Bank of Ireland contactless payments rise in Q1 2025, ATM transactions fall
eCommerce contactless transactions in Q1 2025 rose 3% year-on-year Biometric logins continue to increase in popularity – up 41% Analysis of Bank of Ireland customer behaviour during the first three months of 2025 revealed that contactless payments rose while ATM usage was down compared to the same period in 2024. eCommerce contactless transactions (digital wallets, […]
ALONE shocked and dismayed by revelations in RTÉ Investigates nursing home investigations
ALONE, the organisation that enables older people to age at home, has expressed its disappointment at revelations to be featured in tonight’s broadcast of RTÉ Investigates: Inside Ireland’s Nursing Homes. The programme, which focuses on two specific nursing homes in Dublin and Portlaoise, uncovered shocking deficiencies in the care and treatment of older people, falling far […]
Stripe Announced as New Title Sponsor of Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (YSTE)
The Board of the Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (YSTE) has announced that Stripe, the programmable financial services company with dual headquarters in Dublin and San Francisco, has been appointed as the new title sponsor of Ireland’s most prestigious and well-loved STEM exhibition. Signing a 5-year agreement, Stripe assumes the role of title sponsor for YSTE from […]
EPA Projections Show Ireland Off Track for 2030 Climate Targets
Ireland is projected to achieve a reduction of up to 23 per cent in total greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, compared to a National target of 51 per cent. To achieve a reduction of 23 per cent would require full implementation of a wide range of policies and plans across all sectors and for these to […]
Uncovering our Hidden Histories: Community, Art, and the Power of Storytelling
“It’s about refusing to accept a censored version of history that glorifies certain people and erases others.” — Suzannah Lipscomb, What Is History, Now Damer House Gallery is proud to present Stories in the Making: Arts, Community & Unearthing Our Histories, a one-day seminar taking place on 7th June at The Black Mills, Roscrea, Co. […]
Warning: extreme cuteness to appear in dairy aisles nationwide as Glenisk’s ‘Sweetbaby’ search is now on
Glenisk, Ireland’s best-loved yogurt brand, is delighted to announce the return of its heart-warming ‘Sweetbaby’ competition, giving families across Ireland the chance to see their little ones featured on Glenisk’s No-Added Sugar Organic Baby yogurt range. Following the incredible success of their previous campaign, which saw over 4,500 adorable entries, Glenisk is once again […]
‘Solar In Action’ – Rooftop Solar Roadshow Rolls Out Across Farms This Summer
IFA, in partnership with Bord Gáis Energy, has launched ‘Solar In Action’, a series of on-farm events showcasing rooftop solar installations on working farms nationwide. This farmer-focused roadshow offers a unique opportunity to see solar energy in action, installed by IFA and Bord Gáis Energy, delivering real savings and sustainability benefits for farm businesses. Events […]
BMW Ireland Launches Entrepreneur Competition
BMW Ireland Launches Entrepreneur Competition to Discover and Support Ireland’s Rising Start-Up Talent. Range of benefits for winner including use of a BMW iX1 or BMW iX2, mentoring sessions and profile features through BMW Ireland. Expert Panel of Judges including a representative from Enterprise Ireland. Caption: Peigín Crowley, BMW Friend of the Brand. BMW […]
Three Ireland Partner with TikTok Sensation Robert Grace for City Stages 2025
Callout for artists of all genres to submit their music online for a chance to perform at Electric Picnic Three City Stages returns with no location limits; artists of all genres can now enter from anywhere by posting their best performance on TikTok How to Enter: Upload an original or cover track on TikTok, using […]
Deadline for RZLT Returns to Revenue is Fri, May 23rd
IFA Farm Business Chair Bill O’Keeffe is reminding farmers who have made a submission to de-zone their lands in the Feb-March 2025 timeframe that they must now make a return to Revenue on or before May 23rd to avail of an exemption from RZLT in 2025. This can be done by any individual by submitting […]
