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09:32

Crypto Recovery Phrases Explained: How to Back Up...

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2025/09/24

Guest post by Paul Wright, who is a passionate technology reviewer and writer with a focus on emerging innovations. Cryptocurrency wallets give traders and investors the freedom to fully control their digital assets without relying on banks or centralized services. But with that freedom comes an enormous responsibility: securing your wallet. If you lose access to your crypto wallet without a backup, your funds could be gone forever. One of the most critical elements of wallet security is

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04:01

Peter O'Mahony, Lynne Cantwell and David Humphreys...

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2025/09/24

The Dell Technologies Forum took place today at the RDS in Dublin with Peter O'Mahony, former Ireland rugby captain and Grand Slam winner, Lynne Cantwell, most capped Irish women's rugby player and Head of Women's Strategy at the IRFU, David Humphreys, former Ireland international and Performance Director at the IRFU headlining the event which showcased how AI can help organisations drive peak performance, increase productivity and spark innovation. The Forum brought together approximately

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01:24

It's been game changing for the whole business,...

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2025/09/23

UKG One View, a cutting-edge payroll platform originally developed in Kilkenny by Immedis and now part of UKG (the world's largest privately owned software company) has been named Global Payroll Supplier of the Year by the Global Payroll Association for the second consecutive year. This rare back-to-back win underlines not only the innovation behind the product but also the strength of Ireland's technology sector on the world stage. At the heart of this success is Richard Limpkin, UKG's VP

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04:21

Ireland Reaches €1 billion Milestone in Horizon...

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2025/09/23

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless TD announced today that Ireland has officially surpassed the €1 billion mark in funding secured from the EU's Framework Programme for Research and Innovation - Horizon Europe. With a national target of €1.5bn (1.6%) of Horizon Europe's €95.5bn budget from 2021-2027, Ireland is firmly on track to meet and likely exceed the target set in Impact 2030. To date, Irish organisations have been awarded €1.02

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01:49

Over 70 Graduates Commence ESB's Graduate Development...

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2025/09/23

Over 70 graduates from Irish and international third-level institutions, spanning disciplines such as engineering, IT, HR, commercial, marketing, and finance, have joined ESB's bespoke Graduate Programme. The programme offers each graduate the chance to work on impactful assignments and major projects, gaining hands-on experience across the diverse areas of the organisation. ESB's Graduate Development Programme forms part of an ambitious drive by the company to recruit talent from

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05:39

The EU's ESPR roadmap: The milestones businesses need...

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2025/09/23

By Matthew Ekholm, Digital Product Passport and Circularity Specialist at Protokol Over the last three years, the EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) has developed from an uncertain legislative exercise to a clear and imminent directive for businesses across the electronics, business and furniture sectors. Having initially come into force over the summer of 2024 in the hope of making sustainable products the norm in the EU, businesses globally are having to get to

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02:36

Zeeko Launches New Mobile Phone Signal Blocking...

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2025/09/23

Zeeko, an Irish education technology company, today announced the launch of its new mobile phone signal blocking pouches aimed at secondary schools in Ireland. The Zeeko Phone Blocking System is unique in combining patent-pending, fire-resistant, waterproof and durable phone pouches with complete signal-blocking technology along with the Zeeko Safe Lock System, which eliminates sharp pin puncture risks. Supported by Zeeko Done4U, schools receive tailored training, surveys, and policy

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03:37

Why permanent magnet shaft generators help to reduce...

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2025/09/23

The Switch, a leading supplier of permanent magnet shaft generators, celebrates its 500th shaft generator order. This milestone underscores the company's pivotal role in supporting the maritime industry's transition to cleaner, more efficient shipping. "Reaching 500 orders is a milestone not just for The Switch, but for the shipping industry as a whole," said Jussi Puranen, Product Line Director for Electric Machines. "Every shaft generator we deliver directly reduces CO? emissions, helping

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03:53

NexSys Policy Paper Shows Need for Better Ventilation...

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2025/09/23

A new policy paper from NexSys, an all-island, multidisciplinary energy research programme, has highlighted that the current standards for ventilation in energy-efficient homes in Ireland do not always support healthy indoor air quality. 'As part of Ireland's commitment to a sustainable future, there is a big focus on building energy-efficient homes and promoting deep retrofitting of existing premises to increase their energy efficiency,' says lead author Dr Divyanshu Sood, a Senior Energy

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03:47

Students Recycle 1.5 Million Batteries and save...

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2025/09/22

Students across Ireland saved the equivalent of 1.5 million AA batteries from landfill last school year - the weight of close to four school buses - with one small school collecting nearly 2,000 AA batteries per person. Cloonfour National School in Roscommon, with just 40 pupils, proved that even the smallest schools can make a massive impact as they rallied their families and community to collect used batteries for recycling and win their category in the national WEEE Ireland Schools

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05:39

Nearly 8 in 10 Employers in Ireland Using AI in...

