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- Technology
- May 26, 2022, 06:00
Tech Tools: With 5G network support and 12MP dual camera, the 6a is great value
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- Technology
- May 26, 2022, 06:00
The 7S is a rugged, understated watch that delivers all the fitness features you need
![Revolut is just one of the new generation of fintech firms that have made inroads into the banking market in Ireland. Photograph: Thiago Prudencio/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Revolut is just one of the new generation of fintech firms that have made inroads into the banking market in Ireland. Photograph: Thiago Prudencio/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4885924.1653307242!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 26, 2022, 05:00
A new generation of app-based investment platforms are opening up the world of share trading to the average person
![Sony Linkbuds S have ambient sound so you can interact with the world around you, and noise cancelling that will cut out everything when you’d rather not. Sony Linkbuds S have ambient sound so you can interact with the world around you, and noise cancelling that will cut out everything when you’d rather not.](/polopoly_fs/1.4886020.1653472560!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 26, 2022, 01:09
Sony offers crystal-clear chat, immersive sound and high-resolution audio support
![The new features were announced at Stripe Sessions, the company’s annual conference. Photograph: Budrul Chukrut/Sopa Images/LightRocket The new features were announced at Stripe Sessions, the company’s annual conference. Photograph: Budrul Chukrut/Sopa Images/LightRocket](/polopoly_fs/1.4887299.1653419758!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 24, 2022, 18:59
Irish unicorn Intercom among the launch partners for new tools
![From left to right: Stuart Gaffikin, Clarendon Fund Managers with Aramune chief financial officer Stuart Gibson; chief executive Ashley Cooper; chief science officer Prof Brian Green; Oisin Lappin from QUBIS and Dr Chris Nicklin, Aramune chief technical officer. From left to right: Stuart Gaffikin, Clarendon Fund Managers with Aramune chief financial officer Stuart Gibson; chief executive Ashley Cooper; chief science officer Prof Brian Green; Oisin Lappin from QUBIS and Dr Chris Nicklin, Aramune chief technical officer.](/polopoly_fs/1.4887175.1653407314!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Agribusiness & Food
- May 24, 2022, 16:23
Cash to be used to develop the industrial-scale manufacturing process for its first product
![CropSafe co-founders John McElhone and Michael McLaughlin built the first version of the technology when they were still in school CropSafe co-founders John McElhone and Michael McLaughlin built the first version of the technology when they were still in school](/polopoly_fs/1.4887136.1653408237!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 24, 2022, 15:52
Company will use money to expand its software engineering, product management, and design teams
![Mandy Lamb, managing director UK and Ireland, Visa, entrepreneur Pamela Laird who is supporting the campaign and Ruth Deasy, co-founder of Bear Market Coffee. Photograph: Conor Healy/Picture It Photography Mandy Lamb, managing director UK and Ireland, Visa, entrepreneur Pamela Laird who is supporting the campaign and Ruth Deasy, co-founder of Bear Market Coffee. Photograph: Conor Healy/Picture It Photography](/polopoly_fs/1.4886979.1653391484!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Companies
- May 24, 2022, 12:24
She’s Next initiative will provide grants and support to entrepreneurs
![An artisit’s impression of the proposed Apple development at Hollyhill in Cork. An artisit’s impression of the proposed Apple development at Hollyhill in Cork.](/polopoly_fs/1.4886952.1653409421!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 24, 2022, 11:59
Planning application lodged for project which is set to be completed in 2025
![Founded in 2017 by Peter Windischhofer, Kilian Kaminski and Jürgen Riedl, Refurbed launched in Ireland in March 2021 Founded in 2017 by Peter Windischhofer, Kilian Kaminski and Jürgen Riedl, Refurbed launched in Ireland in March 2021](/polopoly_fs/1.4886854.1653420328!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 24, 2022, 08:30
Online marketplace adds PlayStation 4 and Game Boy Colour to product line
![This decision marks another step towards KBC’s exit of the Irish market. Photograph: Getty Images This decision marks another step towards KBC’s exit of the Irish market. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4887208.1653407875!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Financial Services
- May 24, 2022, 08:17
Conditions of sale include making €1bn of funding available to non-bank lenders
![The deal, which is expected to close in the second quarter of the year, will see Greencoat’s total installed capacity rise to 1,079MW. Photograph: iStock The deal, which is expected to close in the second quarter of the year, will see Greencoat’s total installed capacity rise to 1,079MW. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4886833.1653402938!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Energy & Resources
- May 24, 2022, 07:33
Move is part of wider European expansion strategy
![Sean Owens, founder of Willows Consulting, and Conor Buckley, chief executive of Granite Digital Sean Owens, founder of Willows Consulting, and Conor Buckley, chief executive of Granite Digital](/polopoly_fs/1.4885804.1653333762!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Media & Marketing
- May 23, 2022, 08:00
Company’s latest acquisition will add 120 customers and is part of ongoing growth strategy
![Irish company Wellola has secured contracts with NHS trusts in Britain. Photograph: iStock Irish company Wellola has secured contracts with NHS trusts in Britain. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4885394.1653249880!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 23, 2022, 05:05
Healthcare communication platform targets UK public health sector
![Deborah Threadgold: ‘As long as you’re learning something and being tested, because no-one should go into a job they find easy’ Deborah Threadgold: ‘As long as you’re learning something and being tested, because no-one should go into a job they find easy’](/polopoly_fs/1.4883842.1653049058!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 20, 2022, 13:17
Deborah Threadgold is focused on ‘the difference we can make with technology and what it can actually do’
![ServiceNow began operating the programme in 2019, and had a waiting list of 200 people for the pilot phase in Ireland. Photograph: iStock ServiceNow began operating the programme in 2019, and had a waiting list of 200 people for the pilot phase in Ireland. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4883153.1652983879!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 19, 2022, 17:53
Nine-week programme aimed at closing technical skills gap
![Deciphex COO Mairin Rafferty with chief executive Donal O’Shea. Deciphex COO Mairin Rafferty with chief executive Donal O’Shea.](/polopoly_fs/1.4883067.1652976840!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 19, 2022, 16:03
Irish company’s software is designed to help make pathology more efficient
![Billing was the cause of most complaints against energy companies. Photograph: iStock Billing was the cause of most complaints against energy companies. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4883045.1652975849!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Energy & Resources
- May 19, 2022, 15:39
Regulator dealt with 186 complex grievances last year
![The NTMA is aiming to raise between €10 billion and €14 billion in the international bond markets this year. Photograph: iStock The NTMA is aiming to raise between €10 billion and €14 billion in the international bond markets this year. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4882922.1652969066!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- May 19, 2022, 12:40
Total bids amounted to almost twice the offer size
![NCBI service users comedian Robbie Ford and former Rose of Tralee Aine Sullivan at the launch of myNCBI Smart Hub, an innovative voice based platform to support people with disabilities worldwide. Photograph: Andres Poveda NCBI service users comedian Robbie Ford and former Rose of Tralee Aine Sullivan at the launch of myNCBI Smart Hub, an innovative voice based platform to support people with disabilities worldwide. Photograph: Andres Poveda](/polopoly_fs/1.4882841.1652977834!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 19, 2022, 10:28
Innovative platform will give users access to information and support services
![AquaStop is part of the company’s high-performance paper portfolio. File photograph: iStock AquaStop is part of the company’s high-performance paper portfolio. File photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4882794.1652972989!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Manufacturing
- May 19, 2022, 08:30
AquaStop paper could be used for e-commerce, or packaging detergent, fruit and vegetables
![At Eir fixed line revenue rose by 4% to €235m. At Eir fixed line revenue rose by 4% to €235m.](/polopoly_fs/1.4882789.1652971854!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 19, 2022, 08:21
Company says its fibre to the home programme now passes 800,000 premises
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- Technology
- May 19, 2022, 05:03
Unobtrusive and easy to use, this device will reveal a range of data including sleep apnoea
![Sisu co-founders Dr James Cotter, Pat Phelan and Dr Brian Cotter Sisu co-founders Dr James Cotter, Pat Phelan and Dr Brian Cotter](/polopoly_fs/1.4881111.1652803786!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 19, 2022, 05:01
Sisu is targeting the title of largest aesthetic group on the planet by the end of the year
![Pixel Buds Pro being previewed during the virtual Google I/O developers conference in New York, US, earlier this month. Photograph: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg Pixel Buds Pro being previewed during the virtual Google I/O developers conference in New York, US, earlier this month. Photograph: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg](/polopoly_fs/1.4882775.1652939469!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 19, 2022, 05:01
Pixel Buds Pro offer active noise cancelling, seven-hour battery life and much more
![JLab Talk Go USB microphone: USB-powered device works with your laptop or desktop computer. JLab Talk Go USB microphone: USB-powered device works with your laptop or desktop computer.](/polopoly_fs/1.4879668.1652707718!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 19, 2022, 04:37
