Christmas has most of us decking the halls, but some of us must also take on the task of decking out our significant others which can be a difficult job! The festive season brings an array of parties and social events, and it is important to make an effort - including those unwilling gentlemen - and step out in style. Luckily for the men (and women) of Cork there is hope in finding the perfect Christmas attire thanks to Salinger's, the only menswear boutique in Cork of its kind.

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Mike’s BBQ & Catering are hosting a delicious FREE taster night at The Oliver Plunkett in Cork City this Thursday 15th December, 5.30pm -7pm. Guests may also make a voluntary donation which will go to local charity - Cork Arc Cancer Support House.

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Cork’s newest night club, The Roxy is lending a helping hand to less fortunate families this Christmas with a fundraising drive in aid of St. Vincent de Paul Cork.

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Headland Archaeology (Ireland) Ltd, Ireland’s premier archaeological consultancy is delighted to announce a fresh start as it is now under new ownership. The company management has agreed terms with Headland Group Ltd for the purchase of the subsidiary. This will be rebranded as Rubicon Heritage Services over the next three months.

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Guys, buying the perfect Christmas gift for your other half can be a stressful experience. This is the time of year that you want to express your love, however, grand gestures can easily go wrong and Christmas morning is a time when you don’t want to be met with a withering look and a wistful sigh. This Christmas, the Absolute Hotel & Spa, Limerick is offering men everywhere the opportunity to “get it right” with their new “Shop in the City” package which includes a unique shopping experience in Debenhams with a Personal Shopper who will advise them on what to buy for their better half.

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Christmas has come early for Tour de Munster as a staggering €296,000 was presented by cycling legend Sean Kelly to Clare Leonard, President of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI)at an event held in the Silversprings hotel in Cork last Saturday 3rd December.

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The Killarney Plaza Hotel is pleased to announce SUNDÃRI as its new Spa partner. The hotel has been chosen as the brand’s first Irish Flagship Spa.

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Kinsale Town Council and Kinsale Chamber of Tourism are spreading Christmas cheer with the announcement that shoppers in the town can avail of free parking all day every Saturday and Sunday from this weekend right up to Christmas Eve, Saturday 24th December. The free parking will be available on all allocated street parking as well as the public car parks around the town.

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“How do you keep turkey moist?” “How do you cater for vegetarians?” “Can sprouts be interesting?” These are just some of the questions that The Malton’s Head Chef John O’Leary has been asked over the years.

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In planning their Christmas Party menus, Café Bar Deli carried out a survey to see what Cork people really think of and want from work Christmas parties, and some interesting results were revealed.

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Salinger’s, Cork’s newest male boutique, located on French Church Street, will play host to world renowned Italian tailor, Salvatore De Francisco, for an exclusive visit three day visit this weekend.

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On Wednesday 7th December, at the Clarion Hotel, Cork, Network Cork are planning a Christmas Fair, showcasing a wide range of Christmas gift ideas from Network Members and other Cork businesses. It is designed to take the hassle and stress out of Christmas shopping, as well as promoting and supporting Cork businesses.

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A fundraising night has been organised for the a renovation project for the Adult Leukaemia Ward, Ward 2D at CUH on Sunday 11th December at St Patrick’s Church, Rochestown Road, in memory of Dominic Casey who was diagnosed with leukaemia in May 2010 and died in July 2010.

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Sunday November 28th: With Operation Freeflow kicking off this week, commuters are being urged to save themselves the hassle of sitting in heavy Christmas traffic and consider cycling to work instead.

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It’s that time of the year again to get working on that Christmas wish list because Santa is coming to Manor West Shopping Centre, Tralee!

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Former GAA commentator, Micheál Ó’Muircheartaigh joined businesses from all over Limerick, Clare and further afield at the hugely successful SMILE Resource Exchange event in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ennis Road on Wednesday 23rd November. Special guest, Micheál, who is Patron of the SMILE (Saving Money through Industry Links and Exchanges) Resource Exchange, addressed over 60 participants from 56 businesses who attended the free event which was based on the concept that "one person's waste could be another's resource", where he encouraged the sharing and exchanging of resources in order to reduce costs and help the environment.

