The week ahead: Building on strong first impression from the young guys

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a very different look on Sunday evening in their 1-0 win over the Ottawa Senators, getting big minutes from both Rutger McGroarty and Ville Koivunen, their top forward prospects. The duo was called up from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday morning following some strong play and big developments in the AHL this season, … Read more

State Audit Office denies rumors of building design change

The statement indicated that the State Audit Office had ensured that construction was carried out in accordance with the specifications and contract requirements, as well as relevant laws, regulations and announcements. The office had paid extra attention to the building’s weight-bearing capacity, resistance and durability in line with the Building Control Act and relevant announcements, … Read more

Brazilian smoothie chain Oakberry to take over vacant city centre shop after successful planning bid 

A smoothie and acai bowl company have received the green light from Cork City Council to open a new café on Oliver Plunkett Street. The owners of the popular smoothie brand Oakberry received permission to change the use of the former Body Shop premises in Cork city centre from a retail to a café unit. … Read more

Ireland has no specific legal obligations on Palestinian refugees, says human rights law expert – The Irish Times

International human rights law experts have rejected claims that Ireland will be obliged to take in people who are displaced from Gaza because of its support for Palestinian statehood. Earlier this week, US president Donald Trump proposed that 1.8 million people living in Gaza could move elsewhere as the territory was taken over by the … Read more

City of Louvain Sets New Employee Code: No Kisses, No Social Media Criticism

The employees of the city‍ of Louvain recently received an unexpected addition to their professional guidelines: a ​new code of conduct.This comprehensive document, sent directly to their mailboxes, outlines a variety of rules designed to standardize behavior and expectations ​within the organization. One of the most notable changes introduced by this new code is the⁤ … Read more

Lim Young-woong’s Agency Hits 1.6 Billion Milestone, Leads Mapo Building in Just 4 Years

Lim Young-woong’s agency Makes Strategic Real Estate Investment, profiting 1.6 Billion Won Trot singer Lim Young-woong, known for his soaring popularity and chart-topping hits, has made headlines once again—this time for ⁤a savvy real estate investment by his agency, Gi Music. The agency reportedly purchased a building in Seongsan-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, in March 2021, and … Read more

Being in shape is better for longevity than being thin, new study shows – The Irish News

Being in shape is far more crucial for a long, healthy life than being slim. That’s the conclusion of the largest, most comprehensive study yet of the relationship between aerobic fitness, body mass index and longevity. A review and analysis of reams of earlier research, it found that being out of shape doubled or tripled … Read more

Construction to Begin Soon on Kennedy Quay as Part of €350m Cork Docklands Transformation Plan

Archyde Cork’s Kennedy Quay is set to become the centerpiece of a €350 million redevelopment project spearheaded by O’Callaghan Properties (OCP). The enterprising plan, which includes the construction of 160 apartments, is expected to kick off “shortly,” though delays have surfaced due to ongoing negotiations with unnamed “third parties.” An OCP spokesperson confirmed that “discussions … Read more

Cork City’s Shelbourne Bar Refused Permission to Keep Awning

Archyde Cork Pub’s Awning Appeal Rejected: A Battle Between Heritage and Modernity Table of Contents 1. Cork Pub’s Awning Appeal Rejected: A Battle Between Heritage and Modernity 2. Heritage Concerns at the Heart of the Decision 3. Clash with Streetscape Character 4. Owner to Remove awning 5. Looking Ahead: Finding a Balance 6. Cork City … Read more