Take things up an audio level with this lightweight laptop recording device
![Founded in 2017 by Fintain Buckley, John Bourke and Aubrey Dunne, the Dublin-headquartered company’s products and services are used by the global space industry to deliver real-time insights, including the energy efficient CogniSat on-board processing system. Photograph: iStock Founded in 2017 by Fintain Buckley, John Bourke and Aubrey Dunne, the Dublin-headquartered company’s products and services are used by the global space industry to deliver real-time insights, including the energy efficient CogniSat on-board processing system. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4881890.1652901145!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 18, 2022, 14:36
Company’s products and service used by space industry
![Leo Lynch has worked with number of major companies in Ireland, including Dublin Airport Authority at its Terminal 2 Energy Centre Leo Lynch has worked with number of major companies in Ireland, including Dublin Airport Authority at its Terminal 2 Energy Centre](/polopoly_fs/1.4881319.1652816318!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Construction
- May 18, 2022, 05:56
Texas-based Cathexis Holdings says engineering firm will ‘remain Irish’
![Tenants pay their rent into Property Wallet, with each tenancy having its own bank account. Photograph: iStock Tenants pay their rent into Property Wallet, with each tenancy having its own bank account. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4880738.1652815483!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 17, 2022, 08:27
New feature is designed to be more cost-effective than once-off agent fees
![C&C makes and distributes a range of drinks brands in Ireland, including Bulmers. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien C&C makes and distributes a range of drinks brands in Ireland, including Bulmers. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien](/polopoly_fs/1.4880734.1652771443!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Agribusiness & Food
- May 17, 2022, 08:10
Company warns of mounting pressures from inflation
![Sustain.Life’s platform makes it easier and more affordable to measure, manage and report carbon emissions and environmental impact. Photograph: iStock Sustain.Life’s platform makes it easier and more affordable to measure, manage and report carbon emissions and environmental impact. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4880070.1652728981!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 16, 2022, 20:24
Mike Hanrahan firm aims to help SMEs take climate action with actual clout
![The FTSE 100 index ended 0.6% higher, with pharma giants such as AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline and oil majors Shell and BP among top boosts. The FTSE 100 index ended 0.6% higher, with pharma giants such as AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline and oil majors Shell and BP among top boosts.](/polopoly_fs/1.4879992.1652724091!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Markets
- May 16, 2022, 18:14
Building and travel stocks struggle on Iseq
![Swedish fintech Klarna has added a new suite of money management tools to its app for Irish users. Photograph: iStock Swedish fintech Klarna has added a new suite of money management tools to its app for Irish users. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4879957.1652725073!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Financial Services
- May 16, 2022, 17:48
Payments company officially launched in the fledgling buy-now-pay-later market in the Republic in November 2021
![Businessman analyzing investment charts. Accounting Businessman analyzing investment charts. Accounting](/polopoly_fs/1.4879044.1652645313!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 16, 2022, 04:19
Latest move brings total amount to $43m
![Venture capital funding for Irish technology start-ups slumped in the first quarter of the year, despite an overall increase of more than 50 per cent in financial backing for the tech sector overall. Venture capital funding for Irish technology start-ups slumped in the first quarter of the year, despite an overall increase of more than 50 per cent in financial backing for the tech sector overall.](/polopoly_fs/1.4878866.1652624745!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 15, 2022, 15:25
Investors more interested in higher value deals, survey finds
![AIB gained 2.8 per cent over the day, ending at €2.216. Photograph: Alan Betson AIB gained 2.8 per cent over the day, ending at €2.216. Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.4877854.1652463696!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Markets
- May 13, 2022, 18:01
Twitter stock tanks after Elon Musk puts $44bn deal on hold, but Tesla stock rises
![VisionR founders Oran Mulvey and Shane O’Sullivan with Dermot Berkery (of Delta Partners): ‘So understanding everything about shoppers when they come into your store, through the purchases they make while they’re inside. We allow retailers to personalise that whole journey.’ VisionR founders Oran Mulvey and Shane O’Sullivan with Dermot Berkery (of Delta Partners): ‘So understanding everything about shoppers when they come into your store, through the purchases they make while they’re inside. We allow retailers to personalise that whole journey.’](/polopoly_fs/1.4876926.1652374718!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 13, 2022, 05:00