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One of the country’s leading and longest established Beauty Spas,Sanctuary Medi Spa,at the Brandon Hotel,Tralee has just been awarded a national award in acknowledgement of its ground breaking innovations in Beauty Therapy.

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Manor West, Tralee’s award-winning shopping centre, retail park and hotel complex celebrated its 10th Birthday in style last weekend, the 5th and 6th of November with activities and entertainment to suit everybody- from catwalk fashion to catwalk pets, competitions to celebrities, clowns to chefs - it was a weekend full of entertainment and surprises.

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Are you looking for new business opportunities or do you want to save money for your business? If the answer is yes, SMILE Resource Exchange invites you to join other businesses from all over Limerick and Clare on Wednesday 23rd November for a free networking event in The Radisson Blu Hotel, Limerick. Based on the concept that "one's waste could be another's resource", this business event will encourage the sharing and exchanging of resources in order to reduce costs and help the environment.

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Despite the High Court ruling on Friday 4th November declaring that Rock Bingo could remain open without interference from the state until a full hearing scheduled for the 21st November, the bingo operation was forced to shut its doors due a warrant that was about to be issued by the District Court to the authorities on the same day.

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Every now and again, an idea comes along which seems so obvious you wonder why it hasn't been done before. The Absolute Hotel & Spa, Limerick is pleased to announce it has just introduced one such idea – 'Kids Size Me' is a joint initiative from the Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) and the Nutrition and Health Foundation (NHF) which takes a fresh approach to eating out with children and may mean the end of the kids menu as we know it.

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On Thursday 27th October, the Lord Mayor of Belfast Cllr Niall Ó Donnghaile officiated at the launch in Belfast City Hall, of a new Chamber of Commerce to represent the Irish and Polish business communities.

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Rock Bingo, Cork’s newest entertainment facility, has secured a temporary High Court order, which will allow them to officially open for business tomorrow night (Thursday 4th November). The 1,000 seat facility was due to open on Tuesday night, but less than an hour prior to opening, gardaí raided the premises and seized their bingo books, preventing preventing Rock Bingo’s first bingo session proceeding as planned.

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On Friday 18th November, Cork’s "Model of the Year" will be revealed at the highly anticipated Cork Fashion Awards 2011 which take place at the Blue Haven Hotel, Kinsale. Ten of Cork's top models will vie for the prized accolade at the White Tie awards ceremony that will see Cork's most stylish ladies and gentlemen out in force.

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Businesses from all over Kerry and further afield had lots to smile about following the hugely successful SMILE Resource Exchange event in The Brehon on Wednesday 26th October. Over 60 participants from 50 businesses attended the free event which was based on the concept that "one's waste could be another's resource", and encouraged the sharing and exchanging of resources in order to reduce costs and help the environment.

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On Saturday 5th November, to coincide with the Hugh O'Flaherty Memorial Weekend, the Killarney Outlet Centre is organising an extraordinary exhibition in memory of ‘The Irish Soldier’ 1913 to 1945, with a special visit from The Irish Solider Collection and the Irish Volunteer Commemorative Organisation. Along with the exhibition, there will also be a Photographic Exhibition on the life and times of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty, a Killarney native who saved over 6,500 lives in World War II.

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Select Hotels of Ireland has just added another string to its bow with the introduction of a new member as Dingle Skellig Hotel,in Dingle Bay joins Ireland’s biggest independent hospitality marketing group.

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The former Secretary of State for Employment and former Shadow British Chancellor of the Exchequer in the UK, Michael Portillo will be the guest speaker at a dinner to be held at the Imperial Hotel on Friday November 4th, 2011. Michael Portillo was invited to Cork by Michael Mulcahy, the Publisher of Business Cork magazine and the organiser of the event where 200 of Cork’s captains of industry will hear the former Cabinet Minister address the Cork business community. The Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr Terry Shannon will formally welcome the former conservative minister to Cork at the event.

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As part of the Bank Holiday activities at the Killarney Outlet Centre, we are delighted to announce the return of the ever popular October Bank Holiday Weekend Arts and Crafts Fair from Saturday 29th to Monday 31st October from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily in the first floor mezzanine in the Killarney Outlet Centre. The event attracts shoppers from near and far looking for something special from a wide range of arts and crafts stalls as well as delicious fine food stalls – all created by local artisan producers.

