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03:35

Merlyn Mind pilots AI assistant tool for teachers in...

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2025/07/02

Almost 50 schools across Ireland have signed up to a new programme by US EdTech company Merlyn Mind and The Learnovate Centre to pilot a ground-breaking AI assistant tool for teachers. The programme is the largest trial of the Merlyn Origin AI assistant outside of North America. Supported by Learnovate, a learning technology research centre in Trinity College Dublin, the programme will see 300 teachers across 48 post-primary and primary schools utilise the Merlyn Origin AI technology in the

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05:34

6 Tips to Combat Sunshine Scams and Spot Holiday Ripoffs

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2025/07/02

Planning your holidays or busy packing your bags? Be aware that scammers are also busy planning to trick you out of your hard-earned cash. From fake websites to dodgy deals, here's how to spot and avoid common holiday ripoffs. Watch out for copycat travel firms The internet is rife with copycat airlines and bogus holiday firms. These fraudsters create cloned websites that mimic official logos and branding, making them look like the real deal. Travel tip: Always check that the URL and logo

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03:51

Vodafone Ireland named best mobile operator for 10th...

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2025/07/02

Vodafone Ireland, the leading communications partner to Irish consumers and businesses, has once again been recognised as the nation's leading mobile network, securing the prestigious "Best in Test" accolade from independent benchmarking organisation umlaut, for the tenth year in a row.This milestone achievement comes as Vodafone Ireland continues to roll out its €500 million five-year investment programme to enhance network performance across the country. The investment is delivering

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02:54

Licovolt Set to Create 10 New Jobs Following Seed...

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2025/07/01

Licovolt, a University College Dublin (UCD) spin-out company supported by NovaUCD, today announced that it is set to create 10 new jobs following a seed investment (undisclosed) from Davencor Holdings, established by John Corcoran, the founder and former CEO of Davenham Switchgear. Davenham, founded in 1982 and headquartered in Dublin, is a market leader of electrical distribution and control solutions for major industries, including datacentres, and was last year acquired by the Legrand

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04:35

Craft My Street: Young People Reimagine Dublin with...

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2025/07/01

In a city increasingly defined by data, design, and digital connectivity, a new pilot project is giving some of its youngest residents a powerful tool for change - Minecraft. As part of the Smart Docklands Pilot Call 2024 projects, Craft My Street addresses the topic of community development by delivering workshops to schools in Dublin. A total of 139 students participated and 54 ideas were designed in Minecraft. This initiative was created by researchers from University College Dublin that

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04:23

Core Optimisation Acquires International PR Agency...

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2025/07/01

One of Ireland's fastest-growing digital marketing agencies, Core Optimisation, has announced the acquisition of international PR agency, ClearStory. The acquisition forms part of a broader €500,000 investment in expanding its operations to North America and the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2015 by Caroline Dunlea and David Brett, Core Optimisation has developed a significant foothold in strategic digital consultancy over the past number of years. The company began its international

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03:20

Global Payroll Tech Leader Payslip Achieves 102% ARR...

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2025/07/01

Payslip announces it is powering payroll for over 100,000 employees globally, driven by new enterprise partnerships with companies including Booking.com & EQT. Payslip's platform now powers global payroll operations for companies generating over $16 billion in combined annual revenue and supporting more than 100,000 employees worldwide. In parallel, Payslip has more than doubled its own revenue, achieving 102% ARR growth between December 2022 and December 2024, and sustaining a 70%

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03:14

Partsol to create at least 25 high-skilled jobs in...

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2025/07/01

Partsol, the US-founded AI firm, has announced plans to create at least 25 new highly-skilled jobs in Ireland as it accelerates international expansion from its global headquarters in Dublin. The announcement reflects the company's long-term commitment to Ireland and will increase Partsol's present headcount in Ireland to around 35. Partsol has already raised $28.6 million (€25.2 million) in funding and expects to double that by the end of 2025. The firm's Cognitive AI platform ATAI is

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03:05

Why we need Mind Safety Displays for AI Chatbots

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2025/06/30

Major AI chatbots have disclaimers. However, with mounting reports of personal interactions with them - resulting in distortion, delusion, ordering, conspiratorial conjectures and so forth, it is important to explore an extra layer of warning to ensure mind safety for users, at least to self-recall. This is what this chatbot might do to your mind, could be a display around chatbots to pop up at intervals, given the type of conversation. This will show that chatbots - whenever in personal

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05:06

Concerns About Geopolitical Disruption Almost Double...

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2025/06/30

The level of optimism among Irish medium-sized firms has taken a sharp fall, with an 18% contraction in the last quarter, according to the latest Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR). The IBR, which provides insights into the attitudes of 10,000 mid-market businesses across 32 economies, revealed that while 63% of companies surveyed in Ireland are optimistic about the outlook for the economy over the next twelve months, this stands in sharp contrast to the Q1 findings where

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02:19

Expressions of interest sought to fill a vacancy on...

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2025/06/30

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless TD invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill three vacancies on the Board of Directors of Skillnet Ireland. The term of office for the position will be for a period of three years. Skillnet Ireland, established in 1999, is an aegis body of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS) and is funded from the

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02:32

Collaboration between academia and industry could...

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2025/06/30

Elite Irish sprinters participating in a study at Lero, one of the world's leading software research centres at the University of Limerick, to determine the effectiveness of super spike sprint shoes, could boost their chances of success at the 2028 Olympics. Lero researchers at the University of Limerick's Sport and Human Performance Research Centre (SHPRC) have embarked on the research in collaboration with innovative Irish sports analytics company DANU are still recruiting elite Irish

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04:04

KINTO Join survey reveals 35% of commuters are...

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2025/06/30

KINTO Join, Ireland's leading sustainable commuting solution, have announced new survey findings from its 'Ireland on the Move' Report which found that 35% of commuters in Ireland are looking for a new job to have better commuting options. This increases to 42% among 18-34-year-olds. The research - based on a survey of 1,000 Irish commuters comprising university students and employees - found that 65% consider commuting options when selecting a new job. Furthermore, the same proportion

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03:39

Irish Millennials throwing some magic beans around...

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2025/06/30

Irish interior living space is being radically redefined by the 'Millennial' generation, who are opting for oversized bean bag sofas and chairs over conventional furniture - whilst moving their living room configurations a number of times each year. Just under a quarter of Irish youngsters aged between 29 and 44 (23%) now own a bean bag item as an alternative to an armchair or recliner, according to research from Big Bertha Original. The survey, conducted amongst 1,000 Irish residents,

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03:07

Installation of Waterford's Sustainable Transport...

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2025/06/27

The superstructure bridge deck parts of the River Suir Sustainable Transport Bridge in Waterford, Ireland - designed by Knight Architects in collaboration with Roughan & O'Donovan as lead Engineer and Hardesty & Hanover as M&E Engineer - have now been successfully installed. The 207m-long pedestrian and cycle bridge is a centrepiece of the €200million Waterford North Quays Infrastructure Project, Ireland's largest urban regeneration initiative.Commissioned by Waterford City & County

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08:31

Minister Lawless Announces Commencement of...

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2025/06/27

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless TD, today welcomed the conclusion and signing of the contracts for the commencement of construction of five new buildings across multiple campuses, which are being delivered by Public Private Partnership (PPP). The construction cost of the five buildings is approximately €380 million ex VAT.The new buildings are located in the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway and Letterkenny Campuses,

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07:47

Why Compliance is the Next Big Opportunity for IT...

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2025/06/27

Guest post by Ronnie Hamilton, Pre-Sales Director, Climb Channel Solutions Ireland If compliance feels overwhelming right now, you're not imagining it. New regulations covering cybersecurity, data protection, AI, and more are emerging - from the latest PCI DSS updates to the EU AI Act. As a result, compliance is actively shaping the IT channel, influencing how we do business, how we anticipate industry shifts, and how we support our partners and customers with the right solutions to stay

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04:46

FraudSMART warns consumers to remain vigilant against...

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2025/06/27

As summer holiday season gets into full swing and the hunt for the best deals ramps up, FraudSMART is issuing a timely reminder: be vigilant against a seasonal rise in travel scams. FraudSMART, the fraud awareness initiative developed by Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI), warns that these scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with fraudsters capitalising on the demand for last-minute getaways, particularly touting 'recent cancellations' or 'limited time offers' at

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07:38

From housing to cybersecurity, NSAI continues to...

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2025/06/27

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has published its 2024 Year in Review, highlighting a transformative year of progress in areas critical to Ireland's future, including housing innovation, digital resilience, and sustainability. In a year of global uncertainty and rapid advances in areas like cybersecurity, NSAI played a pivotal role in supporting business competitiveness and advancing Ireland's strategic ambitions under Housing for All, the Climate Action Plan, and the

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09:47

Innovative combined Data Centre & District Heating...

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2025/06/27

Queen Mary University of London is renowned for world-leading research and is committed to sustainable development across all its operational and academic activities. As part of a new project to improve its data centre sustainability, the University worked with Schneider Electric and its EcoXpert Partner, Advanced Power Technology (APT), to implement a new cooling solution that would enable heat reuse. By connecting with its district heating systems, the University has developed a data

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