VisionR system harvests anonymised data on customer behaviour in physical shop spaces
![In Dublin, the average rent of €2,102 per month outstripped the annualised national minimum wage by almost €4,000, according to Daft.ie. Photograph: iStock In Dublin, the average rent of €2,102 per month outstripped the annualised national minimum wage by almost €4,000, according to Daft.ie. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4876924.1652376797!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- May 12, 2022, 17:57
Business group says many employers cannot afford to increase wages to cover higher costs
![Wayflyer co-founder Aidan Corbett when he received a NovaUCD Outstanding Achievement award earlier this year. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Wayflyer co-founder Aidan Corbett when he received a NovaUCD Outstanding Achievement award earlier this year. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw](/polopoly_fs/1.4876718.1652382266!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 12, 2022, 14:17
JP Morgan finance will allow company to offer more competitive rates to customers
![Jimmy Martin, chief executive of Limerick-based AMCS Jimmy Martin, chief executive of Limerick-based AMCS](/polopoly_fs/1.4876661.1652386978!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 12, 2022, 12:30
Waste and recycling management software group also getting equity investment
![The National Treasury Management Agency has sold €1.25 billion in bonds at a scheduled auction. Photograph: iStock The National Treasury Management Agency has sold €1.25 billion in bonds at a scheduled auction. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4876644.1652352955!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- May 12, 2022, 11:55
Agency has raised €5.75bn from benchmark debt sales in 2022
![Photograph: iStock Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4876508.1652338247!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 12, 2022, 07:50
Experts warn public support for Ukraine could make Ireland a target for Russian supporters
![Dalata chief executive Dermot Crowley: ‘This transaction represents excellent value and will assist us in our continued focus on securing central opportunities in attractive cities of the UK and continental Europe.’ Photograph: Damien Eagers Dalata chief executive Dermot Crowley: ‘This transaction represents excellent value and will assist us in our continued focus on securing central opportunities in attractive cities of the UK and continental Europe.’ Photograph: Damien Eagers](/polopoly_fs/1.4876953.1652378463!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Transport & Tourism
- May 12, 2022, 07:30
Clayton Crown Hotel no longer considered core asset for group
![Ugreen HiTune T3 earbuds: You get seven hours out of a single charge. Ugreen HiTune T3 earbuds: You get seven hours out of a single charge.](/polopoly_fs/1.4873451.1652102477!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 12, 2022, 05:48
HiTune T3 buds include Bluetooth 5.2 and use AI to filter out background noise
![Garmin Vivofit Jr 3: You can set reminders, times and chores from the parent app, and monitor activity. Garmin Vivofit Jr 3: You can set reminders, times and chores from the parent app, and monitor activity.](/polopoly_fs/1.4873469.1652102824!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 12, 2022, 05:47
Vivofit Jr 3 rewards 60 minutes of activity with Star Wars-themed adventure
![The Vodafone service is flexible, so you can take the modem anywhere you have access to a power outlet The Vodafone service is flexible, so you can take the modem anywhere you have access to a power outlet](/polopoly_fs/1.4873679.1652334241!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 12, 2022, 01:00
Where 5G isn’t available, the modem defaults to 4G which is enough to stream video
![The new Google Pixel 6a and Pixel Buds Pro. The new Google Pixel 6a and Pixel Buds Pro.](/polopoly_fs/1.4875951.1652297498!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 11, 2022, 20:31
Company is aiming to make Pixel tablet the most intelligent yet
![Dr Karen English, whose research focuses on a cell-based therapy that is being investigated as a treatment for patients suffering from acute respiratory distress syndrome. Dr Karen English, whose research focuses on a cell-based therapy that is being investigated as a treatment for patients suffering from acute respiratory distress syndrome.](/polopoly_fs/1.4875619.1652300464!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Innovation
- May 11, 2022, 12:18
Funded projects to cover areas such as as crop resilience and DNA
![A 3 per cent content levy would fund up to €100 million of homegrown production activity annually, said James Hickey, former head of Screen Ireland. Photograph: Getty Images A 3 per cent content levy would fund up to €100 million of homegrown production activity annually, said James Hickey, former head of Screen Ireland. Photograph: Getty Images](/polopoly_fs/1.4874887.1652212138!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Media & Marketing
- May 10, 2022, 18:23
Sector could lose out on potential €25m a year and fall behind rest of EU, webinar told