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Are you looking for new business opportunities or do you want to save money for your business? If the answer is yes, SMILE Resource Exchange invites you to join other Kerry businesses on Wednesday 26th October for a free networking event in The Brehon, Killarney. Based on the concept that "one's waste could be another's resource", this business event will encourage the sharing and exchanging of resources in order to reduce costs and help the environment.

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Plans are well underway for a weekend of celebration on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th November, to mark the 10th birthday of Manor West, the Award Winning shopping centre, hotel complex and retail park in Tralee.

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Minster for Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan, T.D. was "all smiles" as he joined representatives from SMILE Resource Exchange to announce the initiative's expansion into Limerick, Clare and Kerry.

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SHEBEEN CHIC WORKERS FIGHT TO SAVE THEIR JOBS

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If ever there was a time to indulge in the sumptuous bounty from Cork company, Town & Country Hampers 'tis now. Spoil someone, or spoil yourself with a gourmet gift hamper from latest selection of excellent edibles, which include the Farmer's Market Hamper, Farmer's Market Trug and West Cork Hamper.

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Cork will play host to a very special occasion on Saturday 22nd October 2011 at the Clarion Hotel in Cork City Centre. The event titled “Serve – Pray – Love”, is taking a little inspiration from the recent Julia Roberts film “Eat, Pray, Love” and will be a chance for people to come to an event offering guests a little time out for reflection, inspiration, a lot of fun as well as discussion on how we can all play our part to make better communities, both locally and globally.

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There were certainly no first day nerves for the students at the Sean Taaffe Hair Academy by Aisling Madigan which opened its doors this week.

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Preparations are well underway for the 35th Bollinger Kinsale Gourmet Festival which takes place from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th October in association with the Kinsale Good Food Circle. One of Ireland’s leading food festivals, the Bollinger Kinsale Gourmet Festival is world renowned for its fantastic food and wines, as well as plenty of fun and entertainment.

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The traps are ready, the greyhounds are primed, the atmosphere is guaranteed to be electric... and the countdown has begun to Limerick Greyhound Stadium's First Birthday, which takes place on Friday 7th October!

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A leading Cork businessman, James Barber together with his son Dave Barber, today announced that they are in the final stages of preparation for a new entertainment facility in the City and have commenced the recruitment process which will see 30 staff employed this year in a variety of roles. The facility – called Rock Bingo is a brand new 1,000 seated bingo facility, which is about to open in the old Waters Glass premises in Togher, Cork.

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A group of 14 international conference and incentive meeting organisers from The Netherlands will arrive in Cork on Tuesday 27th September as part of an educational visit organised by Cork Convention Bureau (CCB) in conjunction with Aer Lingus NL. The visit is organised to highlight the ease of access to Cork from The Netherlands which has twice daily flights from the country’s capital – Amsterdam.

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Planning a wedding can be expensive business, particularly during a recession. So couples will surely be pleased to hear that Ballygarry House Hotel & Spa, one of Kerry’s most popular wedding venues, is preparing to give one luckily betrothed couple a fantastic 'Day After Wedding' party worth €3,000.

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The Nokia Digital Media Awards 2012 "Love Digital" launch took place today at the Trinity Science Gallery, where 200 heads of the digital industry were in attendance, including judges, sponsors, and previous winners!

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For the first time in a very long time there's light at the end of the tunnel.. and to welcome the definite signs of optimism, on Tuesday 20th September, Jay Bourke and his team from Café Bar Deli, Cork invited business people from all over the county to join them and "Celebrate a Brighter Future for Business in Cork"; as sample delicious new treats introduced in the restaurant's autumn menu.

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Calling all Brides-To-Be, mark Sunday 2nd October in your wedding diaries, as the Absolute Hotel & Spa, Limerick hosts the now famous "Once Loved Dress Sale", in association with sellmyweddingdress.net.

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Join Roy Keane for some bargain hunting at "Spring Clean for Charity"; which takes place this this Saturday, 24th September from 11am to 5pm in Cork City Hall in aid of St. Vincent de Paul, Cork, and disadvantaged youth in Ireland.

