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John Kennedy
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Editor of www.thinkbusiness.ie at Bank of Ireland | Former Editor of www.siliconrepublic.com | Former Tech Editor at Business & Finance | Fascinated by all things entrepreneurial, inspirational and technological.
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Bringing NGOs into the AI age - Meta and Deloitte host Llama for Good Hackathon in Dublin to help Irish NGOs use AI for social impact, innovation and inclusive community solutions
#ai #NGOs #socialimpact #innovation #inclusion #dei
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Bringing NGOs into the AI age | ThinkBusiness
Meta and Deloitte host Llama for Good Hackathon in Dublin to help Irish NGOs use AI for social impact, innovation and inclusive community solutions.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Irish Start-ups Shine at Prep4Seed Investor Day in Dublin:
🏆 Ocras took home the Best Pitch Award
🌟 MCS-Tech was named One to Watch
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#irish #startups #entrepreneurs #business @entirl.bsky.social
Start-ups impress at Prep4Seed showcase | TjomlBisomess
Irish start-ups pitch to angels and VCs at Prep4Seed Investor Day in Dublin. Ocras wins Best Pitch, MCS-Tech named One to Watch after 12-week programme.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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🎮 Ireland’s gaming industry bouncing back – and StoryToys is leading the charge! 👾

Interview: Emmet O’Neill, CEO of StoryToys, shares why it is all to play for.

#irish #tech #digital #business #podcast #podcasts #podcastseries #businesspodcasts

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Emmet O’Neill: Game on for Irish content | ThinkBusiness
StoryToys CEO Emmet O’Neill on LEGO Bluey success, Ireland’s gaming ambitions, licensing strategy, and the future of interactive kids’ entertainment.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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🏆 Edward McCloskey, founder of WaterWipes and owner of Boyne Valley Group, has been named Overall and International EY Entrepreneur of the Year
#irish #business #entrepreneurs #scalingbusiness #startups
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Edward McCloskey is Entrepreneur of the Year | ThinkBusiness
Edward McCloskey wins EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025, alongside Áine Kennedy, Derek Foley Butler, David Corcoran and Denis O’Brien at major awards.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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🔒 AI adoption is accelerating, but so are the risks 🛡️

Storm Technology’s latest survey reveals that 27% of IT leaders fear they won’t be able to detect deepfake attacks in the next 12 months.

#AI #CyberSecurity #ShadowAI #DataGovernance #Risk #infosec

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AI security risks as deepfake threats loom | ThinkBusiness
Survey reveals 27% of Irish IT leaders fear deepfake attacks, with shadow AI and data governance gaps posing major risks for secure AI adoption in Ireland and UK.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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🚀 StormHarvester tops Deloitte’s 2025 Technology Fast 50 with 2,910% growth
#DeloitteFast50 #IrishTech #AI #StormHarvester #Innovation #irish #tech #business #scalingbusiness
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StormHarvester tops Deloitte Fast 50 | ThinkBusiness
StormHarvester tops Deloitte’s 2025 Technology Fast 50 with 2,910% growth as AI-driven firms dominate Ireland’s tech sector. Protex AI wins Rising Star Award.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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🌱 Green Friday: Backing Sustainable Irish Brands 🌱

Never mind the Black Friday frenzy – this is the year to shop smarter and greener, as Barry Walsh discovers.

#GreenFriday #ShopLocal #Sustainability #Irish #Business

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Green Friday: Sustainable Irish brands | ThinkBusiness
Discover eco-friendly Green Friday deals from Irish brands. Shop local, support sustainability, and enjoy discounts on fashion, skincare, food, and more.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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🚀 Ireland: A Rising Star in Space Tech Innovation 🌍
Ireland is proving that big ideas can thrive on a small island. ✨
#irish #space #spacetech #aerospace #tech #business
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Ireland: A rising star in space tech | ThinkBusiness
Discover how Ireland is emerging as a global hub for space tech innovation, driving breakthroughs in AI, satellites, and aerospace manufacturing.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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🚀 Ireland’s space sector hits new heights! 🛰️

Irish companies secured a record €24 million in ESA contracts in 2024 — more than double last year’s figure

#irish #space #business #irish #innovation @entirl.bsky.social

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Irish space firms win record €24m in ESA contracts - Think Business
As Ireland marks 50 years working with the European Space Agency, Irish businesses are reaching for the stars. Ireland’s space sector has reached a new milestone, with domestic companies securing €24 ...
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November 26, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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Applegreen powers ahead with €300m investment as part of its €1bn global expansion plan - Roadside hospitality firm is scaling EV charging, redeveloping major US travel plazas, and introducing new food concepts
#irish #business #retail #scalingbusiness
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Applegreen accelerates €1bn expansion | ThinkBusiness
Applegreen invests €300m in 2025 as part of a €1bn global expansion, boosting EV charging, food partnerships, and major upgrades in Ireland, UK, and US.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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New #podcast: How can businesses truly triumph in the AI age? Marie O’Connor, COO at Sogeti, shares a powerful insight:
“The better your prompt, the better the response. Prompt engineering is going to be a critical business skill.”
#AI #DigitalTransformation
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Sogeti’s Marie O’Connor: How to win at AI | ThinkBusiness
Discover Marie O’Connor’s insights on AI adoption, governance, and prompt engineering to help businesses thrive in the age of generative AI.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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SymPhysis Medical has secured a $1.25M non-dilutive grant from Rhode Island Life Science Hub to accelerate US development of its Releaze drainage system for late-stage cancer care
#Medtech #Innovation #irish #scalingbusiness #business #cancer #medicaldevices
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Symphysis Medical lands €1.25m US grant | ThinkBusiness
Galway’s SymPhysis Medical secures $1.25m Rhode Island grant to advance cancer care device and establish its first US base for regulatory clearance.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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🚨 AI in Recruitment: Are We Losing the Human Touch? 🤖

