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AVI-SPL, the leading global provider of technology solutions that transform how people and technology connect, has unveiled its new Customer Experience Centre in Tallaght, Dublin. This latest investment reflects AVI-SPL's long-term commitment to Ireland, where over €6.2 million has been invested since entering the Irish market. AVI-SPL is a modern workplace system integration company operating in over 70 offices globally and partnering with 86% of the Fortune 100 listed companies. It offers end-to-end design, deployment, and managed services of AV, UC and collaboration technology across all sectors including finance, professional services, technology and pharmaceutical. AVI-SPL were also behind the installation of the Dublin Portal livestream project in the city centre. The company entered the Irish market in 2022 with the acquisition of Irish-based AV integrator, Sonics AVI and has since tripled its headcount here as it continues to grow. Within Ireland alone, AVI-SPL customers range from local enterprises to global blue-chips with presence in-county, such as LinkedIn and Workhuman. At the launch, Thomas Stone, President of South Dublin Chamber of Commerce said:"I am thrilled a global technology leader like AVI-SPL is staying and continuing to invest in Tallaght. The opening of this world-class Customer Experience Centre today is a powerful endorsement of South Dublin as a dynamic hub for innovation and enterprise. By bringing cutting-edge solutions and expertise, this investment not only elevates our local economy but also creates new opportunities for collaboration and growth across the wider business landscape." Mike Kellaway, Managing Director, UK & Ireland, AVI-SPL said: "Our investment in Ireland reflects the huge potential we see here. The new experience centre allows our teams to deliver best global practices right here in Ireland, offering our clients a hands-on look at the next generation of workplace technology - enabling our clients to reduce complexity and boost collaboration ROI. "Our growth projections reflect the rapidly increasing demand for top-tier office space and reduction in commercial premises vacancies in Ireland. Through our experience with the biggest brands globally, we can accelerate businesses to the next phase of their growth journeys." Colin Barrett, General Manager, AVI-SPL Ireland said: "The opening of our Customer Experience Centre is a milestone event for us in Ireland. Through the centre, we will showcase leading-edge enterprises the workplace technologies as they would be implemented in onsite corporate environments, from boardrooms to multi-purpose collaboration spaces. This is an exciting period for our business with huge growth opportunities, as organisations everywhere navigate the complex nature of hybrid work." To celebrate this milestone, AVI-SPL is hosting two events on 1st May 2025: a grand opening of the Customer Experience Centre in Tallaght and an industry forum event in Dublin City Centre, focused on future-ready workplace strategy with Irish rugby legend, Brian O'Driscoll, Anne Sheehan, Microsoft's EMEA Enterprise Lead, entrepreneur and founder of Ergo, John Purdy, Robin van Meeuwen, Creston EMEA Director and John Murphy, AVI-SPL Global Chief Operations Officer. For more information, please go to https://avispl.com/about-us/locations/dublin/ See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follo...

Following its closure last week amid a heated internal dispute, the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland in South Dublin is set to reopen its national school and creche on Monday, with heightened security in place. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Founder and Chair of the Irish Muslim Council Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri.

Following its closure last week amid a heated internal dispute, the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland in South Dublin is set to reopen its national school and creche on Monday, with heightened security in place. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Founder and Chair of the Irish Muslim Council Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri.

Plans have been unveiled for a winter sports arena in South Dublin. The proposed €190 million development in Cherrywood will include two Olympic-sized ice rinks; a 5,000-seat indoor arena and a training centre.Joining Andrea to discuss is Raymond Hegarty, Chair of Seamrog Ice Skating Club, Cllr Jim O'Leary from Fine Gael and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council as well as listeners.

A tax on hotel guests is planned by four Dublin councils...Dublin City Council, Fingal and South Dublin county councils have all signed up to the proposed working group, while Dún Laoghaire Rathdown is close to doing so. Will this be off-putting to visitors and bad news for tourism?Joining Andrea to discuss is Paul Gallagher, CEO of Irish Hotels Federation. Michael Lennon, Director of Skylon Hotel in Dublin, Eugene Garrihy from Dublin Bay Cruises, Seamus McGrattan, Sinn Féin Dublin City Councillor as well as listeners.

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Week 3 is already past and we have 3 games to review including Daragh and the Rhinos loss to the Minotaurs. We look ahead to this weekend where we are treated to 4 games including The Cowboys first game back in the Premier Division.

