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Free digital and gaming events at Culture Night tonight

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:02:00 +0000

Art lovers, music enthusiasts, children and people of all ages are getting ready to join in on the festivities for this year's Culture Night, with free events happening all over the country, as the museums, galleries, iconic buildings and cultural spaces, historic houses, artists' studios and cultural centres open their doors for free for one night only! The seat of our Government, Leinster House, is even accessible to the public this evening.

Here are some digital snippets:

Vintage computers will be on display and you can play classic arcade games such as Pacman and Space Invaders at the Digital Enterprise Research Institute (DERI), in Galway.
At the Science Gallery, ELEMENTS will be a visual conversation between art and science, drawing on the Periodic Table, and linking in with the UN/UPAC International Year of Chemistry.

The Culture Night concept came about in 2006 in Temple Bar, Dublin's cultural quarter, and part of Dublin's old city.

The night itself, which runs from 5-11pm tonight (23 September), has spread to 30 regions across Ireland.

Culture Night will take place in Dublin, Belfast, Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cloughjordan, Cork City, Cork County, Derry-Londonderry, Drogheda, Letterkenny, An Ghaeltacht, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Leitrim, Limerick, Mayo, Navan, Offaly, Roscommon, South Tipperary, Sligo, Strabane District, Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford and Wicklow.

Highlights:

Tours of the world-renowned Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin, where U2, Kings of Leon, The Corrs and Lady Gaga have recorded
Presidential candidates Mary Davis, Sean Gallagher, Michael D Higgins and Gay Mitchell will discuss the importance of art and culture at a Presidential Hustings Meeting in the Irish Film Institute, Dublin
Star gazing at Blackrock Castle Observatory, Cork
Outdoor film screenings in Letterkenny
Performances by up-and-coming opera singers in the world at the Wexford Opera House
A showcase of vintage fashion, photographs and prints at Bedlam Market, Derry

Click here to learn more about events in your area.

Highlights from Dublin:

Free buses will ferry people to their chosen gallery/cultural space. Dublin Bus will leave every 20 minutes from three bus stop locations (A, B and C), with each of the three buses covering a different cultural loop in the city.
A = Bachelor's Walk (in front of the Arlington Hotel)
B = Aston Quay (in front of the USIT office)
C = Trinity College (Grafton Street side)

Heuston/museum quarter

In Dublin's Heuston/museum quarter, for instance, people can visit attractions such as Kilmainham Gaol, the Guinness Storehouse, Old Jameson Distillery, the NCAD Gallery on Thomas Street and The Joinery.

Historic Quarter

Meanwhile, in the Historic Quarter of the city, St Patrick's Cathedral will have Evensong at 5.30pm, while the Intercultural Voice choirs will start singing at 6.30pm.

The Contemporary Music Centre on Fishamble Street is aiming to create a sonic experience of live and electronic music, "inspired by the past and shaped by the future in the shadow of Handel", whose Messiah was first performed in Dublin.

For those who want to learn more about taxes and customs, the Revenue Museum, based in the crypt of the Chapel Royal in Dublin Castle, will tell the story of Ireland's activities in this area from the distant past to the present day.

New Acropolis Ireland will have rolling events this evening, ranging from talks on philosophy, culture, theology, mythology and the art of happiness, with visual events catering to families, as well as an exhibition of homemade cakes.

Temple Bar and north of the Liffey

In Temple Bar and north of the Liffey, the newly opened independent bookshop Gutter Bookshop, named after the Oscar Wilde quote: "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars" will feature many cultural book events tonight.

Ireland's oldest Socialist bookshop Connolly Books & The New Theatre will be holding tours of its secret theatre at the back of the shop.

The Ark cultural centre for children will feature The Revs, who will perform in the Ark's child-sized theatre. Shows will run for 20 minutes, starting from 6pm. They will be suitable for children ages 3 and up.

Gaelchultúr, located at Filmbase, will feature Irish cultural workshops and sean-nós dancing and singing.

North Georgian Quarter

In the North Georgian Quarter, you can go to The Gate Theatre, for instance, the James Joyce Centre, the GAA Museum in Croke Park, Hello Operator for a shared listening experience from the world of radio. At the An Post, in the GPO on O'Connell Street, children can take part in the An Post children's quiz.

At the Dublin Writer's Museum 'Is it Love' will be a one-act show featuring various observations on the topic of love from writers ranging from Michael Jagger to JM Synge and Richard Brinsley Sheridan.

