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Entrepreneur Rowan Devereux appointed Chair of HBAN’s Bloom Equity angel syndicate 

Rowan Devereux has been appointed to the Chair of the Bloom Equity angel syndicate at Halo Business Angel Network (HBAN).

Tech firm Novi launches new 'AirGap' data-recovery service following €120,000 investment 

Tech firm Novi has launched a new off-site data recovery service which is expected to help Irish companies protect their data in the event of attack.

WATCH: This Dublin-based software firm wants to change the world of energy - and is currently looking for new staff 

'Ireland is the perfect post-Brexit solution for companies,' was the well worn phrase used by An Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald TD as yet another tech firm officially announced the opening of its EMEA headquarters in Dublin's 'Silicon Docks'.

Watch: Dublin airport hangar transforms into music venue for the very first time - and Liam Gallagher headlines this Sunday 

The summer festival season may be just a distant memory but Samhain is on this weekend - and it's offering something completely different.

Watch: Inside EnerNOC's new EMEA headquarters in the heart of Dublin's 'Silicon Docks' 

A tech firm which provides energy intelligence software has opened its new European headquarters in Dublin’s "Silicon Docks".

Fintech startup Revolut offers worldwide mobile phone protection for as little as €1 a week 

A fintech startup has launched its initial insurance offering which will allow users to protect their mobile phone worldwide for as little as €1 a week.

Biotech firm Regeneron to expand Irish operations with creation of 300 jobs as part of $100m investment project 

A leading biotechnology company is expanding its operations in Ireland with plans for an additional 300 jobs at its Limerick campus.

Snapchat sessions, niche beauty brands and being ‘day makers’...How Meagher’s Pharmacy’s Oonagh O’Hagan learned not to put all her eggs in one basket 

The Irish consumer likes to know the face behind the business, the story behind the brand - and Oonagh O’Hagan’s warm and open character is well suited to the role.

Budget 2018 aftermath...As the dust settles, all the reaction to the 'dolly mixture' measures 

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that the Budget is a "Budget with many authors" and one he is happy to stand behind. Stay with Digital Business Editor Louise Kelly for all the reaction one day later.

'I had to move back in with my parents, pregnant and recently widowed' - Mum-of-one says more is needed to help young families 

A 36-year-old mother said she was left with "no choice" but to move back home after her husband died while she was pregnant with their child six years ago.

'There's only so much that they can give away' - Mum-of-one approves of childcare funding in 'fair enough' Budget 2018 

A mum-of-one who teaches in primary school on a part-time basis believes that Budget 2018 was "a fair enough budget" for parents.

10 things you'll hear an Irish person say on Budget Day 

It's the one day when the most popular thing for Irish people to talk about is not the weather.

Sustainable Nation Ireland welcomes Microsoft’s new Irish wind energy agreement 

Microsoft has become one of the first multinational companies to support a new wind project in Ireland.

Rubberbandits' Blindboy and O'Donovan rowing brothers to speak at three-day Generation Z event 

Some 16,000 attendees are expected to gather at a three day event geared towards highlighting the issues affecting Ireland's Generation Z.

Disparities in digital investment in universities frustrate while Facebook remains top platform 

Large disparities in investment in digital by universities and colleges are proving frustrating for web, marketing, recruitment and leadership professionals.

Revealed: With just days to go...everything we know ahead of Budget 2018 

With just days to go and negotiations on some aspects of the budget down to the wire here is everything we know so far about what to expect when Paschal Donohoe presents Budget 2018 on Tuesday.

Diageo plan to transform St James's Gate into 'world class dynamic urban quarter' 

Diageo is on the hunt for a development partner as it embarks on the transformation of part of its iconic St James's Gate site.

Irish fintech firm Plynk to create 40 new jobs at Dublin HQ 

Plynk has announced that they will be creating a total of 40 jobs across a number of different departments at its Dublin headquarters.

This Irish teen (14) built a Tinder-style app for news - on his summer holidays 

An Irish teen has developed a Tinder-style app for news that allows users to swipe for the content they want to read.

