Dromoland Castle appoints new Resort General Manager, Mark McSorley, Cork native to the 16th Century Castle

Dromoland Castle, one of Ireland’s most esteemed and celebrated five-star luxury resorts, has appointed Mark McSorley as its new Resort General Manager for both Dromoland Castle and The Inn at Dromoland.  McSorley steps into the role following the distinguished tenure of Mark Nolan after an illustrious 35-year career at the helm of the iconic 500-acre…

Twins Jessica and Laura Holmes Recognised for Academic Excellence at MTU Engineering & Science Awards

Ballincollig twins, Jessica and Laura Holmes, were honoured at the annual Faculty of Engineering & Science Awards at Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown Campus on Tuesday, 3rd December 2024. The sisters, who graduated earlier this year, achieved the highest grades in their respective programs within the Department of Biological Sciences at MTU. Jessica Holmes earned…

Taoiseach and Minister Humphreys announce funding to upgrade 399 community centres across the country

Taoiseach, Simon Harris, and the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, have today announced funding to deliver enhancement and refurbishment works at 399 community centres nationwide. The Community Centres Investment Fund 2024 was launched in June 2024 to provide investment for upgrade and refurbishments works on existing community centres under two categories;…

A “fantastic coup” for Cork as Crawford Art Gallery acquires four significant works for the National Collection

Cork’s Crawford Art Gallery has acquired two more paintings by one of Ireland’s best-known painters, Seán Keating.   The Keating paintings are amongst four artworks recently acquired at auction by Crawford Art Gallery for the National Collection.   Sean Keating’s Elijah with the Ravens, Version II (1930) and his self-portrait, c.1961, along with Winter Evening, Calary (1964) by abstract and landscape artist Camille Souter…

New Ambassadors present Credentials

His Excellency, David Gill, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, and His Excellency, Aslak Brun, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway presented their Letters of Credence to President Michael D. Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin today. His Excellency, David Gill, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany was accompanied by Mr. Christian Resch, Deputy…