A Cork company is going head-to-head with the online titans of America and North Korea, having created a gaming portal that allows console gamers to compete for cash prizes. n00b Gaming (the name uses two zeros as letters and is a slang term for newcomer) has formed the online community to aid the development of web-based gaming in Ireland.
The initiative by Paul Allen, Kevin Sanderson...
Studies show that hitting the gym at lunchtime not only helps you avoid the afternoon energy-slump, but can even help you increase your productivity to such an extent that it counteracts the hour away from your desk or office.
A new garden centre opened for the 2013 growing season this week. Cambium Cottage, located along the R600 between Kinsale and Ballinspittle, specialises in organic seed potatoes, onion sets, vegetable seeds, edible gardens and tools for organic gardening as well as being agents for Fruit Hill Farm, providers of environmentally friendly house and garden supplies.
At the Cottage Garden,...
Jessica Kelly gets to grips with the Swish, designed to offer peace of mind to people with disabilities and the elderly
There is no question that technology is getting smarter, but there is a danger that some of us may get left behind. Not everyone can use a touch-screen smartphone or other such products many would deem 'basic'.
Having found himself unemployed in 2009, Irishman...
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The Omega-3 fatty acids in salmon help prevent macular degeneration, dryness, loss of vision and fatigue of eyes. Omega-3 fatty acids also reduce inflammation of the arteries and digestive system, reduce chances of cancer of the colon, improve skin texture, hair and nails and help in the growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon.
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The Mardyke Arena UCC has been awarded the prestigious ISO 9001 Quality and OHSAS 18001 Health and Safety Management Systems certifications by Certification Europe.
The centre now has a practical business management system in place which uses the international standard for Quality Management (ISO 9001) as an overall framework, within which the requirements of the international standard...
Cork-based security technology firm OneLook Systems Ltd have successfully secured a large investment as part of the Enterprise Ireland High Potential Startup Fund. Founded less than five years ago, the company develops the electronic permit to work system and contractor management system OneLook SafePermit, which is used by some of the largest and most heavily regulated pharmaceutical and...
Cork hurler, Tomas Mulcahy has lent his support to ConnectIreland - the government initiative charged with bringing jobs to Ireland through the use of our connections.
Tomas recently made a video about the positives of the programme, which encourages individuals to use their contacts, family, friends and business connections, to identify and make introductions between ConnectIreland and...
To celebrate their 18th birthday in Ireland, office suppliers Viking are on a countrywide tour of some of their longstanding customers dating back to 1994, among them the toy soldier factory Prince August of Kilnamartyra, Macroom, whose Managing Director Lars Edman is pictured with Michael Walby, Director of Viking.
Over the 18 years Prince August, who export 95% of their production,...
Truly Irish Country Foods are behind a recent drive towards more sustainable agriculture in Europe which has led to the development of a €1.68 million EU funded group called ‘THRIVE RITE’. The project, driven by SMEs including Truly Irish and several research groups within the EU and led by Irish biotechnology company, BioAtlantis Ltd., aims to explore the use of natural...
We’re all taking more photos than ever before, but nobody can see them on your hard drive. Smartphones have ensured that we never leave the house without a camera, and yet a side effect of our smart technology use is that we don’t print photographs any more. Most of us are guilty of storing photos on our phones or computers; but when was the last time you filled a photo album or...
Network Cork will be holding its February event in Sobe Brown, Morrison’s Quay on Wednesday, February 6th at 6.15pm. Pam Morrissey, proprietor, and her expert team, will treat members to a showcase of hair and makeup trends for Spring / Summer 2013 throughout the evening, hosted by Maura Derrane of RTE’s Today.
Roisin Hurley, Art Director with MAC will also share her secrets...
The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) have this week confirmed their accreditation for the architecture study programme offered by the Cork Centre for Architectural Education (CCAE).
Only accredited degrees in architecture can lead graduates towards registration as professional architects in accordance with the Building Control Act of 2007. Five years of study,...
Leading communications agency H+A Marketing + PR has announced that it will create six new jobs in its expanded social media division this year.
The expansion will see investment of more than €250,000 into the company’s growing social media services in 2013 and 2014, with six new roles to be recruited this year.
Already employing 38 people in its Cork and Galway...
A new course in Chinese Language, Culture & Etiquette for Business will be launched this month by The Business School @ Cork Chamber.
To communicate in a Chinese business environment, it is essential not only to have language skills, but also knowledge of Chinese business culture and economic information. The goal of this course is to ensure that participants develop practical...
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