Microsoft is unveiling a new fund to support individuals, community groups, schools and non-profits that want to deliver impactful community projects in South Dublin. The Microsoft Community Fund for South Dublin, managed by non-profit ChangeX, is dedicated to helping support thriving and sustainable communities near the company's data centre campus in Clondalkin - funding projects related to environmental sustainability and digital skills. As part of this year's €100,000 fund, communities will be able to choose from a portfolio of exciting, proven ideas that have already had a positive impact in other communities around the world, including a citizen science monitoring scheme to protect water sources, a programme to support the development of school gardens and local biodiversity, and a project aiming to tackle plastic pollution through turning waste into valuable materials. Applications for funding are open to individuals, groups, schools and non-profits across the South Dublin County Council area. Funding of up to €4,500 per project is available, with a simple step-by-step application process in place to support groups to secure funding. Funding is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, with all applicants required to complete a 30-day challenge to unlock funding, which includes establishing a clear project action plan. The launch of the Microsoft Community Fund for South Dublin builds on the support Microsoft has already provided to local communities. Sixty community projects focusing on the development of digital skills and empowering local sustainability have benefitted more than 16,000 community members since 2021 alone. Moreover, since 2008, Microsoft has invested more than €4 million in initiatives that support thriving, sustainable communities in the vicinity of its data centre operations in Clondalkin. Commenting on the launch of the fund, Lavinia Morris, General Manager of Microsoft data centre operations for EMEA, said: "Last year, Microsoft unveiled our Data Centre Community Pledge, highlighting our commitment to local economies and communities where we operate. As we build and operate a global network of advanced data centres, we recognise the crucial role communities play in this ecosystem. The latest Microsoft Community Fund for South Dublin, announced today, will help deliver on the key pillars of this pledge, advancing community prosperity and well-being while contributing to a sustainable future and operating responsibly as a good neighbour. "Over the past 17 years, Microsoft has invested more than €4m in empowering communities close to our data centre operations in Dublin, helping to enhance people's digital skills, fostering sustainability and advancing community prosperity and well-being. As part of this investment, Microsoft has directly benefited more than 16,000 local people in communities in South and West Dublin and supported the local organisations that help them thrive. We look forward to witnessing the continued positive impact we can make in creating vibrant and sustainable communities through the rollout of the latest South Dublin community fund." Commenting on the initiative, Sandy Hazel, who received support by way of the Fund in 2021 and started an Open Orchard project, said: "We wanted to grow more food, but buying fruit trees is expensive. When we heard about the funding provided by Microsoft, we realised it was perfect because it allowed us to get the idea off the ground. The idea behind adding fruit trees and berries to our community garden was to give local children the chance to pick their own fruit and have that experience, which is hard to access when growing up in an urban environment. Spending the funding in local nurseries also helped to support small businesses in the area and give back to the local community." Niamh McKenna, co-founder and head of impact at ChangeX, said: "Our partnership with Microsoft has already empowered tens of thousands of local changemakers aro...

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The Dublin office of global law firm Taylor Wessing has advised on multiple high-profile deals in 2024, cementing its position as a leading law firm in Ireland for complex domestic and cross-border transactionalwork. Taylor Wessing Ireland was instrumental in delivering deals such as RIP.ie's sale to the Irish Times Group, Sherweb's acquisition of MicroWarehouse, and the acquisition of Mahon Retail Park. These market-leading transactions are a testament to the global law firm's commitment to expanding its Irish operations, while showcasing the depth of its legal expertise. The firm experienced strong growth in its banking and finance, corporate, disputes, IP, data, real estate, patents and tax capabilities, while solidifying its status as a pre-eminent law firm in its key sectors of technology, life sciences, healthcare and real estate. Highlight transactions on which Taylor Wessing Ireland advised include: Banking and Finance Global financial institution, ING Bank N.V's €55 million facility loan to an investment fund managed by Ireland's largest life insurance and pensions provider, Irish Life. The loan was used to refinance existing facilities in respect of Fernbank PRS, a residential development located in South Dublin. Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Ireland's leading online platform for death notices, RIP.ie, on its sale to the Irish Times Group. Leading global cloud solutions provider, Sherweb, on its acquisition of MicroWarehouse, a prominent player in the Irish cloud technology market. Customer communications technology provider serving financial and regulation industries Mail Metrics, on its acquisition of Adare SEC and a simultaneous equity investment by MML and debt financing by AIB and Bank of Ireland. The management team of Kyte Powertech, a leading manufacturer of distribution transformer solutions, on its sale to R&S Group, a leading provider of electrical infrastructure products headquartered in Switzerland. Activist investor, Engine Capital, on its agreement with drinks company C&C. ATC, a leading energy efficiency, heating and related automated solutions business headquartered in Dublin, on LED Group's acquisition of the company (subject to CCPC approval). LED Group is a leading platform for energy transition solutions backed by Oaktree Capital Management. Real Estate and Real Estate Finance French real estate investment fund, Corum Origin, on its €50 million acquisition of Mahon Retail Park from Ireland's leading commercial property company, IPUT. A number of global real estate investment managers on several deals including: a €100 million refinancing of a landmark development in a prime South Dublin location; a €100+ million refinancing of a landmark mixed-use development in Dublin city centre; an €80+ million financing of a logistics park in Dublin; and a Dublin city centre landmark hotel refinancing. Leading Irish investment and development partner, Elkstone through its investment fund, Geminiville Limited, on the sale of its development lands in Barna, on the outskirts of Galway. Global investment firm, Investcorp, on the acquisition and financing by Capital flow, of two retail parks from US investment group, Davidson Kempner. Advised on lease or sale and leaseback agreements for various clients, including Corum (in relation to the lease of office space at George's Quay House to Personio) and Appeals Centre Europe (in relation to the lease of new office space from Kennedy Wilson). Commenting on the extent of Taylor Wessing Ireland's activity throughout 2024, Adam Griffiths, Partner and Head of the Dublin office said: "2024 has been a year of significant growth for Taylor Wessing Ireland. I want to take a moment to congratulate our clients on a successful year and the key milestones they have achieved. As we look to 2025, Taylor Wessing Ireland remains committed to supporting our clients in their future ventures, leveraging the expertise of our partners to help them prosper and grow." Founded and led ...

