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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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Back for Business: An opportunity of a lifetime led to Dubliner Barry Moore furthering his education in neurological rehab in the United States. He’s back in Ireland to put this experience to good use with Vitality Neuro Rehab
#irish #entrepreneurs #founders
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Back for Business: Barry Moore, Vitality | ThinkBusiness
Barry Moore returns to Ireland to launch Vitality Neuro Rehabilitation, inspired by his U.S. experience and supported by the Back for Business programme.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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Irish food and drink exports hit €19bn amid global volatility - Beef and dairy lead growth as sector shows resilience in challenging markets, according to Bord Bia
#irish #food #drinks #horticulture #business
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Irish food and drink exports hit €19bn | ThinkBusiness
Irish food, drink and horticulture exports hit €19bn in 2025, driven by beef and dairy growth despite global volatility, says Bord Bia report.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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My Business Life: Youenn Lowry on Scaling SE Systems and Driving Energy Efficiency

From carpenter at 15 to MD of SE Systems, Youenn Lowry has helped deliver over €900m in energy projects across Ireland.

#Irish #Business #founders #EnergyEfficiency

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My Business Life: Youenn Lowry, SE Systems | ThinkBusiness
Discover Youenn Lowry’s journey from carpenter to managing director of SE Systems, leading Ireland’s energy-efficiency revolution with innovation and vision.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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Dublin Fire Brigade invests in location technology - New location intelligence platform will help identify high-risk buildings and guide community prevention campaigns
#irish #tech #business #safety #gis #location
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Dublin Fire Brigade invests in location tech | ThinkBusiness
Dublin Fire Brigade adopts Esri’s GIS technology to improve fire safety, target prevention campaigns, and plan resources as the city expands.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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OncoAssure targets US growth with Mount Sinai prostate cancer study - Irish medtech firm seeks to strengthen evidence base for prognostic technology in US market
#irish #business #MedTech #Oncology #innovation @novaucd.bsky.social
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OncoAssure targets US growth | ThinkBusiness
OncoAssure partners with Mount Sinai to validate its prostate cancer prognostic test, aiming to improve precision diagnostics and reduce overtreatment.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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Back for Business: Katie Meegan
After years in the UK and Canada’s publishing industry, Meath native Katie Meegan returned home to launch Cuala Creative, a virtual assistance agency tailored for publishers.
#irish #entrepreneurs #startups #emigrants #publishing
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Back for Business: Katie Meegan | ThinkBusiness
Discover how Katie Meegan returned to Ireland to launch Cuala Creative, a virtual assistance agency for publishers, with support from Back for Business.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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Luminate secures $21m to expand home-based cancer treatment - Galway health tech group targets 40 US clinic partners and adds 130 jobs as it develops patient led infusion devices
#irish #healthtech #medtech #business #galway #jobs #cancer
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Galway health tech Luminate secures $21m | ThinkBusiness
Luminate secures $21m to expand home-based cancer care, plans 130 new jobs and US clinic partnerships as it develops patient-led infusion technology.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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Longford Tourism Network unveils €14m plan to boost visitor economy - County aims to position itself as a sustainable destination rooted in heritage and culture
#irish #tourism #business #marketing #heritage #culture #visitoreconomy
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Longford Tourism Network unveils €14m plan | ThinkBusiness
Longford Tourism Network launches €14m investment to boost sustainable tourism, enhance visitor experiences and promote heritage, culture and natural beauty.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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Pension Pot #Podcast: The retirement reality check - Expert advice on financial planning, emotional preparation and the lifestyle changes required for a fulfilling exit from working life
#RetirementPlanning #FinancialWellbeing #Pensions #podcasts
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Pension Pot: The retirement reality check | ThinkBusiness
Expert insights on financial, emotional, and lifestyle planning for a fulfilling retirement. Learn strategies from the Final Furlong & Freedom podcast.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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Fit for Purpose? Irish adults track health with apps and wearables - Strong uptake of health-tracking tools and fitness tech like smart watches, but Pure Telecom study reveals questions remain over real-world impact.
#Wearables #DigitalWellness #tech #healthtech
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Irish adults embrace fitness tech | ThinkBusiness
Over half of Irish adults use fitness apps and smart watches, Pure Telecom survey reveals, as social media and influencers shape health habits.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:11 AM
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Guinness Enterprise Centre’s secret sauce: Coffee, community and cross-pollination - Podcast Ep 302: Niamh Collins reveals how Ireland’s answer to France’s Station F became an entrepreneurial powerhouse
#irish #startups #entrepreneurship #dublin #founders
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Guinness Enterprise Centre’s secret sauce | ThinkBusiness
Discover how Dublin’s Guinness Enterprise Centre became Ireland’s largest startup hub, fostering collaboration, innovation, and global ambitions.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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Integrity360 enters North America with Advantus360 acquisition - Irish cybersecurity group acquires Canadian firm to establish regional hub in Calgary
#Cybersecurity #MergersAndAcquisitions #NorthAmerica #cybersecurity #infosec
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Integrity360 enters North America | ThinkBusiness
Integrity360 acquires Canadian cybersecurity firm Advantus360, establishing its first North American hub and expanding managed services across Canada and the US.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:12 AM
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Irish firms put cost savings at heart of sustainability drive - Pinergy research finds gaps in energy monitoring and leadership as businesses plan for 2026
#irish #business #SMEs #sustainability #energy
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Firms put savings at heart of sustainability | ThinkBusiness
Irish businesses prioritise cost savings in sustainability plans for 2026, but Pinergy research reveals gaps in energy monitoring and leadership accountability.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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Circle K strikes national deal with Too Good To Go to tackle food waste - Research shows strong consumer appetite for practical solutions as convenience giant rolls out surplus food initiative across Ireland
#retail #food #sustainability #esg #foodwaste #irish
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Circle K nationwide push to cut food waste | ThinkBusiness
Circle K partners with Too Good To Go to fight food waste in Ireland, offering affordable Surprise Bags nationwide to promote sustainability and savings.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Irish philanthropy steps up amid cost-of-living pressures - Community Foundation Ireland reports €24m in grants as poverty and climate dominate priorities
#charity #philanthropy #poverty #climateaction #education
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Irish philanthropy steps up | ThinkBusiness
Community Foundation Ireland distributed €24m in 1,700 grants to tackle poverty, education and climate challenges amid rising cost-of-living pressures.
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January 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Cybersecurity in 2026: AI is rewriting the rules

