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04:23

Logicalis sets foundation for John Paul...

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2025/07/07

Logicalis UK&I, a global technology service provider, today announces that it has set the foundation for John Paul Construction's international future with AI services. John Paul Construction (JPC) is one of Ireland's leading contractors with over 75 years' experience in delivering projects across a wide array of sectors. Currently the business operates in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe with a reputation for integrity, professionalism, innovation and excellence. As a result of its

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06:02

Highland red deer tracked by GPS in innovative...

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2025/07/07

A pioneering scientific research project using GPS collars has been launched to track red deer movement and behaviour in the west Highlands to help land managers take informed decisions about how to manage deer health, numbers and habitats. The study is a partnership project between charity Affric Highlands and Durham University, supported by the Association of Deer Management Groups. The study area includes a diverse network of landowners with different land management practices, such as

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03:23

All-Ireland Champion Turned Entrepreneur, Walter...

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2025/07/07

SocialTies, a new free digital platform co-founded by three-time All-Ireland winner Walter Walsh, has officially launched. Built for community groups, such as schools, and grassroots organisations, SocialTies brings everything - from fixtures and results to ticketing, training resources, messaging, and exclusive content - into one unified, branded space. Designed around the real needs of today's communities, the platform puts connection, identity, and community impact at its core. Walter

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04:42

Hollister Ballina Transforms into 'Epicentre of...

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2025/07/07

Hollister Incorporated, a global leader in ostomy, continence, wound care and critical care products has announced an €80m R&D investment and a digital transformation project that will create approximately 50 new jobs in Ballina. The multimillion-euro investment aims to elevate Ballina into a global epicentre of expertise through novel device design and extensive site-wide training, setting a benchmark for digital transformation within Hollister's global network. This project is supported

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05:04

The End of Conflict, How AI Will End War and Help Us...

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2025/07/07

We look at the new book by Simon Horton. See more about The End of Conflict: How AI Will End War and Help Us Get On Better here. The End of Conflict:, How AI Will End War and Help Us Get On Better, reviewed We enjoyed reading this book. Initially we felt the title was counter intuitive, and it seems like the author also had thoughts, and doubts about this premise. Without giving away a plot spoiler it does that, by the end of the book, the author is not completely convinced himself either

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10:03

The Gravity Well of Consent

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2025/07/05

Artificial intelligence didn't just arrive; it opened a gateway. Like the ship Event Horizon, it was built to push the limits of innovation. Instead, it slipped into something else. Today, every search, voice command, and documents are pulled into its gravity drawn past a threshold where consent becomes irrelevant and return is impossible. Once your data crosses in, it stays. It trains the system, shapes its responses, and leaves a trace that can't be unlearned.This isn't speculative. It's

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06:55

How Tech-Driven Charities Like Helpster Are...

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2025/07/04

Guest post by Stanley Olisa Charity, at its heart, is about trust. Donors give with the hope that their generosity reaches those who truly need it. But in a world where even the most vulnerable sectors are not immune to deception, charity organisations, especially those funding medical services, must remain one step ahead of potential fraudsters. For tech-driven charities like Helpster Charity, ensuring every donation translates into genuine impact is a non-negotiable principle. The Hidden

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04:05

Ekco acquires Adapt IT, bringing acquisition spend to...

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2025/07/04

Ekco, one of Europe's leading security-first managed service providers, has announced that it has acquired Adapt IT, a Cork-headquartered IT managed service provider (MSP). The new deal, which is Ekco's sixth acquisition in two years, brings Ekco's total acquisition investment to €57 million within this timeframe.In business for more than 20 years, Adapt IT employs 37 people at its Cork location, serving customers in the small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SME) market. Its 300-strong

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02:12

June sunshine brings further solar power records:...

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2025/07/04

Sunny weather in June produced a number of new solar power records for Ireland, according to provisional data from grid operator EirGrid. Periods of fine weather on 6 June and 16 June saw new records set, with a final peak of 768 MW (Megawatts) set shortly before noon on Thursday, 19 June. This means the peak for grid-scale solar in Ireland is almost 200 MW higher at the midway point in 2025 than at the same time last year. Renewable electricity met 38% of demand in June, with 30% of total

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02:55

New Augmented Reality App brings Ireland's...

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2025/07/04

A new mobile app, ESB Networks AR: The Story of Electricity, developed by Walton Institute at South East Technological University, was recently launched during the annual ESB Networks' Apprentice Network Technician of the Year. This innovative app offers an interactive, educational experience that brings the history and infrastructure of electricity in Ireland to life using cutting-edge augmented reality (AR) technology. The app also allows users to explore the ESB Networks Training

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02:53

Tesla Launches Powerwall in Ireland

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2025/07/04

Powerwall 3 is the latest generation of Tesla's residential battery lineup, enabling up to 13.5kWh of storage following on from the Powerwall 1 (2015) & Powerwall 2 (2017). Together, there are over 850,000 of these units installed across the globe. Powerwall can power most Irish homes with a single unit, enabling savings through storing excess solar energy generated during the day for use at night during peak pricing hours. By using Self-Consumption mode to store excess solar for use at

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10:16

Fenergo Creates 300 New Jobs in Ireland as part of...

