Over 158 Cork Paddys celebrate the refurbishment of 158 year old St Patrick’s Bridge

Over 158 Paddys, Pats, Patricias, Patryks and Patricias braved the inclement weather to don St Patrick’s costumes and take part in the ultimate St Patrick’s  Festival  photo to celebrate the €1.2 million restoration of Cork’s St Patrick’s Bridge. Three generations of  Buckleys from Glasheen and Bishopstown were amongst the fun-loving crowd. Grandfather, Patrick Buckley, his…

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New offices for Cork-based Atlantia Food Clinical Trials are due to open in Chicago

At an event in Washington DC, An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD, yesterday announced the opening of new offices for Cork-based Atlantia Food Clinical Trials in Chicago. Atlantia Food Clinical Trials will create an initial six jobs on opening in Chicago, growing to 20 positions within two years. Speaking at the announcement, An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar…

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The Dublin shortlist for the Irish Restaurant Awards has just been announced

The Dublin shortlist for the Irish Restaurant Awards has just been announced

The shortlist comprises of the best restaurants, café and gastropubs that Dublin has to offer. The Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) are delighted to announce the Dublin Shortlist for the Irish Restaurant Awards today, March 11, 2019. Speaking at the launch, the Chief Executive of the RAI, Adrian Cummins said: “Now in their 11th year, the…

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Encouraging female students to pursue a career in engineering was a focus in the Limerick for Engineering Showcase 2019

Encouraging female students to pursue a career in engineering was a focus in the Limerick for Engineering Showcase 2019

The event offers school children an insight into engineering careers in a fun and informative way. The Limerick for Engineering Showcase 2019 welcomed crowds in their droves on Thursday evening all eager to experience what was on offer at the annual event. The Showcase, which took place from 5:30-8:30pm, acted as a one-stop shop for…

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TG4 launches new Irish language live action pre-school series

TG4 launches new Irish language live action pre-school series

This new and original Irish language live action pre-school series produced by Meangadh Fíbín for TG4 was officially launched yesterday Thursday, March 7 in Galway’s Pálás Cinema where the young presenters took to the red carpet in an Oscars themed event for a special screening. Nationwide screenings will also take place in centres throughout the…

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The 25th year of the Irish Food Writers’ Guild Food Awards just took place and here are the winners

The 25th year of the Irish Food Writers’ Guild Food Awards just took place and here are the winners

The winners were from all over the Island of Ireland. Now in their 25th year, the Irish Food Writers’ Guild Food Awards celebrate indigenous food producers and organisations, north and south of the border, who help to maintain Ireland’s outstanding reputation in food and drink. This year, three producers from Northern Ireland and five from…

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