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West Cork Food Distribution Breakfast Morning

The West Cork Development Partnership and James Burke & Associates are inviting all food producers in West Cork to attend a Breakfast Morning to present the findings of the recently commissioned “Review of Distribution Opportunities for Food Businesses in West Cork”. The findings of … Continue reading

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Baltimore Sailing Club’s Refurbished Clubhouse Opens

The village of Baltimore in West Cork was en fête on the 20th July 2014 with the opening of the newly-rebuilt clubhouse for Baltimore Sailing Club. The project, part funded by the West Cork Development Partnership (€150,000), is a testament to a … Continue reading

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Save the Date!! – Heritage/Tourism Conference 12th September

Heritage/Tourism Conference, Friday 12th September 2014 at the new Top of the Rock Pod Páirc, Drimoleague. More details to be announced…

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UCC Diploma in Seafood Innovation

UCC is currently accepting applications for the Diploma in Seafood Innovation This Diploma programme has been developed by University College Cork in conjunction with Bord Iascaigh Mhara and aims to improve the skills level of those at work in the seafood industry and … Continue reading

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UCC Diploma in Speciality Food Production

UCC is currently accepting applications for the Diploma in Speciality Food Production Part-Time . This course is intended for individuals who are starting a speciality/artisan food business, from the farm, home, small production unit or who are interested in growing an existing food … Continue reading

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Cork Foundation launches second tranche of funding for Cork enterprises

Cork Foundation, a non-profit philanthropic fund exclusively focused on the Cork region, today announced the availability of their second tranche of funding for enterprises in the city and county. They are calling for applications from businesses and community enterprises in … Continue reading

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Museum/Heritage Centre Training Course

The West Cork Development Partnership in association with the Irish Museums Association is delighted to announce the roll out of a Museum/Heritage Centre Training Course in West Cork.  This course has been devised specifically for voluntary-run projects by the Irish … Continue reading

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Ulster Bank Community Impact Fund 2014

Ulster Bank Community Impact Fund 2014 The Ulster Bank Community Impact Fund is a €290,000 fund established to give local communities a welcome boost by providing grants to support their work in enterprise creation, financial education and employability initiatives throughout the Island … Continue reading

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Programme: For Tourism Businesses Providing Food

Programme:- For Tourism Businesses Providing Food A Taste of the Wild Atlantic Way Using local food to promote your business Date: 7th May     Time:9.45am to 1.30pm    Location:The  Maritime Hotel ,Bantry Rationale: To provide food businesses with the … Continue reading

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Horizon 2020: EU funding for Cork Research and Innovation

Horizon 2020: EU funding for Research and Innovation Opportunities for Cork Companies Location: Room G05 UCC Western Gateway Building, Western Road, Cork Date: Thursday 1st May 2014 Reserve your place by emailing: Mary.mccarthy@hyperion.ie Admission is free of charge Supported by … Continue reading

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