Budweiser, distributed exclusively by Bulmers Ireland (C&C Group plc) in Ireland, has launched ‘Renew 100 Pubs’, a new sustainability initiative to help support Irish pubs in making the switch to renewable electricity. Over the next year, solar panels will be installed in one hundred pubs providing them with a 100% renewable electricity source. This latest
Would you like to save €700 on food waste. It’s a hard-earned sum of money and yet Irish families throw away on average €700 worth of food every year, and that’s on top of all the waste along the food supply chain from production to sales. Nobody sets out to do their weekly shopping with […]
Clonmel tortilla and tortilla chip producer Blanco Niño is planning to roll out its British and Nordic expansion, having formed partnerships in both regions with both wholesale and retail distributors. In Britain, the company has partnered with retailers such as Ocado and Daylesford Farm, in addition to securing listings with leading wholesale distributors, Cotswold Fayre,
Did you know that Irish whiskey almost went extinct in the 1970s? In 1975, there were only two Irish whiskey distilleries left in operation, New Midleton just outside of Cork, and Old Bushmills in Northern Ireland. Both were owned by one company at the time, Irish Distillers, which is now part of Pernod Ricard. Things […]
A new Clare County Fire and Rescue Service maintenance workshop in Ennis, Co. Clare, was officially opened by Darragh O’Brien TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The €1.23m facility, which was completed in May, is located at the Central Fire Station Headquarters and replaces the single-bay workshop in the station that was built […]
Before freaking out about commuting again, remember that returning to the office after any lengthy time away (what was known as a “holidays” in before times) has always been tough. So in some ways, this is nothing new. Quarantine has given us the longest Sunday of the modern age, and suddenly it’s Monday. We’re all trying […]
Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister of State, Joe O’Brien TD, have announced over 2,600 additional places for Pathways to Work on Community Employment (CE) and Tús schemes nationwide. The approval for an additional 1,475 places on CE schemes and 1,164 places on Tús schemes reflects a key commitment in Pathways to […]
There’s seemingly no end to the business applications of artificial intelligence. From fraud detection to forecasting sales and analysing consumer behaviour, AI has rapidly become a powerful tool for enterprises across the world. In recent years, building societies and credit unions have increasingly looked to AI as a way to modernise their operations and better […]
There was a fantastic local response to Bus Éireann’s second annual appeal in support of Meals on Wheels Dundalk, in conjunction with media partner LMFM last week, Thursday 19 August on the Long Walk, Dundalk. Joanne Duffy, Services Manager for Bus Éireann, said, “we are absolutely thrilled with the success of the second Bus Éireann […]
Feature image courtesy of William Murphy Via Flickr DCC Press Release 24th August 2021 Over the course of the summer Dublin City Council (DCC) put in place a number of measures on Capel Street and Parliament Street to facilitate outdoor dining and city reopening, creating 1,300 square metres of extra public space. These measures include […]
Mayo-based sustainable clothing brand, Pure Clothing, has launched a fully circular economy. Pure Clothing, based in Ballina, was founded by local students Peter Timlin (Ballina) and Richard Grimes from Enniscrone in May 2020. The company quickly went viral on the video-posting app Tik Tok showcasing the pair’s journey to setting up the company and their […]
If you’re looking for a way to keep household costs down, taking the time to reassess your home insurance premium can be a great way of saving some extra cash. To help reduce your home premiums, here are 8 tips on steps you can take to keep costs down. 1. Reviewing your Policy Annually This […]
Companies already have tactics for moving their businesses forward, so they are often very hesitant to understand the specifics of modern solutions, especially if the benefits of a technology are not obvious. Though difficult to understand, investing in Internet of Things (IoT) systems could level up your revenue stream while offering other engaging prospects. Because […]
The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar T.D., the Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe T.D. the Minister of State, with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Séan Fleming T.D., and the Minister of State with responsibility for Company Law, Robert Troy T.D., welcomed the outcome of the CCPC investigation
Accurate location data advertising, better understanding of customer behaviour and compelling creatives all combine to improve outcomes and allow businesses to win. With the growing popularity of smartphones and digital devices, location-based advertising is coming into its own as a way to reach target customers. The pandemic resulted in an exponential growth of internet
Minister of State with special responsibility for the Circular Economy and Communications, Ossian Smyth TD, has announced funding of €490,000 for 10 projects across Ireland under the first Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme (CEIGS). Creating a ‘circular economy’ is part of the move towards a more sustainable future, with a focus on reducing and eliminating […]
Thrive Global, the behaviour change technology company founded by Arianna Huffington, announced that it has opened an engineering office in Dublin, Ireland. This latest expansion comes just weeks after Thrive Global’s $80 million Series C round, co-led by Kleiner Perkins and Owl Ventures. The new funding enables Thrive to rapidly accelerate its vision of shaping the
Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for the Gaeltacht and Sport, Jack Chambers TD, has announced that he has approved €420,000 funding over a period of three years for Gnó Mhaigh Eo and €151,732 for the development of an all-weather recreational facility in Ceathrú Thaidhg in the Erris Gaeltacht, Co. Mayo. Gnó Mhaigh Eo […]
Bosch, the global supplier of technology and services, has announced the establishment of an Automotive Research and Development (R&D) Centre in Limerick, creating 30 jobs over the next two years. Focus of the activities in Limerick will be on semiconductor products as well as automotive electronics. The location in Ireland’s Mid-West has a rich history in […]
The National Transport Authority (TFI) marked the recent sale of the 5 millionth Leap Card, the convenient way to pay for public transport services in across the country. Despite the challenges faced by the public transport sector over the past 18 months, Leap has continued to grow and become ever more essential. Of the 5 […]