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2025/07/04

Fenergo has announced 300 new jobs at its global HQ in Dublin. This is part of a €100 million Research, Development & Innovation (RD&I) expansion plan supported by Enterprise Ireland. In addition to the new roles in Ireland, which will double the domestic headcount, Fenergo is creating new jobs across its international markets to meet increasing demand for its AI-powered solutions. A total of 500 new positions will be filled by the company globally within the next three years. With support

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07:10

Ireland's Gridlock Solution: Why Microgrids Are the...

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2025/07/03

Ireland's energy future is approaching a critical juncture. EirGrid forecasts a 45% increase in electricity demand between 2023 and 2034, driven by the rapid rise of data centres, electric vehicles, and economic growth. But as demand soars, the national grid is being pushed to its limits, struggling with renewable integration challenges, ageing infrastructure, and climate-related disruptions.The impact of Storm Éowyn, which left 715,000 homes, farms and businesses without power, exposed

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03:42

Helsinki aims to protect ten percent of its land and...

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2025/07/03

Helsinki's new Nature Conservation Area Programme will protect a total of more than 100 new land and sea areas across the city. The programme will double the protected area in land areas and increase it by tenfold in marine areas. In Helsinki, nature is a part of everyday life - and always close by. Almost 40 percent of the city's land area is covered by various types of green areas, from forests and meadows to urban parks, making Helsinki an exceptionally green capital. In addition, the

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06:56

Unlocking Talent to Advance Healthcare Innovation

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2025/07/03

In today's MedTech landscape, where technological breakthroughs are redefining what's possible in inpatient care, it's easy to focus solely on the machines, data, and devices driving that change. But behind every innovation - whether it's a surgical robot, a smart implant, or a predictive algorithm - are the people who imagine, build, and continuously improve them. It's this human engine of progress that often determines whether innovation scales, sustains, and ultimately succeeds. At a

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05:15

The digital skills gap: What tech skills do the...

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2025/07/03

By Christina Lovelock What do we mean by 'digital skills'? With technology playing a role in most aspects of our lives, and needed for a wide variety of jobs, what does the term 'digital skills' actually relate to? There are many different interpretations and expectations of 'digital skills', even within the tech sector. The digital skills gap Tech leaders often specifically exclude 'ability to write code' from the term digital skills but do typically expect some level of data skills to

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07:22

Key Benefits of Energy Upgrades are Cost Savings and...

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2025/07/03

Electric Ireland's new annual Sustainability Index will track consumer attitudes and perceptions towards energy efficiency technologies. Findings from the inaugural Electric Ireland Sustainability Index show that:Almost three-quarters of solar panel owners cited cost savings as the primary benefit, with an average monthly saving of €91 on energy bills 60% of heat pump users highlighted enhanced home comfort as the key advantage, alongside cited average savings of €77 per month Almost

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04:29

CurrencyFair Elevates Customer Service with Agentforce

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2025/07/02

Salesforce has announced an expanded relationship with CurrencyFair, a leading online cross-border payment and foreign exchange service, leveraging Agentforce, Salesforce's digital labour platform, to enhance its customer service.Through Agentforce, CurrencyFair will deploy an AI agent designed to augment its human customer service team by autonomously and quickly resolving common customer queries 24/7. This move will enable CurrencyFair's expert money-transfer team to focus on morecomplex

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04:05

eir Achieves 99% 5G Coverage as Network Traffic...

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2025/07/02

eir today announced a significant milestone in its nationwide 5G rollout, its next-generation mobile network now reaches 99% of the population, delivering high-speed, low-latency connectivity to nearly every corner of Ireland. At the same time, eir has seen a 60% year-on-year surge in 5G traffic and a 20% rise in overall data usage, highlighting the accelerating demand for fast, reliable mobile connectivity and reinforcing the success of its long-term digital transformation strategy. eir

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05:52

€18.75m Funding Recommended for Two Enterprise...

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2025/07/02

Two Enterprise Ireland-backed companies have won funding approvals of up to €18.75m in the latest competition under Horizon Europe's European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator Programme. The two successful companies are CroíValve and Lios. Enterprise Ireland leads the National Support Network for Horizon Europe which helps entrepreneurs to compete and win funding in EIC competitions. To date, 28 Irish companies have secured approvals totalling €175.5m under the EIC Accelerator Programme

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