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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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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

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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
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Cork-born digital business Granite has announced a $10 million funding round from growth capital firm BGF aimed at accelerating its international growth
#cork #tech #business #funding #scalingbusiness #SMEs
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Granite goes global with $10m investment | ThinkBusiness
Granite secures $10m from BGF to accelerate global growth, expand US presence, and enhance AI-driven digital services for enterprise clients.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Galway firm Senus has officially acquired Loamin, a strategic move that will redefine how we manage land and soil data across Ireland and beyond
#irish #agritech #business #geospatial #ai www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/sen...
Senus buys Loamin to boost soil data | ThinkBusiness
Senus acquires Loamin to integrate geospatial AI with MRV platforms, enhancing soil, water and habitat intelligence for global land management.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Slick Irish start-ups sliding their way to Slush 2025 - 20 ambitious Irish start-ups are heading to Helsinki to showcase cutting-edge tech in AI, fintech, and sustainability
#irish #tech #startups #ai #slush2025 @entirl.bsky.social
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Slick Irish start-ups sliding to Slush 2025 | ThinkBusiness
Irish start-ups head to Slush 2025 in Helsinki to showcase AI, fintech, and sustainability innovations, driving global growth and Nordic partnerships.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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What does success look like for Ireland’s youth? Health, job security and home ownership top the list of success markers for young people aged 13–30, according to Bank of Ireland's new Youth Mind and Money report
#financialwellbeing #irish #youth
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What does success look like for Irish youth? | ThinkBusiness
Bank of Ireland’s Youth Mind and Money report reveals Irish youth value health, job security and home ownership with strong links between finances and wellbeing
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November 18, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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How Irish SMEs are already making gains from going green - We talk to some of the participants in Phase 2 of the BITC Climate Action Programme about how it is already driving change in their businesses.
#ClimateAction #Sustainability #SMEs #CarbonLiteracy #ESG
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Businesses experience gains from going green - Think Business
Empowered SMEs with BITCI’s Climate Action Programme: carbon literacy training, sustainability roadmaps, and tools to cut emissions and boost resilience.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Irish firms keep sustainability high on boardroom agenda - Businesses keep sustainability central despite regulatory shifts, with 62% assigning C-suite responsibility and 73% embedding ESG in priorities
#irish #business #esg #sustainability #leadership
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Firms keep sustainability high on agenda | ThinkBusiness
Irish businesses keep sustainability central despite regulatory shifts, with 62% assigning C-suite responsibility and 73% embedding ESG in priorities.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Irish Family Businesses: Resilient, Ambitious, and Ready to Transform 🚀

According to PwC’s 2023 Irish Family Business Survey, 84% of Irish family businesses reported growth last year, with 55% achieving double-digit sales growth.