![Mary Gamble (left), director of fundraising, marketing and communications, Barnardos Ireland; Richard O’Brien, co-lead of Dell Technologies Cherrywood Community; Judy O’Toole, co-lead of Dell Technologies Cherrywood Community and Denis Lucey, vice president EMEA Infrastructure Support Services and Cherrywood site leader, Dell Technologies Ireland. Photograph: Naoise Culhane Mary Gamble (left), director of fundraising, marketing and communications, Barnardos Ireland; Richard O’Brien, co-lead of Dell Technologies Cherrywood Community; Judy O’Toole, co-lead of Dell Technologies Cherrywood Community and Denis Lucey, vice president EMEA Infrastructure Support Services and Cherrywood site leader, Dell Technologies Ireland. Photograph: Naoise Culhane](/polopoly_fs/1.4874871.1652201773!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 10, 2022, 17:56
Charity says support has helped children and families with 25,000 hours of family help and 600,000 meals
![William McKeon, president and chief executive of Texas Medical Center, left, and Leo Clancy, CEO of Enterprise Ireland, at the announcement of a strategic partnership. Photograph: Maxwell’s William McKeon, president and chief executive of Texas Medical Center, left, and Leo Clancy, CEO of Enterprise Ireland, at the announcement of a strategic partnership. Photograph: Maxwell’s](/polopoly_fs/1.4874852.1652207299!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health & Pharma
- May 10, 2022, 17:44
Partnership designed to lead to improvements in patient health and care
![Julie Ennis, chief executive officer, corporate services, Sodexo UK and Ireland with Jason Popplewell, chief commercial officer and Val Cassidy, head of partnerships and integrations with Wayleadr, at the Sodexo Accelerator pitch day in Dublin Julie Ennis, chief executive officer, corporate services, Sodexo UK and Ireland with Jason Popplewell, chief commercial officer and Val Cassidy, head of partnerships and integrations with Wayleadr, at the Sodexo Accelerator pitch day in Dublin](/polopoly_fs/1.4874957.1652208384!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 10, 2022, 17:12
Start-up only Irish company chosen for UK and Ireland programme
![HP’s new managing director Val Gabriel. HP’s new managing director Val Gabriel.](/polopoly_fs/1.4874783.1652194924!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 10, 2022, 16:02
HP veteran Val Gabriel to take up role as Gary Tierney retires
![Arrotek co-founders Ger O’Carroll and Mark Pugh: the company is planning a 20,000sq ft extension to its premises at Finisklin Business Park in Sligo. Photograph: James Connolly Arrotek co-founders Ger O’Carroll and Mark Pugh: the company is planning a 20,000sq ft extension to its premises at Finisklin Business Park in Sligo. Photograph: James Connolly](/polopoly_fs/1.4874601.1652206809!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health & Pharma
- May 10, 2022, 07:46
Company has been given approval for multimillion euro extension at headquarters
![Microsoft Ireland has worked with Enable Ireland on a number of assistive technology projects in the past two decades. Photograph: Lucy Nicholson/Reuters Microsoft Ireland has worked with Enable Ireland on a number of assistive technology projects in the past two decades. Photograph: Lucy Nicholson/Reuters](/polopoly_fs/1.4873830.1652117650!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 9, 2022, 18:34
E-learning collaboration aimed at teachers, special needs assistants and parents
![ESW chief executive Tommy Kelly: he said Scalefast’s technology offering was highly complementary with his company. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill ESW chief executive Tommy Kelly: he said Scalefast’s technology offering was highly complementary with his company. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4873827.1652127923!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 9, 2022, 18:33
American online store software specialists gives ESW access to new business sectors
![Oliver Loomes, chief executive of Eir and Chris Kelly, director at EasyGo. The two companies have teamed up to provide seven EV charging stations in Carlow. Oliver Loomes, chief executive of Eir and Chris Kelly, director at EasyGo. The two companies have teamed up to provide seven EV charging stations in Carlow.](/polopoly_fs/1.4871511.1651857296!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Transport & Tourism
- May 6, 2022, 18:15
Joint project plans to swap unused phone booths for fast chargers
![Fusion Antibodies specialises in pre-clinical antibody discovery. Photograph: iStock Fusion Antibodies specialises in pre-clinical antibody discovery. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4871063.1651858489!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health & Pharma
- May 6, 2022, 07:58
Belfast biotech says growth is in line with expectations
![SuperNode chairman Eddie O’Connor SuperNode chairman Eddie O’Connor](/polopoly_fs/1.4870430.1651763751!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 5, 2022, 16:16
Eddie O’Connor-backed business focuses on energy technology
![Iput chief executive Niall Gaffney. Photograph: Laura Hutton Iput chief executive Niall Gaffney. Photograph: Laura Hutton](/polopoly_fs/1.4870309.1651774196!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Companies
- May 5, 2022, 14:28
Company has partnered with local landowner to maintain native forestry project
