This Legacy Month, Danielle Byrne, daughter of one of Ireland’s most beloved playwrights, talks about how and why she set up the Hugh Leonard Fund

For Stephen Vernon, chairman of the hugely successful real estate company Green Property, and this year’s Community Foundation for Ireland Philanthropist of the Year, getting involved in charity projects and initiatives is a source of immense satisfaction

Philanthropy in Ireland lags behind most other countries. But retired businessman Tom Cavanagh, who recently won an award for a lifetime of giving, says it has enhanced his life as well as transforming communities across the country

A trainee on the highly sought after Lidl Graduate Training programme, Ann Marie Kelly discusses the dynamic skillset it is giving her, writes Graham Clifford

Energetic self-starters wanted for ESB graduate training programme

Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, distributes to around 110 different countries across the globe

Based on feedback from students and clients, BDO Ireland is making access to its graduate programme more user-friendly, writes Graham Clifford

Research shows that more than half of college leavers are spooked by international events such as trade wars and political instability, though recruitment opportunities and salaries are on the up, writes Graham Clifford

Increasingly, firms are investing in intellectual property rather than assets like land or oil, which are subject to value fluctuation. The state’s multibillion-euro research infrastructure helps to make this happen, writes Graham Clifford

The need to protect your original work - be it industrial design, a trademark, or a piece of music - may seem obvious, but globally there are many cases of ideas created by one firm being used by another

From its unrivalled natural beauty to its access to film professionals and related supports of all kinds, Donegal is emerging as a prime location for the international film and TV industry - thanks to Donegal Film Office’s hard work

While industry leaders broadly welcome the government’s €200m Audio-visual Action Plan, a spectre looms on the horizon, writes Graham Clifford

A conference run by RSM last week shared insights with businesses on how to run a successful business that will grow into the future, writes Graham Clifford

Forward planning, due diligence and good governance will increase an organisation’s attractiveness to potential buyers, writes Graham Clifford

The construction business BAM has had a big presence in the city since it was founded more than six decades ago, writes Graham Clifford

Flourishng financial services, a vibrant jobs market, growing tourism and more investment in sustainable building are all turning Cork into a premier destination for business, writes Graham Clifford

Kevin Butler of Deloitte tells Graham Clifford about how the revitalisation of Cork city centre has gathered steam in recent times, with the visual evidence everywhere

Companies must learn to look after their staff, and that includes recognising mental health issues, writes Graham Clifford