Hundreds of free Cruinniú na nÓg events to take place on Saturday 12th June 2021

Over 600 free creative activities for young people as part of the Creative Ireland Programme initiative supported by the local authorities and RTÉ Minister for Tourism, Culture, Art, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin TD, is calling on all children and young people to fire up their imaginations and take part in some of the … Read more

Recall of a batch of Tesco Cottage pie mini meal baby food due to the possible presence plastic.

Tesco is recalling the above batch of its Tesco Cottage Pie Mini Meal Adventures baby food, due to the possible presence of pieces of blue plastic.  Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch. Summary Category 2: For Information Alert Notification: 2021.44 Product: Tesco Cottage Pie Mini Meal Adventures; pack … Read more

University College Cork (UCC) researchers and Swiss collaborators make important Covid virus discovery

A team of researchers led by University College Cork (UCC) Professor John Atkins, together with their Swiss collaborators have just published in Science, work that highlights a potential drug target against the Covid causative virus. The study includes a very high resolution microscopic study that reveals new information about the synthesis of proteins in general. An Achilles heel … Read more

A special baking challenge for all Cork’s young bakers.

Organised by Cork City Council in conjunction with Creative Ireland, Cruinniú na Óg will take place in Cork this Saturday June 12th. The national day of creativity will feature over 30 free interactive and imaginative events for children and young people hosted by 26 Cork cultural organisations. In celebration of Cruinniú na nÓg, Cork City … Read more

U.N. Security Council backs Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for second term

The United Nations Security Council backed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday for a second term, recommending that the 193-member General Assembly appoint him for another five years from Jan. 1, 2022. The secretary general position has been held by a man since the founding of the United Nations in 1945.Mr. Guterres, 72, was the only … Read more

Varonis Systems, Inc. announced its expansion in Cork City with 120 Employees over next three years.

 Varonis Systems, Inc.  a pioneer in data security and analytics, announced the opening of its new and expanded office space in Cork City at Penrose Dock. Varonis is expected to double its employee headcount, creating approximately 60 jobs – ranging from tech support, research and development, human resources, and sales – over the next three … Read more

Irish actor Paul Mescal won the Best Actor for in “Normal People” at BAFTA TV Awards.

Irish Paul Mescal, 25, won the Best Actor gong for his performance as Connell in Normal People at Sunday’s BAFTA TV Awards .The Irish actor dedicated his award to his co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones, who was nominated in the Leading Actress category, but lost out to Michaela Coel who starred in I May Destroy You. Mescal, a … Read more

Guidelines for Reopening Sports Grounds

The guidelines provide for a suite of mitigation measures to allow for the safe return of spectators to sporting events. These measures include: advance communication with attendees venues operating at reduced capacities physical distancing mask wearing hand hygiene A robust contact tracing system will also be in place. The guidelines provide for a suite of … Read more

Indian Embassy partnered with DUBLIN City Counci to clean up Sandymount beach

To mark World Environment Day, Indian Embassy partnered with DUBLIN City Counci to clean up Sandymount beach, part of Dublin Bay UNESCO Bioshere, home to rare wildlife species & habitats. Covid has heightened awareness for ecosystem conservation. We cannot be healthy until our environment is clean, & right balance is maintained between nature & humans. … Read more

What is the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC)?

The EU Digital COVID Certificate (previously called the Digital Green Certificate) will help citizens move freely and safely within the EU during the COVID-19 pandemic. The DCC is for EU citizens, residents and their families and non-EU citizens who are legally staying or residing in the EU. It will be proof that you have either: Been vaccinated … Read more

Guidelines for re-opening restaurants and cafes

The tourism and hospitality sectoral guidelines, aligned with the Work Safely Protocol, have been developed collaboratively to assist businesses to apply guidance to their operations. The guidelines are informed by the latest Government public health advice and related regulations.  The guidelines are regularly updated by Fáilte Ireland to reflect Government Public Health advice and related … Read more

Reduction in Vaxzevria® (AstraZeneca) Vaccine dose intervals approved

Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, is announcing a shorter interval between doses for the Vaxzevria® (AstraZeneca) vaccine. This follows updated recommendations from the National Immunisation Asvisory Committee (NIAC), which have been endorsed by the Chief Medical Officer. The Minister met with the Chief Executive of the HSE and the Chair of the High-Level Task … Read more