Aldagh McDonogh, Chairperson of Women for Election discusses a bit of history as women are now in majority on South Dublin City Council and a record 44 TDs took their seats in the Dáil, but it could be decades yet before there is gender parity.

There was a strong Swedish-Irish connection when Ireland went to the polls around ten days ago as former Gothenburg resident and current South Dublin council member Eoin O'Broin stood in the Dublin Midwest constituency for the Social Democrats. Standing in the same race as Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson of the same name, Eoin got involved in party politics after coming to Sweden in 2004, and despite not being successful this time, our own Swedish-Irish "sosse" has his heart very much set on a Dáil seat in the future - in this episode, he takes us behind the scenes of his election campaign, his political history, and why posters still matter in Irish politics.

WorkIQ, the new home of start-ups and growing enterprises in South Dublin and part of the new Innovation Quarter Tallaght, has partnered with Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) to provide students with direct access to the entrepreneurs and businesses operating in the WorkIQ Innovation Centre. The partnership between WorkIQ and TU Dublin will provide students of the University with access to resources such as networking events, skill-building workshops, and internships in high-growth sectors, which will empower and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. WorkIQ offers modern and flexible office and coworking space for up to 60 businesses and is already home to a number of successful entities, including local startups and companies such as InDigital, a performance marketing agency and H3D, an innovator in AI CAD technology for healthcare. Both WorkIQ and TU Dublin are committed to connecting the next generation of entrepreneurs with the thriving ecosystem in WorkIQ and the wider Tallaght Innovation Quarter through a variety of engaging opportunities. Students will be invited to WorkIQ for interactive events, mentoring sessions and hands-on experiences that will bridge the gap between academia and industry. Through these initiatives and workshops, students will have the unique opportunity to engage directly with local innovators, connect with like-minded peers, and develop skills essential for a career in today's rapidly evolving marketplace. Daniel Halpin, Business Growth Manager at WorkIQ, says: "We are delighted to be partnering with TU Dublin in inspiring and equipping South Dublin's future entrepreneurs and innovators. This partnership is a significant milestone for WorkIQ as we continue to create a supportive, innovation-driven culture that empowers students to be bold, confident, and proud of their ideas. By creating an environment where students have direct access to the successful businesses and entrepreneurs within WorkIQ, we're not only fostering their entrepreneurial spirit but also helping them find their voice and feel genuinely supported in pursuing their ambitions. This partnership highlights the importance of collaboration, growth, and resilience within the Tallaght community. A massive thank you to everyone involved in bringing this vision to life." TU Dublin is one of the leading universities in Ireland in terms of its innovation portfolio supporting economic development in the region through the Innovation Office and Enterprise Engagement. Since 2018, TU Dublin Innovation has also supported over 150 start-ups and SMEs to develop new products and services by providing access to researchers with expertise in a range of disciplines, including Food Innovation, Product Prototyping, Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence. TU Dublin has two thriving enterprise centres in Dublin 24, supporting over 30 start-up companies and 11 larger-scale companies. This partnership will further TU Dublin's ambition of cultivating the future of entrepreneurship in the area. Dr Rosie Hand, Head of Discipline in Advertising and Communications at Technological University Dublin, says: "At TU Dublin, we are thrilled to begin our exciting partnership with WorkIQ, where the stage is set for nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs. Together, we're building a foundation where creativity, innovation, and bold ideas come to life, empowering students to lead with confidence and drive change." Strategically located on Council-owned land in Tallaght Town Centre, WorkIQ forms a key part of Innovation Quarter Tallaght - a €16 million development supported by South Dublin County Council with significant support from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage through the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund to foster sustainable urban growth.

South Dublin community medical emergency First Responders, Dr Keith Kennedy and Mark Faulkner, join Wendy in studio to speak about the work of volunteer First Responder groups across the country. Keith and Mark explain what happens when an emergency call goes out, what training volunteers have in communities across the country, and the support and life-saving work this provides to patient individuals in distress until the ambulance arrives. Criticalcharity.ie for your local responder group

