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News Editor and Journalist at Extra.ie

Former walker now just a talker about stuff I’m going to do...very few original thoughts

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Games bars are hitting the bullseye

1 week ago | businessplus.ie | Galen English

The world of corporate entertainment is rapidly changing as the age of boozy work nights out become a thing of the past. Gen Zs in the workplace are now more interested in the gym than a gin and tonic, which has prompted a major rethink about what the future of corporate entertainment looks like. Over the last few months, myriad new venues have opened their doors in Dublin, offering everything from high-tech pitch and putt to virtual reality fighting games.
Reform RX bought up by US firm allowing it to exit Investment Fund for Northern Ireland

2 weeks ago | businessplus.ie | Galen English

Pilates reformer manufacturer Reform RX has become the first exit for the Investment Fund for Northern Ireland (IFNI) after the company was acquired by US-based firm iFIT Inc for an undisclosed sum. The IFNI was launched by The British Business Bank, with the aim of driving sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation and creating opportunities for new and scaling businesses.
Addleshaw Goddard launches their Legal Explorer Programme

2 weeks ago | businessplus.ie | Galen English

Addleshaw Goddard has welcomed its latest batch of students to their Legal Explorer Programme. The programme provides school students who have an interest in law the opportunity to experience the legal industry first-hand. The year-long work experience programme designed for fifth-year students runs from October to August. It aims to empower each student, informing them of the different opportunities available to them in post-secondary education.
Financial services workers prefer online learning

2 weeks ago | businessplus.ie | Galen English

Workers in financial services say they prefer work-related learning and development (L&D) to be carried out digitally, according to new research. A new report has found that the ways workers in the sector learn have radically shifted in the past five years. The research commissioned by IFS Skillnet and carried out by Amárach and the Institute of Bankers (IOB), revealed 83% of respondents said their preference for the way L&D is delivered has changed over the last five years.
Coca-Cola signs three-year deal with Premier League

2 weeks ago | businessplus.ie | Galen English

Coca-Cola has signed a new three-year partnership with the Premier League. As part of the deal the soft drinks giant say they are planning to run a number of promotions involving fans such as centre circle experiences and access to tickets. They will also be involved in backing the friendly games played in the US as part of the Premier League Summer Series.
Tesco wins 10 Monde Selection Awards

2 weeks ago | businessplus.ie | Galen English

Tesco scooped ten awards at the prestigious Monde Selection Awards in Brussels. Judges heaped praise on the supermarket's extensive Irish beef range, praising it or high quality and flavour. Three Tesco Finest products were awarded Grand Gold: Tesco Finest Certified Irish Angus Rib-Eye Joint with Irish Atlantic Sea Salt & Black Pepper Rub and Sauce (32 Days Matured), Tesco Finest Angus Rib-Eye Steak, and Tesco Finest Angus Rib on the Bone.
Ireland's energy emissions at their lowest level in 30 years

2 weeks ago | businessplus.ie | Galen English

Ireland’s energy emissions are now at their lowest level in over 30 years after falling by 1.3% last year. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) latest report into the country's energy use shows there has been an 11% decrease since carbon emissions targets were introduced in 2021. The Interim National Energy Balance for 2024, which provides data on Ireland’s energy use last year, shows it was the third consecutive year with an emissions reduction.
lIbec calls for fast tracking of infrastructure projects

2 weeks ago | businessplus.ie | Galen English

Ibec has called on the Government to set up an Expert Review Group to help fast track critical infrastructure projects. The business lobby group is calling for infrastructure investment to be prioritised above all other forms of public spending. And it wants to see tax reductions in order to address persistent challenges in delivering critical national infrastructure.
Ireland's close ties to US pose 'notable downward risks,' the European Commission warns

2 weeks ago | irishcentral.com | Galen English

Ireland's deep economic ties to the US pose "notable downward risks," the European Commission's Spring economic forecast has warned. The report flags that further US tariffs on pharmaceuticals could hit investment and cause "significant downside risks."A weaker performance or a downsizing of the multinational corporate sector due to tariffs "would significantly affect tax revenues," the forecast suggests.
Sandyford Business District appoints Dr Aodhan Newsholme to advise on circular economy

2 weeks ago | businessplus.ie | Galen English

Sandyford Business District has appointed Dr Aodhan Newsholme as a consultant and advisor to the district on the circular economy. Dr Newsholme is a current lecturer in circular economy at Munster Technological University, part of Ireland’s Knowledge Centre for Carbon, Climate and Community Action (IKC3).