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2 weeks ago | 
businessplus.ie | Cormac Cahill
Business confidence among SMEs in Ireland remains strong, with 88% feeling optimistic about their prospects for 2025 despite rising business costs and geopolitical volatility. This is according to research conducted by Bibby Financial Services Ireland, a provider of financial support and funding solutions to Irish SMEs.Confidence is highest in the wholesale sector, where 92% feel positive about their future.
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2 weeks ago | 
businessplus.ie | Cormac Cahill
Representatives from Ireland’s local and national newspapers gathered at the Oireachtas to discuss Irish media in the face of challenges imposed by AI. The event was attended by Ministers, TD’s and Senators from across the political spectrum. On the panel at the event were Frank Mulrennan, CEO, Celtic Media, Deirdre Veldon, Managing Director of The Irish Times and Paul Henderson, CEO dmg media, publisher of Business Plus. The panel was moderated by Daniel McConnell, Editor of The Business Post.
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2 weeks ago | 
businessplus.ie | Cormac Cahill
BusinessPlus.ie has been announced as the Federation of Irish Sport’s Official Media Partner for the 2025 Irish Sport Industry Awards. The event takes place in Dublin on 20th May 2025, and this year marks the eighth staging of the prestigious awards, which celebrate the vital connection between business and sport in Ireland.
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2 weeks ago | 
businessplus.ie | Cormac Cahill
Argon & Co, the global management consultancy specialising in operations strategy and transformation, has announced its major expansion in Ireland following the successful integration of Pebble Business Transformation. This move will see Argon & Co strengthen its presence in the country and create new opportunities for local talent.
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2 weeks ago | 
businessplus.ie | Cormac Cahill
SumUp has unveiled its latest product, Bookings. Described as a cutting-edge solution designed to empower service-oriented businesses, including those in the beauty industry, and professional services, with streamlined scheduling and management capabilities. The product is free and easy to use, according to SumUp, and it aims to make it simple for SumUp merchants to manage appointments, automate their schedules, and take payments.
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2 weeks ago | 
irishcentral.com | Cormac Cahill
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2 weeks ago | 
businessplus.ie | Cormac Cahill
Davis Events Agency has announced the appointment of Clyde Carroll as its Chief Business Officer. Carroll joins the firm from DublinTown where he worked as Director of Marketing and Communications for more than 13 years. Carroll brings decades of experience in the brand and event industries to his new role. At DublinTown he was integral to growing Dine in Dublin, The DublinTown Food and Drink Festival, the Dublin Fashion Festival and Dublin at Christmas, the city's Christmas campaign each year.
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2 weeks ago | 
businessplus.ie | Cormac Cahill
Permanent TSB Group Holdings plc (PTSBGH) has announced the appointment of Hugh O'Donnell as an Independent Non-Executive Director with immediate effect. On appointment O’Donnell joins the Board Audit Committee and Board Risk & Compliance Committee. He will succeed Ronan O'Neill as Chair of the Board Audit Committee on 30 July 2025. As announced on 28 February 2025, O'Neill will retire from the Board at the end of his nine-year term on 30 July 2025.
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2 weeks ago | 
businessplus.ie | Cormac Cahill
Irish exporters have received a welcome boost as whiskey, wine, and dairy products are set to be removed from the European Union’s proposed list of retaliatory tariffs against the United States. This follows last week’s announcement by US President Donald Trump of a new 20% tariff on EU imports into the US. In response, the European Commission has been finalising countermeasures—though the latest version of the proposed tariff list excludes key Irish exports, according to reports.
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2 weeks ago | 
businessplus.ie | Cormac Cahill
Retailer Currys have revealed the price of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 as the store opens pre-sale on their website. The latest console from the creators of the NES, Super Nintendo and WII, is described as introducing "a whole new level of gaming with its 7.9-inch 1080p screen, delivering crisp visuals and smooth gameplay with support for HDR, VRR, and up to 120 fps.
