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John Kennedy

@mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social

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Editor of www.thinkbusiness.ie at Bank of Ireland | Former Editor of www.siliconrepublic.com | Former Tech Editor at Business & Finance | Fascinated by all things entrepreneurial, inspirational and technological.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 17h

Irish startup SISTERLY is taking on the women’s health gap. Read how the founders turned personal experience into a fast-growing women's health brand: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/sis... #IrishBusiness #WomensHealth #FemaleFounders #Startups

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SISTERLY are doing it for women’s health | ThinkBusiness

SISTERLY founders Aoife Matthews, Jennifer O’Connell and Louise O’Riordan are building a women’s health brand now stocked in Harrods and Brown Thomas.

John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 18h

My Business Life: Paul McCarthy-Brain's Dublin-based company Flip-Pay is helping media organisations across Europe and the US grow digital subscriptions while embracing AI-driven innovation Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/my-... #MyBusinessLife #Entrepreneurship #DigitalTransformation #AI

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My Business Life: Paul McCarthy-Brain, Flip-Pay | ThinkBusiness

Flip-Pay CEO Paul McCarthy-Brain shares lessons on entrepreneurship, AI, scaling globally, digital subscriptions and building technology businesses.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 18h

A new venture Sales Geek Ireland has launched with plans to help founders and SMEs build more structured, predictable and scalable sales operations Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/sal... #IrishBusiness #SMEs #SalesLeadership #BusinessGrowth

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Venture targets overlooked Irish sales gap | ThinkBusiness

Sales Geek Ireland founder Jonathan Barker aims to help SMEs build stronger sales functions through fractional leadership, mentoring and training.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The stigma around aesthetic treatments is fading as more people openly discuss procedures they choose and the confidence they bring, Thérapie Clinic’s medical director Dr Thomas Cryan told the ThinkBusiness Podcast Listen here: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/the... #Aesthetics #MedicalAesthetics

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Thérapie: Aesthetic treatments go mainstream | ThinkBusiness

Podcast: Thérapie Clinic says aesthetic treatments are becoming more accepted, but warns safety must remain the priority as demand for procedures grows.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Irish start-up No Nonsense Fitness has launched Protein Swap Lab, a free Irish food-label comparison tool that lets users compare foods on the same protein or calorie basis Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/kei... #IrishBusiness #IrishStartups #HealthTech #FitnessTech #Nutrition

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No Nonsense Fitness targets food confusion | ThinkBusiness

Keith O'Beirne's No Nonsense Fitness launches Protein Swap Lab, a free Irish tool that helps consumers compare foods by protein, calories and labels.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🐾 What started as a handmade bandana for a rescue Yorkshire terrier has grown into a thriving small business. Ciara Reid of Daves Woofly Bandanas tells her story Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/cia... #Entrepreneurship #YoungEntrepreneur #IrishBusiness #StudentEnterprise

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Teen sews up pet business | ThinkBusiness

Teen entrepreneur Ciara Reid built Daves Woofly Bandanas at 13, turning handmade dog accessories into a growing Irish pet brand.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

On the latest ThinkBusiness Podcast Maxine Hyde, second-generation leader of Ballymaloe Foods, discusses carrying forward the legacy of her grandmother Myrtle Allen 🎙️ Listen and read now on the ThinkBusiness Podcast: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/bal... #IrishBusiness #FamilyBusiness #FoodIndustry

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Ballymaloe’s recipe for growth | ThinkBusiness

Maxine Hyde on growing Ballymaloe Foods into a 70-person business, sustainability, family succession, food innovation and UK expansion.

John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Flogas has signed a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement with Meadhill Solar Farm in Co Cork, the first solar farm to operate under the Government's Small-Scale Renewable Electricity Support Scheme Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/flo... #RenewableEnergy #SolarEnergy #SRESS #IrishAgriculture

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Flogas helps farmers see the light on solar | ThinkBusiness

Flogas signs a 15-year PPA with Meadhill Solar Farm in Cork, the first project operating under Ireland's SRESS renewable energy scheme.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

New research from PwC Ireland reveals a growing divide in the workplace: while AI adoption is accelerating, access to training is falling. Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/ire... #AI #FutureOfWork #WorkplaceTrends #SkillsDevelopment

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AI use rises but skills gap deepens | ThinkBusiness

New research finds AI use rising across Irish workplaces, but access to training is falling as workers face burnout, cost-of-living pressures and rapid change.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

“Higher levels of deception “ - OpenAI scraps release of new AI model over safety concerns www.irishtimes.com/technology/b...