Edmond Scanlon officially succeeds Stan McCarthy as Kerry Group CEO 

Edmond Scanlon has officially succeeded Stan McCarthy as chief executive of Kerry Group.

Coca Cola HBC bespoke training initiative aimed at tackling Ireland's youth unemployment 

A new initiative aimed at tackling youth unemployment here has been launched by Coca Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (HBC) Ireland & Northern Ireland.

Irish charities to be awarded €13,500 as part of PayPal's financial inclusion programme 

Three Irish charities will be awarded total funding of €13,500 as part of a financial inclusion programme from PayPal.

First Look: Huckletree's new co-working space in Twitter's old Dublin HQ 

Huckletree's arrival in Dublin is expected to inject further energy into the city's already dynamic co-working scene.

WATCH: A behind-the-scenes peek at Dublin's diverse co-working scene 

Trying to establish a definition for co-working is so difficult that those embedded in the industry can’t even agree on one.

Up to 400,000 passengers impacted as Ryanair to fly fewer aircraft this winter 

Up to 400,000 passengers will be affected by Ryanair's announcement that it plans to reduce its flying schedule this winter.

Over 10,000 contact new empty houses database with vacant property data across Ireland 

Over 10,000 people have contacted a new national database aimed at recording and utilising Ireland's stock of vacant houses.

Significant loan rate reductions for all entrants to Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE) 

All entrants to Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE) competition are now being offered special discounted loan packages.

'I didn’t believe my career could be resurrected after 17 years' - Five women on returning to tech industry after long career breaks 

Five women from technical backgrounds made the decision to leave the workforce for various reasons, but have recently taken the plunge to make a return.

'It’s not only the right thing to do, it’s good business sense' - Tech companies helping women reconnect with their careers 

The pilot success of an innovative new programme geared towards helping women reconnect with the tech industry after long career breaks has led to national rollout.

The Ploughing is over for another year... but there's still one family firm on site 

Ryan's Cleaning have been involved in the Ploughing Championships since 2001 so they're well versed in large crowds.

'We have goodies to discuss with pilots, but if pilots misbehave, that's the end of discussion' - Ryanair's Michael O'Leary 

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has said that the budget airline expects to recruit and train almost 600 pilots between now and the end of May or June next year.

Irish businesses set to spend €455k on digital transformation over next 12 months - survey 

The average Irish business is expected to spend some €455,000 on projects to digitally transform their company over the next year.

'We're like a dating agency - but we help create a marriage while planning for divorce' - HBAN's John Phelan 

Ireland's Halo Business Angel Network (HBAN) is doing well.

First Look: Are you ready to sink your teeth into Dublin's newest steakhouse Tomahawk? 

The head chef of Dublin's newest steakhouse is confident about what his menu has to offer expectant customers.

Tullamore Dew strikes unusual partnership with MyHeritage DNA as €25m further investment poured into Irish distillery 

Tullamore D.E.W. has partnered with MyHeritage DNA to create a limited edition kit that allows customers to discover their own unique blend.

Supermac’s on target to spend 'upwards of €7m' on Irish poultry this year 

Supermac’s has said that it is on target to spend close to €7m on Irish poultry this year.

XL Group chose Dublin as 'natural home' for its EU insurance carrier 

XL Group has chosen Dublin as the location for its principal EU insurance company in response to Brexit.

Iconic to transform 31,000 sq ft space opposite Dublin's Stephen's Green in €2m refurb 

Iconic Offices are continuing in their expansion of flexible workspace across Dublin with 'The Greenway' opposite St. Stephen’s Green park.

'It is clearly a mess...we sincerely apologise' - Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary 

Ryanair has come under fire for cancelling up to 50 flights a day for the next six weeks as it moves to reduce a backlog of holidays for staff.

New value recovery service for old IT equipment expected to return over €250k to customers 

A new service that helps companies recover the value of their old IT equipment is expected to return over €250,000 to users over the next year.

First Look: From gyms and music rooms to baristas and yoga...Inside LinkedIn's new €85m EMEA HQ office in Dublin 

LinkedIn has just unveiled its new 17,650 sq m Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) HQ in Dublin.

Mortgage costs, daily commute and the price of a pint... Are you any better off living in rural Ireland? 

A sports battle between Mayo and Dublin plays out at the All Ireland this weekend, with county natives from either side espousing the talents of their respective players.

Mushrooms in your coffee? It might not sound appealing but it could be good for you 

Milk? Sugar? Mushrooms...?

Over 80pc of SMEs fall victim to cyber crime - but 20pc still don't change their password 

The majority of small to medium Irish businesses have fallen victim to cyber crime - and would like to see a central body set up to prevent and tackle these incidents.

Almost one quarter of Irish firms will be forced to close if subject to GDPR fines - survey 

Close to one quarter of Irish firms would be forced to pull down their shutters if handed fines for non-compliance to the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Organic food start up Anu treated with top prize at Lion's Den pitching competition 

An organic food start up with ambition to connect soil health to food has walked away with the top prize at the Lion's Den competition at Dublin's Citywest Convention Centre.

'Harvest the power of PR to scale up your start up' - Dragon's Den success Sadie's Kitchen 

A health start up that proved a success on popular RTE show Dragon's Den believes an investment in PR could be the most crucial thing for your new business.

Industry professionals sink their teeth into food conference where Brexit theme is dominant 

Thousands of food industry professionals have gathered in Dublin's Citywest Convention Centre on Wednesday for the 4th National Food and Drink Conference.

Deliveroo steps up a gear as food delivery service adds 250 riders to its fleet in Ireland 

Deliveroo has announced that it will be adding 250 riders to its fleet in Ireland over the coming weeks.

'I'd a pain in my neck looking up at giants all day!' - Large size shoe shop Heather's closes its doors after 150 years 

The owners of a family run store in Dublin that closed its doors for the last time after 150 years have been overwhelmed by well wishes from previous customers.

Facebook fundraising tools - which helped raise $10m in Hurricane Harvey aftermath - to be rolled out in Ireland 

Facebook are rolling out a number of fundraising tools aimed at making it safer and easier for nonprofit companies in Ireland to raise money online.

'We believed in our new business so much we worked two jobs and barely slept for months' - Young GAA-mad entrepreneurs 

A young couple with a passion for GAA and healthy food are celebrating their first year in business together - but they're admitting it hasn't been easy.

FF councillor is 'forced to come out to shut down rumour mill' 

A Fianna Fáil councillor says he was forced to "come out" as his sexuality was the subject of "rumour mills" which he wanted to shut down.

'Sadly we are not there yet' - Fianna Fail councillor hopes 'coming out' publicly will encourage others to 'never fear being true to themselves' 

A Fianna Fail councillor has revealed the pressure he felt to issue a statement over his sexual orientation as he believed the discussion "has become somewhat of a distraction".

How can you ensure the safety of your firm? Hire a criminal to check it out 

A businessman has attributed his firm's success in loss protection to his own criminal background in fraudulent activity.

Pure Telecom in €35m Eir deal with wholesale telecoms provider Open Eir 

Pure Telecom has signed a €35m deal with wholesale telecoms provider Open Eir.

Fine Gael slam Dublin councillor's comments on social media as 'unacceptable' 

Fine Gael have slammed recent comments by a party councillor on social media as "unacceptable".

Are you Ireland's newest millionaire? One lucky punter scoops €2.95m Lotto jackpot 

There was one winner of the Lotto jackpot on Wednesday evening.

Skeletal remains discovered at house by construction workers confirmed as human 

Skeletal remains which have been found at a house in Co Louth have been confirmed as human.

Gardaí seize €830k and car worth €50k in latest blow to Kinahan crime gang 

Gardaí have seized almost a million euro in the latest blow to the Kinahan crime gang.

Two men arrested as €830k in cash and car worth €50k seized in planned garda operation 

Two men have been arrested as part of a garda operation in which almost €830,000 in cash was seized.

Leave anything behind you at Electric Picnic? This family firm has been cleaning your campsite - and the festival arena - all weekend 

The Tipperary couple behind Ireland's top contract cleaning firm for events have been working in the industry together for decades.

Three arrested in connection with Dublin grandmother Patricia O'Connor murder released from custody 

Three people arrested as part of the investigation into the murder of Patricia O’Connor have been released from garda custody.

LÉ William Butler Yeats rescues 41 people during two separate rescue operations 

A total of 41 people have been rescued by LÉ William Butler Yeats during two separate search and rescue operations.

Fire fighters battle huge blaze in south Dublin as clouds of black smoke seen across city 

Members of the Dublin Fire Brigade have rushed to the scene of a massive blaze in south Dublin on Saturday afternoon.

Three arrested in connection with murder of Dublin grandmother Patricia O'Connor 

Three people have been arrested earlier today as part of the investigation into the murder of Patricia O’Connor.

'Sitting still is not an option' - 'Painful choices' as RTÉ plans to reduce size of workforce by 250 

RTE has told staff of new redundancy and early retirement schemes which are expected to reduce employee numbers at the national broadcaster by around 250.

'Commitment to innovation' in Jameson portfolio solidifies brand's top spot in Irish whiskey market 

Jameson continues to take the lead in the Irish whiskey market worldwide as the brand's sales have surged in over 71 markets.

Ireland's first millennial specialist firm invests €250k in new employer index 

A new software tool has been created to measure just how millennial friendly our employers are.

Bank of Ireland's decision to remove Irish language option from ATMs slammed 

Bank of Ireland has defended its decision to remove the Irish language option from a number of its ATMs, despite the move being widely criticised by both customers and politicians.

Central Bank warns consumers over unauthorised investment company 

The name of an unauthorised firm has been published by the Central Bank as a warning has been issued to consumers.

WATCH: Inside Dublin's Guinness Enterprise Centre - 'We help each other, learn from each other - and even give each other a kick up the a**e' 

Success and failure are concepts that can be hard to understand in the life cycle of a start-up as it is their very experience of ‘failure’ that can be the stepping stone to a future in business.

SuperValu remains Ireland’s largest grocery retailer despite Tesco's strong challenge 

Supervalu has managed to retain its position as Ireland's largest grocery retailer, despite impressive sales figures from Tesco.

Two appointments complete senior level of revised organisational structure at RTE 

The two remaining positions on RTE's executive board have been filled.

Take a tour of Game of Thrones' best known filming spots with this interactive digital map 

Want to know more about Game of Thrones without the plot spoilers? This interactive digital map could be for you.

Camile Thai to create 75 new jobs in Ireland with opening of three new branches 

Thai food delivery firm Camile is set to expand its workforce in Ireland with the opening of three new branches.

Nearly half of children suffering in education due to poor school broadband - survey 

Almost half of parents believe that their children's education is being negatively impacted by substandard internet at their school.

Poor rural broadband harming pupils' education, parents claim 

Almost half of parents believe their children's education is stunted by substandard internet access at their school.

Facebook users come up with 'quick fix' as social media platform suffers outage 

A number of Facebook users reported that they were unable to access the social network on desktop or on their mobile device.

Do you have what it takes to enter the Lion's Den? Ireland's top food startups battle it out 

Five leading food startups will have the opportunity to battle it out in front of a panel of well known business leaders at this year's National Food and Drink Conference.

From salmonella in Maltesers to insecticide in eggs: how the food industry should handle contamination 

Businesses, regardless of size, should be responsible for their individual link in the food supply chain, so that product contamination can be recognised and dealt with effectively.

Duo dressing Silicon Valley entrepreneurs in t-shirts launch new ethical accessories range 

A small start-up is attempting to change the way consumers think about accessories - and about ethical fashion as a whole.

Social enterprise FoodCloud given €30,000 tech donation from Ricoh Ireland 

Ricoh Ireland has donated a managed print solution worth €30,000 to social enterprise FoodCloud.

Donald Trump references Ireland in critical attack on CEOs of multinationals 

Donald Trump has name checked Ireland as one of the countries which he believes has taken manufacturing jobs from America.

VIDEO: Take a sneak peek inside Dublin's newest - and unique - food hall Dollard and Co 

If you've been intrigued by the ongoing renovation at corner of Wellington Quay and Temple Bar, the mystery is now over.

