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…
Discover the skills of our ancestors as a series of free, creative and informative talks, walks and workshops will take place from November 18th to 20th in Tramore Valley Park as part of the KinShip Winter Weekend in Cork. Enjoy the Cork City skyline from a novel perspective as artist Helen Horgan is bringing…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Orla and Jeff Hopkins at the New Dimensions Active launch New Dimensions Active hosted its media launch last night in the new store on Grafton Street. The premium Irish leisurewear brand New Dimensions, founded by siblings Orla and Jeff Hopkins, opened its first store on Dublin’s most iconic shopping street – Grafton Street, last…
The date 1861 above the door of the Original House at Killashee Hotel signals a long history for the estate outside Naas in County Kildare. Since taking over on April 1st this year, FBD Hotels & Resorts has stylishly refurbished this landmark hotel. As the first phase of this initial €3 million investment is now…