Irish consulting and technology business appoints new Chief Commercial Officer

Aspira, the Irish-owned international consulting and technology business, has today announced the appointment of Gillian Whelan as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Having joined Aspira in 2017, Ms Whelan previously held the role Head of Training and Account Management. With 17 years’ experience, she has previously worked as project manager, program manager, trainer, and consultant, with an extensive background in Operational and IT project management.  Speaking on her appointment,…

Frank Hederman of Belvelly Smoke House becomes first Irish person to win prestigious European culinary award

Frank Hederman has become the first Irish person to receive the Walter Scheel Medal, the prestigious annual European culinary prize that recognises outstanding contributions to European culinary culture.   Previous winners include Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger of Taittinger Champagne and Spanish Chef Ferran Adrià of El Bulli. The award comes as Belvelly Smoke House celebrates 40 successful…

YOUR EXCLUSIVE LANCÔME GIFT AVAILABLE AT BROWN THOMAS THIS MAY

Add a touch of luxury to your skincare routine with Lancôme’s Absolue gift exclusively available at Brown Thomas from Thursday, 12th May to Saturday, 28th May 2022* The luxurious Lancôme gift, worth €270**, will be available exclusively at Brown Thomas Dublin, Dundrum, Limerick, Cork and Galway and BT2 Blanchardstown and contains a Absolue Rose Essence 50ml, Absolue Eye Cream 5ml, Absolue…

Easter Adventures on offer at Hotel Kilkenny

  Enjoy a Kilkenny City break filled with action and adventure this Easter at Hotel Kilkenny, family Easter breaks are now on offer with a range of fun-filled activities available for the adventurers in the family.   Hotel Kilkenny has just announced their Easter break packages and Adventure Escapes for all the family and children…

Cabinet approves landmark Bill that will introduce world-leading moves to reduce waste and influence behaviour

Circular Economy Bill will pave the way for use of CCTV to detect and deter illegal dumping and littering The Circular Economy Bill, which has been published by the Government, will underpin Ireland’s shift from a “take-make-waste” linear model to a more sustainable pattern of production and consumption that will instead minimise waste to help…

Pro golfer James Sugrue tees up for the Mercy Hospital Foundation to announce details of Annual Golf Classic

To mark the return of the Mercy Hospital Foundation’s ever popular golf classic this April, the Foundation is pleased to announce that Cork born professional golfer, James Sugrue, has joined forces with the charity in the drive to fight cancer. 23 year old Mallow man James shot to fame after playing at the 2020 Masters…