At Casino at Marino, one of Europe's finest 18-century neo-classical buildings, situated on Cherrymount Avenue, off Malahide Road (Dublin 3) there will be musical entertainment from 6.30-8pm.

Trinity College Docklands

In the Trinity College Docklands area you can visit Marlborough Studios for free visual/performance art displays, Dance Ireland for dance film screenings and video installations. At the Science Gallery, ELEMENTS will be a visual conversation between art and science, drawing on the Periodic Table, and linking in with the UN /UPAC International Year of Chemistry.

You can also head to the Royal Irish Academy of Music (on Westland Row) for musical performances from tiny tots to grown ups, as well as open rehearsals and classes.

The Oonagh Young Gallery will feature artists who work with sound visuals and text from Budapest, Galway, Berlin and Dublin.

South Georgian Quarter

There too many events to mention here that are happening in the cultural melting pot of Dublin's South Georgian Quarter. But here are a few snippets:

European Union House will have a exhibition in alliance with The Polish Embassy and Art Polonia, featuring the illustrations of the Polish graphic artist and painter Janusz Kapuska.

Cullenswood House in Ranelagh will feature a candlelit evening in the house where Patrick Pearse founded St Enda's in 1908 and where an eclectic mix of artists lived.

For one night only, Little Museum of Dublin, will offer guided tours on the hour. Pre-book online.

Children and adults alike can join in and doodle on a massive art canvas that will be laid out in the Alliance Francaise on the corner of Kildare and Nassau Streets.

Jimmy Murphy will be discussing his latest play The Hen Night Epiphany at Focus Theatre.

The National Museum - Natural History will feature the Nocturnal Nature exhibition.

The Italian Institute of Culture - Dublin will feature Chimica-mente Legami di creativitá to celebrate the aforementioned International Year of Chemistry.

St Ann's Church on Dawson Street, associated with famous authors such as Bram Stoker of Dracula fame, and Wolf Tone, will be open for viewing. Since 1723, bread shelves in the church have contained loaves of bread for the poor of the city.

Freemasons' Hall will also welcome visitors to look at the eclectic rooms in the Victorian gem, headquarters of the Freemasons in Ireland.

A toast to Arthur Guinness can help social entrepreneurs

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:16:00 +0000

Today, 22 September at 17:59 local time – in tribute to Guinness, who first set up shop in the now-landmark Guinness premises at St James's Gate brewery in Dublin in 1759 - people all over the globe will be celebrating Arthur's Day.

By joining the festivities today either in person or via their smartphones, people will also be helping to support the Arthur Guinness Fund, which supports social entrepreneurs who make a difference to the lives of the people in their local communities across the island of Ireland.

In a marketing move deploying social media, Guinness says people have the option to 'Check In' with Guinness via Facebook Places using their smartphones. For every 'Check-In' to a pub via Facebook, Guinness will donate €5 to the Arthur Guinness Fund, up to a maximum of €500,000.

The Diageo-owned brand says people without smartphones can text 'RAISE' to the text number provided in pubs on the night.

Social innovators

All ticket proceeds from Arthur's Day will benefit the Arthur Guinness Fund. To date, 20 Irish social entrepreneurs have received funding from the Arthur Guinness Fund, with a total of €1.65m distributed since 2010.

It was in 1755, having been bequeathed £100 (Irish punt) from his godfather (Arthur Price – the Church of Ireland Archbishop of Cashel) that Guinness set up the original Guinness brewery in Leixlip, Co Kildare. (Coincidentally Leixlip is now home to another global giant – Intel, which set up its manufacturing plant there on a 360-acre former stud farm - see more on Intel at end of article)

Then, in 1759, he saw an opportunity to move the business to St James's Gate. At the time, he took out a 9,000-year lease on the four-acre premises at an original rent of £45 (Irish punt) per annum.

Bands rocking around Ireland

As the clock strikes 17:59 locally around the world, people are set to join the celebrations.

Bands such as Scissor Sisters and Stereophonics will be rocking Dublin in tune with those celebrating with a glass of Guinness, while Scottish-Italian singer Paolo Nutini is sure to add a glow to the Guinness Storehouse atmosphere as he headlines there this evening.

In Ireland, the celebrations have grown to include ticketed events in four hub cities, Dublin, Cork, Limerick, and Belfast, while celebrations will also take place in more than 1,500 pubs across Ireland.

