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Enterprise Ireland publishes 2025 results, with total employment in client companies reaching 232,425

  Enterprise Ireland publishes 2025 results, with total employment in client companies reaching 232,425

Companies supported by Enterprise Ireland now employ 232,425 people. The jobs growth translates into a net increase of 2,938 jobs

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HiiROC secures funding for ground-breaking Sustainable Aviation Fuel feasibility study

  HiiROC secures funding for ground-breaking Sustainable Aviation Fuel feasibility study

HiiROC, a leading innovator in clean hydrogen production, has received grant support from Scotland’s national economic development agency, Scottish Enterprise,

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Qualcomm to invest €125 million in AI transformation for Cork site

  Qualcomm to invest €125 million in AI transformation for Cork site

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, has announced a €125 million investment that will see the

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Top 3 robotic trends for 2026

  Top 3 robotic trends for 2026

By Oliver Selby, Head of Sales, FANUC UK The industrial automation landscape is rapidly evolving. Across manufacturing, a growing number

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Greencore completes £1.2 billion acquisition of Bakkavor

  Greencore completes £1.2 billion acquisition of Bakkavor

Greencore, the the UK’s leading convenience food manufacturer, has completed its acquisition of Bakkavor, the UK’s leading producer of fresh

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Rita Greenwood of William Grant & Sons assumes Chair of the Scotch Whisky Association Council

  Rita Greenwood of William Grant & Sons assumes Chair of the Scotch Whisky Association Council

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has announced the appointment of Rita Greenwood (pictured), Chief Investment Officer at William Grant &

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Scottish Engineering’s First North East President as Kerrie Murray Elected

  Scottish Engineering’s First North East President as Kerrie Murray Elected

For the first time in over 160 years, Scottish Engineering has appointed its first North East-based President. Kerrie Murray, Chief

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Equal1 raises $60 million to accelerate quantum computing using existing semiconductor manufacturing

  Equal1 raises $60 million to accelerate quantum computing using existing semiconductor manufacturing

Equal1, a quantum semiconductor company, has raised $60 million to accelerate development of scaleable, silicon-based quantum computers and deployment of

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FactoryXChange 2.0 secures €5.7 million to future proof Irish manufacturing jobs

  FactoryXChange 2.0 secures €5.7 million to future proof Irish manufacturing jobs

FactoryXChange 2.0, led by Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR), has secured €5.7 million in funding from the European Commission and Enterprise

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The Compleat Food Group appoints first UK Managing Director

  The Compleat Food Group appoints first UK Managing Director

Leading food manufacturer The Compleat Food Group has announced Nick Reade (pictured) as its first UK Managing Director, a newly

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Müller UK & Ireland outlines next phase of Skelmersdale site transformation

  Müller UK & Ireland outlines next phase of Skelmersdale site transformation

With global demand for dairy products projected to increase over the coming decade[1], Müller UK & Ireland has outlined its

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What’s the state of the UK’s innovation?

  What’s the state of the UK’s innovation?

The results are in for Innovate UK’s State of Innovation 2025 report, providing annual innovation insights from UK businesses. Now

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Liam Hyland is new President of Irish Exporters Association

  Liam Hyland is new President of Irish Exporters Association

The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) has announced the appointment of Liam Hyland (pictured) as President of the Association. Liam is

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Irish food, drink and horticulture exports reach a record €19 billion

  Irish food, drink and horticulture exports reach a record €19 billion

The value of Ireland’s food, drink and horticulture exports increased by 12% in 2025 to reach a record €19 billion,

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McWhinney’s Sausages invests £2.2 million to increase productivity and growth

  McWhinney’s Sausages invests £2.2 million to increase productivity and growth

Bangor-based McWhinney’s Sausages is investing £2.2 million in new equipment to increase productivity and automation. McWhinney’s will significantly increase production capacity

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UK green ammonia prototype plant tackles energy storage challenge

  UK green ammonia prototype plant tackles energy storage challenge

A Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) prototype facility has come online, demonstrating how surplus wind energy could be converted

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Produced in Donegal: ProAmpac invests in the future of food board manufacturing

  Produced in Donegal: ProAmpac invests in the future of food board manufacturing

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, is strengthening its operational footprint with the expansion of Food

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Pinergy study reveals Irish businesses chase cost savings in sustainability push

  Pinergy study reveals Irish businesses chase cost savings in sustainability push

New independent research published by energy transition company, Pinergy, in collaboration with iReach Insights, uncovers the primary motivations, intentions, and

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UK manufacturing recovery continues at end of 2025 as output and new orders edge higher

  UK manufacturing recovery continues at end of 2025 as output and new orders edge higher

December saw further signs of growth emanating from the UK manufacturing sector. Output rose for the third successive month and

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Irish manufacturing conditions continue to improve

  Irish manufacturing conditions continue to improve

December data highlighted a moderate upturn in Irish manufacturing sector performance, supported by sustained rises in output, new work and

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Official launch of Drogheda Digital Hub marks a new era for innovation and urban renewal

  Official launch of Drogheda Digital Hub marks a new era for innovation and urban renewal

A significant milestone in Drogheda’s journey towards becoming a leading destination for digital innovation and entrepreneurship took place recently with

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New PQE Technology Facility in Cavan opens

  New PQE Technology Facility in Cavan opens

Engineering sub-component manufacturer, PQE Technology, has officially opened a new 4,225 sq m purpose-built A rated NZEB (Nearly Zero Energy

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IDA Ireland secures site for proposed development of new Business Technology Park in Tullamore

  IDA Ireland secures site for proposed development of new Business Technology Park in Tullamore

IDA Ireland, with the support of Offaly County Council, has recently secured a c.26-hectare landbank in Tullamore, County Offaly for

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Strengthening Scotland’s international space presence

  Strengthening Scotland’s international space presence

Scotland has taken a major step in strengthening its international space industry links with the signing of a new agreement

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Irish economy sustains momentum despite turbulent year

  Irish economy sustains momentum despite turbulent year

Ibec, the group representing Irish business, has published its latest Economic Outlook, which forecasts domestic demand growth of 2.8% in

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Strength and resilience of FDI propels growth, innovation, and competitiveness in Ireland

  Strength and resilience of FDI propels growth, innovation, and competitiveness in Ireland

IDA Ireland’s annual results show a commendable start to the agency’s new strategy, delivering growth and first-time investment alongside major

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Irish economy continues to grow robustly but with notable headwinds

  Irish economy continues to grow robustly but with notable headwinds

Ireland’s positive economic performance continues with growth in consumption and tax receipts, according to the ESRI’s Quarterly Economic Commentary Forecast

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Awards under the €20 million Shared Island Sustainability Capital Grant scheme announced

  Awards under the €20 million Shared Island Sustainability Capital Grant scheme announced

Six successful projects under the €20 million Shared Island Sustainability Capital Grant scheme have been announced. The grants will support firms

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Ireland’s medium-term economic outlook: Risks and opportunities

  Ireland’s medium-term economic outlook: Risks and opportunities

The ESRI has published its medium-term Economic Outlook. The report highlights the Irish economy’s remarkable performance over the past decade,

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Irish partnership lights up churches worldwide with 15,000 smokeless candle systems

  Irish partnership lights up churches worldwide with 15,000 smokeless candle systems

Two Irish companies — St Killians Candle Co, based in Cahir, County Tipperary, and Keltech of Waterford — are marking

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