OpenAI scraps release of new AI model over safety concerns

Next-generation software from maker of ChatGPT had been planned for an October debut

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Barry Cullen of Silver Hill Duck joined the ThinkBusiness Podcast to share how the business has grown into one of Ireland's most successful food exporters Read more or listen to the podcast here: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/how... #Blas #FoodIndustry #IrishBusiness #Exports #Agribusiness

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Silver Hill: 6 ducks to tables in 32 countries | ThinkBusiness

Silver Hill Duck exports to 32 countries from Co Monaghan, processing 80,000 ducks weekly as a €40m expansion targets new markets and growth.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Rajesh Ganesan, CEO of ManageEngine, has navigated the dot-com crash, the financial crisis and the pandemic. His message to business leaders? Plan for every scenario and don't get swept up in the hype Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/lea... #Leadership #AI #BusinessGrowth #Innovation

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Leadership lessons from ManageEngine CEO | ThinkBusiness

ManageEngine CEO Rajesh Ganesan outlines Ireland growth plans, leadership lessons, AI risks, long-term strategy and preparing businesses for uncertainty.

John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Leitrim could attract 1,300 additional remote workers if it matches the national remote-working rate, according to a new ten-year economic strategy for the county Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/lei... #Leitrim #RemoteWorking #Broadband #NationalBroadbandPlan #RegionalDevelopment

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Leitrim targets 1,300 remote workers | ThinkBusiness

Leitrim could attract 1,300 more remote workers through broadband rollout, according to a new economic strategy focused on jobs, talent and growth.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🚀 Irish digital agency Granite is doubling down on North America. The Cork-headquartered firm has acquired US branding and design agency Right Hat, its 10th acquisition since 2020 Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/gra... #BrandStrategy #AI #DigitalTransformation #IrishBusiness

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Right Hat buy boosts Granite’s US growth | ThinkBusiness

Granite has acquired US branding agency Right Hat, strengthening its North American presence and expanding its brand, digital, AI and data services.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Banking & Payments Federation Ireland's latest figures show 5,083 mortgages worth €1.678bn were approved in August 2026, with approval volumes rising 12.1% year on year and values increasing 15.3% Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/ire... #Housing #Mortgages #PropertyMarket #FirstTimeBuyers

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Mortgage approvals hit record €1.7bn in August | ThinkBusiness

Irish mortgage approvals hit a record €1.7bn in August 2026, with first-time buyers driving growth as annual approvals surpass €18bn.

John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Podcast: How much is reputation worth? According to Alan Tyrrell, CEO of The Reputations Agency, a 5% swing in reputation strength can lead to an almost equivalent 4.6% swing in business outcomes 🎧 Listen here: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/rep... #Leadership #ReputationManagement #BrandTrust

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Why your reputation is an investment | ThinkBusiness

Alan Tyrrell of The Reputations Agency explains why reputation drives business performance, with research showing a 5% reputation shift can impact outcomes.

John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

An Indeed survey of 1,000 workers and jobseekers found that 36% now work in a field unrelated to what they studied, while graduate job postings have fallen 9% since 2024 Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/iri... #IrishJobs #Careers #GraduateJobs #Employment #Recruitment #FutureOfWork

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Career paths become less linear for grads | ThinkBusiness

One in three Irish workers are employed in careers unrelated to their studies as graduate job postings fall and competition intensifies.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Cruinn Diagnostics has taken its first major step into the UK market with the acquisition of Katalyst Diagnostics Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/cru... #Healthcare #Diagnostics #MedTech #HealthcareInnovation #BusinessGrowth #Acquisition

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Cruinn Diagnostics acquires UK firm Katalyst | ThinkBusiness

Cruinn Diagnostics acquires UK-based Katalyst Diagnostics, creating a €50m group and supporting plans to expand across the UK, Ireland and Europe.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Chambers Ireland has elected Natalie McGuinness as its new President, placing competitiveness and business growth at the centre of its agenda at a pivotal time for Irish enterprise Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/nat... #IrishBusiness #Competitiveness #SMEs

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New Chambers President eyes competitiveness | ThinkBusiness

Natalie McGuinness has been elected President of Chambers Ireland, pledging to tackle competitiveness, AI disruption and business costs.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Glanua opens its first US office in Pennsylvania, plans 200 jobs and expects revenue to exceed €200m as international growth accelerates Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/gla... #Engineering #WaterInfrastructure #WastewaterTreatment #LifeSciences

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Glanua spearheads US growth with 200 jobs | ThinkBusiness

Glanua opens its first US office in Pennsylvania, plans 200 jobs and expects revenue to exceed €200m as international growth accelerates.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🌍 Oil prices. Interest rates. Geopolitics. What will matter most for Irish businesses in 2027? Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/for... #IrishEconomy #BusinessNews #Forecasting2027

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What will shape business in 2027? | ThinkBusiness

Bank of Ireland chief economist Conall Mac Coille and former ambassador Dan Mulhall examine oil prices, rates, housing, AI, risks and geopolitics shaping 2027.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

New figures from the Construction Industry Federation reveal strong export growth across data centre, pharmaceutical and transport projects, but participation in public works remains a major challenge Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/cif... #Construction #Ireland #Housing #Infrastructure

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Builders urge ‘relentless delivery’ | ThinkBusiness

Construction Industry Federation (CIF) warns Ireland faces a critical decade for delivery as Q3 survey shows strong export growth but 40% of construction firms avoid public works.

John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

More than one million passengers travelled through Shannon Airport this summer, underlining the airport's growing importance as a gateway to the west of Ireland and a key transatlantic hub Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/sha... #Aviation #IrishBusiness #TravelIndustry #Tourism

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Shannon Airport tops 1m summer passengers | ThinkBusiness

Shannon Airport welcomed more than one million summer passengers as traffic rose 11.5%, driven by new routes, transatlantic demand and tourism growth.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Applegreen is set to open a new €15 million service area in Naas, creating 150 jobs and bringing Ireland's first Popeyes drive-thru to the M7 Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/app... #Naas #Kildare #RetailNews #Hospitality #Foodservice #jobs

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Applegreen to create 150 jobs at Naas Ball | ThinkBusiness

Applegreen will open a €15m Naas service area on the M7, creating 150 jobs and featuring Ireland's first Popeyes drive-thru, Taco Bell and M&S.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

New research from Expleo found that 72% of Irish business leaders are excited about the opportunities AI brings, up from 60% in July Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/ai-... #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #IrishBusiness #Futureofwork

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Irish AI optimism surges despite job fears | ThinkBusiness

AI optimism among Irish business leaders jumps to 72%, but concerns over job security, cybersecurity and AI governance remain high, says Expleo.

John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A new survey from leasing provider Drivalia finds that 91% of Irish businesses say fuel costs are influencing company vehicle decisions Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/dri... #IrishBusiness #FleetManagement #ElectricVehicles

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Fuel costs drive fleet choices for most SMEs | ThinkBusiness

Nine in 10 Irish businesses say fuel costs are shaping fleet decisions, while rising insurance, EV infrastructure and management pressures persist.

John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Caroline Ashe-Brady from Kore Insulation and Colette Shirley from Bank of Ireland discuss how to turn sustainability into a genuine business advantage Read, watch and listen here: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/sus... #Sustainability #ESG #IrishBusiness #SMEs #NetZero

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Sustainability is at its Kore | ThinkBusiness

Kore Insulation and Bank of Ireland explain how data, sustainability reporting and energy efficiency are helping Irish SMEs cut costs and drive growth.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

📱♻️ Ireland may be one of Europe’s biggest smartphone hoarders, but that also represents a huge opportunity for the circular economy, says Swappie CEO Jussi Lystimäki Read or listen here: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/swa... #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #RefurbishedTech #Smartphones

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Ireland’s untapped phone refurb goldmine | ThinkBusiness

Swappie CEO Jussi Lystimäki discusses profitability, Ireland's booming refurbished smartphone market and the role consumers play in the circular economy.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Ireland is leading Europe in AI-related hiring, according to new data from Indeed Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/ire... #IrelandBusiness #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Jobs #Hiring #Recruitment #FutureOfWork #Employment #IrishEconomy #WorkplaceInnovation #TechNews

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AI hiring surge hits Irish labour market | ThinkBusiness

Ireland leads Europe in AI-related hiring as 14.7% of job ads reference AI, while labour demand stabilises and employment remains strong.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

ACORNS alumna Kate Costello, founder of Narrator & Co, launched the agency in 2021 and has achieved revenue growth every year since Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/kat... #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #MarketingStrategy #FractionalCMO

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The fractional future of marketing | ThinkBusiness

ACORNS alumna and Galway native Kate Costello set up Narrator & Co in February 2021 after working in full-time digital marketing roles in London. She is now based in Kinvara, Co Galway. Having grown u...

John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Irish AI start-up Narrative Banking is aiming to reshape the future of small business banking with Finley, an AI-powered relationship manager that operates within a bank's own platform Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/nar... #Fintech #AI #Banking #SME #SmallBusiness #IrishTech

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A new Narrative for the future of banking | ThinkBusiness

Dublin fintech start-up Narrative is piloting its Finley AI banking mentor with European banks, helping SMEs access insights, growth advice and guidance.

John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

ACORNS alumna and Irish healthcare entrepreneur Geraldine O’Callaghan is aiming to transform post-stroke recovery care through her business Next Steps Rehab, which she founded in 2024 Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/nex... #HealthcareInnovation #StrokeRecovery #Rehabilitation #HealthTech

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Founder takes Next Steps to scale | ThinkBusiness

Next Steps Rehab founder Geraldine O'Callaghan is scaling RehabReady, a post-stroke recovery programme designed to improve rehabilitation care in Ireland.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Common Purpose Ireland has set its sights on developing 1,000 more leaders across the island of Ireland by 2030 as it celebrates 30 years of impact Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/com... #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessLeadership #FutureOfWork

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Common Purpose Ireland targets 1k leaders | ThinkBusiness

Common Purpose Ireland marks 30 years with plans to develop 1,000 more leaders by 2030, building on a network of 6,000 alumni across Ireland.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Instech.ie as unveiled the 12 start-ups selected for its second Foundry cohort, as Ireland’s insurtech ecosystem grows to more than 120 companies Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/ins... #Insurtech #InsuranceInnovation #IrishStartups #StartupIreland

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Ireland bets big on insurance innovation | ThinkBusiness

InsTech.ie has selected 12 start-ups for Foundry 2.0 as Ireland's insurtech ecosystem grows beyond 120 companies and accelerates innovation.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

IT.ie is investing €3.5 million and creating 50 new jobs as part of a major expansion that includes the opening of a new Dublin headquarters and plans to grow annual turnover to €20 million by 2029 Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/it-... #IrishBusiness #TechNews #CyberSecurity #Infosec #AI

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IT.ie to create 50 jobs in €3.5m expansion | ThinkBusiness

IT.ie will invest €3.5m and create 50 jobs by 2029 as it opens a new Dublin HQ, expands cybersecurity services and targets €20m annual revenue.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Irish entrepreneur and ACORNS alumna Emer Mugisha is on a mission to make cybersecurity and AI education more accessible worldwide Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/eme... #Cybersecurity #Infosec #AI #AISkills #Upskilling #ACORNS #WomenInBusiness #IrishStartups #Edtech

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Pearls of wisdom for cybersecurity | ThinkBusiness

Emer Mugisha, founder of Cyberminds, is making cybersecurity and AI education accessible worldwide, growing to 20,000 learners from her native Navan.

John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🚜 Irish agri-tech Dairymaster has unveiled MooMonitor 360, a herd intelligence platform designed to help dairy farmers bring health, fertility, milking performance and activity data together in one connected system Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/dai... #AgriTech #DairyFarming #Ploughing

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Dairymaster reveals herd intelligence | ThinkBusiness

Dairymaster launches MooMonitor 360 at the National Ploughing Championships, combining health, fertility and performance data for smarter herd management.

John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Irish firm Payslip has launched Lecora, a dedicated EU Pay Transparency reporting platform designed to help employers prepare for sweeping new transparency and equal pay requirements across Europe Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/pay... #PayTransparency #EUPayTransparencyDirective #HRTech

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Payslip reveals EU Pay Transparency platform | ThinkBusiness

Payslip launches Lecora, a new EU Pay Transparency platform helping employers manage gender pay gap reporting and employee pay requests.

John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

From banking and strategy to building a growing Irish publishing business, ACORNS alumna Julie Kennedy Fogarty is proving that entrepreneurial skills and creativity can be a powerful combination Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/uli... #WomenInBusiness #Publishing #ChildrensBooks

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Author illustrates a passion for storytelling | ThinkBusiness

Julie Kennedy Fogarty, ACORNS alumna and Tipperary entrepreneur, is building an Irish children's publishing brand with growing export ambitions.

John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

New research from Hiscox reveals that Irish SMEs hit by a successful cyberattack lost an average of 34 hours of operational time, almost a full working week Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/iri... #CyberSecurity #CyberResilience #Infosec #SMEs #IrishBusiness

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Cyberattacks cost Irish SMEs a working week | ThinkBusiness

Cyberattacks cost affected Irish SMEs 34 hours of disruption on average, delaying growth, damaging trust and impacting business opportunities.