The Award winners of the 2024 New Frontiers (Phase 2) Programme delivered by IADT Media Cube in partnership with NovaUCD were announced today. Eleven (11) early-stage start-ups, based in the greater South Dublin area, incorporating South Dublin, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown and North Wicklow, took part in the Enterprise Ireland funded programme over the last 6-months. Following final pitches to a judging panel during a showcase event held in Dún Laoghaire, four (4) of the participating start-ups, Evogen, PolliKnow, SoloBook, and UnitMode were announced as Award winners. Thirty-six (36) start-ups have now completed the three IADT Media Cube/NovaUCD New Frontiers Programmes (Phase 2) delivered to date. Michelle Doyle, Senior Manager, Strategic Innovation Partnerships, NovaUCD, said, "I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the four Awardees, and all the participants who have just completed our third New Frontiers Programme delivered in partnership with IADT Media Cube. The participating start-ups have the potential to grow, raise funding, create jobs and indeed scale internationally and I wish them all every success on the next steps of their entrepreneurial journeys." The New Frontiers programme provides participating entrepreneurs with access to a comprehensive package of supports including mentorship from some of Ireland's leading business-people, funding support from Enterprise Ireland, and access to resources including desk space facilities from IADT Media Cube and NovaUCD. Susanne L'Estrange, New Frontiers Programme Manager, IADT Media Cube, said, "These founders have successfully completed Phase 2 of the New Frontiers programme, deepening their understanding of target markets. Through meaningful engagement with prospective customers, they have developed innovative product-market solutions that address key challenges. Today, they proudly join the esteemed New Frontiers community of founders who have completed the programme at the Institute of Art, Design + Technology." Anna Maire Turley, Head of Entrepreneurship and HPSU Operations at Enterprise Ireland, said, "Events like today's showcase the value of New Frontiers and the benefit that it brings to all entrepreneurs going through the programme." Evogen, which is developing a cutting-edge, data-driven platform designed to revolutionise genetic selection in dairy farming, was named winner of the One to Watch Award, sponsored by NovaUCD. Andrew Moore, co-founder, Evogen said, "Having grown up on a farm I am passionate about transforming the genetic selection process to help dairy farmers thrive. I am delighted to have received the NovaUCD One to Watch Award at the end of this New Frontiers Programme. It's just the beginning as Evogen focuses on aligning genetics with farm environments driving greater performance and profitability for dairy farms." PolliKnow has developed a device using advanced sensors and computer vision to measure the presence of wild insect pollinators in their natural habitats, and was named winner of the Most Likely to Succeed Award, sponsored by DLR Local Enterprise Office. Meg Brennan, co-founder, PolliKnow said, "New Frontiers has been instrumental in developing PolliKnow. The programme has given us the time, space and expert support needed to take us to the next level on our journey." SoloBook which is developing an AI-powered, community driven travel platform for solo travellers to have reliable information to plan and have safe adventures, was named winner of the Best Pitch Award sponsored by IADT Media Cube. Pierre Yimbog, co-founder, SoloBook said, "I am delighted to have won the Best Pitch Award at the 2024 IADT Media Cube and NovaUCD New Frontiers Programme Showcase event. The Showcase was an opportunity to show all the work we've put in during the past 6 months and to celebrate the conclusion of this Enterprise Ireland funded programme. Thank you to everyone that supported us along the way, including the staff, mentors, facilitator...

A damning investigation from the Irish Times today revealed that staff in a creche in South Dublin has allegedly been abusing its children.Joining Kieran Cuddihy to discuss is Head of Social Studies and Early Childhood Education in Waterford College of Further Education, Author and Child Protection Expert, Shane Dunphy and Lecturer in Early Childhood Policy at Mary Immaculate College, Mary Moloney...

In this episode of Interlinks I talk to Ryan Donegan, mindset and body composition coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Bo7 Gym and RD Fitness both in South Dublin, Ireland where Ryan comes from originally. Prior to returning to Ireland in 2018, Ryan worked at Equinox, the famous, high-end fitness club in Vancouver, Canada and he is now blazing a trail as an active coach, business manager and entrepreneur, for a new concept in training in Ireland combining, personalized attention with the motivational atmosphere of group exercise.Ryan's mission is to make Ireland a better place through improved fitness and his ambitions are not limited to the shores of the Emerald Isle. So look out World, Ryan Donegan is coming for you!In this conversation, Ryan and I talk about entrepreneurship, mindset, body composition, motivation, dealing with set backs, the evolution of the fitness industry, and the importance of retaining and building muscle mass in middle edge to future proof your body against early aging, poor health, metabolic syndrome, and frailty later in life.I greatly enjoyed this conversation with Ryan and I hope you do too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a hectic week of FAI Cup Quarter Finals we're back to Women's Premier Division action this weekend as Peamount host Shamrock Rovers in a South Dublin derby and Bohs and Shels meet in Dalymount.Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke discuss the weekend's action including that injury time og for Shels as Cork upset Bohs and Sligo progress against DLR to earn Semi Final berths.