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Fuzion, one of Ireland's leading full service Public Relations agencies, has announced details of an exciting new association with Independent Colleges Ireland.

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Media Statement from Killarney, Overall Winner of the 2011 Tidy Towns Competition Monday 5th September 2011

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Select’s Acton's hotel & fitness Club recently set up an extraordinary challenge to help raise important funds for children’s charity Barnardos.

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The White Horse Bar, Ballincollig hosts its 2nd Annual Beer & Food Festival from Wednesday 14th to Sunday 18th September. The five-day festival promises an exciting mix of international artisan beers, a wide variety of gastro fare and an eclectic music line-up.

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Norma Smurfit, the driving force behind some of Ireland’s biggest and best fundraising events, was this week joined by a host of famous faces to promote the upcoming Spring Clean for Charity event that takes place in Cork City Hall on Saturday, September 24th. Bill Cullen, Jackie Lavin, Lorraine Keane and Celia Holman Lee, pledged to de-clutter their homes and donate items in support of Cork's biggest charity sale, and are asking you to do the same.

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Network Cork's first gathering post the summer will be held on Wednesday 7th September at Maryborough House Hotel & Spa. The guest speaker will be Norah Casey from Harmonia Publications and Dragon's Den. From her experience running some of the top women’s magazines in the country to her work with start-up and fledgling businesses every business women in Cork will have something to learn from this evening.

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A giant Tea Party will be held this weekend, Sunday 28th August at Ballyseedy Home and Garden, Fota Retail Park, Carrigtwohill, to launch the Ballyseedy Kids Club. The event is in aid of the Jack and Jill Foundation.

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The Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce has expressed its deep shock and disappointment following today’s announcement that Ryanair is to end its Dublin – Kerry route from September 7th.

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Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens in Clonakilty will host a West Cork Jobs Forum on Thursday 25th August from 6.30pm. The West Cork Jobs Forum organised by Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens will focus on providing people with the tools to improve their skills, tailor their CVs, and improve their online presence to boost their chances of getting a job.

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Today cycling legend Sean Kelly led 149 amateur cyclists from the City Hall in Cork on a 600km Charity Cycle around the six counties of Munster which will take place over the next four days. The cycle known as The Tour de Munster is now in its 11th year and this year all proceeds raised will go towards Down Syndrome Ireland (Munster branches).

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Selects Teddy Bears Picnic was once again a great success this year, as a superb €4,700 was raised at last month’s huge charity Teddy Bears picnic, in aid of children’s charity Barnardos. Today saw General Manager of Select Hotels, Una Young, presenting the much needed cash to Barnardos Project Manager, Sarah O’Gorman, at their Mahon Family Support Centre premises in Cork.

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The inaugural Crosshaven Comedy festival will be held between Friday and Sunday, July 29th -31st in Crosshaven Community Centre. The festival, being marketed as the "funny festival by the sea", is set to host several top comedians along with budding Cork talent and an opportunity for amateurs to try stand up performance.

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Taoiseach Enda Kenny rounded up his weekend visit to Kerry today at a Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce lunch at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, home of the 2011 Irish Open.

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Giles Norman, one of Ireland’s leading photographers, has opened a new gallery in Killarney.

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Cork’s brand new Ballyseedy Home and Garden centre has just announced 3 exciting new big brand concessions to its offering at Fota Retail Park, Co Cork.

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The Killarney Outlet Centre is pleased to announce they are extending their opening hours on Thursdays and Fridays from 6pm to 7pm. The extra hour will help facilitate their customers who don’t want to miss out on all the latest fashion trends and sale opportunities.

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Betrothed couples are set to flock to Kinsale this Sunday June 26th for the 'Kinsale Wedding Showcase' the only town wide wedding exhibition in the country.

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Norma Smurfit, the driving force behind some of Ireland’s best loved charities, was in Cork today to announce plans to bring a major fundraising event to Cork in aid of St Vincent de Paul, Cork. The event is "Spring Clean for Charity" and will take place on Saturday 24thSeptember at Cork City Hall.

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Family run business, Ballyseedy Home and Garden, Tralee, Co Kerry has just announced the opening of a second centre at Fota Retail Park, Cork, which will mean the creation of 60 new jobs for the area.

