If you want to advance your career, you need to be comfortable speaking up and voicing your opinions. Speaking up not only makes a positive impression, but also conveys your value and confidence. Successful professionals know that preparation is key to strong, succinct communication. Expressing yourself clearly is exponentially easier when you have time to […]
Female entrepreneurs and budding businesswomen from across Cork City are being encouraged to look to the future and register for this year’s National Women’s Enterprise Day (NWED) after the line-up for the event was announced. The Local Enterprise Office (LEO) initiative, now in its 15th year, will be hosted by founder and broadcaster Aine Kerr. Traditionally […]
Edwards, the leading supplier of vacuum and abatement services and solutions to the global semiconductor industry, opened its new flagship Service Technology Centre (STC) in Blanchardstown, Dublin. The new site and associated field service operations have so far employed a diverse workforce of around 100 people, 90% of whom are technicians or engineers, and this […]
Tánaiste & Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar TD and IDA Ireland have welcomed the announcement by Stripe that it is to add hundreds of new engineering jobs in Ireland over the next three years, supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar TD said, “I’m […]
Dublin City Council and bike sharing operator Bleeper have launched a scheme which will enable businesses in Dublin city to trial an electric cargobike for a six-month period. The project will give businesses access to e-cargobikes at a discounted rate, enabling them to replace trips which would otherwise have been taken by car or by […]
Zazzle, the world’s leading people-powered design platform, has announced the strategic expansion of operations at its European HQ in Cork with a major hiring effort underway, furthering its commitment to the local Cork community and the Republic of Ireland as its base of European operations. This latest announcement will result in the creation of 50 […]
Joe O’Brien TD Minster of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, launched a new National Pilot Community Volunteers Programme in partnership with Volunteer Ireland and Volunteer Centres, supported by Local Authorities. This exciting new volunteering initiative is a government led, nationally formulated programme for the whole of Ireland which
Research released by the Local Enterprise Offices has shown that 66% of Irish consumers bought goods or services locally, to support their local economy, as a result of seeing or hearing the Look for Local campaign or similar shop local themed campaigns this summer. The research, which was conducted as part of Local Enterprise Office […]
Legato Health Technologies (Legato) has announced plans to establish an R&D hub in Limerick city leveraging the Mid-West region’s diverse technology talent. Legato is working to improve the health of humanity and create and develop solutions that promote high value and access to healthcare. This project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA
According to Global EV Outlook, it’s expected that by the year 2030, electric vehicles will make up 70% of all car sales in China, 50% in Europe and 30% in the US and Canada. This shows how electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, and many people will be adapting an eco-friendly lifestyle to maintain the […]
6 Steps to Reduce Ransomware Damage Protecting Critical Documents and File Data from Attack or Destruction No organisation is immune to Ransomware. Ransomware is pervasive and represents a serious threat to organisations of every size. Organisations are feeling overwhelmed by the number of threats possible and are figuring out how they are going to protect […]
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar will lead Enterprise Ireland’s and IDA Ireland’s trade mission to the UK, France and Germany, commencing Monday, 6th September. The three-day trade mission, visiting London, Paris and Berlin, will support the accelerated export-led recovery of Irish businesses in the UK and Eurozone, Ireland’s
Bike Week 2021 will kick off on Sunday September 12th and end on Saturday September 18th. Fingal County Council’s Department of Environment, Climate Action and Active Travel are delighted to announce an exciting programme of events taking place across Fingal. Further details will be available here over the coming weeks, so please check back to see what […]
There are plenty of new skills that will prove to be useful as the working world changes. Tech sectors such as data science and cybersecurity are becoming increasingly important and the demand for talent is high in these areas. But there are certain skills that every employer will look for and these skills will span […]
Nualang, a Learning Management System (LMS) from Fathom, an innovative software solutions and platforms creator, has released a new, ready-to-use classroom package specifically for grades 6-12 language teachers. Enterprise Ireland proudly supported Nualang in launching the language learning platform within the United States for the 2021-2022 academic year to help fill the
Pandemic restrictions are easing. Businesses are preparing to return to the office. Many employees have enjoyed the flexibility of working from home. So, it is likely that a “hybrid” working model will be the new way of working. In this article we present 3 tips for successful hybrid working. Hybrid working is a mix between […]
The board of the Demand Response Association of Ireland (DRAI) has appointed Siobhán McHugh as the trade association’s CEO. Siobhán joins the organization as its first Chief Executive Officer. In her new role, Siobhán will lead the association and represent members’ interests with policymakers, regulators, government and stakeholders across the energy sector and wider
Load handling equipment provider Hiab announced it is investing over €50 million to develop a new ‘Factory of the Future’ in Dundalk, County Louth for its MOFFETT truck mounted forklift manufacturing operations. When operational in 2023, the new facility will replace Hiab’s existing Dundalk facility. It will include the company’s manufacturing operations and a
Enterprise Ireland and Tourism Ireland Collaborate with QVC to Showcase Irish Design to US Audiences
Enterprise Ireland and Tourism Ireland are collaborating with QVC, a world leader in multiplatform video commerce, on three live ‘Made in Ireland’ shows that will reach millions of US customers across QVC’s TV broadcasts, streaming service, mobile apps, social pages, and website in the US. The shows will deliver an important platform and selling opportunity […]
State Street Corporation, one of the world’s leading providers of financial services to institutional investors, is to establish a new specialist 400-strong team in Ireland to provide technology infrastructure and cybersecurity services to support group operations globally. State Street celebrates 25 years in Ireland and 20 years in Kilkenny this year and currently