Teleurstellend nieuws voor Google: ze hebben geen toestemming gekregen om een datacenter net buiten Dublin te bouwen.  [Daar zal Google niet blij mee zijn  geweest, maar de South Dublin county council, die gaat over de regio waar Google een nieuwe datacenter wil bouwen was vrij stellig. De plannen van google voldoen niet aan een aantal van de duurzaamheidseisen die Ierland heeft gesteld en dus gaat het hele feest niet door. Google wilde een datacenter van ruim 72 duizend vierkante meter bouwen, maar in het besluit van de Raad zegt zij dat Google simpelweg niet voldoende details had gegeven “hoe het voorstel de stroomvoorziening zal beïnvloeden zodra het operationeel is” in 2027. En daar komen we bij een probleem dat niet alleen in Ierland speelt maar ook in Nederland: lang leve de netcongestie! Het is overvolle op het Ierse stroomnet, iets dat sowieso al een enorme uitdaging is voor het land - wederom, Nederland zit met precies dezelfde problematiek. En als een ding de netcongestie alleen maar verergert zijn dat wel datacentra. Het aantal datacentra in Ierland neemt toe, en men verwacht dat in 2026 een derde van de energie van het land wordt verbruikt door datacentra. Dus dat Ierland niet staat te springen op de komst van nog zo'n energievretende gigant, dat is wel begrijpelijk. Voor Google een hard gelag, Dublin is de thuisbasis van het Europese hoofdkantoor van Google en hun twee datacentra.Daar wilde ze nog een derde aan toevoegen. En hoewel Google al eerder aankondigde dat hun doel is om ijn datacenters tegen 2030 op CO2-vrije energie te laten draaien, was de council onverbiddelijk en trok een streep door de plannen. Google heeft nog niet gereageerd, maar heeft een maand de tijd om tegen het besluit van de gemeente in beroep te gaan. Verder in deze Tech Update: Sony verhoogt de prijzen van de Playstation 5 in Japan met maar liefst twintig procent Spraakbesturing, drukgevoelige randen en gebaren:  Xiaomi komt volgend jaar met  een smartphone zonder fysieke knoppen  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A turf row is simmering in South Dublin over a valuable playing field - with a rugby team accusing a local GAA club of a 'land grab' as it plans to buy the pitch the groups have shared for several years. Reporter Barry Lenihan

One county council is tackling myths around immigration head-on. South Dublin has sent thousands of leaflets to homes to break down misinformation spread online about asylum seekers and provide communities with the facts. Newstalk reporter Emma Tyrell went to Tallaght to learn more about the initiative.

College students from Dublin have been learning data science skills and putting them into practice to suggest policies that could support people facing homelessness. The students from Larkin Community College and St. Joseph's, Fairview, used publicly available short-term letting data to find out how much housing is available to rent across four areas - the city of Dublin, Dunleary, Fingal, and South Dublin. They presented their findings at a recent showcase event, detailing how many people could be supported into housing from the €242 million of funding allocated by the Irish government to tackle homelessness. Analytics and AI leader SAS sponsored the project, which is part of the global education initiative P-TECH, founded by IBM. It aims to equip young people with the academic, technical and professional skills required for 21st-century jobs and ongoing education. It includes a number of partners from industry and education, as well as a school and two colleges. As part of the five-week course, the students visited SAS' Irish headquarters in Dublin, where they took part in a range of team-building activities and learned how to use software such as SAS Visual Analytics and SAS Visual Statistics. They also developed their project management and presentation skills. Jean de Villiers, Head of Analytics at SAS Ireland, said: "As always, it was a pleasure to work with such inquisitive and talented students who discovered how data can be used to devise solutions to real-world problems. In just a few weeks, the team learned valuable new data analytics skills that could help set them up for a future career in tech. "Demand for use of data across every industry, including the appetite for artificial intelligence (AI), means that it's critical to the economy and our society that the next generation have the opportunity to learn data literacy and analytics skills. The tech industry offers highly rewarding career pathways, and we want to open them up to as many people as possible." There is a major shortage of people with the data-related skills that businesses are looking for. SAS conducted a survey of decision-makers from major firms in the UK & Ireland, with an average of 27,000 employees, which revealed that 44% of firms surveyed plan to invest in AI technology but 63% said their staff did not have the AI skills necessary and 61% did not have enough staff to deliver the benefits of AI. Compounding this problem, 53% of respondents were unsure what AI qualifications and skills were needed. De Villiers added: "Initiatives like P-Tech play a key role in ensuring that organisations have the capabilities they need to make the most of new technologies so they can innovate and grow - and we are pleased to be able to share our expertise through training." Alongside SAS and IBM, other P-Tech industry partners include Irish Life, Salesforce, Cisco, Virgin Media and Irish Water. SAS offers a number of training courses aimed at people who want to gain or build on their data analytics skills.

As a young lad growing up in South Dublin, I received certain geography lessons on where I could, or could not, safely roam.  In particular, I was warned not to stray north of O'Connell Street.  I remember debating my mother on the issue, once when I wanted to go to a movie at a theatre near Parnell Square.  I can't remember exactly what I said, but I probably claimed that bad things didn't happen on the North Side quite as frequently as South Side mothers thought they did.  But my mother held her ground on this occasion…someone might or might not get beaten up in Parnell Square that afternoon.  But if her son wasn't there, it wouldn't be him. After almost every speech, someone asks me about risks – what keeps me up at night.  And today, with a soft-landing economy and the stock market near record highs, it does seem like a good time to review risks.  But it's important to recognize the most obvious point about market risk.  The risk to you, as an investor, isn't simply the danger of some negative event – it is the product of the probability of that event and your exposure to it.  How you are positioned says a great deal about how worried you should be about any risk. 

Marc O'Driscoll speaks to more people in South Dublin about the issues that may impact their vote in the upcoming local elections.

