An Irish tech duo from Waterford have launched a GPS-based app that will allow pubs, restaurants, gyms and other social and recreational outlets to open and do business in the new COVID-era. The innovative technology, which is the first of its kind in the Irish marketplace, allows business owners to easily […]
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Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has urged small and micro businesses across Cork to apply for the new €250m Restart Grant, which will give direct grant aid to help them with the costs associated with reopening and reemploying workers following COVID-19 closures. The Cork Senator said: “The Restart Grant is […]
Researchers at MaREI, the SFI research centre in energy, climate and marine at University College Cork (UCC), reveal today the first full picture of the impact of Covid-19 restrictions on Ireland’s energy related pollution levels. Since Covid-19 restrictions came into force the use of planes, trains and automobiles have all […]
On Friday April 24, Ireland’s biggest radio stations joined forces to raise money to support our frontline heroes by launching #FormalFriday. #FormalFriday has now donated €22,000 to each of the eight charities associated with frontline workers, including both The Mercy Hospital Foundation and Cork University Hospital. #FormalFriday called on the listeners […]
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will have devastating secondary impacts for girls worldwide, according to a new report released by the charity for children’s rights and girls’ equality, Plan International Ireland. The Living Under Lockdown: Girls and COVID-19report is a review of evidence into how emergencies and humanitarian crises affect […]