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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 transformative initiatives in the areas of sustainability, talent advancement (up-skilling),

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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 across the island of Ireland in taking forward capital projects

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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 a significant milestone in their 15-year collaboration with the production

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16.15 million cases of Irish Whiskey sold in 2024 – a record for the category

    16.15 million cases of Irish Whiskey sold in 2024 – a record for the category

The Irish Whiskey Association, the representative voice working to promote, protect and represent the Irish Whiskey category globally, has published its Irish Whiskey Global Trade Report, which shows that 16.15

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Designer Group invests €10 million in new Modular Manufacturing facility in County Meath

    Designer Group invests €10 million in new Modular Manufacturing facility in County Meath

Designer Group has expanded its Modular Manufacturing capabilities with the opening of a new €10 million facility in Kells, County Meath. The 4,000 sq m purpose built workshop reflects the

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Greenvolt Next delivers 4MW solar farm for Sanofi in Waterford

    Greenvolt Next delivers 4MW solar farm for Sanofi in Waterford

Greenvolt Next, part of Greenvolt Group, a leading specialist in renewable energy solutions for the commercial and industrial sector, has completed the development of a 4 MW solar PV plant for

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IDA Ireland publishes whitepaper on the future of biopharmaceutical manufacturing in Ireland

    IDA Ireland publishes whitepaper on the future of biopharmaceutical manufacturing in Ireland

IDA Ireland has published a comprehensive new whitepaper: ‘The Future of Biopharma in Ireland: Unlocking Growth Through Innovation, Investment, and Collaboration’. The in-depth report, powered by contributions from several leading

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BioPharma & Life Sciences Connected Live – January 22nd 2026 – Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork

    BioPharma & Life Sciences Connected Live – January 22nd 2026 – Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork

Reflecting Ireland’s position as a centre of excellence in life sciences and biopharmaceutical production, the Biopharma & Life Sciences Connected Live Conference and Exhibition will be held on Thursday, January

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Record €491 million lifesciences & health tech VC investment in Ireland

    Record €491 million lifesciences & health tech VC investment in Ireland

Irish lifesciences and health tech companies set a new decade-high record in 2024 raising €491.3 million across 89 VC deals, including 80 deals for Enterprise Ireland-backed firms — according to

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New CEO takes the reins at Wrightbus

    New CEO takes the reins at Wrightbus

Zero-emission public transport leader Wrightbus has unveiled its new Chief Executive, who outlined his vision for global success. Axel J. Maschka (pictured above) is a highly respected transport industry expert

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UK Manufacturing PMI edges into expansion territory, as output rises and new order intakes stabilise

    UK Manufacturing PMI edges into expansion territory, as output rises and new order intakes stabilise

UK manufacturing output rose for the second successive month in November, as the recent downturn in new business intakes halted. Survey data indicated that manufacturers benefited from improved domestic demand

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Irish growth momentum slows, while exporting and cross-border businesses provide a bright spot, underpinning resilience

    Irish growth momentum slows, while exporting and cross-border businesses provide a bright spot, underpinning resilience

The latest quarterly business survey from InterTradeIreland points to more subdued economic sentiment in Q3 2025. The survey, which is the biggest across the island reveals that the proportion of

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Solid growth in Irish manufacturing sector in November

    Solid growth in Irish manufacturing sector in November

Following only a slight improvement in October, operating conditions across Ireland’s manufacturing sector improved solidly in the penultimate month of 2025, according to the AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® for November

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Mixed picture for Scotland’s engineering and manufacturing sector

    Mixed picture for Scotland’s engineering and manufacturing sector

Scottish Engineering’s final quarterly report card of 2025 rounds off the year demonstrating resilience in Scotland’s engineering and manufacturing sector, despite continued pressures. Business confidence improved to +4%, export orders

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CompuCal Calibration Solutions and Pharmagraph win at the MEETA Asset Management Awards 2025

    CompuCal Calibration Solutions and Pharmagraph win at the MEETA Asset Management Awards 2025

Cork-based CompuCal Calibration Solutions, a SaaS/AI company and specialist in software solutions for the management of calibration & maintenance, together with its UK-headquartered pharmaceutical monitoring services partner Pharmagraph, were honoured with

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Edward McCloskey Founder of WaterWipes and owner of Boyne Valley Group named Overall and International 2025 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year

    Edward McCloskey Founder of WaterWipes and owner of Boyne Valley Group named Overall and International 2025 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year

Edward McCloskey (pictured above) has been named the overall EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2025 at the 28th annual awards gala held recently at Powerscourt Hotel, Enniskerry, County Wicklow. Founder

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4 million EPAL Euro Pallets with QR codes in circulation

    4 million EPAL Euro Pallets with QR codes in circulation

The European Pallet Association (EPAL) has taken another significant step towards digitising the EPAL pallet pool – since its market launch in January 2024, 4 million EPAL Euro pallets with

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Seafood report shows UK import and export levels on the rise

    Seafood report shows UK import and export levels on the rise

Seafish has published the UK’s only annual report which offers an analysis of seafood data across the entire supply chain, from catch to plate. UK Seafood in Numbers 2024, created by Seafish, the public body that supports the UK

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Ireland’s total food and beverage market will reach €36.6 billion this year

    Ireland’s total food and beverage market will reach €36.6 billion this year

New research from Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) reveals Ireland’s total food and beverage (F&B) market will reach €36.6 billion this year, with a projected CAGR of +3.0% to 2030.