Marc O'Driscoll speaks to people in South Dublin about the issues that may impact their vote in the upcoming local elections.

The families of residents of a Dublin nursing home are worried about their loved ones' future. They found out the nursing home is closing, and all their loved ones will be moved.Lucan Lodge is a residential nursing home located in Lucan, South Dublin. It has 74 beds and is near full capacity.Andrea is joined by listeners whose family members are currently in the nursing home to hear their experience so far.Image: Lucan Lodge

When "Niamh" began house-hunting in Dublin's suburbs, she soon noticed that viewings were often attended by agents who were using phones to live-stream the property to potential buyers in China - some of whom then outbid her.Estate agents have confirmed that it is now commonplace for wealthy Chinese nationals to bid strongly on houses in South Dublin. But why?The answers lie in the details of a now-defunct 'Golden Visa' scheme, the decline of China's own property market and the desire of upwardly-mobile Chinese parents to give their children a Western education.And why are these buyers free to take their money out of the Chinese economy and invest it in countries like Ireland?Guests: Irish Times reporter Colm Keena and Beijing correspondent Denis StauntonPresented by Sorcha Pollak. Produced by Declan Conlon. This episode was originally published in March 2024, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ESB has opened its new High-Powered Charging Hub in Carrickmines Park benefiting all electric vehicle (EV) drivers. The new hub in Dublin 18 has four 200kW high-power chargers which can charge eight EVs simultaneously, providing 100km of charge in as little as six minutes. The installation was in collaboration with IPUT Real Estate Dublin, owner of Carrickmines Park. Situated in the retail park just off the M50, these chargers ensure effortless access for all visitors, while eliminating concerns faced when searching for charging stations. A key retail and food destination, with six million visitors per year this new charging hub in Carrickmines Park marks a significant step towards a greener and more convenient future for all. Equipped with high power charging technology, drivers can quickly power up their electric vehicles, minimising their wait time and maximising convenience. A key milestone in 2023 was the doubling of the number of high-power chargers partially funded by the Government's Climate Action Fund. ESB has built 40 high power charging hubs nationwide over the past two years, replaced over 250 AC chargers with newer technology and upgraded a further 52 AC chargers to fast 50kW & 100kW chargers. These innovative charging hubs will play a key role in supporting Ireland's EV transition, which is critical in terms of meeting Ireland's ambitious transport targets as laid out in the Climate Action Plan.?With over 1,500 public charge points now in place across the country, ESB has delivered 20 new charging hubs and upgraded charge points over the past 12 months in several other locations. Welcoming this announcement, John Byrne, Head of eMobility at ESB, said: "The addition of eight brand new high-power EV chargers in Carrickmines is a substantial step forward in providing the necessary charging infrastructure to citizens of Dublin and beyond. As the second High-Powered Charging Hub that we have opened in Dublin in recent weeks, our hubs at Carrickmines and Blanchardstown Centre are accessible to all EV drivers and will be instrumental in helping Ireland achieve its climate change goals." "EVs represent an important part of the Irish car market and hubs like this are essential for drivers and show our dedication to ensuring the public charging network is accessible and able to support demand." John added. The installation is a collaboration with IPUT Real Estate Dublin, owner of Carrickmines Park. Its Head of Sustainability, Shane Caldwell said: "The ESB charging hub is a significant addition to Carrickmines Park and reflects our commitment towards a net zero economy. Our location makes us an important charging base for EV motorists. We are easily accessed off the M50 and there is plenty to do with shopping, dining, and restroom facilities for motorists to utilise whilst they wait. It is also an essential service for the locale, our visitors, and shoppers. Our ambition is to be among the greenest property companies in Europe and the installation of these chargers represents further progress towards that objective." See more stories here.

Cathal Friel's comments stirred controversy, suggesting people from outside South Dublin make for better employees. Is this bias worse than AI algorithms? Do accents and origins affect opportunities? Explore the impact of accents on work and life. www.eleonorenicolas.com

Esri Ireland, the market leader in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), has announced that its digital mapping system is embedded in the Dublin Urban Rivers LIFE (DURL) Project's methodology, which is preventing circa 13 million litres of polluted wastewater from entering Dublin rivers annually. DURL is a joint venture between South Dublin and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Councils, with funding received from the EU LIFE Programme. It aims to improve water quality by finding and removing misconnected household appliances that are expelling polluted water into rivers in two catchment areas - River Griffeen Catchment in the South Dublin County Council area, and Carrickmines Stream and Shanganagh River in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council area. Misconnections tend to occur when homes are renovated or extended, and new appliances are installed. Some washing machines, dishwashers, sinks, and toilets can be mistakenly connected to the rainwater or stormwater drainage pipe instead of the sewage pipe, resulting in polluted water being discharged into local rivers and streams. Using Esri's ArcGIS system, DURL has assessed over 8,300 homes to date and found over 1,000 misconnected appliances. Householder repairs are helping to improve water quality and aquatic biodiversity in their local rivers with over 85% of the misconnections fixed to date. DURL's field-based teams use ArcGIS Field Maps to view maps of the surface water drainage network on their mobile devices. Using this app, they lift manholes in residential areas, record signs of pollution in stormwater drains, and upload their findings directly to a central dashboard. Data is captured and shared in real-time and all locations of pollution are instantly visible to office-based staff. These teams can then identify the domestic properties that are associated with each polluted drain, using further geospatial analysis and satellite imagery. Appointments, which take 15 minutes, are scheduled with homeowners at 'high probability' properties and if a misconnection is discovered, next steps are recommended to remedy the issue. Using this technology, DURL's rate of identifying misconnections has doubled, leading to a cost reduction of 50% through the project's work. The solution is saving time for county council employees, who can focus their efforts on locations that are likely to be causing pollution. The project team has also developed a "Lite" version of the ArcGIS solution that can be used by other urban councils across Ireland and Europe as the basis for their own water quality improvement processes. Briana Shiels, Project GIS Officer, Dublin Urban Rivers LIFE, said: "The driver for the project is always the quality of the rivers. ArcGIS enables us to find as many houses as possible with misconnected appliances, as efficiently as possible, to help Dublin's rivers reach a good standard of water quality. Project information is transparent to everyone working on the project, whether in the field or in the office." Lorraine Beirne, Project Co-ordinator, Dublin Urban Rivers LIFE, said: "On average, 8% of domestic properties in Dublin have a misconnection and the DURL Project has identified a misconnection rate of greater than 30% in some housing estates as we now have a better system to pinpoint these properties and take action far more efficiently. With ArcGIS, we have built a replicable, standard solution with products that most local authorities in Ireland know and use already." Dermot O'Kane, Head of Sales, Esri Ireland, said: "This project is making a huge difference to the water quality and aquatic biodiversity in our Dublin rivers, making it an incredibly important project to work on. This technology is an efficient, digital process for inspecting suspected pollution which is easy to use and resulting in both cost and time savings for these county councils. We designedthis solution with the future in mind, and we're excited to see the technology being used elsewhere t...

When "Niamh" began house-hunting in Dublin's suburbs, she soon noticed that viewings were often attended by agents who were using phones to live-stream the property to potential buyers in China - some of whom then outbid her. Estate agents have confirmed that it is now commonplace for wealthy Chinese nationals to bid strongly on houses in South Dublin. But why?The answers lie in the details of a now-defunct 'Golden Visa' scheme, the decline of China's own property market and the desire of upwardly-mobile Chinese parents to give their children a Western education. And why are these buyers free to take their money out of the Chinese economy and invest it in countries like Ireland?Guests: Irish Times reporter Colm Keena and Beijing correspondent Denis Staunton Presented by Sorcha Pollak. Produced by Declan Conlon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we heard from HSE worker who was horrified at the disgusting state of two South Dublin halting sites. He said travellers are considering suing the state for not providing decent living conditions for them.

Peamount United manager James O'Callaghan joined Off The Ball Breakfast as the South Dublin club celebrate their fourth Women's Premier Division title.Catch Off the Ball's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off the Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off the Ball app or wherever you listen to yours.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast.

This episode was recorded before a live audience in Tallaght Library as part of South Dublin Libraries annual Comics Fest /Tim Talsk DC Marvel Hack S;ash GI Joe and his new creator owned series like Local Man from ImageThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement

Kate Varley speaks to Catherine Morgan, the mother of a seven-year-old student at Benincasa Special School in Dublin, and Diarmuid Delaney, Principal of the school, discusses being forced to defer the start date for new pupils, due to a teacher shortage.

We get the latest from our reporter Conor who is in Ballybrack

What if the person who took away your dreams, your ambitions, and your life was a like a  ghost, leaving no traces behind? This is the haunting tale we unfold in our latest episode of Ireland Crimes and Mysteries. We transport you to 1999 and the untimely death of Raonaid Murray in South Dublin who was found lifeless in a shadowy walkway at just 17 by her own sister. We navigate through her aspirations, her friendships, and revisit the chilling night that marked the end of her journey, leaving behind a mystery that has baffled investigators for years. Journey with us as we peel back the layers of this cold case that has seen 3500 witness statements, 12 arrests, a prime yet elusive suspect, a chef with a questionable alibi, and yet, we are left with no answers. Despite a cold case review, her murderer remains at large, a phantom that lurks in the shadows. As we delve into the emotional plea for justice from Raonaid's family and their significant reward offer, we paint a vivid picture of a life stolen too soon, a crime unsolved, and a family's unending quest for closure. Tune in to this gripping episode and join us as we unearth the story behind this bewildering case. Support the showFollow me on Instagram: @irelandcrimesandmysteries Follow me on TikTok: @nuleseire Follow me on Twitter: @IrelandCrimes Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@IrelandCrimesandMysteries Thanks for supporting me. Its very much appreciated !!!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ireland-crimes-and-mysteries--5973961/support.

We are chatting to Rob Maher and Conor Hoskins from the Panthers to tal about their first season season playing senior kitted football. Also - How Youth football got them ready for senior kitted - Looking ahead to GIFT event in August.

In the second episode of our new series showcasing the women of the AFI we are chatting to UCD & South Dublin Panthers' Evie Bennett

On this episode we heard how how a councillors home was bricked and a disused building in Ballybrack in South Dublin was smashed up by angry, anti-asylum seeker protestors.

A number of SUVs in South Dublin have had tyres deflated by climate action group The Tyre Extinguishers. John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

In a southside Dublin suburb, where houses regularly sell for over a million euro, a number of residents made a demand. For the princely sum of €225,000 each, these neighbours would agree not to object to a housing development in the area. But all didn't exactly go to plan and a senior lawyer has left his job as a result. The Indo Daily finds out more. Host: Kevin Doyle. Guest: Fionnan SheahanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eoghan Connelly played youth football with the South Dublin Panthers before graduating to the Senior side. He also helps run AFI Redesigned, in this episode he joins Colum Cronin to discuss the genesis of the account on Instagram, and the Panthers season to date. You can find AFI Redesigned on Instagram here, and the South Dublin Panthers here

On the night of the 3rd of September 1999, Raonaid Murray was walking home through Dun Laoghaire and Glenageary in South Dublin. As she took a short cut through a quiet laneway, she was attacked. Her murder has never been solved. Research Assistance for this episode by Eileen MacFarlene ********* Find us on Facebook or Twitter! With thanks to our supporters on Patreon! Donate today to get access to bonus and ad-free episodes! Check out the Mens Rea Merch Store! ********* With thanks to our sponsors for this episode: Sign up for professional online counselling at betterhelp.com/mens and get 10% off your first month! ********* Theme Music: Quinn's Song: The Dance Begins Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Additional Music: Allemande (Sting) by Wahneta Meixsell. 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The Free Library. 1999 MGN LTD 12 Nov. 2020 https://www.thefreelibrary.com/IS+THIS+THE+MAN+WHO+STABBED+TEENAGER+RAONAID+TO+DEATH%3f%3b+Photofit+clue...-a060407424 Paul Williams, “Dwyer not involved in Raonaid's murder” in The Irish Independent https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/dwyer-not-involved-in-raonaids-murder-31101257.html(28 March 2015) Mick McCaffrey, “Litany of mistakes made in Raonaid Murray case” in The Sunday Tribune http://www.tribune.ie/news/article/2009/aug/09/litany-of-mistakes-made-in-raonaid-murray-case/ (9 August 2009) Jack Quann, “Raonaid Murray's family appeal for information on 21st anniversary of her murder” from Newstalk.ie https://www.newstalk.com/news/raonaid-murrays-family-appeal-information-21st-anniversary-murder-1071012(4 September 2020) Emma McMenamy, “Former detective 'convinced' Raonaid Murray knew her killer and t may have been a female” from DublinLive.ie https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/former-detective-convinced-raonaid-murray-18850967(30 August 2020) Ronan McGreevy, “Gardai renew appeal to find killer of Dublin teenager Raonaid Murray” in The Irish Times https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/garda%C3%AD-renew-appeal-to-find-killer-of-dublin-teenager-raonaid-murray-1.4346174 (3 September 2020) “Inquest: Raonaid fatal wounds” in The Evening Herald(3 November 1999) p. 7. “Inquest is adjourned” in The Evening Herald (2 November 2000) p. 20 Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Raonaid_Murray With thanks to Eileen MacFarlene from Crimelapse for research assistance for this episode! 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Alex is distraught that ACTS (Accessible Community Transport for South Dublin) is not going to exist anymore. Mary thinks the new Limerick Jersey is too expensive. Paul had a life-changing accident on his motorbike. Chris is looking for help in tracking down a specific scyther.

Get ready for a South Dublin takeover! Annie is joined by the Irish comedian Joanne McNally, who, as well as hosting the phenomenally successful podcast ‘My Therapist Ghosted Me' with her friend Vogue Williams, has sold out 60 nights at the Vicar Street venue in Dublin with her stand up show The Prosecco Express (that's 63,000 tickets for that venue alone), played 4 sold out shows at the Palladium in London and recently sold out the Apollo with extra dates added. As the Guardian says, 'she radiates relatability; she's able to sum up many women's innermost thoughts and feelings with lightning wit and an invariably hilarious turn of phrase.'In her late thirties now, Joanne has had a completely unconventional route to comedy success, taking in seven years to complete her university degree, a phase working in PR, and spell in an eating disorder recovery programme. Joanne is unflinchingly honest and open about her life and this episode is predictably hilarious but also revealing and inspiring for anyone who feels like they are lost or unsure of what their path in life is. Content: eating disorders are discussed.Should you be affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, in the UK, The Samaritans can be reached on 116 123. Hotlines in other countries can be found here.For tickets head to: https://www.joannemcnally.com/Listen to My Therapist Ghosted Me Here: https://podfollow.com/1560176558/view Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are – I think we'd all agree? – some great events in the South Dublin social calendar. There's, like, the Dublin Horse Show. There's the arrival of Santa Claus in a twin-engine Sikorsky on the roof of Dundrum Town Centre each December. And there's obviously Bloomsday – or, as I call it, Halloween for wankers. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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