Obama and the Guinness effect

_{US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama learn how to pull a pint in a pub in Moneygall, Ireland, on 23 May 2011}

It was back on 23 May 2011 when US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama had a pint and a glass respectively of the black stuff while on a one-day visit to Ireland during his European tour, with the images of the occasion in a pub in Moneygall, Co Offaly (Moneygall is Obama's ancestral home) being flashed all over the world, helping to raise the profile of both Guinness and Obama.

The Guinness toast from Obama was a new beginning for Ireland, as it was for Obama, who had returned to his Irish heritage, when he visited the birthplace of his great-great-great grandfather Falmouth Kearney from his mother's side in Moneygall, and connected with living distant relatives. Kearney himself emigrated from Moneygall to New York in 1850.

Later that day, to a crowd of thousands on College Green in Dublin, across from Trinity College Dublin, Obama's speech 'Yes we Can! or 'Is Féidir Linn!' struck a positive chord, not only with Irish-Americans living all over the world but also with people living in Ireland who had been downtrodden in recent years, beleaguered with hard news of job losses and difficult budgets as a result of the recession, when terms such as 'double-dip', 'bailout', 'NAMA' and 'default' had become part of the daily lexicon.

More on Intel in Kildare, Ireland

Intel's Leixlip plant, the location of the Intel Fab 10 and Fab 24 semiconductor wafer fabrication facilities, now employs 4,000 people. Back in January, Intel announced it would be creating an additional 200 jobs over the next two years (as well as 850 construction jobs) as a result of a new US$500m construction project at its Leixlip campus. The news was hailed by IDA Ireland CEO Barry O'Leary at the time, for being a welcome boost for high-end manufacturing in Ireland.)

Intel first announced it was coming to Ireland in 1989.

Sports stadiums go green: from Croke Park to Minnesota Twins

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:57:00 +0000

Here in Ireland, for instance, Dublin's Croke Park – which yesterday played host to the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final between Dublin and Kerry, a nail-biting match that saw Dublin ultimately snatch the Sam Maguire Cup – has been really upping its sustainability game.

Back in 2010, Croke Park gained the BS 8901:2009 certification, which it said made it the world's first stadium to receive this award for sustainable events.

In 2008, Croke Park also launched its the Cúl Green initiative to set ambitious targets to help it reduce its carbon footprint and become a carbon-neutral stadium. Between 2007 and 2009, the stadium reduced its electricity consumption by 28pc. It has also opened recycling and composting facilities across the site – reducing waste to landfill by 53pc. Meanwhile, all of Croke Park's stadium's electricity is sourced from a wind farm in Ireland.

_{Croke Park Stadium in Dublin, home to the GAA}

Water conservation strategies for sports stadiums

Back to Minnesota, where the Minnesota Twins' new US$425m, 40,000-seat Target Field collects and purifies rainwater from the ballpark's seven-acre grounds, including its stands. The stadium then stores the rainwater in a cistern that is placed deep in the ground. The resulting water is then used to wash down the stands and to irrigate the playing field. Minnesota tech company Pentair designed the rainwater harvesting system.

At the time of the rainwater announcement, Twins president Dave St. Peter said the scheme would help tackle water scarcity.

"Clean water and conservation are worldwide issues, but that being said, I believe that they hit closer to home in the Land of 10,000 Lakes."

_{The new Aviva Stadium in Dublin}

Green kick start at Aviva in Dublin

Another Irish stadium, the Aviva (formerly known as Lansdowne Road before its redevelopment) has already achieved the BS8901:2009 certification to confirm its status as a sustainable venue after just a year in operation since the rebuild.

In its old incarnation the Lansdowne Road Stadium was the oldest sports stadium in Europe. The Aviva is home to the the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) and the Republic of Ireland football team. The Irish rugby team are currently participating in the Rugby World Cup, having been victorious over Australia in Sydney on Saturday.

BS8901:2009 is currently a British standard but it is likely to become an international standard, ISO20121, in 2012.

"A building of this size in such a unique location creates unusual environmental and social challenges and while the design of the stadium includes some very smart solutions, how we operate the stadium is also an essential aspect of addressing these challenges," said Aviva Stadium's director Martin Murphy at the time.

Aviva is taking a three-pronged approach to sustainability, according to Bill Enright, the stadium operations manager. This includes environmental impact, social impact and economic impact.

During the stadium's redevelopment, the onsite crushing of the old stands took place so they could be reused as foundation material. The old stadium's steel rebar was also recycled, while low CO2 concrete was also used during the rebuild.

