The Hope Foundation (HOPE) is delighted to announce the appointment of acclaimed Oscar-winning actor Jeremy Irons as Special Ambassador for their 25th anniversary celebrations. Jeremy, renowned for his distinguished career in film, television, and theater, is a long-standing advocate for HOPE’s work and will lend his voice once again to raise awareness and support for…
Rebel City Distillery, which has revived part of the iconic Ford Factory building into a sustainable distillery and visitor centre, will represent Local Enterprise Office, Cork City at the National Enterprise Awards 2024. The announcement was made as Local Enterprise Week 2024 kicks off with a diverse range of in-person and online events taking place…
RTÉ Investigates reveals how prescription only products like Botox are being administered by unqualified individuals, how Botox is illegally moved through hair salons, how easy it is to buy prescription only medications while being advised to change the labels to avoid detection, and how prescription medications are coming across the border from Northern Ireland, in a…
Cork Civic Life hosted The Pride of Cork Awards 2024 on Friday March 1st at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Little Island. Over 250 guests attended the gala black tie ceremony to honour 25 people and organisations in the voluntary, social, civic, charitable and not for profit organisations operating in all parts of Cork city…
Former Miss Ireland, Holly Carpenter, alongside her partner Jamie Hunt, are gearing up to make a splash this St. Patrick’s Day in support of Cancer Services Ireland. The loved-up couple are inviting the public to join them on March 17th for a casual “Paddy’s Day Dip” at 6am ahead of the 6.30 sunrise, in the…
March 1st marks the start of Endometriosis Awareness Month, shining a light on a condition that, according to the Endometriosis Association of Ireland, is estimated to affect approximately 10% (190 million) of all girls, women, and individuals assigned female at birth worldwide. Cork-based GP, Dr. Doireann O’Leary, MB BCh BAO MICGP, has offered valuable insights…
Sásta Skin Health proudly celebrates International Women’s Day, on Friday 8th March, by spotlighting its inspiring founder, Irish business woman Michelle McDonald, and her extraordinary journey in revolutionising skincare. With 25 years of profound expertise in the beauty industry, Michelle McDonald embarked on a mission to address a prevalent concern among her clients: skin imbalances.…
The National Hairdressing Apprenticeship, a three-year programme leading to a nationally recognised QQI Level 6 Qualification in Hairdressing, was launched in 2022 to open doors to a hairdressing career with many exciting and varied opportunities including self-employment, film and media work and international travel – and its first set of apprentices showcased all the skills…
The Museum of Style Icons at Newbridge Silverware, in Newbridge, Co. Kildare will open a brand-new exhibition which is dedicated to the style of Hollywood bombshell, actress, Raquel Welch. Raquel Welch, One in A Million’ runs until the 1st of April 2024. The exhibition features several garments, gowns, jewellery, and personal items which were once worn by the…
In an era fixated on perpetual youth, skin experts are concerned over the progression that even the younger generation, Gen Z, is now increasingly drawn to anti-aging treatments and injectables. While the desire to maintain a youthful appearance is understandable, caution is paramount, particularly when considering such treatments at a young age. The emerging trend…