The Irish Times

Sculpted By Aimee founder named best emerging entrepreneur

EY Awards: Dubliner Aimee Connolly established cosmetics business in 2016

Thu Nov 25 2021 - 19:30

I made this: Lockdown projects by Irish Times readers

We asked you to show us the hobbies, crafts and projects that got you through the last year

Sun Jul 18 2021 - 06:00

Tech company Kastus raises €5.6m in funding

Firm plans to expand commercial team and invest in online presence

Mon Jun 21 2021 - 11:06

EY selects 24 finalists to battle for Entrepreneur of the Year award

Over 120 nominations received for the awards, which are now in their 24th year

Thu May 13 2021 - 05:15

Bank of Ireland closure brings out true grit in Abbeyfeale

There is still optimism in the Limerick town of about 2,000 people that lies a stone’s throw from the Kerry border

Sat Mar 06 2021 - 06:00

Irish tech company Kastus agrees partnership with Lenovo

Chinese technology giant will produce goods with protection Kastus screens

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 20:34

Longford school sends pupils home after case of Covid-19 confirmed

Meán Scoil Mhuire, Longford Town will remain closed until October 19th

Thu Oct 08 2020 - 19:06

Coating developed by Irish company Kastus effective against coronavirus

Validation by leading US testing laboratory comes as company targets €10m in funding

Wed Apr 29 2020 - 13:47

Coronavirus: Start-ups with pioneering surface-coating technologies get busy

These new Irish technology companies may play a key strategic role in disease prevention

Thu Mar 26 2020 - 06:00

Why bosses should not be afraid of speaking out on Instagram

Pilita Clark: Social media can be risky but authenticity on such platforms is rewarded

Mon Feb 17 2020 - 02:15

John Browne, former Fine Gael health spokesman, dies aged 82

Taoiseach pays tribute to Carlow-Kilkenny TD for serving ‘our country with distinction’

Wed Mar 27 2019 - 18:42

Gardaí examine CCTV over anti-abortion graffiti at GP surgery

Targeted Longford GP’s daughter says vandals should get their ‘facts and English right’

Mon Feb 18 2019 - 14:51

Kastus treatment aims to pave way for wider water conservation

Antimicrobial technology with 99.99% kill rate makes it easier to clean ceramics

Thu Nov 15 2018 - 06:05

Kastus on on target to double staff following move to new headquarters

Technology company close to signing major contracts with international players

Thu Aug 09 2018 - 03:49

Key collaboration with DIT provides success for Kastus

Company developed pioneering treatment to claim the 2017 Irish Times Innovation award

Thu May 24 2018 - 04:15

Calling all innovators: Irish Times Innovation Awards open for entries

Previous winners have secured investment funding and increased their operations

Thu May 03 2018 - 06:30

New developments by Kastus in commercialisation of its innovation

Irish company has created ground-breaking technology to prevent spread of superbugs

Thu Apr 12 2018 - 05:10

Anti-microbial coating – a real killer technology

‘A mobile phone screen contains 300 times as many bacteria as a lavatory seat’

Thu Feb 15 2018 - 05:45

Superbug killer Kastus to grow workforce after UK deal

Irish firm is on the verge of several more deals as it eyes global expansion

Wed Nov 29 2017 - 11:40

An abundance of entrepreneurial talent

The Irish Times Innovation Awards have again showcased innovative excellence across a range of products and services

Thu Oct 19 2017 - 06:45

The Suppliant Women review at the Belfast International Arts Festival

This stunning newly translated version of Aeschylus’ poetic tidal wave is tailor-made for a 21st century audience

Fri Sept 29 2017 - 11:26

Innovation awards finalist: Kastus coatings a ‘game-changer’

Antimicrobial coatings kill 99.99 per cent of harmful bacteria and fungi

Thu Sept 14 2017 - 07:05

Inside Track: Kastus founder John Browne

Antimicrobial technology company turns germ of idea into novel patented process

Fri Sept 08 2017 - 06:26

Teen who drowned was ‘a powerful, respectful’ soccer player

Damola Adetosoye (17) got into difficulty while swimming in the river Shannon

Tue Jul 18 2017 - 23:42

Irish firm Kastus wins award for solution that kills superbugs

DIT start-up says its solution can protect surfaces from fatal drug-resistant superbugs

Sun Apr 02 2017 - 16:49

Kastus launches superbug-killing products on trade visit to UAE

Irish start-up is one of 20 Enterprise Ireland client firms at Arab Health show in Dubai

Mon Jan 30 2017 - 09:53

Westport House sold to Co Mayo hotelier

Historic property offered for €10m after Browne family got into financial difficulty

Fri Jan 27 2017 - 00:00

Fishing rights: ‘Big corporations win out, because they have clout’

Supertrawler Atlantic Dawn sold a decade ago but deal works against smaller operations

Mon Jan 09 2017 - 01:00

Tech firm Kastus gets €1.5m investment led by Atlantic Bridge fund

Research by DIT scientists developed nanotechnology to kill superbugs

Thu Dec 01 2016 - 11:37

Funeral of former tánaiste Peter Barry held in Cork

Michael D Higgins and Enda Kenny among mourners at funeral of businessman

Mon Aug 29 2016 - 17:25

Irish-based scientists make superbug breakthrough

Team’s ‘game changing’ discovery could stem the spread of MRSA and E coli

Thu Apr 21 2016 - 15:17

Delivering a 99.99% kill rate against harmful bacteria

New innovators: Kastus

Mon Apr 04 2016 - 02:00

Wexford: Elections of Michael D’Arcy and Paul Kehoe a bright spot for Fine Gael

Labour’s Brendan Howlin, James Browne of Fianna Fáil and Independent Mick Wallace also elected

Mon Feb 29 2016 - 18:42

The old and the new: Key facts about the 32nd Dáil

The general election has produced an age range among TDs of nearly 50 years

Mon Feb 29 2016 - 01:00