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Jaguar has officially revealed the all-new F-TYPE.
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Stream Solutions, Ireland's Apple experts are proud to be leading the way for the iPad for education and learning revolution, collaborating with many schools and colleges around the county.
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Twelve months ago almost to the day Bishopstown retained their senior status with a one point victory over Ballinhassig after extra-time in a replay, so it is some achievement that on Sunday they will play in their very first county senior final.
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Heathers
Such is the popularity of Dublin sisters Heathers, that even uber DJ David Guetta wants them to write a song for his new album.
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Business & Training

Stream Solutions lead the way in the iPad revolution

Business & Training Posted on 04/10/2012 by Deirdre O'Shaughnessy
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pv021211stream4_1.jpeg Stream Solutions, Ireland's Apple experts are proud to be leading the way for the iPad for education and learning revolution, collaborating with many schools and colleges around the county. As part of our Back to School programme, we have launched a series of educational events that will be hosted around the country and focus on promoting the iPad technology for education. If you or your school are interested in introducing iPads into your school or classroom, join us for our upcoming education eve
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  • Visit Cork... just not on Sunday

    Business & Training Posted on 04/10/2012 by Peter Horgan
    @horganp
    QV2168C_1.jpg As preparations for the Gathering in 2013 increases, and as the traditional tourist season comes to an end, Peter Horgan takes a look at the tourist experience in Cork Every tourist board in the country is actively eating, breathing and sleeping the preparation for the Gathering in 2013, a nationwide call to arms to invite family, friends and ex-classmates back to Ireland to celebrate each Ireland.
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  • Time's ticking

    Business & Training Posted on 04/10/2012 by Peter Horgan
    @horganp
    ISAawards10days(2)_1.jpg Donagh Kiernan of Tenego, Anton Savage, event MC, Myra Garrett of William Fry and Paul Sweetman, ISA Director at the countdown for the Irish Software Association Awards, of which the closing date is 12 October.
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  • Farmers to benefit from new tech partnership

    Business & Training Posted on 04/10/2012 by Peter Horgan
    @horganp
    A new partnership between two agricultural enterprises will see full reviews of hygiene protocols to dairy farms in the Cork and Kerry region.  The Farm Store, along with GEA Farm Technologies will offer the reviews after partnering together with their markets and expertise.
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  • Website of the Week - Salt Life Therapy

    Business & Training Posted on 04/10/2012 by Peter Horgan
    @horganp
    WOTW www.saltlifetherapy.ie Appearance: 5/5 User-friendliness: 4/5 Usefulness: 4/5 Rating: 13/15 This website gives prospective customers the chance to put their minds at rest about what is involved when you go for salt therapy.
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  • Cork buildings need energy upgrades

    Business & Training Posted on 04/10/2012 by Peter Horgan
    @horganp
    New research has shown that over 12,000 buildings in Cork require an upgrade every year. The research, conducted by the Sustainable Energy for the Rural Village Environment (SERVE) project, based in Tipperary, confirmed that 12,500 Cork buildings and 90,000 buildings nationally will have to undergo energy upgrades every year until 2020 to meet European obligations under the Energy Efficiency directive.
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  • Appointment of the Week - Alan Gould

    Business & Training Posted on 04/10/2012 by Peter Horgan
    @horganp
    AlanGould_1.jpg The Cork Independent has announced the appointment of Alan Gould as an advertising account manager. Originally from Knocknaheeney in Cork, Mr Gould previously worked with Red Fm as a sports reporter for over two years.
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  • Businesses urged to apply for credit

    Business & Training Posted on 04/10/2012 by Peter Horgan
    @horganp
    PV150911VMware25_1.JPG The Government’s Microfinance scheme came into effect this week, aimed at providing start-up businesses with credit after being refused by the banks. Applications are now open for the fund, which has €90 million at its disposal, with all sectors encouraged to apply.
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  • Under the boardwalk

    Business & Training Posted on 04/10/2012 by Peter Horgan
    @horganp
    GatelysBoardwalk213_1.jpg The owners of the newly rebranded Gately's Boardwalk Bar and Grill, Darina and John Gately, are also launching new menus and social events for the upcoming Jazz weekend. Photo: Gerard McCarthy
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  • Lynch takes premiére place

    Business & Training Posted on 04/10/2012 by Peter Horgan
    @horganp
    NetworkIrelandAwardWinners_1.jpg There were rebel yells in Drogheda on Friday evening as Natasha Lynch was named self-employed businesswoman of the year at the Network Ireland Business Woman of the Year awards 2012. Ms Lynch, who is the managing director of Essential French, scooped the award as Cork Independent editor Deirdre O’Shaughnessy was named second in the employee of the year category.
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  • 10 Minutes with Carmen Arundel, Director of Yoga Addict

    Business & Training Posted on 04/10/2012 by Peter Horgan
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    carmenforwardbend_1.jpg Name of your business?  Yoga Addict Location? Online business based in Cork.                     Client base? Those who are interested in yoga or pilates but are unsure where to start.
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  • Cork retailer invests €700,000 in store

    Business & Training Posted on 04/10/2012 by Peter Horgan
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    O'Leary's Centra in Tower has unveiled a new-look store after an investment of of €700,000. The store, which employs over 90 local people, is now one of he largest in the Centra network with 10,000 sq ft of retail space along with an increased fresh food offering to meet the needs of its customers who are looking for more fresh, Irish and local produce in a bid to support local producers, suppliers and jobs.
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  • Financing your future

    Business & Training Posted on 04/10/2012 by Peter Horgan
    @horganp
    hennebry_1.jpg A Cork financial advisor is urging people to review their financial plans as the end of the tax year approaches. Hennebry Financial, based at CityGate business park in Mahon Point, offers a wide range of services including life cover, pensions, investments and mortgages.
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  • Appointment of the week - Brendan McKeon

    Business & Training Posted on 27/09/2012 by Peter Horgan
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    DQSCertification087_1.jpg Name: Brendan Mc Keon  Appointment: Business Development Manager, DQS Ireland. DQS Ireland, part of the global DQS brand and provider of world recognised management systems certification in all industries has  announced the appointment of Brendan McKeon as business development manager for Ireland in the Cork based office.
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  • Three's the magic number for Network

    Business & Training Posted on 27/09/2012 by Peter Horgan
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    DK180512NetworkCork004_2.JPG Three winners of the Network Cork annual awards will be vying against finalists from eight other Network branches from around the country at the national awards in Drogheda this week. Irene Twohig, Natasha Lynch and Deirdre O’Shaughnessy will compete for the national title in their own respective category after being named as the finalists at the Network Cork announcement in May.
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