The Aviva has also embraced rainwater harvesting, with its system having a 320,000-litre capacity. It also uses heat recovery from diesel generators. Pipe work from the cooling circuit on the generators 'absorbs' the heat produced by the generator for use in heating water supply.

The stadium has engaged smart-water meters to monitor and manage the stadium's water consumption.

_{New MetLife Stadium, home to the New York Giants and the New York Jets of the NFL. Image courtesy of NFL}

MetLife Stadium in New Jersey lowers its water footprint

Also in the US, the new MetLife Stadium (the stadium opened as New Meadowlands Stadium in April 2010) has also embraced water conservation. Home to the New York Giants and the New York Jets of the NFL, the new stadium has committed to reducing water demand by an estimated 11,000,000 gallons per year, or a 25pc reduction in the average annual water demand compared to the old stadium.

During its revamp, MetLife went for synthetic turf as opposed to natural grass for its playing field. It says this has resulted in savings of 3,500,000 gallons of water per year compared to natural grass.

Waterless urinals throughout the men's restrooms in New Stadium have also resulted in savings of 2,700,000 gallons of water per year, according to MetLife.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and MetLife Stadium Company, the stadium's principal owner, signed a memorandum of understanding that outlined their plans to incorporate environmentally-friendly materials and practices into MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey last year.

Qatar eyes up green stadiums in time for 2022 FIFA World Cup

_{Planned Doha Port Stadium, Qatar. Image courtesy of National Geographic}

Then we have the Persian Gulf nation of Qatar, which unveiled its plans for a new green stadiums in time for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Career Zoo - UCD Michael Smurfit

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:41:00 +0000

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School is Ireland's leading business school and research centre. We offer a wide range of postgraduate business programmes, to both business and non-business graduates, that equip students to become the business leaders of the future. Our success is down to an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are the only Irish business school whose degrees are consistently ranked in the world's top 100 by the Financial Times and The Economist Intelligence Unit. We are also one of an elite group of schools worldwide to hold triple accreditation from AACSB (US), EQUIS (Europe) and AMBA (UK) and are the only Irish member of CEMS which is a global alliance of leading business schools.

www.smurfitschool.ie

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Career Zoo - Trinity School of Business

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:34:00 +0000

Business is a long established discipline in the Trinity College, having been formed as a School of Commerce in 1925 and transformed into the School of Business in the sixties. Today, the School is recognised for its unique and innovative degree programmes, commitment to research-based teaching, and its intimate, tutorially-
oriented educational philosophy. The School enjoys a strong international profile and maintains excellent relationships with Irish and global organisations in the private,
public and voluntary sectors. The school has over 400 years of experience in educating leaders and a modern engagement with the world of business and industry both in a European and global context. This combination makes the Trinity MBA a unique, life-changing experience.

www.tcd.ie/business

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Career Zoo - Sound Training Centre

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:31:00 +0000

The Sound Training Centre has been setting standards in audio education for over 25 years with full and part time fully accredited courses in music production, sound
engineering, live sound, lighting and stage management. Our dedicated approach to training and top class facilities has provided opportunities for students to succeed
within the music industry unmatched anywhere in the world. Indeed some of our graduates have recently worked in conjunction with major international artists such as Morrissey, The Black Eyed Peas and Rihanna. Other artists credited to the studios include REM, the late Michael Jackson, Paolo Nutini, Muse, Snow Patrol plus many more. Now enrolling for a wide range of courses for the academic year 2011 - 2012.

www.soundtraining.com

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Career Zoo - Skillnets

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:27:00 +0000

Skillnets funds and facilitates training through 70 networks of private sector companies around the country in a wide range of sectors including ICT, health, food and
drink and life sciences. Each network delivers courses that are relevant to specific industry and member company needs. Job-seekers can also attend courses at no cost and with no impact on social welfare benefits. Job-seekers train with those in employment allowing them to network and keep up to date with their sector/region while participating in relevant industry-specific training programmes. Skillnets is funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Education and Skills.

www.skillnets.ie/find-courses

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Career Zoo - Sandford Language Institute

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:21:00 +0000

The Sandford Language Institute was established in 1989 and provides training in over 30 languages from Europe, Asia, Scandinavia and Africa. We run Evening Classes at our premises in Milltown Park, Dublin 6 & Merrion Square, Dublin 2. We also offer In - Company Language Training. Our tutors are native speakers and qualified teachers. The Sandford Language Institute also offers a Translation and Interpreting service to its corporate clients. We also carry out Language Level Assessments for our corporate clients who need to establish fluency in a foreign language amongst candidates who are taking up multi-lingual positions. Our assessors are native speakers and qualified linguists and we conduct tests in all languages.

