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Dublin Irish Festival returns with new experiences and timeless traditions
ABC 6 - Ohio
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DUBLIN, Ohio (WSYX) — Get ready to step into a world of music, culture and unforgettable experiences as the Dublin Irish Festival returns Aug. 1–3 at Coffman Park. This year’s three-day festival promises new surprises, longtime favorites and...
Ireland should imitate South Korea's K-pop success with music industry supports, IMRO says
The Journal
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July 8, 2025
IRELAND SHOULD TAKE inspiration from South Korea and develop structures to support the music industry similar to those that have led to K-pop’s worldwide popularity, the Irish Music Rights Organisation has recommended. IMRO published a report on...
Irish sovereign wealth fund pumped millions into companies contracted by Israel Defence Forces
The Journal
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July 8, 2025
IRELAND’S SOVEREIGN WEALTH fund, the Irish Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), still has holdings in companies with links to Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory. In 2024, then-Minister for Finance Michael McGrath announced that the...
Irish Economy Grows Less Than Estimated In Q1
RTTNews
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July 8, 2025
Ireland's economic growth accelerated less than initially estimated in the first quarter of 2025, final figures from the statistical office CSO showed on Tuesday. Gross domestic product advanced a seasonally adjusted 7.4 percent sequentially in...
Dublin Aer Lingus flight makes emergency landing after 'engine vibrations'
RSVP Live
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July 8, 2025
An Aer Lingus flight bound for the US had to make an emergency return to Dublin Airport on Tuesday after a bird strike involving a flock of pigeons. The incident occurred shortly after take-off around 11am, with the plane originally scheduled to...
Business freedom and tax growth
Pakistan Observer
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July 8, 2025
EVEN though it may appear contradictory, business flexibility can help with tax collection in a variety of ways. While greater commercial freedom frequently means fewer regulations and reduced tax burdens, the resulting economic growth and...
Irish people love live music but we're not fans of the high cost of tickets, research shows
The Journal
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July 8, 2025
PEOPLE IN IRELAND love live music, but two thirds say the high cost of tickets is a barrier to them attending concerts, according to research commissioned by the Irish Music Rights Organisation. IMRO published a report on research into the state...
Businesses collaborate on sustainability roadmap for dairy farmers
Edie
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July 8, 2025
The Dairy Roadmap will be steered by AHDB, Dairy UK, NFU, Arla Foods UK, Dale Farm, First Milk, Lactalis UK & Ireland, Müller UK & Ireland, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, McDonald’s and Sysco GB. It aims to create a shared responsibility from...
Irish tourists' horror as taxi driver forces himself into hotel room to try and kiss them
Dublin Live
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July 9, 2025
Two Irish tourists have revealed the horror moment when a taxi driver forced his way into their hotel room and tried to kiss them after a night out. Samantha Johnson was put into a headlock by the dangerous predator before pal Saorla van Heerden...
Irish Examiner view: Cutting back on flats and standards
Irish Examiner
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July 9, 2025
The ongoing housing and accommodation crisis continues to seep into all areas of life, and we seem no closer to finding a resolution. The crisis is of such proportions that it appears almost impossible to find an approach that may make a...
Dublin Port Spotlights Ireland’s Exporters
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 8, 2025
Dublin Port Company has today put the spotlight on the vital role Ireland’s exporters play in driving economic growth and international trade. Dublin Port will highlight a range of sectors over the coming months, beginning with Ireland’s thriving...
At Jacob's Pillow, Trinity Irish Dance Company fuses tradition and innovation onstage
The Berkshire Eagle - Massachusetts
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Trinity Irish Dance Company members from left to right, Alesandra Doughty, Maggie Doyle, Erin Gradus, Chelsea Hoy, Sierra McNall, Sydney Niewiedział, Aaron Wolf, Margaret Nowakowski and Marissa Wurster.
July's Buck Moon will be visible in Irish skies this week and will affect your emotions
RSVP Live
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July 8, 2025
A Buck Moon will be visible in Irish skies this week - and it may wreak havoc on your emotions. This lunar event occurs every July and Irish stargazers will get the chance to get a glimpse of it on Thursday evening. If you're feeling a bit more...
Sustainable Business of the Year
FM Industry
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July 8, 2025
Sodexo UK & Ireland has been named ‘Sustainable Business of the Year’ at the 2025 Cateys awards. Frequently referred to as the “Oscars of the hospitality industry, the Cateys honour exceptional talent and pioneering businesses, recognising the...
Irish households urged 'shut all windows and doors' on Thursday as Met Eireann raise heatwave alert
Galway Beo
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July 8, 2025
Homes across Ireland are being advised to batten down the hatches and keep windows and doors firmly closed from 10am to 3pm this coming Thursday, July 10, as a scorchng weather hits the nation. Met Eireann and other leading expert have tipped...
Irish government to ease apartment standards to help combat housing crisis
The Irish Post
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July 8, 2025
THE Irish Government has introduced a plan to relax apartment design standards, aiming to speed up construction after a sharp drop in new developments being built. The updated guidelines will reduce minimum apartment sizes as well as requirements...
Two Econocom acquisitions grow UK and Ireland business
AV Magazine
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July 8, 2025
Econocom has acquired a 67% stake in Dublin-based AV integrator Image Supply Systems Audio Visual (ISSAV), after picking up the assets of SmartComm in the UK earlier this year. The two deals will help Econocom deliver complex, end-to-end AV...
2025 Big 12 Football Media Days: 5 takeaways from Brett Yormark’s address
News9 - Oklahoma
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1. Big 12 Is Thinking Global Yormark made it crystal clear: the Big 12 intends to be more than a domestic power. The upcoming football season opens in Dublin, Ireland with Iowa State and Kansas State, a landmark international debut for the league....
QMS & Sydney Morning Herald Partner With GIO For British & Irish Lions Rugby Tour
B&T
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July 9, 2025
Digital outdoor company QMS and Nine Entertainment Co.’s The Sydney Morning Herald have announced a content partnership with GIO Insurance to amplify the brand’s presence during the British & Irish Lions rugby tour in Australia. The content...
Iowa State football’s Week 0 'Farmageddon' in Ireland shifts dynamic
The Ames Tribune - Iowa
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Iowa State and Kansas State will open the 2025 college football season against each other in Dublin, Ireland for the Aer Lingus Football Classic. The Week 0 matchup adds pressure and intensity to the rivalry game with Big 12 standings...