Development of regional financial services hubs in Cork and Galway could support the sector’s future growth. ‘Building a Better Financial Services Ireland’ roadmap sets out five key areas of focus that could see the Irish financial services sector expanding by 26% by 2028 Total employment in financial services could increase by 34% by 2028 to…
No.1 Media Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Brian Regan as Event & Sponsorship Executive. Brian joins from The K Club in Co.Kildare and is from Ballydehob, in West Cork. Brian will work across the company news and events platforms of Hi Style, Business Cork, Business Island, Cork Civic Life, Diplomat, Go Padel…
Waterford Festival of Food is bringing its visually striking portrait exhibition ‘’Behind the Bite: A Portrait Series of Our Local Food Heroes’ to Cork Airport this January. On display until the 30th of Jan, passengers and visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in this evocative black-and-white series, celebrating the trailblazers behind Waterford’s thriving…
by Mary-Jane O’Regan This October, I embarked on an exciting new chapter in my aesthetic journey with SISU Aesthetic Clinic under the expert care of Dr. Brian Cotter. As someone committed to self-improvement, particularly during my ongoing weight loss journey, I was intrigued by the potential of Sculptra by Galderma, a treatment renowned for its ability to lift, tighten,…
Dromoland Castle, one of Ireland’s most esteemed and celebrated five-star luxury resorts, has appointed Mark McSorley as its new Resort General Manager for both Dromoland Castle and The Inn at Dromoland. McSorley steps into the role following the distinguished tenure of Mark Nolan after an illustrious 35-year career at the helm of the iconic 500-acre…
One in five regular online shoppers* said they have lost money through online scams in the past twelve months, according to new research published today by FraudSMART, the awareness initiative led by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI), with some losses running into hundreds of euros. The research comes as FraudSMART launches its new Scamchecker.ie…
Since 1949, Irish Oxygen Company has been at the heart of Ireland’s gas production industry, founded by Louis and Marcelle Constant with a vision to supply oxygen to the burgeoning steel and motor industries. Over seven decades later, this vision has flourished, remaining within the Constant family. Finbar Constant, who took on the role of…
PepsiCo has completed a €2.4million rooftop solar panel installation at its facility in Little Island. The project, which will significantly reduce the amount of electricity used by PepsiCo’s Little Island facility, commenced in 2023 and was finalised in August 2024. In total, there are over 3,400 individual solar panels that make up the installation. The solar…
As part of its In Conversation With series, Little Island Business Association spoke with Chris Mee, CEO of EHS International, about the company’s journey, its innovative approach to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) practices, and its commitment to both its clients and the wider community. In a world where environmental responsibility and employee safety are increasingly…
The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival has once again been a phenomenal success, with businesses reporting a 12% increase in sales compared to last year. The headline performances may be over for another year but the festival continues today with the Guinness Music Trail in 72 pubs across the city, Douglas and Kinsale. The festival, which…