‘Princess Diana – Fashion from the Wardrobe of The People’s Princess’.-New Exhibition To Open at the Museum Of Style Icons At Newbridge Silverware The Museum of Style Icons at Newbridge Silverware in Newbridge, Co. Kildare, together with the world-renowned auction house to the stars, Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) Hollywood’s most revered…
DetailsIrish fashion label Manley has launched a brand new collection for 2023 featuring timeless classic pieces in the unique Manley style with an all-out metallic twist. For this collection, designer, and founder Emma Manley went back to brand basics, taking some of the hero styles of the past, including the iconic Manley leather Tee, and…
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A trailblazer in the beauty business Noelle O’Connor first appeared on Dragons Den in With a great idea. Now the former beauty therapist turned product developer has two established brands, and her business The Kind Brand Company is going from strength to strength. We had a chat with her about her brands and her plans…
DetailsThe IGNITE programme at University College Cork (UCC), which nurtures start-ups from idea stage to commercial reality, held its awards and showcase in The Hub, UCC, last evening. The start-up founders introduced on the night are developing mobile and web-based apps, innovative clothing and personal services to address problems of dementia care, sports performance, disability…
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South Munster Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) have revealed a rise in visits and calls from people in the three weeks following the lifting of the eviction ban on March 31st. MABS, who provide impartial advice to anyone who wants help in managing their money and taking control of debt, have reported a significant…
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Geraldine Cregan, Executive Director and Quality Site Head, BioMarin; Conor Delaney, VP, Shanbally Operations and Site Leader, BioMarin; Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD, and Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath TD; are pictured at the BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. facility in Shanbally, Co. Cork. Picture: Michael O’Sullivan /OSM PHOTO Today, global biopharmaceutical company BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. opened…
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daa Group, the operator of Dublin and Cork Airports, Aer Rianta International (ARI) and daa International (daaI), recorded a profit before exceptional items of €98 million in 2022, compared to a loss of €101 million in the previous year. Cumulative daa group losses during COVID-19 (2020 and 2021) were €387 million. Turnover in 2022 was…
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Powerscourt Estate receives the award as Ireland’s premier Sustainable Visitor Attraction ahead of Earth Day 2023. Powerscourt Estate* has become Ireland’s first premier visitor attraction to be certified by Sustainable Travel Ireland whose criteria are recognised by the UN mandated Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Powerscourt, House, Gardens and Waterfall is the first major Irish…
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In recent years, scientists have claimed that ‘60 is the new 40’, mostly in response to our ageing population and research into changing attitudes on what it means to be older. On Sunday June 11th 2023, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council presents the dlr Age Well Expo in association with the dlr Age Friendly Alliance. The…
DetailsThe Cork International Hotel is celebrating World Book Day with a Paddington Bear themed event for all the family to enjoy. Hosted over three days, the hotel is providing an afternoon tea complete with marmalade sandwiches and a screening of the much-loved film starring Hugh Bonneville, Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant. World Book Day is…
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