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Father’s day was extra special for the many families from all over Munster who attended a huge charity Teddy Bears Picnic at Fota House on Sunday June 19th, just one of many picnics that ran as part of a nationwide campaign in association with Select Hotels of Ireland.

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CFAI welcomes the announcement today that there has been a significant breakthrough in the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis but also cautions that we are still a long way from a cure. The new drug - VX770 is in the final stages of development and should become available in Ireland and other countries by mid 2012.

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The Malton Hotel today announced details of a spectacular après racing event at the hotel on Thursday July 14th, following Ladies Day at the Killarney Races.

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The Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce has announced today that visitors in the town can expect to enjoy a saving of 10 million per year in accommodation & dining, under the new 9% VAT rate which will come into effect on July 1st.

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Sean Taaffe Hair & Beauty is celebrating five years of creatively styling heads in Kerry!

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After the huge success from last year, Select Hotels will make this year's Teddy Bears Picnic at Fota House on Sunday 19th June even bigger and better, with all proceeds once again going to children’s charity, Barnardos.

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The Malton Hotel in Killarney has pledged that it will be offering customers significant reductions on the cost of accommodation and food from July 1st.

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Contemporary style meets classic charm at Kerry's unique new venue

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A spontaneous Twitter experiment and a generous response by the Irish business community has resulted in a fantastic donation worth €2,000 for The Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland.

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With the current focus on the taxi industry, Pickacab has just created a new service, introducing a safer and much more efficient and convenient way to book a taxi, on your Smartphone. To kick start the service, Pickacab is calling on Cork taxi companies and drivers to sign up for a no strings attached free month trial.

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Bunratty Manor Hotel has been crowned National Chowder Champion 2011 at the National Chowder Cook Off which took place in Kinsale on Sunday 22nd May.

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Fuzion Communications, the Cork based PR, Marketing and Graphic Design agency, has been shortlisted for a coveted Award for Excellence in Public Relations by the PR Institute of Ireland and the PR Consultants Association of Ireland. The leading agency beat tough competition to be shortlisted in the category of Best Charity/Not for Profit Campaign for its work with the Tour de Munster and its chosen charity Down Syndrome Ireland.

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A new fundraising initiative in memory of the great Humanitarian and Kerryman, Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty, the Friends of Hugh O'Flaherty Society launched by Mr. Jimmy Deenihan, T.D. Minister of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

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The Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce has today welcomed the Government's announcement to assist and revitalize the tourism sector, which includes measures such as the reduction in tourism VAT rates, a reduction in employers PRSI and the abolition of the €3 travel tax for inbound visitors.

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The Absolute Hotel & Spa in Limerick will play host to an exceptional Royal Wedding Brunch on Friday 29th April at 10.30am in aid of Pieta House .

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Some of the leading figures in the Tourism Industry in Ireland gathered on Friday to celebrate the life and achievements of one of the great industry personalities, Dermot Cronin, founder of Cronin’s of Cork. After 55 years of paving the way in the tourism industry, Dermot is officially retiring at the end of May. To mark the occasion the directors of Cronin’s held a celebratory luncheon in Vertigo, on the 17th floor of Cork County Hall on Friday 15th April 2011.

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Friday April 8th marked the official opening of the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland’s National Conference at Knockranny House Hotel, Westport, Co. Mayo, by Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Cystic Fibrosis – The Challenges for Families, Healthcare and a New Government’.

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We welcome the development of the inpatient and day care Cystic Fibrosis unit at St Vincent’s University Hospital. It represents a major improvement in the care of Cystic Fibrosis patients in Ireland.

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One of Cork’s best kept fashion secrets is out. Specialising in New and Nearly New high-end Designer Labels at a fraction of the original cost , Naphisa Boutique is one of Cork City’s most exclusive boutiques.

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Calling all Budding Artists from the ages of 5-12! The Easter Bunny will be going to the dogs on Saturday 23rd April from 7.30pm at the New Limerick Greyhound Stadium. Children and their families are invited down to the new state-of-the-art stadium to experience an evening of fun-filled Easter activities for all the family.