www.sandfordlanguages.ie

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Career Zoo - Pulse College

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:07:00 +0000

Established in 1990, and based in the heart of Dublin, Pulse College has an internationally renowned reputation as leaders in creative media education, attracing
students from around the world. We pride ourselves in preparing students for the workplace, ensuring that they have the expertise to be the creative media workforce of
the future. Our aim is to create positive awareness of the creative media industry and to encourage students to consider a career in this growing sector. We have developed a range of practical, hands-on courses, both full time and part time, in Audio, Gaming and Film. Since acquiring the world famous Windmill Lane Recording Studios, the facilities at Pulse College now include 5 professional Recording Studios, Mixing Pods, Post-Production Facilities, Pro-Tools, MAC and PC Labs, a Games Design room, a Film Studio and a Green Screen Studio. Some of our students have gone on to work with international acts such as 50 Cent, U2, The Jonas Brothers, The Script and Lady Gaga to name but a few. If you would like to visit our facilities please check out our website for information on our next Open Day.

www.pulsecollege.eu

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Career Zoo - Intel Ireland

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:58:00 +0000

Ireland is Intel's centre of manufacturing excellence in Europe. Since 1989, Intel has invested US$7 billion turning 360 acres of the Collinstown Industrial Park into the most advanced industrial campus in Europe. Over 4,000 people work at the Leixlip, Co.Kildare campus and in addition, there are over 200 people employed at Intel Communications Europe located in Shannon, Co. Clare, which is the Ireland product development arm of our Communications Product Group. (Intel Shannon was voted one of Ireland's Top 20 workplaces in 2010 and again in 2011). Our Intel Leixlip campus is the location of the Ireland Fab Operations (IFO) and Fab 24 semi-conductor wafer fabrication facilities.Intel was ranked at number seven last year in the Business Week "100 global brands". The most recent Fortune 500 listing has us at number 61. Profiles we hire for - Experienced and Graduates: Process engineers, Product Development engineers, Test engineers, Software/Hardware engineers, Silicon Design & Development Engineers, Software Design Engineers. Disciplines: BA, Masters, PhD degree in Physics, Applied Chemistry, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering.

www.intel.com/jobs/ireland

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Career Zoo - Institute of Technology Tallaght (ITT Dublin)

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:55:00 +0000

Institute of Technology, Tallaght (ITT Dublin) is the sole higher education institution in South Dublin County. The county is one of the most densely populated and highly
industrialised regions in Ireland. ITT Dublin is a key driver in the development of the region and works closely with regional and national partners for that purpose.
Teaching and Learning ITT Dublin offers a broad range of both Full-time and part-time Undergraduate Programmes and a number of taught Post Graduate Programmes that are recognised internationally. The Institute prides itself on its commitment to teaching and learning and provides students with opportunities for Flexible learning, distance learning, customised on site work based learning and International partnerships. Students are nurtured in a supportive environment that boasts excellent information services, access and career advice, targeted academic supports, health centre, provision for those with disabilities and active clubs and societies.
Enterprise & Innovation Synergy Centre at ITT Dublin is the innovation centre of South Dublin County. With a focus on the high technology and knowledge intensive sectors, our aim is to enable industry and academia to interact to create viable enterprises for South Dublin County that will secure the area's future in terms of job creation, innovation and export potential.

Research
Research has flourished at ITT Dublin reflecting the high priority attached to it by the Institute. The Institute hosts seven Research Centres and Strategic Partnerships
with other higher education institutions have been established. The Institute has had tremendous success in winning research funding from national and industry research funding programmes.

www.it-tallaght.ie

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Career Zoo - Irish Tax Institute

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:46:00 +0000

The Irish Tax Institute is the leader in tax education in Ireland and our AITI Registered Tax Consultant qualification is the gold standard in tax education, renowned
for its professional rigour and depth. Ireland's leading professional services firms educate their people through the Institute, and over half the tax partners in the Big 4
firms are AITIs. AITIs also hold key tax and financial positions in 30 of the Top 50 companies in Ireland and the Top 10 multinationals in Ireland employ AITIs. The
employment rate among AITIs who qualified in the last 5 years is 95%.

www.taxinstitute.ie

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Career Zoo - IRCSET (Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:42:00 +0000

