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LEADING IRISH PADEL COMPANY SECURES €5M INVESTMENT TO LAUNCH 100 PADEL COURTS ACROSS IRELAND IN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH ACENTA GROUP OF SWEDEN

The leading Irish Padel company, Padel 100 is delighted to announce that it has secured a €5m investment to launch an ambitious national network of 100 state-of-the-art padel courts across Ireland. This major development is being delivered in partnership with Acenta Group, a dynamic infrastructure and investment firm that recently celebrated its successful launch on the Nasdaq…

Statement by Minister Patrick O’Donovan on the Review of Governance and Organisational Culture in the Arts Council

I am today announcing the details of an external review of the governance and organisational culture in the Arts Council. Two weeks ago, I brought to Government the Arts Council’s 2023 Annual Report and Financial Statements, as well as a report on an unsuccessful IT project at the Council. This project, which failed to deliver…

Statement to coincide with publication of Fifth Opinion of the Advisory Committee on the implementation of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities by Ireland

Minister Norma Foley T.D. noted the publication today of the Fifth Opinion of the Council of Europe’s Advisory Committee on Ireland’s implementation of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities. The Minister said: “The Advisory Committee has raised important issues in relation to the situation of Travellers and Roma in Ireland.  Ireland takes…

CORK CITY FC CONFIRM THE CRANN CENTRE AS CHARITY PARTNER FOR 2025

CORK CITY FC CONFIRM THE CRANN CENTRE AS CHARITY PARTNER FOR 2025 The Crann Centre, a charity providing whole-family support for adults, children and families living with neuro-physical disabilities, will be supported by Cork City FC for a third year in a row. Over 600 families from Cork and the Munster area have availed of…

A Sustainable Future for Kenyan Families

Le Cheile Africa’s Avocado Farm     In 1985, inspired by Live Aid, Cork Native Derry Desmond Cork native Derry Desmond dreamed of making a difference. Today, alongside his Kenyan-born wife, Mary Kigo, he is transforming lives through Le Cheile Africa, an NGO dedicated to self-sufficiency, education, and healthcare in Solai, Kenya.   Their latest…

Minister Calleary announces over €14 million for 163 community projects

The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has today (Monday, 24 February 2025) announced over €14 million to deliver 163 community projects across the country through the Community Recognition Fund. The investment announced today will deliver a diverse range of projects and includes upgrades and enhancements to much needed…

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Expands Friends of ASI Dementia-Inclusive Communities in Cork City

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI) calls on communities, businesses, and individuals in Cork City to join the growing movement towards dementia-inclusive communities through its Friends of ASI initiative. The ASI hosted an information evening on 19th February at Cork Constitution F.C in Ballintemple where it invited people from the community to learn about…

daa Contributes €166,666 to Cork Penny Dinners as Part of €500,000 Raised for Charities of the Year

daa matches amount raised by passengers and employees in 2024   February 19, 2025: daa, the operator of Cork and Dublin airports, has presented cheques totalling €500,000 to three deserving Irish charities – Cork Penny Dinners, A Little Lifetime Foundation and Cliona’s Foundation. This follows a year of dedicated fundraising activities across Cork and Dublin airports by passengers and daa…

Horizons seeks to hire care assistants and staff nurses in Cork

Horizons, formerly Cope Foundation, is looking to recruit care assistants and staff nurses for its locations across Cork city and county. The non-profit organisation is holding a recruitment day in the Metropole Hotel on Wednesday 26th February from 1pm – 7pm, where the HR team will meet with people who are interested in the roles on…

PepsiCo Little Island donates €10,000 to Down Syndrome Cork / Field of Dreams

PepsiCo Little Island recently presented Down Syndrome Cork – Field of Dreams with a €10k donation, to help the organisation continue to work with their members, providing them with the skills and experience needed to reach their potential. 📸 Pictured left to right: Margaret Greaney, Down Syndrome Cork – Field of Dreams, Olivia O’Neill, Charity…