Minister Harris welcomes record levels of spending for Research and Development (R&D)

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has welcomed the publication of a report which shows record levels of Government spending on research and development (R&D) in Ireland. The Research and Development Budget 2022-2023 shows that the Government’s investment in R&D (GBARD) was €963.7m in 2022 and is estimated to…

Dr Alison Winger appointed General Manager of Novozymes Ireland

In addition to this prestigious role, Alison will remain as Global Head of Product Development at Novozymes within the Human Health division, OneHealth; leading a global team of scientists who develop new, innovative products containing Novozymes proprietary enzymes, probiotics, prebiotics and vitamins. Within this role, Alison, who is based in Cork, heads up a division…

MII Cork brews up marketing masterclass on crafting creative campaigns

MII Cork (Marketing Institute Ireland, Cork branch) will be kicking off 2024 in style, hosting their first event of the year, Masterclass in Marketing Excellence: Brewing Award-Winning Campaigns with Birra Moretti, at the Heineken Brewery, Cork, on Tuesday 16th January, in partnership with Cork Chamber.     Jim Geraghty, Marketing Manager, The HEINEKEN Group will dive…

Celebrate Valentines at Killashee Hotel with Starry Nights & Romantic Delights Stay

Take time out to fall in love with Starry Nights & Romantic Delights, the ultimate couple’s break at the award winning four star Killashee Hotel, perfect for Valentines. Slip away to Kildare for a magical stay with gourmet dining, relaxation in the hotel’s spa and leisure centre and connect with nature and explore the 55 acres…

Feel rejuvenated at Lough Eske Castle with the “Rejuvenate Spa Package”

Find solace at one of the top five-star hotels in Ireland this year and relax by the foothills of the Bluestack Mountains in Donegal  Feel rejuvenated with an overnight stay including a 30-minute treatment and an award winning three course dinner.   Everyone needs some relaxation and self-care – why not escape to Donegal’s 5-star…

Announcing the Redcastle Hotel Yoga Retreats happening in Spring 2024

Book into Donegal’s award-winning waterside hotel, Redcastle Hotel, this coming spring for a transformative yoga retreat, set against the backdrop of serene natural beauty and designed to help participants escape the stresses of daily life, rejuvenate the spirit and soul and find inner peace.  Embark on a journey of self-discovery in breath-taking Donegal with an…

Green Rebel announces expansion with plans to create 75 jobs

The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney TD has visited Irish offshore company Green Rebel’s Limerick base as the company announces its first major expansion outside of Cork.   Green Rebel provides a full range of survey and data services to the offshore renewable energy (ORE) industry and is actively recruiting for 25…

Ireland’s Rachel Murray Eyecare named Best Fashion Practice of the Year in Britain’s annual Optician Awards

An independent optical practice was the sole Irish winner in Britain’s prestigious annual Optician Awards, held at a star-studded black-tie event in London last week.   Rachel Murray, a Sligo-based optometrist, was presented with the award for Best Fashion Practice at the Hilton, Park Lane in an event attended by more than 500 of the UK’s…

New Executive Chef Liam Forde at Reeds Restaurant, Ferrycarrig Hotel

A brand new seasonal menu filled with award-winning Wexford produce has been unveiled by the new Executive Chef at Ferrycarrig Hotel, Liam Forde. Renowned Wexford chef Liam Forde holds a wealth of experience and expertise from cooking for Bono and Tina Turner to running his own award-winning restaurant and holding Executive Chef positions across a…