Cork Hotels leading the way in Sustainability with its first certified green managers

Three Cork Hotels recently had staff awarded the Certificate in Environmental Sustainability Management in Hospitality (CTH) to become Corks first certified Green Managers. Nicole O’ Leary and Edel Kavanagh from the Cork International and Metropole Hotel and Christina O’ Sullivan from the Imperial Hotel were awarded the certificates in a ceremony in Cork College of…

Can you really train as a florist online?

  Kays flower School continues to bloom as they announce the launch of their new website! Having transformed their training during the covid lockdown and moving all their professional programs online. Sisters Janette and Deirdre changed the way florists are trained, so much so their unique approach to training has been replicated by flower schools…

The best last-minute Christmas gift edit from sustainable Irish brands

THE GYMGOER: The Soft Cotton Shop: www.thesoftcottonshop.com For the gymgoer in your life, The Gear Bag Mini Gift Set from The Soft Cotton Shop is priced at €48.00 and has everything you need to throw in your bag and go! The lightweight Joy towel is perfect for hitting the gym; compact, highly absorbent, and fast…

Cork Healthcare Business funds Paid Menstrual Leave

A Cork-based healthcare and research development company has taken the lead in recognising women’s needs with a ground-breaking proactive new policy. Solvotrin Therapeutics has introduced a women’s wellbeing policy, where employees are to get paid menstrual leave if monthly period symptoms are debilitating. The management team at Solvotrin, in Little Island in Cork, insist women’s…

Sinead Keary the label and Sarah Keary Makeup Announce Dublin Pop-Up Featuring Host of Irish Brands

Two luxury essentials fashion brand Sinead Keary the Label and BYSK the award-winning makeup range founded by Sarah Keary are opening a joint pop-up store and experience on 32 Wicklow Street from this Saturday the 19th at 10.30am. The ever-ambitious Keary sisters have worked their way up the fashion and beauty ranks in Ireland securing cult…

A Taste Of Cahernane Huge Success for New Chef Cormac Vesey – Cahernane House Hotel Killarney Co. Kerry

Emer Corridan, the General Manager of the luxury four-star Cahernane House Hotel in Killarney, Co. Kerry hosted a fabulous eight- course tasting menu in The Herbert Restaurant on Friday evening (11th November). The decadent dining experience, called ‘A Taste of Cahernane’ saw guests enjoying a spectacular new menu prepared by the new Executive Head Chef, Cormac Vesey…

The Festive Season Officially Begins For Children Across Ireland As Folens Unveil The 2022 Christmas Annuals

For more than 50 years, the Folens Christmas Annuals have been entertaining primary schoolchildren across Ireland with interactive puzzles and games, clever quizzes and crafts, and informative articles and stories, making it an essential festive tradition for generations. As families put preparations in place for a season of magical celebrations, there is one traditional staple…