Manna announces ‘strategic pause’ that grounds drone deliveries in Ireland
Company has invested close to €50m in Irish operation since 2019
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Manna’s Irish growth plans grounded for now by local opposition to drone deliveries
Bobby Healy’s delivery firm faces fresh setback as permission refused for south Dublin hub
Manna’s plans for Dundrum drone delivery hub blocked
The company’s south Dublin project faced significant public opposition who raised concerns about noise the hub would generate
Drone delivery company Manna racks up losses of €50m
Company led by Bobby Healy has hubs in Dublin that have completed 250,000 deliveries to date
Manna told drone activity behind Dundrum church would be ‘disrespectful’ during Mass
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council asked the company to carry out a number of assessments before making a final decision
Fingal County Council rejects Dublin 15 Manna drone hub
Company had applied for retention of hub, which flies groceries, medicines and takeaways
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Drone company Manna to create 400 jobs as it announces $50m funding round
New jobs will be located in Ireland and the US
Irish drone delivery company Manna reported to land $50m funding round
Group, which delivers food, clothing, books and pharmaceuticals, counts Uber, Deliveroo, and Just Eat among its partners
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Manna and Rotunda team up to test drone flights for medical supplies
Manna’s Bobby Healy says drones could be fitted with temperature controls necessary for transporting some medical supplies
Drone delivery company Manna signs partnership with Uber
Move will see Uber Eats launch drone deliveries in European cities
Trailblazer Manna faces challenges in battle for drone delivery dominance
Bobby Healy’s company was the first in Europe to win a licence to operate suburban drone deliveries, but competition is growing
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