rural…

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Griffins Garden Centre – Cycle for Charity

Latest NewsBy September 18, 2018

Last year, this cycle raised over €6000 for our charities. This year will you get on your bike to help raise well needed funds for Two Great Charities This is Griffins 6th Annual Cycle in aid of Cork Simon Community and One Man’s Ethiopia. Griffins has organised 2 Cycles in the scenic Dripsey area to…

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Liadh Ní Riada MEP: ‘A new President for a new Ireland’

Latest NewsBy September 17, 2018

Welcoming her nomination by Sinn Féin today to contest the Presidential Election, Liadh Ní Riada MEP said: “My personal background has given me a deep appreciation of Ireland’s unique identity and culture, its place in the wider world and a strong commitment to a United Ireland. “I grew up in West Cork, an area with…

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Cork launches its We are Cork brand to bolster the region’s national and international profile – Landmark buildings go red for the occasion!

Latest NewsBy September 17, 2018

Many of Cork’s landmark buildings, including City Hall, County Hall, Port of Cork, University College Cork, CIT’s City Centre Hub on Grand Parade, The Capitol and One Albert Quay, among others, will be turning red this week to mark the launch of a new brand to promote all that is great about Cork. The We…

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Rugby legends line out for the Mercy Cancer Appeal, It’s a Man Thing

Latest NewsBy September 17, 2018

This November, the Mercy Hospital Foundation has enlisted the help of some of Ireland’s best-known and loved rugby legends to tackle men’s cancer and raise funds for The Mercy Cancer Appeal. On Friday November 9 Ronan O’Gara, Brent Pope, Alan Quinlan, Tony Ward and Donncha O’Callaghan will join pundit and former Irish international, Donal Lenihan for…

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P.J. O’Driscoll & Sons Conference to tackle key issues in housing crisis

Latest NewsBy September 17, 2018

Photo: David Creedon Photography P.J. O’Driscoll & Sons Solicitors will host a conference entitled Housing Affordability and Supply – Delivering Solutions on Thursday September 20 at the Fota Island Resort from 2pm to 5pm. The conference will address the key issues affecting the housing crisis, including the affordability and supply of housing and what solutions can…

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Entrepreneurs of Little Island: Nicholas Charalambous, Alpha Wealth – ‘I felt that I could offer a better service if I was able to make decisions’

Interviews, Latest NewsBy September 14, 2018

Alpha Wealth is a dynamic financial services company. Their team of fully qualified Financial Advisors provide individuals and companies with an excellent level of service and advice, which cannot be replicated anywhere else. What makes Alpha Wealth different is their honest approach in providing financial and practical solutions on a vast array of costs and savings,…

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