IRCSET operates multi-million euro research funding initiatives which support talented researchers in their early-stage career across Masters, Doctoral and Postdoctoral
levels in the area of science, engineering and technology. The emphasis of their funding programmes is on exploratory research aimed at yielding new concepts, findings and innovations within Ireland. Over 500 highly qualified IRCSET Awardees, including postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers, will attend Career Zoo, seeking to further their careers through participation in the event.

www.ircset.ie

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Career Zoo - IBM

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:39:00 +0000

IBM has a long history in Ireland, having opened our first office here in 1956. Today, IBM Ireland has nationwide responsibilities for sales, marketing and service. Our globally integrated international missions in manufacturing and development operations include a Technology Campus in Mulhuddart, Co. Dublin and software development laboratories in Dublin, Cork and Galway; with a European Sales and Support Centre in Blanchardstown, Dublin.

IBM in Ireland is made up of a diverse workforce of over 3,000 employees working across a broad range of businesses and locations. And we're looking for talented professionals to work with us, across all areas of our business, to take on some of the most challenging problems our planet is facing today. In return, we will offer you amazing opportunities, attractive benefits and a unique mix of people, business knowledge and technological expertise. So, let IBM take your career where you want it to go.

www.ibm.com/ie

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Career Zoo - IPASS

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:37:00 +0000

The Irish Payroll Association (IPASS) is Ireland's premier provider of Payroll Training, PAYE Training, PRSI Training, VAT Training, qualifications and consultancy
services and is the only representative body for payroll professionals in Ireland. The aims of the Irish Payroll Association are to train, develop and support the payroll
profession and to help it to achieve the recognition which it deserves. At a time when payroll operations were never more complex, IPASS also provides educational seminars, an annual Payroll conference, a membership body, representation to Government Departments and to employers and both products and services to help members and students to enhance payroll operations, to meet new legislative requirements and to address changes in the workplace.

www.ipass.ie

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Career Zoo - Hays

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:33:00 +0000

Hays Ireland is part of Hays plc, the leading global specialist recruiting group and the expert at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide. It operates in 30 countries worldwide across the private and public sectors, dealing in permanent positions, contract roles and temporary assignments. Hays has been operating within the Irish recruitment market for over 15 years and has built firm and progressive relationships with a diverse network of companies and businesses during this time. They provide recruitment expertise in the areas of Accountancy & Finance, Architecture, Banking, Construction and Property, Engineering, Insurance and Financial Services, Information Technology and Office Support.

www.hays.ie

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Career Zoo - InterTradeIreland

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:33:00 +0000

InterTradeIreland is the only organisation which has been given the responsibility to increase North/South economic and business co-operation for the mutual benefit of both economies on the island. Our sales and marketing programme, Acumen, offers up to twenty places for graduates to help ambitious SMEs increase their export sales. They will also benefit from securing employment for 12 months as well as a fully funded Postgraduate Diploma in Sales Management from UCD Michael Smurfit Business School. Our award winning innovation programme, FUSION provides science, technology and engineering graduates with the opportunity to work for a progressive company as a project manager to lead an innovation project. They will receive ongoing support from the academic partner on the project, secure employment for 12 months and be funded to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice from UCD Michael Smurfit Business School.

www.intertradeireland.com

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Career Zoo - Ericsson

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:29:00 +0000

Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators. Ericsson is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies, and provides support for networks with over 2 billion subscribers and has the leading position in managed services. The company's portfolio comprises mobile and fixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband and multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and the media industry. Ericsson Ireland employs approximately 1400 people across 2 sites: TELECOM & NETWORK SERVICES - based in Clonskeagh, Dublin and RESEARCH & SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT - based in Athlone. We currently have opportunities in the area of Software Development, R&D, Network Engineering, Technical Training and Consultancy.

www.ericsson.comcareers

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Career Zoo - Innopharma Labs

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:28:00 +0000

Innopharma Labs innovative training programmes allow you to develop the skills to work in Pharmaceutical, Bio-Pharmaceutical & Medical Device sectors in roles covering Product and Process Development, Engineering, Automation, Validation, Process Analytical Technology, Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Manufacturing.

Innopharma Labs offer:
- Springboard sponsored upskilling for those who are unemployed.
- Bespoke programmes for corporate clients and individuals.
- Part-time programmes for those who wish to develop their skills within Pharma.
- Mentoring and coaching programmes by experienced Business Coaches.
- Modular based weekend and on-line programmes.
- A network of Mentors available to support upskilling and competency

development.
We have a proven track record and an established credibility within the Pharma & Medical Device industries.

