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VFI say “Hospitality VAT increase ‘tax on consumer’”
Stock Image The Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) has expressed severe disappointment following the Government’s decision to increase the Hospitality VAT rate from 9% to 13.5%, effective from 1st September. A Blow to Struggling Pubs The increase comes as a blow to publicans who have been grappling with rising costs in various sectors including energy,…
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Cork Honours Local Heroes and Celebrates Cultural Heritage in Upcoming Events
The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Kieran McCarthy, honoured two Corkonians for their exemplary contributions to the community and heritage at a private ceremony at City Hall on Monday. Celebrating Cork’s Local Heroes John Hennessy from Cobh was awarded the ‘Historian of the Year’ for his role as the President of the Great Island Historical…
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Missing Person Appeal – Denis Corcoran – 51 Years
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 51-year-old Denis Corcoran who was reported missing on Tuesday, 29th August 2023. Denis is described as being 6 foot 3 inches tall with a broad build. He has blue eyes and brown, shaved hair. It is not known what Denis was wearing at the…
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Castletownroche set to benefit from Uisce Éireann’s Leakage Reduction Programme
The initiative will focus on replacing approximately 1.3 km of ageing water mains along the (L1228) Mill Road, Castletownroche. The project is set to begin in early September and aims for completion by the end of October. Improved Water Supply with Fewer Disruptions Once the works are finalised, local residents will benefit from a more…
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Science Week 2023 Sparks National Conversation About What It Means To Be Human
Pictured with Minister Harris is DCU student, Jia Wen Cheng. Image: Julien Behal An invigorating festival of scientific inquiry and innovation is set to unravel across Ireland, promising a week-long celebration for curious minds. Minister for Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, along with Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), launched Science Week…
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EMA recommends approval of adapted COVID-19 vaccine targeting Omicron XBB.1.5
EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has recommended authorising an adapted Comirnaty vaccine targeting the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant. The vaccine – known as Comirnaty Omicron XBB.1.5 – is to be used for preventing COVID-19 in adults and children from 6 months of age. In line with previous recommendations by EMA and the European Centre for Disease…
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Cork City FC Women’s Team Prepare To Take On League Leaders
As the Women’s Premier Division heats up, Cork City FC is rallying supporters to come out in droves to back their senior women’s team. The team is set for two pivotal matches—this Saturday, they will face Shamrock Rovers at Turner’s Cross and then lock horns with Peamount United in an away game on Saturday, September…
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HSE Back At Electric Picnic 2023 To Provide Harm Reduction Services
Pictured is Sinéad McNamara, Senior Biochemist, HSE National Drug Treatment Centre Laboratory Services, ahead of the HSE’s continued partnership with Electric Picnic The Health Service Executive’s (HSE) Safer Nightlife Programme is set to heighten its presence at this year’s Electric Picnic Festival, running from 1st to 3rd September 2023. The programme aims to ensure better…
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As Schools Return Cork Engineering Company Aims to Reduce Serious Road User Incidents
As schools return this week a West Cork based engineering start-up RotaRail have relaunched their revolutionary road safety product ahead in a bid to reduce casualties on Irish roads. In 2016, Bandon based Ronan Twomey was approached with the concept for the RotaRail product that prevents road users from sliding underneath a truck or articulated…
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International Appeal To Identify Dead Child In Germany
German police and INTERPOL are seeking the public’s help in identifying a deceased boy and to determine the suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. The child’s remains were discovered on 19 May 2022 in the River Danube near Grossmehring in Bavaria, Germany, weighed down with a flagstone slab and wrapped in foil. It is not known…