The life science sector is currently experiencing significant changes with the introduction of legislation that will change the way it works.  The new Medical Device Regulations, The Falsified Medicines Directive, the introduction of mandatory electronic publishing of submissions and other initiatives are changing the way that the industry works.  Furthermore, the uncertainty associated with Brexit means that, for many, the future is somewhat less than clear.On May 29th experts from the globally trading consultancy firm Acorn Regulatory will outline the issues that will impact most of the County Tipperary life science sector.  The lunchtime session will seek to inform attendees about the upcoming changes and how they will impact on their businesses.  Also, members of staff from Acorn Regulatory’s specialist divisions will be on hand to answer any questions that you might have after the presentations. 

For more than a century, MSD, a leading global biopharmaceutical company, has been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for the world's most challenging diseases. MSD employs approximately 1,600 people across its sites in Ireland, including our site in Ballydine, Co. Tipperary, which has been in operation for over 40 years.  Many of the most widely used MSD medicines are developed by our teams in Ireland, with over 50% of MSD’s global top 20 products now manufactured here in Ireland.

Robert A. Merry & Co. has invested €2.5 million in the last year in new warehousing, refurbishments and an additional bottling line which increases the company’s total hourly bottling capacity to 15,500 units. It provides bottling services for leading Irish whiskey and gin brands and also develops and supplies a range of award-winning products to leading global retailer groups such as Aldi, Walmart, Tesco, Duty Free America and Cost Plus World Market. About 4.5 million litres of Irish Cream Liqueurs are produced annually at the facility. Each year the company sources approximately 1.35 million litres of fresh dairy cream from local farmers in the Golden Vale region of Ireland.

Please contact us if you wish to discuss your training needs.

Contact Sabrina:

​[email protected]​​/052 6191103

Contact Karen:

[email protected]/052 6191105

This Sunday 12th May, the Clonmel Park Hotel Leisure Centre open their doors to the public for their free open day. This free event gives attendees the chance to meet personal trainers, view the award winning facilities and avail of exclusive special offers. Guests can also use both the Swimming Pool and Gym on the day for free. 

Time: 12pm - 5pm 

SALE! - 3 Months Leisure Membership €99!!

(Available from May 12th to 19th only)

Pictured: Chris Moores, NQA Operations Director, Con Furey, CEO Language Xchange Ireland, Hollie Hogan, NQA Key Accounts Manager. 

Language Xchange Ireland, a unique work experience-based English Language program, offer international English students Voluntary Work Placements within the business sector, in the South East of Ireland.

This BREXIT proof business has experienced a 40% growth in business in the last 12months and this trend is set to continue after successful marketing campaigns in Europe, over the last two years. This year Language Xchange Ireland were awarded the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Certification for their systems and procedures along with ISO 45001 Health & Safety and ISO 14001 Environmental,  making them the first Work Placement business, to achieve this combined Certification in Ireland and the UK.

With a team of 7 on board, Language Xchange Ireland have been providing access to local businesses, to our many groups of international students coming to Ireland. They offer a refined, well-oiled business model which meets student’s needs and the needs of Erasmus +, the usual EU grant provider chosen by international schools. 

Language Xchange Ireland students work voluntary in Clonmel / Cashel / Cahir for 2 - 4 weeks at a time and many business in Co. Tipperary have availed of their high calibre students over the years. Their students are prepared for the programme via home e-Learning online in advance of arrival, orientation training on arrival and continuous monitoring while in Ireland. LXI students included 2^nd & 3^rd year – Chefs, Electricians, Carpenters, Beauticians, Waiters, Metal Fabricators, IT Coders, Hairdressers, Dental Nurses, Farmers, Nurses, Retail, Aircraft Technicians and Administration students.  Some local businesses use this platform to recruit highly skilled & motivated graduates.

LXI assure their students a very pleasant, unique experience in Ireland. Con Furey, Managing Director, has established partnerships with many European schools from which they receive groups of students annually, bringing repeat business not only to us but also to local businesses and services. LXI are always willing to accept new Host Companies in Clonmel / Cashel / Cahir town & County.

The accommodation spend for LXI students host families exceeds €250,000 annually and each student come with an average spend of €500 - €900 pocket money, over the 2 or 4 week period in your local economy.  

LXI have 5 groups of Business School students & Trades coming to Tipperary this year - If you would like a student to complete some administration, marketing, catering or reception duties at your business, or you want to find out more please visit the Language Xchange Ireland at – [email protected] or [email protected]

Please visit our latest Brexit web page for all of the latest information and resources regarding Brexit and Trade.