According to a recent survey, approximately 88% of Irish executives said that the increased digital acceleration had caused an increase in cyberattacks at their organisation since 2020. 75% of Irish organisations plan to increase their cybersecurity budgets for 2023, according to the PwC 2023 Digital Trust Insights Survey. However, more than eight out of ten … Read more
The sandals Steve Jobs wore while pacing the floors of the California home where he co-founded Apple has reportedly sold for close to $220,000, according to an auction house. The “well used” brown suede Birkenstocks dating to the mid-1970s set a record for the highest price ever paid for a pair of sandals, Julien’s Auctions … Read more
On the occasion of Science Week 2022, Martin Heydon, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Research and Development, has announced funding for two tillage-focused research projects, a new research dashboard, and a series of science webinars. Running from 13-20 November, Science Week aims to engage … Read more
Mitsubishi Corporation in Japan owns the Irish energy trading firm ElectroRoute, which is expanding its business. It is expanding its teams in Japan and Ireland by 50 people, with the majority of the positions being based in Japan. The hiring plans will include a variety of tech positions in addition to financial and trading positions. … Read more
Sting and Madness have both announced Dublin gigs for this summer. On June 28, 2023, Sting will perform a special “My Songs” concert at Malahide Castle in Dublin. This Friday at 9 am, Ticketmaster will begin selling tickets starting at €69.90 (plus booking fee). Sting’s greatest hits, both solo and with The Police, are collected … Read more
Motorcyclists and pedestrians have died in separate road traffic collisions. Yesterday afternoon, a 29-year-old male motorcyclist was killed when his motorcycle and a tractor collided on the R173 near Drummullagh in Omeath, County Louth. Separately, yesterday evening in Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary, a 67-year-old man was killed when he was hit by a car while walking … Read more
In preparation for Christmas, Dunnes Stores has introduced two pairs of boots that would enhance any wardrobe. Both the long and the lace-up styles of the limited-edition shoes are made entirely of leather. The cost of the long boots is €70, while the lace-ups are offered for €60. Dunnes said on social media: “These limited edition … Read more
In order to give customers more time to finish their holiday shopping, Aldi will increase their opening hours in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Stores will be open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. nationwide from Monday, December 19, through Friday, December 23. Aldi will close its doors on Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. … Read more
The third Insurance Reform Implementation Report, which the government will release later today, will provide an update on the reform of the insurance sector. It claims that 90% of the steps in its Action Plan for Insurance Reform have either been finished or are still being taken. The coalition unveiled its Action Plan for Insurance … Read more
A Garda is in critical condition after a garda car was hit by another vehicle in Co Cork. It happened on the N25 at the Youghal bypass shortly before 7pm on Sunday evening. The officer, who is understood to be attached to a Roads Policing Unit, was assisting a motorist who had broken down on … Read more
Elon Musk denied claims that Irish Twitter employees are prohibited from working from home. This week, it was reported that employees must now work a minimum of 40 hours per week. In response to a tweet criticising the policy and highlighting how challenging it would be for employees who live outside of the capital to … Read more
Romanian native Ioana Mihaela, age 30, was found dead in her Riverwalk Court apartment in Ratoath, County Meath. The victim’s family has given the Irish Mirror this morning the victim’s photo. The victim was found dead at the apartment in Riverwalk Court, Ratoath, shortly after 6 pm yesterday. A man known to her, who is … Read more
Accounts submitted to the Oireachtas this week reveal that the University of Galway recently overpaid an unnamed employee by more than €100,000. According to the notes, the overpayment took place between January 2019 and February 2021, and the university is “endeavouring to agree a repayment plan” with the individual. The Oireachtas received its annual report … Read more
The T20 World Cup has been won by England by a margin of five wickets over Pakistan. Ben Stokes hit a half-century on Sunday in Melbourne to lead the team home after England needed 138 to win the championship for a second time. Pakistan’s aggressive fast bowling caused England to falter in the chase. After … Read more
The Taoiseach officially opened an emergency service for vulnerable women and children in Cork that had undergone a €7.5 million renovation. He referred to the service as “vital.” Up to 13 families and 20 single women who are homeless can find emergency housing at Edel House, which is managed by Good Shepherd Cork. According to … Read more