Peter O’Dwyer casts an eye over the nominated firms in the emerging category in the Cork Company of The Year Awards 2016.

The growing status of the life sciences industry has been boosted by Cork company EireChrom which describes itself as a recognised leader in their chosen field.

The only Irish company specialising in mass spectrometry analysis, used to detect food fraud and identify drug abuse in sports, EireChrom in Tipperary is preparing to take on the might of the multinationals.

Most bulls his size would do serious damage in a china shop — but not so Rosemead Korona. The magnificent prize bull is so quiet, he could nearly take the bus to his last public appearance.