At a Gala Event in Germany recently, it was announced that Newmarket Motors, authorized Dealers for Volkswagen in Cork has been an awarded a prestigious pan European Service Quality Award by Volkswagen Europe. Voted by individual customers, the Award is testament to the long standing reputation Newmarket Motors has for providing quality service as well as the excellent relationship the Main Volkswagen Dealer has with its many satisfied customers.

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Now Autumn has arrived, it is the perfect time for girls to update their wardrobes with the latest fashion collections. Ladies from all over Cork and beyond can now call into the fabulous shoe boutique, LUCA, and fall in love with their Autumn/ Winter 08 Collections which have just arrived in store.

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Cork's leading group entertainment venue is looking for your opinion. The team at the Mardyke Entertainment Complex are carrying out a survey to see what Cork people really think of Christmas Parties.

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Imagine a duvet that's made out of Wild Silk Strands and is designed to adapt to your Individual Body Temperature. Or for those who have allergies, a duvet made from Soya Bean Protein, an all natural fibre made from the kernel of soya beans and 100% cotton. This is exactly the type of product offered by Red Linen, a new concept store, the first of its kind in Cork, which has just been launched at Arcade, 94, Main St. Midleton. Red Linen is a brand that offers classical and contemporary designs in bed linen at unbelievable value, quality and selection of ranges.

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From ghoulies and ghosties to long-legged beasties and things that go bump in the night - welcome to Hayfield Manor Hotel Cork's first five star hotel where children are most welcome, especially at Halloween, a magical time of year for children and adults alike. This Halloween, Hayfield Manor have a very special packages for Families, where the art of storytelling comes alive with Old Irish Ghost Stories in front of a roaring fire by Bart Bambury Hayfield Manor's Concierge, who has a wealth of knowledge of local folklore and tales.

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The Killarney Outlet Centre, which already attracts over 2 million visitors each year, is looking to expand its proposition for shoppers by offering a new shopping experience on the first floor of the Centre. A new street, for Killarney, which offers destination shopping at its best - a "Carnaby Street" concept with an eclectic mix of stores - all on one floor.

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Formerly known as Exit, Danish Brand "name it" has enlisted the help of model Helena Christensen to design their new collection and what a collection it is. From Montessori to playschool to primary school the collection has something for every child. The collection is divided into three groups Newborn, Mini and Kids. The newborn collection does exactly what it says on the tin and is a comfortable and soft collection of pure cottons and functional clothing for babies up to six months. The Mini collection is for kids aged from 6 months to 3 years old. These clothes incorporate comfort and movement. They are designed to be fashionable yet durable.

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There has been much talk of the recession in Ireland of late with AIB recently predicting that 10,000 jobs would be lost in the construction industry in the next year. Wm. O’Brien Plant Hire is flying in the face of this adversity by moving into newer markets most recently, renewable energy.

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This is the 27th year of the Cork Guinness Jazz Festival, Ireland's most prestigious Jazz Event and one of the most important festivals on Ireland's Arts and Cultural calendar. Over 1,000 musicians from 30 countries will play 80 Venues around Cork. 40,000 Jazz fans will descend on the city for a weekend of live music and an atmosphere that cannot be replicated anywhere else. Family run five star Hayfield Manor is the perfect location for this unique experience and will have a resident jazz trio playing all weekend.

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Kerry are up against Cork again this weekend in another Nail Biting Clash, which will see the rivals meet for a coveted place in the All Ireland Football Final. To celebrate the friendly rivalry Sean Taaffe Hair and Beauty's Nail Bar have come up with a unique way to mark the occasion.

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The focus in b.young's Autumn Collection is on stylish details, both in the jeans range and in FEMME, a brand new Luxury line. Throughout the entire b.young Autumn 08 Collection, the focus is on creating fine details in the form of buttons and contrast edging. These contrasts are especially apparent in the combination of knitted and woven fabrics.

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Today at the City Hall in Cork eighty amateur cyclists aged between 16 and 60 set off on a four day adventure to cycle 600 km around Munster for Enable Ireland a charity dedicated to taking action on disability. Sean Kelly, an avid supporter of the Tour De Munster joined the cyclists for breakfast at the Silver Springs Hotel prior to their departure. He then set off for the City Hall with the group where supporters included the Deputy Mayor John Buttimer and Chairman of Enable Ireland, Donal Cashman. The heavy rain forecast for the next few days has not deterred the group who maintain that even though cycling conditions are not ideal they are committed to this test of endurance for this noble cause and hopefully it will make people dig a little deeper when they see the bucket collectors. On a brighter note, there will be some sunshine on Sunday afternoon as the group make their way back to Cork following their mammoth journey.

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Fernhill House Hotel in Clonakilty is enjoying whole new way of entertaining due to the recent launch of the Gardens and permanent Garden Marquee allowing guests to enjoy Champagne and Canapés in the garden party area. Head Chef Dee Rettali has taken the traditional canapé and stamped it with her own contemporary twist while using local delights. Partygoers can enjoy a menu which includes Sushi, Union Hall Smoked Salmon & Crème Fraiche Blinis, Ardagh Castle Goat's Cheese and Mini Tomato and Gubbeen cheese pizzettes to tempt taste buds.

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Hayfield Manor, Cork city's premier Five Star Hotel recently announced the relaunch of their Meetings & Events facilities. Known for many years as the place for corporate clients to bring their top people, the team at this award winning hotel is determined to set the standard for five star corporate luxury in Cork City. The hotel's manager, Anne-Marie Scally takes a personal interest in the development of Hayfield Manor as she is not only the daughter of the owners but also an experienced interior designer by trade. Anne-Marie's latest project has been the design of the Meeting and Events facilities, where the focus has been on maintaining a classical look to match the elegance throughout the property while combining it with the latest technology.

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Despite the Credit Crunch people still want to own their own home, even though it is not as easy as it used to be, especially with banks and building societies severely tightening their lending criteria. Thanks to Rent2Buy.ie and A Better Mortgage coming together this may all change as working together they can help buyers achieve their dream home a lot easier.

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When the Killarney Outlet Centre heard about the unfortunate little girls from An Ghaeltacht Handball Team who were forced to hand back their gold medals which they won in a national handball competition on June 22nd, they decided they wanted to "save the day"!

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Rocca Holdings has taken a 12.5% shareholding in the Cork based media company Progressive News & Media Limited through a company called Investmedia PR Limited which is a subsidiary of Rocca Holdings.

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