SALES FROM NEW SPECIALITY COFFEE RANGE TO FUND MARINE RESTORATION IN CLEW BAY, CO. MAYO Green Ocean Coffee, a new speciality coffee range from Irish company Watermark Coffee, was officially launched today to coincide with a unique partnership agreement with Clew Bay Oyster Co-op. Expertly roasted in Ireland, Green Ocean Coffee is made from 100% speciality grade arabica beans sourced directly from farmers in Brazil, Kenya and Honduras. Available in fully recyclable packaging, the three coffee blends deliver a vibrant, modern flavour and are named ‘Inishgowla’, ‘Dorinish’ and ‘Inisheeny’ after islands in [...]

Shining a Light on Irish Myths and Legends Drogheda to host Lú Festival Of Light, a spectacular urban animation show from the 28th of October – the 5th of November Louth County Council, in partnership with business representative group Love Drogheda, recently announced the launch of Lú Festival of Light, a wonderfully creative urban animation showcase and family festival. This novel and free event will open to coincide with Ireland’s traditional Hallowe’en festivities on the 28th – 31st October and will continue from the 2nd – 5th November. Drogheda, known as the [...]

My Life in PR – This Much I Know, is an interview series that talks to PR professionals about their career journey and what they’ve learned along the way. From the innovation that they wish they had invented, to their favourite books and the biggest challenges that they face on the job. This series covers more than just career advice and takes a look at the person behind the title. Hazel Dobbyn is Founder and Owner of Narrate PR, a boutique public relations consultancy delivering a range of communications and PR services. [...]

Flavours of Fingal, Ireland’s largest and most action-packed family friendly county show, announced its line-up today, Tuesday 7th June 2022, and it’s bigger and better than ever! This year’s event is taking place on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July, at the beautiful Newbridge House and Farm, Donabate, North Dublin and it promises something for everyone. Flavours of Fingal attracts an average of 80,000 visitors each year and is the flagship summer event hosted by Fingal County Council, in conjunction with the Fingal Farmers Group and the Fingal Harriers. Renowned as an action-packed [...]

Find out from Colin Byrne, Creative Director, TOTEM on That Great Business Podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/episode-89-that-great-business-show-colin-byrne-totem/id1534333072?i=1000564153394

Social Enterprise Dublin, a network of seven local development companies, along with a number of social entrepreneurs gathered today, Wednesday 11th May, at the Mendicity Institution in Dublin 8 to officially launch the campaign ‘Get Social Dublin, Invest in your Community’. The aim of the promotional campaign, funded by the Government under the Dormant Accounts Fund, is to call on the general public and the wider business community, to back social enterprises by buying a product or service, offering their time as a volunteer or investing in the enterprise to drive growth. [...]

Football legend and walking enthusiast, Paul McGrath, joined local community groups, Carlow Tourism, Fáilte Ireland and Carlow County Council on Mount Leinster yesterday to officially launch the county’s heritage and cultural walk ‘The Columban Way.’ This unique walk will give visitors the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the inspirational sixth century monk St Columbanus, who was born at the foot of Mount Leinster. Promoted by Carlow Tourism, developed by Carlow County Council and with significant input from local community groups including Myshall Muintir na Tíre; the Carlow walk joins the finished [...]

Healthy Homes Ireland, a new forum established to influence public policy, will host its inaugural virtual meeting today, Wednesday 1st December, to advance a greener and healthier living environment in Ireland’s homes. Founded with the support of the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) and VELUX, Healthy Homes Ireland is led by a high level steering group of I5 notable leaders in construction, engineering, architecture, public health and the environment. The forum will bring together a wide range of stakeholders to address the health problems caused by existing low-quality homes. It also aims [...]