![Employees ‘want more than headline rates of pay’. Photograph: iStock Employees ‘want more than headline rates of pay’. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4870303.1651776020!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- May 5, 2022, 14:19
Inflation impact could temper jobs market over coming months, economists warn
![The five-year deal will be subject to a number of milestones. The five-year deal will be subject to a number of milestones.](/polopoly_fs/1.4870138.1651735733!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 5, 2022, 08:29
Five-year multiproduct deal will expand Diaceutics’
![Glanbia said it took ‘significant action’ to mitigate inflation in the first quarter Glanbia said it took ‘significant action’ to mitigate inflation in the first quarter](/polopoly_fs/1.4870131.1651771792!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Agribusiness & Food
- May 5, 2022, 08:03
Price hikes and volume increases drive revenue higher
![Howdens supplies thousands of products directly to trade professionals, including kitchens, worktops, appliances, doors, joinery, flooring and hardware Howdens supplies thousands of products directly to trade professionals, including kitchens, worktops, appliances, doors, joinery, flooring and hardware](/polopoly_fs/1.4869549.1651689535!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Construction
- May 5, 2022, 06:00
First depot to open in Stillorgan today, with rest following throughout year and into 2023
![](/polopoly_fs/1.4868399.1651591162!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 5, 2022, 06:00
Tech Tools: This pathogen inactivation and filtration system will really clear the air
![](/polopoly_fs/1.4868349.1651589479!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 5, 2022, 06:00
Tech Tools: Before you set sail, check out new boating features such as tide alerts
![Enabot Ebo Air: although it found its way out of most situations thanks to its ball shape, when it was on its own security patrols it occasionally got stuck or lost its way home Enabot Ebo Air: although it found its way out of most situations thanks to its ball shape, when it was on its own security patrols it occasionally got stuck or lost its way home](/polopoly_fs/1.4868458.1651654217!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 5, 2022, 05:41
It was fun to roll Ebo out while I was elsewhere in the house to surprise a four-year-old trying to raid the biscuits
![The services sector has recorded expansion every month since March 2021, and maintained levels above the long-run survey trend level of 55.1 since April last year. The services sector has recorded expansion every month since March 2021, and maintained levels above the long-run survey trend level of 55.1 since April last year.](/polopoly_fs/1.4869539.1651687704!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Economy
- May 5, 2022, 04:03
AIB Purchasing Managers’ Index shows fastest rise in charges in 20-plus years
![Cofounder of Send-Off Henry Joseph-Grant. Cofounder of Send-Off Henry Joseph-Grant.](/polopoly_fs/1.4869529.1651727354!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 4, 2022, 19:01
Grief management start-up is preparing to come out of stealth mode
![Open Orphan was founded by Cathal Friel, current executive chairman of the company. Open Orphan was founded by Cathal Friel, current executive chairman of the company.](/polopoly_fs/1.4869129.1651649355!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health & Pharma
- May 4, 2022, 08:29
Deal will see hVivo manufacture virus for use in human challenge studies
![Photograph: iStock Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4869116.1651646002!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Media & Marketing
- May 4, 2022, 07:33
US communications specialist adds third office to Irish operations
![Vyta chief executive and founder Philip McMichael, chief commercial officer Faye Thomas and new chief development officer Leigh Medhurst Vyta chief executive and founder Philip McMichael, chief commercial officer Faye Thomas and new chief development officer Leigh Medhurst](/polopoly_fs/1.4868731.1651611925!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 4, 2022, 05:34
Funding will give MML Growth Capital Partners Ireland a minority shareholding
![Co-founders of Fuel Brian McDermott and Jamie Deasy with newly appointed Cork director Leigh Gillen Co-founders of Fuel Brian McDermott and Jamie Deasy with newly appointed Cork director Leigh Gillen](/polopoly_fs/1.4868661.1651648057!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Media & Marketing
- May 3, 2022, 20:24
It is understood the two companies will have combined projected revenue growth of €6m
![An Post subsidiary GeoDirectory is facing a complaint from the Irish Council for Civil Liberties over what the organisation says is the sale of “incredibly personal” information to organisations such as Experian and Aviva. An Post subsidiary GeoDirectory is facing a complaint from the Irish Council for Civil Liberties over what the organisation says is the sale of “incredibly personal” information to organisations such as Experian and Aviva.](/polopoly_fs/1.4868419.1651595422!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 3, 2022, 16:32
ICCL concerned over sale of ‘incredibly personal’ information to organisations such as Experian and Aviva