#irish #familybusiness #SMEs

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Irish family businesses made of strong stuff | ThinkBusiness
Irish family businesses forecast strong growth, prioritise AI and digital transformation, but face talent and economic pressures, says PwC Ireland survey.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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A staggering tale of Boundless ambition - #Podcast Ep 289: Discover how Boundless, founded by Dee Coakley, helps businesses manage global remote teams with HR compliance, payroll, and benefits solutions
#hr #ai #irish #tech #business #futureofwork #podcasts
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A staggering tale of Boundless ambition | ThinkBusiness
Podcast Ep 289: Discover how Boundless, founded by Dee Coakley, helps businesses manage global remote teams with HR compliance, payroll, and benefits solutions.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Keychain secures $10m to launch Keychain360, an AI platform helping retailers accelerate private label product development and supply chain control
#manufacturing #business #ai #cpg #funding #ukbusiness
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Keychain secures $10m, enters UK market | ThinkBusiness
Keychain raises $10m to launch Keychain360, an AI-powered platform helping retailers accelerate private label product development and supply chain control.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Irish VC funding rebounds to €207.9m in Q3 2025, with international investors returning and strong mid-range deals. Lifesciences dominates sector growth
#IrishVC #Startups #FundingTrends #irish #startups #funding #SMEs
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Irish venture capital funding recovers in Q3 | ThinkBusiness
Irish venture capital funding rose 8% to €207.9m in Q3 2025, driven by international investor return and strong mid-range deals, IVCA reports.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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🦹 Online scams aren’t just about hacking machines – they’re a hack of the human mind 🧠
🎧 Listen to the full converation with Prof. Mary Aiken and Bank of Ireland’s Nicola Sadlier on the Think Business Podcast
#infosec #fraud #irish #business #banking #podcast
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Psychology of deception: How fraudsters win | ThinkBusiness
Discover how modern fraudsters exploit psychology and AI to deceive consumers online. Learn expert tips to protect yourself from scams this holiday season.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Skillnet Innovation Exchange hits €5m in SME deals and launches Digital for Sustainability
#Innovation #SMEs #DigitalTransformation #Sustainability #IrelandBusiness
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Skillnet Innovation Exchange hits €5m deals | ThinkBusiness
Skillnet Innovation Exchange drives €5m in SME deals, launches Digital for Sustainability, and expands regional hubs to boost Ireland’s innovation ecosystem.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Bank of Ireland approves €21m financing for Ashcroft Developments to deliver new homes in Louth and Kildare
#housing #property #banking #business #louth #kildare
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€21m housing schemes for Louth and Kildare | ThinkBusiness
Bank of Ireland approves €21m financing for Ashcroft Developments to build 143 homes in Louth and Kildare, supporting Ireland’s housing supply goals.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Ireland’s hospitality industry is demonstrating resilience despite a challenging start to 2025, according to executives speaking at Bank of Ireland’s ninth annual Hotel Sector Briefing
#irish #hotels #business #sustainability #ai
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Irish hospitality sector shows resilience | ThinkBusiness
Ireland’s hospitality industry is demonstrating resilience despite a challenging start to 2025, according to executives speaking at Bank of Ireland’s ninth annual Hotel Sector Briefing. Gerardo Larios...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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🤖 Irish businesses are ramping up AI investment, but trust and adoption remain low.
PwC Ireland’s latest survey shows 70% of organisations plan to increase AI budgets, yet only 9% report broad adoption
#ai #digitaltransformation #irish #business #SMEs #agenticai
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Irish firms eye AI agents for productivity | ThinkBusiness
PwC Ireland survey shows rising investment in AI agents, early productivity gains, and challenges in trust and adoption among Irish businesses.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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Budding Irish angel investors take note: Boole Angel Investment Syndicate has surpassed €15m in startup investments and is inviting new members to join its growing network.
#irish #startups #funding #investment #angelinvesting
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Cork’s Boole angels hit €15m milestone | ThinkBusiness
Boole Angel Investment Syndicate invests €15m in Irish start-ups and invites investors to Cork event on Nov 26 to explore angel investing opportunities.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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🧸 #Cork entrepreneur Gemma Kingston builds trusted parenting platform from the ground up 🚸

After 15 years as a primary school teacher, Gemma Kingston launched The Family Edit to simplify family life with authentic, parent-recommended resources

#startups

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The Family Edit: Making family life easier | ThinkBusiness
Discover how Gemma Kingston built The Family Edit to simplify parenting with trusted, community-recommended classes, services and supports across Ireland.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Irish entrepreneur’s brand agency to create 20 jobs - Lisa Clarke’s Rowdy Studio expands Irish footprint with strategic branding wins
#irish #womenentrepreneurs #branding #brand #scalingbusiness #jobs
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Irish entrepreneur’s Rowdy to create 20 jobs | ThinkBusiness
Rowdy Studio expands in Ireland with major branding wins including Glass Bottle, CalypsoAI, and Clery’s Quarter, aiming to double team size across UK and Ireland.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM