Wm.O'Brien Plant Hire has recently achieved an upgrade to their already awarded Occupational Health & Safety Management System. This makes Wm.0'Brien Plant Hire the only plant hire company in Ireland to have achieved such high safety standards. This much coveted award of the internationally recognised System Standard was recently upgraded from the OHSAS 18001:1999 to the improved 2007 standard. The organisation has established an Occupational Health & Safety Management System in order to: * Comply with legislation * Continually improve health & safety performance * Reduce safety risks

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Two leading Irish companies Waveform Solutions, the leading mobile solutions provider in Ireland and BioTrans Diagnostic Support Services Ireland’s only dedicated medical transport company, have come together in order to provide a system that focuses on best practice in the area of transporting diagnostic substances. This is a result of New Safety Regulations brought in by the European Union and directives passed by the World Health Organisation which mean that in 2009 customers should no longer use courier services or direct transport in order to transport diagnostic specimens.

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Staff at University College Cork will be in for a treat tomorrow on Shrove Tuesday when they enjoy a special pancake morning at the Prestigious Hayfield Manor, a stone's throw from the college. From 10:15 hungry staff will make their way up the tree lined avenue and into Perrotts Garden Bistro to enjoy a variety of sweet and savoury pancakes made by head chef Graeme Campbell and of course, morning coffee. It is hoped that those enjoying these delicious pancakes will then offer a donation to Enable Ireland, Cork Services, raising much needed funds for the Loughana Centre.

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The series HEAT returned to our screens last night on RTE 1. JustCooking.ie, a Cookery School based in Kerry, were approached by the programme to recommend a contestant for the show. They decided to put forward Niamh Switzer, from Tralee, who later made it into the final cut for the series.

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While other entries battle it out on-line, Lee Bradshaw one of the finalists for this year’s Eurovision is quietly closeted himself away preparing for the important live performance on Friday Night, which will result in the winner being picked to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest.

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It is a truth universally acknowledged that, in recessionary times, there is an increase in vivid colours sweetening the fashion mood and brightening all of our wardrobes. Fashion, like downturns, comes in cycles and this season the look at Lisboa Boutique, Cork,encompasses a range of bright colours such as hot pink, acid orange and canary yellow from Spanish label Hoss, Tara Jarmon and By Malene Birger. These are mixed with neutral palettes, pretty prints and details such as beads and bows which are a big trend in the new collection at this boutique in the heart of Cork which prides itself on carrying pieces that are "classic with a twist".

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In celebration of their first birthday, Irish label Farrell & Brown, are launching a competition to find their "New Face" for their Spring/Summer 2009 collection. They are looking for individuals who are unique and stylish, just like Farrell & Brown, and who have a very well defined sense of style. Both guys and girls, who like to look good, without looking the same as everybody else, can enter at Farrell & Brown's Killarney store which is located in the Killarney Outlet Centre.

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Man of many talents, Lee Bradshaw, of The Station House Bar & Grill, Tralee, Co. Kerry, was this week announced as one of the six finalists in the search for Ireland's Eurovision Song Contest entry to represent us in Moscow later this year.

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Waveform Solutions, the leading mobile solutions provider in Ireland, has just been bought by Alan Carroll, Managing Director and Philip Moore, Technical Director who have both been with the company since 2000. Waveform Solutions Ltd was originally established in 1988 and has been providing data capture and mobility solutions to a wide variety of clients since then. The company has just announced a number of new contracts which will provide a suite of customized software packages and mobile hardware to a variety of sectors including retail, the services sector, distribution and the transportation of goods.

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Sometimes ladies just don't have enough time or the opportunity to pamper themselves before going out on Valentine's Day, and for this reason they may not feel as confident and as beautiful as they should no matter how hard their man tries to set a romantic mood. But this Valentine's Day, any lady will feel like a real beauty queen if she spends a little time during day leading up to her "big date" in Killarney's one stop hair and beauty mecca, Sean Taaffe Hair & Beauty.

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Greg Canty of Fuzion Communications along with some choice fellow Corkonians, made it onto the top 100 Sexiest Men as voted by Social & Personal Magazine. There were no surprises on seeing fellow Cork man, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, who came in second place. Jonathan lost out to RTE TV presenter Baz Ashmawy who topped the pole. Munster Rugby hunk Ronan O'Gara also made it onto the list as 56th sexiest male.

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This Spring, organise your home and have a "Spring Fling", whereby you de-clutter and Spring Clean your home; "fling" out your old belongings; and why not store goods and valuables you may not have space for at Wm.O'Brien Storage in Bishopstown? Anyone who books storage units for their valuables at the self storage facility between now and March will be entered into a draw to win a year's free storage worth 1,000, as well as an afternoon with de-clutter expert Leigh Galvin from beatclutter.ie, who will help you sort your belongings and get rid of clutter.

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Valentine's Day is a traditional day for lovers to express their love for their partners. For those guys out there who tend to go for the typical flowers and chocolates, why not surprise your loved one with a home cooked romantic meal! Just Cooking, a Cookery School based in Kerry, has introduced a Men only Valentines meal for two. The course has been designed to help guys who want to show their loved ones just how special they really are. The Men only Valentine's course will consist of a four course meal including a yummy chocolate dessert which the ladies will love!

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ICHI's Spring Collection for 2009 is bursting with international vibes, and includes a delicate party collection; an exciting jeans collection; and refined luxury from the exclusive Gracious line.

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