John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

As the Ploughing Championships get under way, we've highlighted some of the Irish businesses helping farmers tackle challenges around productivity, emissions, livestock health and digital transformation Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/iri... #Agritech #Farming #IrishBusiness #Ploughing

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Irish agri businesses to watch | ThinkBusiness

With the Ploughing Championships getting under way, Barry Walsh looks at the businesses that are there to support the farmers, from innovative tech to livestock care and more. The National Ploughing C...

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

After more than 25 years working across marketing and the arts, ACORNS alumna Helen McNulty launched GRIT, a marketing and story consultancy based in Co Wicklow that helps businesses sharpen their messaging Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/gri... #IrishBusiness #Entrepreneurship

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The future of marketing requires true GRIT | ThinkBusiness

Helen McNulty's GRIT helps businesses sharpen their marketing through storytelling, strategy audits and customer insight after ACORNS support.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

📉 Irish SME venture capital funding fell 10% to €578.4m in the first half of 2026, according to the latest IVCA VenturePulse survey Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/ven... #IrishBusiness #VentureCapital #Startups #Investment #VCFunding #IrishStartups #Innovation

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IVCA sounds alarm as VC funding falls 10% | ThinkBusiness

Irish SME venture capital funding fell 10% to €578.4m in H1 2026, while international investors accounted for 82% of deals, says IVCA.

John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

64% of companies cannot verify backup data integrity, raising cyber recovery concerns and increasing the risk of prolonged business outages, according to Dublin business Triangle Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/cyb... #CyberSecurity #Infosec #CyberResilience #BusinessContinuity

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Most firms can’t prove cyber recovery | ThinkBusiness

64% of companies cannot verify backup data integrity, raising cyber recovery concerns and increasing the risk of prolonged business outages.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

With her wellness and beauty brand IPERA, Irish skincare entrepreneur Danilly Carvalho is proving that ambitious businesses can scale globally from rural Ireland Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/dan... #IrishBusiness #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #Skincare

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The making of an Irish beauty success story | ThinkBusiness

Danilly Carvalho founded IPERA in Co Clare to support women through menopause and perimenopause. The brand is stocked in 100+ stores and exports globally.

John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Successful sauce: Ireland’s artisan condiment sector is proving that small food brands can make a big impact, writes Barry Walsh who identifies some of the players to watch Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/bes... #IrishBusiness #FoodInnovation #IrishFood #FoodEntrepreneurs #SMEs

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Success sauce: Irish condiments businesses | ThinkBusiness

Discover Ireland’s top artisan condiment brands, from award-winning sea salts and hot sauces to gourmet mayos, ketchups and specialty seasonings.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

In the latest edition of My Business Life, entertainer Bobby Mc shares lessons on branding, pricing, reinvestment and the importance of consistency in building a sustainable business Read the full interview: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/my-... #MyBusinessLife #Entrepreneurship #IrishBusiness

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My Business Life: Bobby Mc | ThinkBusiness

Bobby Mc shares lessons on building a music business, pricing, branding, reinvestment and resilience from his journey as a performer and entrepreneur.

John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

New Bank of Ireland Spending Pulse data shows spending at discount stores rose 44% year-on-year, online marketplace spending surged 122%, app spending increased 46%, and spending on public EV chargers climbed 49% Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/con... #RetailTrends #DigitalEconomy

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Digital spending surges in Ireland | ThinkBusiness

Irish consumers boosted spending on digital services, online marketplaces and experiences in August while prioritising value, says Bank of Ireland.

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

New research from Bord Bia highlights growing concerns among Ireland's next generation of talent, with 78% of students and recent graduates worried about their employability due to a lack of real-world experience Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/bor... #GraduateJobs #FutureOfWork

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78% of graduates worry about job prospects | ThinkBusiness

New Bord Bia research finds 78% of Irish graduates worry about employability due to lack of experience, while paid placements top career priorities.

John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🚀 18 high-growth Irish start-ups have been selected for the latest Prep4Seed Programme, a 12-week investor-readiness initiative delivered by the Irish BICs in partnership with Enterprise Ireland Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/pre... #IrishStartups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

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18 high-growth start-ups join Prep4Seed | ThinkBusiness

Enterprise Ireland and the Irish BICs have selected 18 high-growth start-ups for the 2026 Prep4Seed programme to build investor readiness and scale.