EY Economic Eye: GDP growth revised downwards based on gloomier global outlook but labour market continues to beat the odds
ROI GDP growth for 2020 revised downwards to 3.0% from 3.3% on the back of a weaker global economic outlook and continued Brexit uncertainty Growth is projected to further slow to 2.8% in 2021, assuming the avoidance of a hard Brexit A no-deal Brexit outcome could see 2020 GDP dip to 1.3% Tentative signs that […]
Funding Boost For Go Girls Karting Initiative Gives 1,000 Aspiring Female Drivers The Chance To Experience Life In The Fast Lane
Ireland World Cup hockey star and motorsport engineer Nicci Daly to lead schools programme which combines STEM subjects with motorsport driving More than 1,000 female secondary school students will get the chance to sample life in the fast lane after a joint initiative by Motorsport Ireland and Formula Female received funding of €35,000 from the […]
Over 50% of exporters nationwide say that Brexit has already had an impact on business – Enterprise Ireland
• Currency fluctuations number one concern amongst Irish exporters as Britain’s exit from the EU fast approaches • 83% plan to enter new global markets over the next 12 months in response to Brexit • Irish companies must take action now and further their diversification plans Research carried out by Enterprise Ireland has […]
Construction SMEs excluded from public sector contracts
Small and medium Irish businesses are excluded from securing public sector contracts by multiple barriers. Currently, SMEs account for 99% of businesses in Ireland but smaller companies deliver less than 33% of public sector projects. A CIF report identified several barriers militating against SME participation in public sector contracts. These were identified as: […]
Opinion Piece on Insurance costs and the impact of the claim culture in Ireland
by Paul Hackett, CEO and Co-Founder of Click&Go It’s true that we have a great sense of humour in this country – it’s how we deal with things – but, all jokes aside, the fallout of the “Maria Bailey Swing in the Dean” incident is very, very serious. Let me put that into context, Click&Go […]
Offaly teenagers take to the stage at Beyond Limits, a summit for young people with disabilities
Beyond Limits: Empowering young people with disabilities, a summit for young people with disabilities will take place at Croke Park on Saturday 19th October and will be opened by President Michael D Higgins. Daniel Daly (16) of Cloghan, Co Offaly will take to the stage as one of the young speakers, while Allanah Donnelly […]
Mortgage To Rent cases on the rise in Offaly
Hundreds of Offaly householders in unsustainable mortgage arrears and at risk of losing their homes are being given fresh hope of a solution to their problems. Central Bank figures for Offaly show over 570 family home loans in arrears for two years or more, while 66 Mortgage to Rent cases have either been completed or […]
YOU can help support building of new homes in the Offaly area – Peer to Peer lender Propertybridges.com
Propertybridges.com, Ireland’s new Peer to Peer lender to the Property Development marketplace is about to LAUNCH it’s first new housing development loans on the platform for the Offaly area! PropertyBridges.com is a new way to help finance the development of much needed new homes in your area, through the concept of peer to pee financing […]
Kinnitty Castle Woods Offaly features in“Tales and Trails” New Immersive Podcast to bring walking trails to life
Fáilte Ireland has partnered with website Lovin.ie to showcase some of Ireland’s spectacular walking trails through a series of articles, videos and podcasts featuring well known personalities. Entitled ‘Tales and Trails’ the series will encourage people to plan a short walking break in Ireland’s Ancient East, along the Wild Atlantic Way, in Ireland’s Hidden […]
It’s the Final Countdown to a star-studded Cannonball coming to Edenderry
Official route for spectators and essential information on road closure and parking restrictions in Edenderry Cannonball, the action-packed supercar spectacle, is set to roll on September 6th – 8th and arrives in Edenderry at approximately 6pm on Sunday September 8th with proceeds to the Irish Cancer Society. Top mark cars including McLaren, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Aston […]