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2025/09/22

Leading hiring platform IrishJobs has today published new data, revealing that nearly 8 in 10 employers in Ireland are using AI in the hiring process. Recruiters report that AI tools are helping to enhance productivity and enabling more efficient hiring. The IrishJobs Hiring Efficiency survey gathered insights from 475 recruiters and 824 job seekers in Ireland to identify changing attitudes and actions on hiring processes in a fast-evolving labour market. Findings from the survey reveal

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02:53

Budget Must Offer Tax Support for Green Energy...

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2025/09/22

Budget 2026 must include tax measures to support green energy innovators, according to Hydrogen Ireland. With less than four weeks to go until October 7th, the organisation has identified supportive fiscal frameworks as crucial elements of the drive to promote emerging opportunities. CEO of Hydrogen Ireland, Paul McCormack, says the right framework of technologies and personnel with the right skillsets must be in place - and that requires support for funding now: "With the right approach,

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04:22

Pensions Expert Launches Free Auto-Enrolment...

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2025/09/22

A leading pensions expert is warning that the Government's auto-enrolment campaign for pensions - due to begin on January 1st - does not equip businesses with the practical information employers need to choose between auto-enrolment and existing pension options available. Feargal McKenna, co-founder of Pensions Awareness Week, which takes place from September 29th to October 3rd, and Head of Corporate at Moneycube.ie, was speaking to over 100 businesses at a Breakfast Briefing for Wicklow's

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06:18

Living in Space: Space Week Ireland 2025 Invites the...

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2025/09/22

Ireland's fascination with the cosmos takes centre stage from 4-10 October 2025 as Space Week Ireland returns with a new theme, "Living in Space." Coordinated by MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory (BCO), the week invites students, families, community groups, artists, engineers and the wider space community to explore how life on Earth can inform life beyond it - from caves and controlled habitats to stars, galaxies, black holes and supernovas. Many events are free, with others ticketed

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06:51

Almost €9.4 million laundered through money mule...

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2025/09/22

Almost €9.4 million was laundered through money mule accounts in the 12 months to H1 2025, according to new figures released today by FraudSMART, the fraud awareness initiative led by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI). While the amounts moved through these accounts vary, they typically range between €5,000 and €10,000 per case. The publication of today's figures come as FraudSMART, with support from AMLÉ (formerly the Union of Students Ireland or USI), launches the 'Don't be a

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03:47

Global Engineering Consultancy to Create 60 New Jobs...

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2025/09/22

A global engineering design consultancy with expertise in data centres and complex infrastructure projects is set to create 60 new high-tech engineering jobs in Dublin. Black & White Engineering recently completed the acquisition of Homan O'Brien, one of Ireland's longest-established consulting engineering firms. The deal marks Black & White's first European acquisition and a significant investment in the Irish market. Homan O'Brien traces its roots back more than 65 years through the

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03:36

Best Broadband Deals in Ireland - September 2025

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2025/09/22

The broadband market in Ireland is now flooded with providers all offering a myriad of deals. We know it's hard to find the perfect deal that suits your needs, but we're here to help. We've teamed up with Switcher.ie, the free and impartial price comparison and switching service, to find the best broadband deals available every month. Check back regularly to stay informed of the latest deals and offers, and visit the Switcher.ie website to order one of these great packages. Best Broadband

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01:54

Digital map charts 1,800 Culture Night events across...

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2025/09/19

Culture Night now in its twentieth year, is an annual public event taking place all over Ireland that celebrates the richness and diversity of culture in Ireland today. Esri Ireland, the market leader in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), has announced that The Arts Council has used Esri's technology to create a digital map of events happening around Ireland for Culture Night 2025.The interactive, easy-to-use map will chart your cultural course and help you to navigate over 1,800 free

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04:30

Celebrating Research Impact: SETU Unveils Winners of...

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2025/09/19

South East Technological University (SETU) Office of Research, Innovation & Impact has announced the winners of its inaugural Impact Case Study Competition, an initiative designed to showcase the profound positive societal impact of SETU research. The competition was led by Dr Saoirse Cummins, SETU's Engaged Research and Impact Officer. With expert support from trainer Saskia Walcott of Walcott Communications, participants took part in tailored workshops and one-to-one training sessions to

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06:03

eir evo and OGCIO Launch Strategic Satellite...

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2025/09/19

eir evo has announced its successful award of the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) Satellite Connectivity Tender. The announcement was made at the National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore, where key stakeholders gathered to mark a major milestone in Ireland's digital infrastructure strategy. Under the seven-year contract, eir evo will deliver satellite connectivity to an initial 21 sites, with the potential to scale to 300 locations. The initiative is designed

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