28 October 2009
The bad weather did not deter over five hundred people from taking part in a "pink ribbon walk" in Clonakilty for Action Breast Cancer which raised 8,500 for the organisation. Wearing mostly pink, people registered for the walk at Fernhill House hotel, Clonakilty where they made a suggested donation of 10 or a personal donation to the charity.
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27 October 2009
Irish Times journalist, Brian O'Connell launched his book "Wasted - A Sober Journey through Drunken Ireland", on Firday the 23rd of October at the Kingsley Hotel in Cork. The book, published by Gill and Macmillan has been described as an honest,unflinching account of life as a problem drinker, tracing both Brian's personal relationship with alcohol and Ireland's relationship with alcohol.
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23 October 2009
On Thursday 5th November, VERO MODA @ B MODA will host a fabulous fashion show in the Killarney Outlet Centre. The event starts at 7pm with a cheese and wine reception which will be followed by a fashion show featuring all the latest styles; and admission is free.
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22 October 2009
Plan Ireland, the children’s development agency, will be hosting a vibrant and intriguing Photographic Exhibition featuring photographs from the World Press Photo winner (2005), Finbarr O’Reilly, entitled “Children of Burkina Faso - A Day in the Life”.
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20 October 2009
The Social and Fashion Event of the Year will take place on Friday 13th November, when over 300 guests will be treated to the very best of Fashion, Beauty & Style, Quality Food & Wine and Entertainment – all in the dazzling surroundings of the Malton Hotel, Killarney.
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20 October 2009
CORKMEET 2009 from 11th - 13th November, is offering businesses throughout Ireland advice and inspiration on how to grow and expand, as well as information on how to identify opportunities and partnerships in new markets, in order to survive and thrive in these challenging times. Organised by Trading Link Cork, with the Irish Examiner as Media Partner, CORKMEET 2009 is the biggest networking event in Ireland, offering three days of business introductions, one-to-one meetings and networking sessions with up to 300 companies from Ireland and Europe, as well as the much anticipated business seminar on Friday 13th November with keynote speaker David McWilliams.
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19 October 2009
It has just been announced that Sharon Commins and her fellow hostage Hilda Kawuki will be awarded the first Hugh O'Flaherty International Humanitarian Award in Killarney on Saturday November 7th. Last year Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty (1898-1963) was awarded a posthumous Killarney International Humanitarian Award in recognition of his selfless humanitarian work in Italy during World War II which saved the lives of over 6,500 people. It was decided that this award would be an annual award and re-named in honour of the Monsignor.
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16 October 2009
As most businesses are adapting to the economic climate, FIREBIRD, Ireland’s leading manufacturer of heating products for almost 30 years are playing their part with the launch of their new cost effective Solar Water Heating System, the TZ Solar Heat Pipes.
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16 October 2009
Style Exchange, upstairs at Lisboa Boutique, 127,Oliver Plunkett St, Cork is hosting a special style evening in aid of the Cork Sri Lankan Orphanage Project on Tuesday 20th October from 6pm to 9pm. Cork ladies are being asked to de-clutter their wardrobes and bring their pre loved designer outfits, accessories, shoes and bags to the event. Not only will they get 50% of the selling price back when the items are sold but a percentage of all items collected on the night will go to the Cork Sri Lankan Orphanage Project.
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16 October 2009
Last November saw the inaugural Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Weekend organised to recognise the Humanitarian deeds of a very courageous and selfless Kerry man. During World War II Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty, a unique and innovative man was the instigator of an organisation in Rome that saved over 6,500 lives. This year the memorial weekend takes place from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th November with a wide range of events and activities to honour this great man.
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15 October 2009
Nine year old, Sinead Fox cycled over 100 miles from Newry to Donegal and raised E1,500 for the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland (CFAI). School girl Sinead, from Thistlecross, Dundalk, Co. Louth took just two days to cycle 101.5 miles from Newry to Donegal.
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15 October 2009
Smarter Egg, a Cork company that offers a series of unique facilitated group learning programmes is encouraging businesses to "Break from the pack" with a new training method that helps professional people challenge existing models and thinking. The learning programme cleverly uses a selection of different types of books as part of a unique process that helps participants generate fresh ideas from active discussion with a supportive group of likeminded people.
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14 October 2009
Girls throughout Ireland are being asked to raise vital funds and awareness for one of Ireland's leading overseas development agencies, Plan Ireland, by organising a dinner party with their friends or a "Girls Night In", between now and the 18th of December. Celebrity chef Clodagh McKenna launched the campaign today (14 October 2009) with some of her own girl friends.
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14 October 2009
Friday's fundraising night at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium, Tralee, was a great success. The evening was held to assist with the funding of the 5th annual Christmas in Killarney Festival, which will ensure the continued success of the festival, now one of the leading and most recognised Christmas Festivals in the country.
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13 October 2009
Sean Taaffe Hair & Beauty has been crowned "Munster Salon of the Year" at the Annual Schwarzkopf Professional Irish Hairdressing Business Awards which took place in Dublin's Shelbourne Hotel on Monday 12th October.
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09 October 2009
Ireland's first Style Network, a new and dynamic business networking event for those in the Style and Beauty Industry in Ireland, will take place in Palmerstown House, Johnstown, Co. Kildare on Friday, October 23rd.
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07 October 2009
From October 19th to 26th, Drogheda man, Gerard Fay will undertake a challenge of running/ walking the Dublin Marathon course 8 times, finishing with the Marathon itself on the 26th, in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland (CFAI).
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07 October 2009
The Station House Bar & Grill, Tralee, Co. Kerry, will be re-enacting RTE's Popular 'The Restaurant' this Thursday, with a 5 Star Celebrity Cook off between two mystery celebrity guests from the popular TV show, and who better to judge than the one and only Bill Cullen, along with the winner of last year’s apprentice Brenda Shanahan.
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02 October 2009
The official launch of 4 Park Business Park took place on Friday the 25th of September in Farranfore, Co. Kerry with a spectacular open day by the four businesses currently at the site.
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02 October 2009
A "Spooktacular" Halloween Fancy Dress will be held on Friday 30th October at The Wallis Arms Hotel in Millstreet, with all proceeds raised going to the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland (CFAI).
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01 October 2009
In these economic times it is vital to network and get your business message out there – to promote your product, your service and yourself in a cost effective way. The Business Owner's Network was recently established to help facilitate such networking opportunities, at no cost. Members benefit from connecting with their peers, building relationships and partnerships and generally assisting each other on the road to success.
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