![Attendees turn on the lights on their phones and raise them after being prompted to do so by Paddy Cosgrave, co-founder of the Web Summit, during the opening of the tech conference in Lisbon in 2018. Photograph: AP Photo/Armando Franca Attendees turn on the lights on their phones and raise them after being prompted to do so by Paddy Cosgrave, co-founder of the Web Summit, during the opening of the tech conference in Lisbon in 2018. Photograph: AP Photo/Armando Franca](/polopoly_fs/1.4868315.1651599556!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 3, 2022, 15:24
Company aims to create largest international tech event in South America
![US-based sales and marketing software company ActiveCampaign has acquired transactional email provider Postmark for an undisclosed sum, as the company continues its rapid growth. Photograph: iStock US-based sales and marketing software company ActiveCampaign has acquired transactional email provider Postmark for an undisclosed sum, as the company continues its rapid growth. Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4868158.1651605128!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 3, 2022, 11:39
Deal will be ‘game-changer’ for market, sales and marketing software company says
![Finbar Dolan, chief executive of Versono Medical. said the funds were raised from a mix of existing investors. Finbar Dolan, chief executive of Versono Medical. said the funds were raised from a mix of existing investors.](/polopoly_fs/1.4868075.1651597080!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Health & Pharma
- May 3, 2022, 07:44
Company will use funding to bring intravascular device to market
![John Ward, co-founder and CEO, and Kevin Ward, co-founder and COO of ServBlock. John Ward, co-founder and CEO, and Kevin Ward, co-founder and COO of ServBlock.](/polopoly_fs/1.4867699.1651556663!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- May 2, 2022, 05:07
ServBlock uses blockchain tech to ensure quality across healthcare supply chains
![Almost three quarters of leading Irish companies do not have an accessible website, a study has found. Almost three quarters of leading Irish companies do not have an accessible website, a study has found.](/polopoly_fs/1.4865680.1651250743!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- April 29, 2022, 17:45
New audit shows sites do not meet EU guidelines for people with disabilities
![Clare-based HR software company HRLocker is seeking to raise funding, with a pre-seed round of €2 million. Clare-based HR software company HRLocker is seeking to raise funding, with a pre-seed round of €2 million.](/polopoly_fs/1.4865510.1651243794!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- April 29, 2022, 15:49
Company plans expansion into UK market
![Overall, gas demand rose 15 per cent month on month, contributing 41 per cent to electricity supply, compared to 33 per cent for wind power. Coal’s share was also higher rising from 10 per cent in February to 14 per cent in March. Overall, gas demand rose 15 per cent month on month, contributing 41 per cent to electricity supply, compared to 33 per cent for wind power. Coal’s share was also higher rising from 10 per cent in February to 14 per cent in March.](/polopoly_fs/1.4865333.1651232697!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Energy & Resources
- April 29, 2022, 12:45
Coal’s share of supply rises to 14%
![Paddy Cosgrave is facing legal action by former Web Summit PR executive Mark O’Toole Paddy Cosgrave is facing legal action by former Web Summit PR executive Mark O’Toole](/polopoly_fs/1.4865295.1651252481!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Companies
- April 29, 2022, 12:10
Former employee takes case over series of tweets in latest action against entrepreneur
![Kingspan reported group sales were up 47 per cent to €1.89 billion Kingspan reported group sales were up 47 per cent to €1.89 billion](/polopoly_fs/1.4865159.1651249156!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Construction
- April 29, 2022, 08:22
But raw material inflation returned sharply in recent weeks, insulation group says
![Pedro Josse Velasco Tumina, leader of the Misak people of Colombia, travelled to Ireland to attend the AGM of Smurfit Kappa. Photograph: Stephen Bradley/AP Pedro Josse Velasco Tumina, leader of the Misak people of Colombia, travelled to Ireland to attend the AGM of Smurfit Kappa. Photograph: Stephen Bradley/AP](/polopoly_fs/1.4865676.1651251572!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Manufacturing
- April 29, 2022, 07:59
Challenges for firm included higher costs and war in Ukraine, chief executive says
![KBC Bank is exiting the Irish market KBC Bank is exiting the Irish market](/polopoly_fs/1.4865143.1651253070!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Financial Services
- April 29, 2022, 07:16
Customers were previously told they would have 90 days to switch provider
![Junior minister Robert Troy said he expected this will be the final extension of temporary Covid provisions for business. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Junior minister Robert Troy said he expected this will be the final extension of temporary Covid provisions for business. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins](/polopoly_fs/1.4864471.1651157740!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Companies
- April 28, 2022, 15:55
Final extension of pandemic provisions helping struggling or recovering businesses.
