Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has formally declared a state of emergency in Tokyo, putting restrictions aimed at curbing coronavirus infections in place until 22 August. “We will impose the state of emergency in Tokyo,” Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said at a government meeting on infection measures. “The period will be until August 22.” On […]
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Hospitality talks to focus on use of EU Digital Certs
Representatives of the hospitality sector and senior Government officials will meet later today to assess how restaurants and pubs could reopen for indoor hospitality later this month. It is understood that the discussions are focused on how the EU Digital Covid Certificate could be used to secure admission to any premises, and how the new […]
50 new roles at CarTrawler as part of €10m investment
50 jobs are to be created by car rental software company CarTrawler as part of a €10m investment package. The new positions will be across product, technology, operations, commercial and customer service. The company says the expansion is the result of it securing fresh partnerships in new areas of the market during the pandemic. These […]
Bantry Bay renewable energy facility to be one of largest of type in world
Zenith Energy and EI-H2 have announced plans for a joint venture to develop a 3.2 gigawatt (GW) energy facility at Bantry Bay to produce green hydrogen and green ammonia. A year-long feasibility study will explore the project’s potential prior to planning permission being sought for the facility – it is expected to come on stream […]
Creation of new Munster Technological University an ‘important milestone’ for south west
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF Ireland’s newest university, Munster Technology University (MTU), has been described by Minister Simon Harris as an “important milestone”. Cork Institute of Technology and Institute of Technology Tralee have joined together to become the Munster Technological University (MTU). CIT currently has 17,000 full and part-time students while ITT has almost 4,000. The move comes […]
Red Chair is delighted to announce our sponsorship with the Glenbeigh-Glencar GAA U7&U9 Teams
Glenbeigh-Glencar under 7’s & 9’s had a real treat with brand new jerseys, kindly sponsored by Glenbeigh’s Dave McKeown of RetroFit Design and Fred McDonogh of Red Chair Recruitment. Co Kerry’s number 15 Paudie Clifford who has been a revelation this season was at hand with Pa Killkenny to do a few workshops and present […]
25 new jobs created in Laois
N’ware, an expert in the field of Enterprise Resource Planning and business applications software, today announced the creation of 25 new roles with the establishment of its European HQ in Mountrath Co Laois. This project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. Established in 1995 in Quebec, Canada, N’Ware offers feature-loaded software solutions […]
Government to hold talks with hospitality on indoor dining
Talks between the hospitality industry and Government representatives to find a way of allowing indoor hospitality to resume will get under way later. Indoor drinking and dining in pubs and restaurants had been due to recommence today, as part of the next phase of easing restrictions. The Government decided last week to delay resuming indoor […]
Bezos leaves enduring legacy as he leaves Amazon CEO role
As he prepares to blast off into a new career stage, Jeff Bezos leaves an enduring legacy after transforming Amazon from a modest online bookseller into one of the world’s most powerful corporations. Bezos, 57, was set to hand over the job of Amazon chief executive today to Andy Jassy and turn his attention to […]
All that you need to know heading into an interview…
Interview Basics It’s still expected that formal business dress is worn for interviews: suit or jacket/ trousers and tie. Even the nicest Cardigan just won’t cut it! Novelty ties and socks are also no no’s Many people spend more time preparing a car for sale. You need your own wash and wax – spoil yourself […]
Interview Preparation Tips
The basics in preparation for an interview are: Do your research on your potential employer Make a portfolio Hardcopy of your CV x 4 (1 for you and one each for the interviewing team) Print offs from there website Notepad and a pen (very important) Pre-written questions on the company and the role Examples of your […]
Limerick’s Kirby Engineering to create 300 jobs in expansion drive
Kirby Group Engineering is to create 300 jobs as part of a significant expansion to meet demand for its services in Ireland and across Europe. The family-founded, privately-owned company said the new jobs will include engineering, commercial, operations and administrative staff, with recruitment for many of these roles already under way. Kirby has also announced […]
Vaccine programme for younger people to be accelerated
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has announced an expansion of the vaccination roll-out programme to younger people. It will see the 18-34 age group being able to ‘opt in’ for Janssen or AstraZeneca for earlier vaccination. Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, the minister said this ‘opt-in’ system will run in parallel with the online portal […]
‘He Was Playing A Good Bit Of Soccer, He Wasn’t Playing As Much Football’
The day before his younger brother David scored a memorable last-gasp goal for Kerry to rescue a draw with Monaghan in the 2018 Super 8s, Paudie Clifford too scored a sensational goal. It was a solo effort that cut through the Galway defence after he picked the ball up on the 45m line, and helped […]
Mid-July indoor reopening possible depending on UK Delta data – Government
The Government has said a mid-July reopening of indoor hospitality might be possible if new data from the UK indicates lower hospitalisation and death rates from the Delta variant than predicted by National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet). In a meeting with industry representatives on Wednesday afternoon, the Government delegation led by Taoiseach Micheál Martin, […]
New tech jobs for Cork, Dublin and Tipperary
A technology company has today announced plans for 100 new jobs in Dublin and Cork, while a cybersecurity provider will also create 75 jobs in Tipperary and Dublin. Technology company Qorvo has announced plans to create 100 highly-skilled engineering positions in Dublin and Cork. Qorvo said the new jobs will support its global ultra-wideband (UWB) […]
23 Foundation (Jamie Carragher) Irish Ambassador
By Fred McDonogh Red Chair; Founder: As a life long Liverpool supporter, I am proud to be involved with the 23 Foundation / Jamie Carragher’s charity. Fred and Mike Lepic UK, along with others such as Philly Carragher represent Jamie’s 23 Foundation as Irish and English Ambassador’s on a voluntary basis. The Foundation raises funds for […]
British jobseekers are hunting for work outside the UK now & Ireland’s top of the list
THE NUMBER OF British residents searching for jobs outside the UK has jumped since the Brexit referendum, and Ireland is proving to be of particular interest. According to data from Jobs website Indeed, searches for jobs across the EU from the UK were 7% higher on average in the 100 days after the referendum than […]
5 Habits for a Healthier Relationship With Your Phone
For many of us, our smartphones have come to feel like another appendage. We carry them wherever we go, fondle them during meals and conversations, and sleep with them next to our pillows. Wherever one is, so is the other. However, unlike our typically unabashed appreciation for our physical limbs (arms and legs ftw!), our […]
Choose Tralee
With a population of 23,693, Tralee is considered the 14th biggest town in Ireland. Internationally known for its Rose of Tralee Festival, Tralee has much more to offer for anyone considering relocation to the most picturesque county in Ireland. 1. Cost of Living The cost of rental properties in the Tralee area are considerably […]
Kerry is home to six of Ireland’s top 10 beaches
TripAdvisor has released its latest list of the top 10 beaches to visit in Ireland. The list is dominated by The Kingdom, Kerry being home to six of those ten. Inchydoney in West Cork receives first place, followed by Banna Strand and Inch beach respectively. Derrynane comes in at number five, followed by […]