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The Castle Hotel, Macroom will host a Royal Wedding Brunch to celebrate the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton on Friday 29th April in aid of Down Syndrome Cork. This unique charity event will take place from 10.30am in the Ardilaun Banqueting Suite of the Castle Hotel.

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After raising a staggering €250,000 last year for Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI), Tour de Munster, an annual four day charity cycle which sees amateur cyclists cycling over 600km around the six counties of Munster, has once again announced Down Syndrome Ireland (Munster branches) as its chosen beneficiary of this year’s cycle which takes place from Thursday 11th to Sunday 14th August 2011.

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Martin Shanahan, star of RTE's 'Martin's Mad About Fish' stepped out of the kitchen today to launch the first ever National Chowder Cook Off which will take place on Sunday May 22nd in Kinsale, Co. Cork. The event will see 20 professional chefs compete for the title of National Chowder Champion as voted by the public. The event will also include a celebrity cook off with three of Ireland's top chefs going head to head in a chowder making contest. Also pictured is Chef Leona Robinson.

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Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens was the location of the tremendously successful Fairytale Wedding Extravaganza yesterday, Sunday 27th March in Clonakilty. Owners Teresa and Michael O’ Neill, along with their son Neil, once again hosted a Wedding Fayre which encapsulated the best that West Cork and the stunning family-run hotel has to offer every couple on their wedding day.

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A select group of guests attended the launch of Naphisa Boutique’s Spring/Summer Collection, yesterday evening Tuesday 22nd March at 6.30pm. Guests were treated to sparkling wine, a selection of hors d’hoeuvres and a stunning display of this season’s key trends.

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One of the results of the recent economic meltdown in Ireland is that the country has to re-evaluate the importance of the Tourism Industry and the role the industry can play in turning around the fortune of the Irish economy. Over the past 10 years, the industry took a back seat to the banking and construction industries and now it is being heralded, together with the food industry as a possible saviour for the Irish economy. While more investment into Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland would be appreciated by everyone in the Industry, Select Hotels of Ireland, Ireland’s biggest hotel group, has decided to organise a two week "road trip" on Ireland’s most viable market and closest neighbour - the UK.

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As part of Cork Enterprise Month, a joint collaboration of the Cork County & City Enterprise Boards (CEB's), a diverse range of Business Training Programmes and Seminars will be held throughout March. These will promote and encourage entrepreneurship and innovation and help micro-enterprises thrive and develop in this new economic reality.

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Quintas Wealth Management is delighted to report that their investment products matured last year with an average return of 20% in 2010.

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Last night, Tuesday 8th March, the Ambassador Chinese Restaurant on Cook St, Cork thanked local Cork businesses at a special event held in their premises.

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This year sees the second annual Cork Enterprise Month, introduced as a joint initiative by the four Cork County and City Enterprise Boards, - Cork City, North Cork, South Cork and West Cork. The initiative is used to highlight the wide variety of training, networking, events and activities that are available all year round to support new business start-ups as well as micro enterprises (1 to 10 employees) wishing to grow their businesses in the coming months and years.

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Details of 1 in 1000, the annual fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis, were announced today with a photo call in Dublin’s Merrion Square. The campaign is a drive to recruit 1,000 women to run for CF in the 2011 Flora Women’s Mini Marathon. Among several high profile women supporting the initiative are Rose of Tralee Claire Kambamettu and TV3 Apprentice winner Michelle Massey.

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Thousands of people flocked to Irish Greyhound Stadia across the country this weekend as The Irish Greyhound Board hosted its First Ever Multi-Venue Family Benefit Night on Saturday 26th February in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland. Taking place nationally across ten greyhound stadia the highly-anticipated event was the very first of its kind in Ireland.

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Ardilaun Hotel Galway, a member of Select Hotels of Ireland, is one of the few hotels to realise you can’t have a family break without all of the family!

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This Saturday night will see a first for the New Limerick Greyhound Stadium and for The Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) as it is the first time ever that the IGB are hosting a Multi-Venue Family Benefit Night.

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Select’s The Ardilaun Hotel, Galway is pleased to announce they have won overall winner in the West of Ireland as Connacht Wedding Venue of the Year 2011 at the 2nd Annual Weddings Online Awards Ceremony.

