Women of Vision – Frances O’Reilly of DogDry

Women of Vision is a series of interviews with business women we admire. Visionary women are accessible and inspirational to others in daily life as mentors, friends, advisers, and role models. As part of our Women of vision series, we want to highlight the professional challenges and career aspirations of the women working here in…

Brand new Dog Drying Coat launched by Irish Entrepreneur

Ahead of International Dog Day (August 26th) the first-of-its-kind product in Ireland and the UK is launched by Waterford-based entrepreneur Frances O’Reilly. DogDry is a brand new innovative super absorbent dog drying coat for wet dogs.   This is Frances’ first foray into entrepreneurship having previously held a high-flying career in innovation working with global brands such…

Programme announced for the 3 Main Stages at Waterford Harvest Festival

The Harvest Festival team have announced the guests and acts for the three main stages at the 2022 festival, which takes place across Waterford City from September 9th to 11th.   At the ‘Food Done Right’ talk stage, food sustainability will be front and centre with a series of free talks on offer with some of…

44th Guinness Cork Jazz Festival returns with stellar program, line-up and new venues, locations and more to be announced

Today, Guinness has announced that tickets will go on sale this Friday at 10am for the 44th annual Guinness Cork Jazz Festival. The festival returns with a host of exciting acts, venues, and unexpected experiences to surprise and delight attendees. Taking place over the October Bank Holiday Weekend from the 27th – 30th, this year’s line-up is incredibly…

RELISHING THE CHALLENGE OF RUNNING AN IRISH BUSINESS

“Even though challenges are daunting, having a challenge is a great thing for anyone” – Yasmin Hyde on growing Ballymaloe Foods   The founder of Ballymaloe Foods says there is a very thin line between success and failure. Yasmin Hyde was speaking during the first ever live NeighbourFood Podcast held as part of the Cork…

TRIGON HOTEL GROUP ACCREDITED AS GREAT PLACE TO WORK

Trigon Hotel Group, which includes the Cork International Hotel and the Metropole Hotel, are proud to be certified by ‘Great Place To Work’, which is accredited through confidential team member feedback. This is the first time the hotel group has applied to gain accreditation as a Great Place To Work. Over 7,000 organisations are surveyed…

Wellness Wednesday -STOCK UP ON SPORTS ESSENTIALS WITH UP TO 70% OFF IN DARE 2B SUMMER SALE

Catching the last of the summer sun with an outdoor adventure or getting set for a return to a regular exercise routine in September? Whatever the reason, an activewear refresh can make any adventure or workout much better and now’s the time to grab a great deal with up to 70% off in the multi-sports…

KINSALE SISTERS LAUNCH SUSTAINABLE CLOTHING BRAND USING HEMP

Cork sisters Orla and Aoife Lynch have launched Firkail – a lifestyle brand selling clothes and accessories made from 100% organic hemp cotton. The siblings were inspired to start the company after growing tired of the disposable world of fast fashion and how the planet and our pockets are suffering because of it. Kinsale based…

Permanently Remove Unsightly Spider Veins In Just One Zap With State Of The Art ThermaVein Technology

For many years, the most widely used treatments for the removal of telangiectasia, or more commonly known as thread or spider veins, have been IPL, laser therapy and electrolysis, all of which require several sessions and can produce unwanted side effects such as hyper and hypopigmentation, scabbing and bruising. These small, thread-like clusters of blue…