3 out of 4 job seekers believe AI is unfairly screening out their applications, according to the latest Collins McNicholas Workforce Insights Report
#Recruitment #AI #HumanTouch #Hiring #FutureOfWork
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Keep the human touch in recruitment | ThinkBusiness
Professionals fear AI is making recruitment impersonal. Collins McNicholas report reveals 75% worry about unfair screening and urge employers to keep human touch.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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Ireland launches AssistiV to boost inclusive employment for people with disabilities - 1,000 jobs anticipated by 2030
#TechForGood #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #InclusiveEmployment #DisabilityInclusion
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1k new jobs for people with disabilities | ThinkBusiness
Ireland rolls out assistive tech to boost employment for people with disabilities. Ireland has launched a national rollout of AssistiV, a workplace technology designed to help people with intellectual...
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November 25, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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Shannon Airport Group breaks ground on €14m development at Shannon Airport Business Park. 100,000 sq ft of NZEB-compliant space coming by 2027.
#IrelandBusiness #ShannonAirport #CommercialProperty #RegionalGrowth #Sustainability
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Shannon Airport begins €14m expansion | ThinkBusiness
Shannon Airport Group breaks ground on €14m development at Shannon Airport Business Park, adding 100,000 sq ft of sustainable industrial space by 2027.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Louise Phelan joins Dan and Linda Kiely’s MASV investment vehicle - Former PayPal executive joins MASV as COO to spearhead support of high-growth businesses
#irish #tech #startups #scalingbusiness #funding #investment
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Louise Phelan joins MASV investment vehicle | ThinkBusiness
Louise Phelan joins MASV as COO to scale its multi-million-euro portfolio, backing AI, digital and wellness ventures with hands-on operational support.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Despite reduced budgets, Irish shoppers will still spend big on Black Friday – but sustainability is now part of the conversation

#irish #consumertrends #onlineshopping #sustainability #blackfriday #ecommerce #retail

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Irish retailers push for a greener Black Friday | ThinkBusiness
Irish shoppers remain big Black Friday spenders despite tighter budgets, as retailers push sustainability with DBI’s ‘Click Green, Shop Clean’ campaign.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Irish tech consultancy Konversational expands into US market - The Dublin-headquartered firm is targeting €20 million in revenue growth by 2026 across Ireland, the UK, Europe, and the US
#irish #tech #business #scalingbusiness
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Konversational ramps up move into US market | ThinkBusiness
Konversational expands in the US with senior hires Andrew Paolino and Chris Grassi, targeting €20m revenue and rapid growth across global operations.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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Exciting news for Skerries!
Lydon, in partnership with Bank of Ireland and the Land Development Agency, is delivering a 176-unit social and affordable housing scheme designed to meet growing demand for quality homes in the region.
#housing #construction
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Lydon to deliver housing to Skerries | ThinkBusiness
Lydon Homes brings new modern housing to Skerries, offering sustainable design and community-focused living in a prime coastal location.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Hexis has taken home the Grand Prix at the 2025 National Startup Awards in Dublin, alongside gold in the Tech category
#irish #startups #entrepreneurs @entirl.bsky.social
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Hexis takes Grand Prix at Startup Awards | ThinkBusiness
Hexis wins Grand Prix at the 2025 National Startup Awards in Dublin, marking a major milestone for Ireland’s tech ecosystem and global nutrition innovation.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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🔥 Innovation takes centre stage at UCC’s IGNITE Autumn Showcase 🎇

From zero-waste fashion to FemTech breakthroughs, Ireland’s next generation of founders is shaping a future with impact.

#irish #startups #femtech #fashiontech #cleantech #cork

www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/ucc...
IGNITE’s 2025 start-ups are on fire | ThinkBusiness
UCC’s IGNITE Autumn Showcase highlights start-ups in sustainability, women’s health and sports tech after winning a €1m HEA Award for impact.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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A survey of US adults on social media: 84% use YouTube, 71% use Facebook, 50% use Instagram, 37% use TikTok, 32% use WhatsApp, 26% use Reddit, and 21% use X (Pew Research Center)

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November 21, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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Following Speed’s acquisition of BT in Ireland, CEO Peter McCarthy has a clear mission: eliminate infrastructure bottlenecks and create a platform that supports everyone from homeowners to AI-driven enterprises.
#irish #telecoms #broadband #fibre #podcast
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Peter McCarthy dials up the need for Speed | ThinkBusiness
Discover how Speed’s McCarthy is driving Ireland’s digital future with innovation, connectivity, and transformative tech strategies.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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My Business Life: Kelly-Anne Quinn and Jill Steeples, are rewriting the rules of financial advice through their Ms Moneypennies podcast
#financialwellbeing #money
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My Business Life: Ms Moneypennies | ThinkBusiness
Discover Ms Moneypennies: Irish financial planners Kelly-Anne Quinn & Jill Steeples share relatable money tips and insights through their empowering podcast.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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☘️ Irish gifting goes global despite shipping challenges 🎁

The Paddy Box is closing 2025 on a high, projecting €2.2m turnover - even to the US, where new shipping restrictions have caused concern

#irish #ecommerce #business #gifting

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The Paddy Box posts strong growth | ThinkBusiness
The Paddy Box projects €2.2m turnover in 2025, secures US shipping amid restrictions, and expands corporate gifting with global demand for Irish brands.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:51 AM