![Revenue from Grafton’s Irish merchanting business rose 34%. Grafton is Woodies’ parent company. Photograph: Laura Hutton Revenue from Grafton’s Irish merchanting business rose 34%. Grafton is Woodies’ parent company. Photograph: Laura Hutton](/polopoly_fs/1.4864299.1651174768!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Construction
- April 28, 2022, 12:49
Woodies trades above pre-pandemic level of 2019
![The Samuel Hotel in Dublin, a €39m four-star hotel overlooking the Liffey in the city’s docklands area The Samuel Hotel in Dublin, a €39m four-star hotel overlooking the Liffey in the city’s docklands area](/polopoly_fs/1.4864195.1651162792!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Retail & Services
- April 28, 2022, 08:23
Revenue per room approaching pre-pandemic levels
![Asaf Navot: ‘To address the housing crisis you need to build a lot, but you also have to let it efficiently’ Asaf Navot: ‘To address the housing crisis you need to build a lot, but you also have to let it efficiently’](/polopoly_fs/1.4863586.1651087001!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- April 28, 2022, 08:00
The UK-based proptech start-up plans to target the build-to-rent sector
![Kerry Group headquarters in Naas, Co Kildare: reported revenue was up 8.1 per cent in the first quarter Kerry Group headquarters in Naas, Co Kildare: reported revenue was up 8.1 per cent in the first quarter](/polopoly_fs/1.4864187.1651175255!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Agribusiness & Food
- April 28, 2022, 07:57
Lifting of Covid-19 restrictions sees demand for Kerry products rise in Q1
![The new site at Killamonan is adjacent to the 64-acre Cherryhound land that Iput acquired last year The new site at Killamonan is adjacent to the 64-acre Cherryhound land that Iput acquired last year](/polopoly_fs/1.4864176.1651174339!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Commercial Property
- April 28, 2022, 07:29
Real estate company has bought 118 acres in north Dublin for its Nexus Distribution Park
![](/polopoly_fs/1.4862520.1650989831!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- April 28, 2022, 06:00
Tech Tools: From nuclear war to asteroids, this app guarantees a rude awakening
![](/polopoly_fs/1.4862532.1650990784!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- April 28, 2022, 06:00
Tech Tools: these buds will deliver perfect sound through the most intense workout
![](/polopoly_fs/1.4863283.1651087919!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- April 28, 2022, 05:55
Tech Tools: The perfect device for work, entertainment and multitasking – to a point
![It may once have been the case that you couldn’t live without Netflix, but is that still true? Are you paying for Now passes you don’t use? Photograph: iStock It may once have been the case that you couldn’t live without Netflix, but is that still true? Are you paying for Now passes you don’t use? Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4862367.1651088385!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- April 28, 2022, 05:51
Cutting them loose may be the answer but stream hopping, discounts and deals might be better alternatives
![Deloitte Ireland chief executive Harry Goddard welcomed the deal. Photograph: Jason Clarke Deloitte Ireland chief executive Harry Goddard welcomed the deal. Photograph: Jason Clarke](/polopoly_fs/1.4863491.1651087970!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Financial Services
- April 28, 2022, 04:37
Firm acquires Cahill Taxation Services to create largest tax practice in midwest
![Photograph: iStock Photograph: iStock](/polopoly_fs/1.4863246.1651091049!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Construction
- April 27, 2022, 14:22
Renewable energy should be prioritised, event told
![Francesca McDonagh was Bank of Ireland’s first woman chief executive when she was appointed in October 2017 to succeed Richie Boucher. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Francesca McDonagh was Bank of Ireland’s first woman chief executive when she was appointed in October 2017 to succeed Richie Boucher. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill](/polopoly_fs/1.4863048.1651087550!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Financial Services
- April 27, 2022, 07:48
Bank of Ireland’s departing CEO hails positive start to 2022 in trading statement but warns about threat of inflation
![A demonstration of the Shiftall Haritora X full-body tracking system for metaverse experiences. Photograph: Patrick T Fallon/AFP via Getty A demonstration of the Shiftall Haritora X full-body tracking system for metaverse experiences. Photograph: Patrick T Fallon/AFP via Getty](/polopoly_fs/1.4862640.1651001732!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- April 27, 2022, 05:29
Most firms happy with the more tech-centric ‘new normal’ catalysed by pandemic
![Businesswoman laptop using , online shopping concept.Vintage concept Businesswoman laptop using , online shopping concept.Vintage concept](/polopoly_fs/1.4862325.1650977553!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_140/image.jpg)
- Technology
- April 26, 2022, 12:19
Money will be used to expand into new markets and develop new products