For further information visit our website or e-mail:callano@innopharmalabs.com.

www.innopharmalabs.com

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September 10 - 11, 2011
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Career Zoo - Deloitte

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:24:00 +0000

Deloitte's 1,100 people in Dublin, Cork and Limerick provide audit, tax, consulting, and corporate finance to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries, Deloitte brings world class capabilities and deep local expertise to help clients succeed wherever they operate. Deloitte's approximately 170,000 professionals are committed to becoming the standard of excellence. We have immediate opportunities for suitably qualified and experienced finance and technology professionals to join our Audit, Corporate Finance, Enterprise Risk Services, Management Consulting and Tax teams. Our Graduate Recruitment campaign will launch in September offering a significant number of opportunities across the firm.

www.deloitte.com/ie

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September 10 - 11, 2011
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Career Zoo - Independent College Dublin

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:24:00 +0000

Independent College Dublin is a dynamic, goal focused, career orientated third level institution which is part of Independent News & Media PLC. It is located in the heart
of Dublin at 60 - 63 Dawson Street, Dublin 2. The campus has 22 lecture rooms across 28,000 square feet of teaching space. The objective of the College is to develop
successful and prestigious third level, lifelong and further education learning programmes which are relevant in today's challenging workplace and provide real currency for graduates seeking employment by focusing on specific disciplines in Business, Law, Accountancy, Media & Journalism and Arts & Psychotherapy.

www.independentcolleges.ie

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Career Zoo - IIPMM

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:20:00 +0000

The Irish Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management (IIPMM) is one of the first professional bodies that provides HETAC accredited Education Programme up to the Honours Degree level, developed over a number of years by academics and practitioners. The Higher Certificate offers purchasing and supply management professionals and those entering the profession, an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the function and its role within the general business environment. The IIPMM has been granted a SpringBoard funding from Higher Education Authority, therefore the Job Seekers now can avail of free places on our Education Programmes - Certificate in Purchasing Fundamentals, Certificate in Warehousing and Supply and the Higher Certificate in Business Procurement.

www.iipmm.ie

The career event for experienced professionals and graduatess
September 10 - 11, 2011
Mansion House, Dublin 2

Career Zoo - Citrix

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:19:00 +0000

Citrix Systems is a leading provider of virtual computing solutions that help companies deliver IT as an on-demand service. Founded in 1989, Citrix combines virtualization, networking, and cloud computing technologies into a full portfolio of products that enable virtual work styles for users and virtual datacenters for IT. More than 230,000 organizations worldwide rely on Citrix to help them build simpler and more cost-effective IT environments. Citrix partners with over 10,000 companies in more than 100 countries. The type of positions we are currently looking to fill include: Technical Support Engineers, Escalation Engineer, Inside Sales and Technical Account Managers.

www.citrix.com

The career event for experienced professionals and graduatess
September 10 - 11, 2011
Mansion House, Dublin 2

Career Zoo - IBAT

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:16:00 +0000

IBAT College Dublin has proudly announced the launch of a second campus in Temple Bar, Dublin 2. Overlooking the Liffey on Wellington Quay, the state-of-the-art campus will cater for more than 2,000 third-level full and part-time students from this September and facilities include a penthouse library, laptop bar, a dedicated MBA floor with a debating chamber, an auditorium and two IT labs. Students will be offered HETAC and FETAC-approved degree and certificate courses in areas such as business management, accountancy, computing and IT design - along with its flagship MBA programme from University of Wales. Demand for one of the 35 places on the MBA programme is intense - its strong industry focus and competitive fees (from €6,000) make it one of the most attractive offerings in the country.

www.ibat.ie

The career event for experienced professionals and graduatess
September 10 - 11, 2011
Mansion House, Dublin 2

Career Zoo - IACT

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:08:00 +0000

IACT - The International Academy of Computer Training is a specialist computer training company founded in 1993. We are Ireland's largest and most experienced IT Training company. We provide classroom IT training, blended online learning as well as multimedia training materials and training guides. IACT provide certification courses in Programming in languages such as Java, Visual C#, Visual BASIC .NET - web and graphic design programmes using Adobe products (Dreamweaver, Flash, PhotoShop and Illustrator). We teach skills from a beginner to an advanced level - so even if you have never used a PC before - we can get you started. We provide daytime as well as part-time evening programmes to help develop the skills needed for today's IT workforce. All our training materials are developed by in-house experts with practical real world experience. All our tutors have extensive qualifications in the IT field with degrees in Computer Science and Business Management with many having Masters and PhDs. Our product designers and trainers are highly qualified academically but also have practical real world experience from working with our clients on a day-to-day basis. IACT recently moved to a fantastic new training facility on 32 Fitzwilliam Street with state of the art PCs and MACs. We look forward to meeting you at Career Zoo in the Mansion House and answering any questions you may have.