Louise Kelly: Don't take away my drinks just because some passengers can't behave themselves 

I like to have a drink when I fly.

E-commerce firm The Hut Group acquires popular beauty box brand GlossyBox 

The Hut Group (THG) have acquired Europe's leading provider of beauty box subscription services GlossyBox.

New mobile app from KBC as bank continue 'digital-first' approach with €1.5bn investment 

KBC are set to launch a new mobile onboarding app, unique to the Irish market, as part of their €1.5bn group-wide digital transformation.

Walmart apologises for sign above gun rack: 'Own the school year like a hero' 

Budget retailer Walmart has been forced to apologise after a store sign appeared to sell guns as back-to-school items for kids.

Lower clothing costs contribute to 0.2pc drop in consumer prices - CSO 

Prices for consumer goods were 0.2pc lower in July 2017 compared with the same month last year.

IT security firm invests €300,000 in new GDPR consultancy service for Irish businesses 

Ward Solutions have launched a new GDPR consultancy service aimed to help Irish businesses cope with the new data protection rules coming into force.

Irish headquartered firm Profitero expands footprint with new Shanghai office 

E-commerce analytics firm Profitero has expanded its global footprint as it launches an operation in Shanghai.

Barry Dempsey appointed as chief executive of Chartered Accountants Ireland 

Barry Dempsey has been appointed as chief executive of Chartered Accountants Ireland.

Property prices jump 11.6pc in year to June as pace of growth shows no sign of slowing 

Property prices have jumped by 11.6pc in the year to June, compared with an increase of 11.1pc in the year to May this year.

Irish renewable energy firm secures €349m in project finance for two wind farms in Chile 

An Irish renewable energy generation business has received $410m (€349m) in funding for two wind farms in Chile.

'Philip's homecoming is going to be a sad occasion in Ballyhooly' - Tragic J1 student passed away days after swimming accident 

An Irish student has passed away several days after a tragic accident on his J-1 trip.

Three arrested over fatal stabbing of man (25) in laneway 

Gardaí have arrested three men in connection with a fatal stabbing in Co Clare overnight.

Man (40s) hospitalised with facial stab wounds after overnight attack 

A man in his 40s has been hospitalised with stab wounds after an incident in Co Louth overnight.

Health Insurance Uncovered: 'People who've had an accident abroad call us with high medical bills but we just can't help' 

Having a health insurance policy may not be enough to cover you if you fall ill abroad – or even ensure that you are given private care in an emergency situation.

Younger customers expect more loyalty and social media interaction with a brand - survey 

Younger customers expect more loyalty, a deeper relationship and social media interaction with a brand than older consumers.

Health Insurance Uncovered: Is it really worth having if you’re relatively young, fit and healthy? 

People in their 20s and 30s who believe they are too young to fork out for health insurance may lose out in the long run, according to experts.

Vodafone customers warned to be aware of 'malicious email' containing computer virus 

Vodafone customers have been warned to be aware of an email scam that purports to be from the mobile phone company.

Have Your Say: 'My policy is expensive and doesn't give great coverage - but I won't be giving health insurance up' 

Costly health insurance premiums are showing no signs of reducing with Irish Life Health, VHI and Laya Healthcare all increasing their prices this year.

Number of people signing on drops to lowest recorded in nine years - but concerns remain over youth unemployment 

The number of people on the live register dropped by 3,000 (down 1.2pc) in July 2017 on a monthly comparison.

Tech firm Datapac to create 35 jobs as part of €2.1m investment 

IT services firm Datapac are set to create 35 new jobs at its site in Co Wexford.

Irish tech start-up from UCD wins top prize at prestigious pitching event 

An Irish health start-up from University College Dublin (UCD) has won a US pitching competition, scooping a $4,500 (€3,900) prize.

Major setback for Uber in Ireland as lobbying efforts for tech firm's expansion hit roadblock 

Uber's operations in Ireland have faced a major setback as the National Transport Authority has said it is unsupportive of the firm's intention to expand here.