“Threats are evolving faster than many organisations are prepared for,” writes Richard Ford from Integrity360

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#Cybersecurity #AI #SMEs #infosec
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January 5, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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Irish insolvency levels hold steady despite economic headwinds - PwC report shows retail and hospitality sectors improving, but rising unemployment could reverse trend
#irish #business #SMEs #financialwellbeing #insolvencies #scarp
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Irish insolvency levels hold steady despite economic headwinds - Think Business
PwC reports Irish insolvencies remain stable in 2025 as retail and hospitality improve, but rising unemployment could signal future challenges.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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Ireland’s artisan chocolatiers taste sweet success - Barry Walsh gives a taste of the amazing artisan chocolate producers across Ireland
#Irish #Chocolate #business #food #artisan
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Ireland’s artisan chocolatiers taste sweet success
Explore Ireland’s chocolate sector: €470m exports, artisan brands, sustainability trends, festive sales surge, and premium innovations driving growth.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Ireland’s hottest start-ups to watch in 2026
Ireland’s start-up ecosystem is entering 2026 with remarkable momentum.
#irish #startups #funding #founders #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #cybersecurity #infosec #medtech #AI #Fintech #Sustainability
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Ireland’s hottest start-ups to watch in 2026 | ThinkBusiness
Discover Ireland’s hottest start-ups to watch in 2026, from AI and fintech to medtech and sustainability, driving innovation and global growth.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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From TikTok House to building brands
#Podcast Ep 301: Fearless Media’s Thomas Arnold on how Ireland’s social media pioneers are building the next generation of marketing
#CreatorEconomy #SocialMediaMarketing #BrandBuilding #TikTokStrategy
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From TikTok House to building brands | ThinkBusiness
Discover how Thomas Arnold went from Ireland’s first TikTok House to create Fearless Media, helping brands and creators thrive in the social-first era.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Ireland and Northern Ireland urged to deepen tech start-up cooperation - Shared Island initiative seen as catalyst for integrated innovation ecosystem
#irish #tech #startups #SMEs #northernireland #innovation
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All-island deep tech collaboration urged | ThinkBusiness
New report urges Ireland and Northern Ireland to boost tech start-up cooperation through joint funding, data sharing and an all-island innovation ecosystem.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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SMEs step up their climate action efforts
Podcast Ep 300: Business in the Community Ireland climate action programme doubles participation as supply chain demands drive sustainability action among SMEs
#sustainability #irish #business #podcasts #businesspodcasts
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SMEs step up their climate action efforts | ThinkBusiness
Podcast Ep 300: Business in the Community Ireland climate action programme doubles participation as supply chain demands drive sustainability action among SMEs.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Digital Hub begins €1m restoration of historic St Patrick’s Tower for public use - Ground floor of landmark Dublin 8 building to open for first time since 1860s as event and exhibition space
#Dublin8 #UrbanRegeneration #HeritageRestoration #construction
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Digital Hub begins €1m restoration of tower | ThinkBusiness
The Digital Hub begins €1m restoration of St Patrick’s Tower in Dublin 8, opening ground floor for the first time since the 1860s.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Irish social media users are quitting platforms over ownership concerns - Survey finds growing unease about data privacy and interest in ethical alternatives
#irish #socialmedia #business #ethics #privacy
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Why Irish people are quitting social media | ThinkBusiness
Irish survey reveals 24% have quit social media over ownership concerns, 62% worry about data privacy, and 64% want ethical alternatives.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Ireland’s healthcare system is at a crunch point - and AI could be the game-changer
Simon Wallace, Microsoft’s Chief Medical Information Officer for UK & Ireland discusses the art of the possible
#ai #medtech #healthcare #tech
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Can AI cure Ireland’s healthcare problems? | ThinkBusiness
Microsoft’s Dragon Copilot AI aims to ease Ireland’s healthcare crisis by reducing clinician burnout and streamlining workflows with voice-enabled technology.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM