Ferghal Blaney

Dublin, Galway

Political Editor at Irish Mirror

Political Editor, old school hack, new tech messer

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Articles

Meet the ex-GAA ace building a sports empire globally

Jul 18, 2024 | irishmirror.ie | Ferghal Blaney

You probably need an Empire state of mind to succeed in the cut-throat world of sports agencies. And if you really want a challenge, you’d maybe try it with our great female sportswomen who continue to strive to break that glass ceiling of inequality that is still rampant in the arena. That’s exactly what ex-Dublin camogie and London football star Shauna Keogh has taken on with her latest business swing in the field of sports representation.
How an Irish golf firm is going up against household names such as Titleist and Ping

May 8, 2024 | msn.com | Ferghal Blaney

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How an Irish golf firm is going up against household names such as Titleist

May 8, 2024 | irishmirror.ie | Ferghal Blaney

Golf is big business, so even a small slice of that massive global spend is nothing to be sniffed at. However, it’s a very tough nut to crack as it is dominated by some massive legacy brands, household names such as Adidas, Titleist, TaylorMade and Ping. Enter Seed Golf, an Irish company born in the innovation centre at the South East Technical University (SETU) campus in Carlow. It has effectively taken out the middleman and sells direct to golfers with its online sales model.
Power of plants is the heal deal for Irish skincare firm

Apr 19, 2024 | irishmirror.ie | Ferghal Blaney

Ireland rightly is respected all over the world for our beautiful, natural environment and this is now being recognised in the success of the health and beauty products bringing the essence of this goodness to the rest of the globe. One of the companies at the vanguard of this charge is Dr Joanne Reilly’s Kinvara Skincare, with its magnificent skincare products using the healing power of Irish plants in her creations.
Imvizar - the Irish augmentation reality company making waves in the US

Mar 28, 2024 | irishstar.com | Ferghal Blaney

Just when many of us were getting our heads around the exciting - sometimes scary - potential of Artificial Intelligence along comes the next big wheeze. The next generation AI, called AR (Augmented Reality), is grabbing the headlines, and, more crucially, investments from venture capitalists. But the good news is that Irish companies are yet again at the cutting edge of this innovative new technology.
How an Irish firm is at the centre of the fightback to boost the bee population

Feb 28, 2024 | irishmirror.ie | Ferghal Blaney

Excuse the pun, but we're is buzzing to introduce another Irish business success. HiveAlive is a bee supplement company from the west of Ireland that has positioned itself as the world's leading bee food supplement in the industry at a time of crisis for our buzzy friends. Bees are sexy at the moment, with awareness of their importance in the global ecosystem finally reaching the ears of the world's most influential decision-makers.
How a mum from Tyrone turned a dream into a €6.3m beauty empire

Feb 20, 2024 | irishmirror.ie | Ferghal Blaney

Last month was a good one for members of our Defence Forces who are fond of a bit of beautifying with the news that the grooming rules for the military are being relaxed. Fake tan - as well as nail polish and beards - are now permitted. So isn't this the perfect time to highlight that one of the most successful brands on the market here is a homegrown success. That would be the Bellamianta range, along with the sister brand for younger tan fans, Iconic Bronze.
Celebrating St Brigid - Ireland's worldwide matron of honour giving St Patrick's Day a run for its money

Jan 31, 2024 | irishmirror.ie | Ferghal Blaney

Paddy’s Day is now one of the world’s biggest festivals, celebrated from London to LA. Our patron saint is internationally famous – but the time has come for our matron saint to shine. St Brigid is rivalling St Patrick on the global stage this year, with celebrations to mark her national day on Thursday taking place in more than 80 locations around the globe. With a new bank holiday in her honour, falling this year on Monday, February 5, it’s now the turn of the Celtic Goddess.
Taoiseach backs Robbie Keane in ongoing row over coaching role at Israeli club

Dec 27, 2023 | dublinlive.ie | Ferghal Blaney

Leo Varadkar has backed Robbie Keane in the ongoing row over the sports star’s coaching role at the Israeli club. The Taoiseach said: “I think it’s up to him, I’m not calling on him to consider his position at all.” The row entered the political sphere after Sinn Fein leader, Mary Lou McDonald, strongly criticised the soccer legend’s decision to return to work at the Israeli club which has been accused of “racism and apartheid” by another Sinn Fein TD, Chris Andrews in the summer.
Micheal Martin has not ruled out serving as Tanaiste under a Sinn Fein Taoiseach

Dec 26, 2023 | irishmirror.ie | Ferghal Blaney

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin has not ruled out serving as Tanaiste under a Sinn Fein Taoiseach. He told the Irish Mirror: “That’s a position the party will come to in due course.” Sinn Fein are currently galloping ahead in the polls, which makes their party leader, Mary Lou McDonald, roaring hot favourite to be the next Taoiseach.