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Oasis, Abba, Bono and more: What it's like to play in one of Ireland's top tribute acts
Matt Houlihan has become something of a Super Trouper. Derek Power found what he was looking for, and as for Gavin Fleming, well, he’s feeling Supersonic. Is it even better than the real thing? Definitely? Maybe. Just ask some of the members of...

Below the decks: Meet the Irish people working on the world's cruise ships
When she heard that a representative from a spa company was en route to talk to her hairstyling class about working life on board a cruise ship, Niamh Cassidy looked at her watch and jumped in her car.With no interest in a life on the ocean waves,...

Trinity’s carbon capture tech undergoes testing at Dublin Airport
Trinity College Dublin has developed a new carbon capture technology currently undergoing testing at Dublin Airport. The initiative is funded by a European Innovation Council (EIC) Transition grant called AirInMotion and supported by Enterprise...

The rise of the multi-million-euro luxury Irish wedding
There are weddings and then there’s the super-wedding: A multi-day affair with a multi-euro price tag. Bespoke glass marquees, Dior gowns, guest portraits and A-list performers are just some of the lavish details that tot up the eye-watering costs...

XDanu secures Ireland’s first-ever WELL Coworking Rating for The Freight Building
XDanu, a leader in experience-led, wellness-first coworking spaces, has secured the WELL Coworking Rating for Ground Floor of the Freight Building in Dublin, the first certification of its kind in Ireland. Launched in October 2024 by the...

Ireland: Wishing I could talk with Jeremy Bernstein
It is often said, do your own research. I have always been curious about nuclear physics and its application to the creation of nuclear bombs. In the age of do-it-yourself research, we are getting make-it-up-yourself science on just simple...

How comparison platforms are quietly reshaping consumer behaviour
Partner contentRetailDoes brand loyalty drive consumer decisions anymore? We still gravitate to the airlines we know, the insurance provider that feels familiar, and clothing brands that fit. But switching used to be a hassle, full of guesswork...

$20+ Bn Iiot Platform Markets - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, And Forecast, 2020-2030F
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platform market offers notable opportunities in enhancing operational efficiency through real-time data, predictive analytics, and automation in sectors like manufacturing...

Re-Wind: Ireland vs Georgia – A look back at each ‘brutal’ clash ahead of Summer Tour kick-off
Ireland travel to Tbilisi to face Georgia in a one-off Test that forms part of their tour of Europe, with them heading to Portugal the week after. Many of the stars and even head coach Andy Farrell away with the British and Irish Lions, so it will...

Philly McMahon: New Dublin boss must wipe the slate as another quarter-final exit shows golden era has ended
I don’t know who wants the job but Dessie Farrell’s successor has an unenviable task Dessie Farrell told the Dublin County Board he would step down at the end of the year when he agreed to stay on for 2025. Photo: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile Today...

Demand AI Group Opens European Headquarters in Dublin; Appoints Industry Veteran John Moran as MD for Europe
DUBLIN, July 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Demand AI Group Inc., a fast-growing innovator in AI-driven demand generation, today announced the launch of its European headquarters in Dublin, marking its sixth global location in just months since...

UK construction output continued contracting in June despite housebuilding activity expanding for the first time since last September
The S&P Global Construction PMI gave a reading of 48.8 last month By HARRY WISE Updated: 11:42 EDT, 4 July 2025 A recovery in housebuilding failed to prevent the UK's construction sector shrinking for the sixth successive month in June, a survey...

Frank Roche: After the ambush … a brief history lesson for the Dublin hurlers
To slay a giant like Limerick is one thing, but the real trick is repeating that result when all eyes are on you Dublin manager Niall Ó Ceallacháin shakes hands with Limerick supremo John Kiely (left), but can the men from the capital now follow...

Tic Tac maker Ferrero Ireland says overtime claim would cost €1.1m
The maker of iconic sweets Tic Tacs, confectionery giant Ferrero Ireland, has told the Labour Court that an overtime pay demand by craft workers would result in an additional €1.1m cost and it was not in a position to agree to the change. At the...

Cryptocurrency Mining Hardware Market Report 2025: Supportive Policies, Including Tax Incentives And Land Allocation For Crypto Data Centers, Are Accelerating The Scale-Up Of Mining Operations
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The global Cryptocurrency Mining Hardware market is on a growth trajectory from an estimated $23.7 billion in 2024 to $51.8 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 13.9%. The rise is driven by advancements in ASIC, GPU, and...

Homebot Ireland: Bot’s the story..?
A HOME robotics company set up by West Cork duo Clara Mulligan and Alan O’Neill is marking its first full year in business by announcing details of an ambitious expansion to the range. Homebot Ireland is celebrating one year of smart solutions for...

Further 14 flights cancelled at Dublin Airport as French Air Traffic Controllers strike
Flights to Paris and Nice are among some of the French departures affected at Dublin Airport. The second day of French Air Traffic Controllers' strike action is continuing, with 14 flights cancelled to and from Dublin Airport today. The industrial...

10 US companies hiring in Ireland right now
If you are looking for a new job why not check out some of these cool US organisations actively looking to add to their teams? Ireland is an ideal location for US companies to ‘set up shop’, due to the current tax rates, its position as a gateway...

14 flights to and from Dublin Airport cancelled Friday due to French air traffic control strikes
Several flights from Ireland are affected by the latest bout of ATC industrial action “In addition to flights to/from France being cancelled, this strike will also affect all French overflights,” it said. “Most disrupted passengers are not even...

When do Lewis Capaldi UK and Ireland tour tickets go on sale
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Iconic Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi has announced a huge UK and Ireland Tour, hot on the heels of his Glastonbury 2025 performance....