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The Macroom E Enterprise Centre, one of Ireland's leading Enterprise establishments, has undergone a major refurbishment, now offering even better facilities making it the ideal base for business in the Cork/Kerry region.

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As part of the four star hotel’s 60th anniversary celebrations, the Castle Hotel in Macroom, which specialises in intimate bespoke weddings for up to 120 people will be organising a Vintage Wedding Fayre on Sunday 27th February.

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RTE's Nuala Carey swapped the TV lens for a Canon camera lens today to launch IPPA Happy Faces Day 2011. The event will take place on March 12th, in association with Canon, in locations all over Ireland to help raise vital funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland (CFAI).

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Dig deep into your Irish heritage with Know Thy Place Irish company launches unique service to trace your roots A new and unique heritage service has just been launched by a company called Know Thy Place Ltd, based in Little Island, Cork. Using high quality archaeological research, the ‘Know Thy Place’ service provides an overview of the history and archaeology of a town or town land from the earliest human settlers up to modern times. The research is then distilled into a fascinating wall chart which traces your roots. Know Thy Place is a perfect service for anyone who really wants to explore the archaeology of their home place or birth place.

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The 2011 Satellite Broadband Ireland Digital Media Awards have proved that Ireland is fast becoming the digital hub of Europe. The award winners were announced at a gala ceremony in the Convention Centre Dublin on Friday evening (11 February) with each entry playing testament to the remarkable talent we have here.

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The Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland (CFAI) is calling on Irish people to help its members throughout the country by making a gift to CF in their Will. The charity has launched a campaign to coincide with 'Legacy Month' which takes place throughout February.

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On Wednesday 2nd February, the second monthly Network Cork Meeting of the new year took place at the Maryborough House Hotel and Spa. Attended by approximately 50 members, plus guests, it was a night of positivity and optimism, as is always the case at the events. Guest speaker was Peter Moran, founder of Phoenix Alchemy who spoke with the group about a concept called "Hero’s Journey" and how it can be used in the serious world of business as well as personal development.

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The organisers of the Satellite Broadband Ireland Digital Media Awards today took delivery of the 2011 trophies that will be presented at the gala ceremony on 11 February at The Convention Centre Dublin. The awards, to be presented by well known journalist Mark Little, recognise the best in creative, innovative and pioneering digital talent in Ireland.

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With 36 Outlets successfully established throughout Ireland, the fastest growing Irish Cafe franchise, The Streat, are now expanding to Munster and are looking for motivated, like-minded, passionate Kerry people to join them and be a part of their successful franchise network. On Wednesday 26th January, from 6.30 pm there will be an information evening at the Malton Hotel, Killarney with The Streat's Munster representative Michael O'Toole.

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he Chinese community in Ireland is one of the longest established migrant groups in the country and have been living in Ireland in significant numbers since the 1950s. The most important event on the Chinese calendar takes place next month, when the extravagant celebrations begin for the Chinese New Year 2011! The Celebrations run from Thursday 3rd February for 15 days. Each year represents one of twelve animals and this year we are celebrating the Year of the Rabbit!

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Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland (CFAI) continues its exciting fundraising challenge, Ireland to Everest, 32 Steps for Cystic Fibrosis (CF), with Slieve na Calliagh, near Oldcastle, Co. Meath being the next climb. The challenge will see a team of climbers scale the highest points in each of the 32 counties (never before undertaken for charity), and some other parts of the world, before tackling Everest.

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Headland Archaeology (Ireland) Ltd, Ireland's largest commercial archaeology firm has been awarded the contract for archaeological excavations on the route of the N22 Tralee Bypass/ Tralee to Bealagrellagh road scheme with Kerry County Council and the Kerry National Roads Design office. This follows on from recent test trenching earlier this year where a number of archaeological sites were discovered. The company assessed and reported on all the findings and it was recommended that many of the sites be fully excavated and recorded in advance of the proposed construction works related to the road. Following a tender process Headland Archaeology were awarded the contract for these excavations and have already commenced preparatory work.

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This Valentine's weekend couples can indulge themselves with a romantic break at Clonakilty's Fernhill House Hotel and Gardens. The family run hotel, which overlooks beautiful gardens, is renowned for its charm, character and characters, celebrating over forty years in business.

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