www.iact.ie

The career event for experienced professionals and graduatess
September 10 - 11, 2011
Mansion House, Dublin 2

Career Zoo - Hibernia College

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:04:00 +0000

Hibernia College is a HETAC-accredited online college offering online and blended (online/onsite) postgraduate programmes designed to address the growing demand for
flexible, cost-effective, lifelong learning which is not restricted by location or time. The college currently offers a range of courses including Higher Diploma programmes in Primary and Post-Primary Education (for graduates who wish to enter the teaching profession) an MA in Teaching and Learning (for practicing teachers) an MSc in Pharmaceutical Medicine (for professionals in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries) and an LLM International Business Law (for both law and non-law graduates).

www.hiberniacollege.com

The career event for experienced professionals and graduatess
September 10 - 11, 2011
Mansion House, Dublin 2

Career Zoo - Griffith College Dublin

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:59:00 +0000

Griffith College, the largest independent third level institution in Ireland, provides level 6, 7 and 8 qualifications on the CAO, which are all on the National Framework of
Qualifications (NFQ) and recognised both nationally and internationally. Courses in the areas of computing, business, law, hospitality, Journalism & media, photography, interior & fashion design, Music and Drama and a wide array of short-courses are all on offer. Griffith College has campuses in Dublin, Limerick and Cork and strong overseas links, with the BA in fashion design carrying a special attraction combining three years of education in Dublin with the option of a fourth year in Griffith's partner institution in Milan. The College has also extended its offering with the launch of three new Springboard courses in conjunction with the Higher Education Authority. A Higher Diploma in Computing, a Certificate in Computing Science and a Special Purpose Award in SME Management can now be under taken at Griffith College by unemployed graduates looking to return to education while keeping social welfare benefits.

www.gcd.ie

The career event for experienced professionals and graduatess
September 10 - 11, 2011
Mansion House, Dublin 2

Career Zoo - Enterprise Evolution Programme

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:55:00 +0000

The Enterprise Evolution Programme is a unique programme which is designed to bridge the gap between education and entrepreneurship. The Programme is a new departure of enterprise creation and development in Ireland that is jointly delivered by IT Tallaght, IADT and Innovo Training and Development. The Programme will offer 100 jobseekers the opportunity to create, explore and develop their own enterprise ideas and themselves in an innovative, creative environment. On the programme participants will work in high performance teams to broaden their knowledge of emerging industries, deepen their enterprise skills, and develop their critical thinking and creativity. Successful applicants to the programme will also be in with a chance to win €5,000 for their business sponsored by Bord Na Mona plc.

www.enterpriseevolution.ie

The career event for experienced professionals and graduatess
September 10 - 11, 2011
Mansion House, Dublin 2

Career Zoo - Career Consultants

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:54:00 +0000

Career Consultants is a professional provider of employment and career support services in Ireland. We work with both organisations and individuals across all industry sectors. For our client organisations we offer a comprehensive range of services such as Outplacement, Psychometric Testing, Assessment Centres, Human Resource Management (HRM) Solutions and Training. For the individual, we provide career guidance and career direction and, whether that's in finding a new job or changing career, our programmes are designed to ensure that each person has the skills and confidence to effectively market themselves in today's job market.

www.careerconsultants.ie

The career event for experienced professionals and graduatess
September 10 - 11, 2011
Mansion House, Dublin 2

Career Zoo - Dublin Business School (DBS)

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:51:00 +0000

Dublin Business School (DBS) is Ireland's largest independent third level college. With over 9,000 students, DBS provides a comprehensive range of full-time Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Evening Degree, Evening Diploma, Professional Accountancy and Executive Education programmes in the Schools of Business, Arts and Law. Over the last 36 years the College has built strategic alliances with the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC), Liverpool John Moore's University, is validated and awarded by the University of Wales and also has links with professional accreditation bodies who recognise its courses. DBS offers programmes in a wide range of subject areas including Business, Management, Law, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Digital Media, Event Management, Information Technology, Cloud Computing, Arts, Media, Journalism, Psychology, Counselling and Social Science.

www.dbs.ie

The career event for experienced professionals and graduatess
September 10 - 11, 2011
Mansion House, Dublin 2