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£54 million for medicines manufacturing growth and sustainability in the UK

    £54 million for medicines manufacturing growth and sustainability in the UK

Innovate UK is rethinking the way medicines are manufactured, improving sustainability, increasing productivity, and reducing environmental impact. Through Innovate UK’s Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Programme (SMMIP), eight Grand Challenge projects

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Tirlán plans to invest €126 million in whey protein facilities

    Tirlán plans to invest €126 million in whey protein facilities

Tirlán, Ireland’s leading dairy processor, has announced plans for a €126 million investment in a state-of-the-art whey processing facility at its Ballyragget site in Kilkenny. The significant investment marks an

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Scottish food and drink sector now worth record £19 billion

    Scottish food and drink sector now worth record £19 billion

The turnover value of Scotland’s 17,000 food and drink businesses has reached a record £19 billion according to new figures revealed at a recent Scotland Food & Drink reception in

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Irish Whiskey distilleries welcome more than 1 million visitors

    Irish Whiskey distilleries welcome more than 1 million visitors

The Irish Whiskey Association (IWA), the representative voice of Irish Whiskey producers, has announced that over one million visitors have toured Irish Whiskey distilleries in the past year, marking a

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Modula inaugurates its new site in Germany – the heart of European expansion and a symbol of innovation, digitalisation, and customer focus

  Modula inaugurates its new site in Germany – the heart of European expansion and a symbol of innovation, digitalisation, and customer focus

After years of dedicated work and steady growth in international markets, Modula celebrates a new strategic milestone with the opening

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ArrayPatch announced as overall winner of the 2025 InterTradeIreland all-island Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition

  ArrayPatch announced as overall winner of the 2025 InterTradeIreland all-island Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition

ArrayPatch has been announced as the winner of the InterTradeIreland all-island Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition, walking away with a cash

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UK aerospace, textiles and electronics manufacturing surge despite cost challenges

  UK aerospace, textiles and electronics manufacturing surge despite cost challenges

Growth in the aerospace, textiles, electronics, metals and machinery industries pushed the value of UK manufacturing output to £156.5 billion

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AIM Centre Wins European Award for Supporting the Digital Transition at the European Enterprise Promotion Awards 2025

  AIM Centre Wins European Award for Supporting the Digital Transition at the European Enterprise Promotion Awards 2025

AIM Centre has been named the European Winner in the ‘Supporting the Digital Transition’ category at the European Enterprise Promotion

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UK drinks industry unites in call on Chancellor not to raise excise duty

  UK drinks industry unites in call on Chancellor not to raise excise duty

As the Autumn Budget approaches, and on the day of a collective meeting with the Exchequer Secretary, the seven trade

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Maxol invites Ireland’s local food and drinks producers to become Homegrown Champions

  Maxol invites Ireland’s local food and drinks producers to become Homegrown Champions

After two successful years celebrating Ireland’s most exciting food and drink producers, Maxol has announced the return of its Homegrown

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Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland to expand Lisburn production facility with €31 million investment

  Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland to expand Lisburn production facility with €31 million investment

Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland has announced a €31 million investment into its Knockmore Hill production facility in Lisburn.

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Sir Dave Lewis appointed Diageo plc CEO

  Sir Dave Lewis appointed Diageo plc CEO

The Board of Directors of Diageo plc has appointed Sir Dave Lewis (pictured above) to the role of Chief Executive

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Ernco Group shares €3.2 million contract to replace ROI road signs

  Ernco Group shares €3.2 million contract to replace ROI road signs

Derrylin-based Ernco Group continues to increase its exports through a contract with the local authority framework in the Republic of

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Lidl opens Ireland’s first Net Zero Energy supermarket

  Lidl opens Ireland’s first Net Zero Energy supermarket

Lidl Ireland has officially open the doors to Ireland’s first Net Zero Energy supermarket in Maynooth, marking the realisation of

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UK manufacturing production rises in October despite ongoing weakness in domestic and overseas markets

UK manufacturing output expanded for the first time in a year during October, as companies depleted backlogs of work, increased

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Smurfit Westrock unveils world’s first dedicated clinical packaging facility

  Smurfit Westrock unveils world’s first dedicated clinical packaging facility

Smurfit Westrock has inaugurated the first-of-its-kind adherence and clinical packaging facility, reinforcing Ireland’s role at the forefront of global healthcare.

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Weakest improvement in Irish manufacturing conditions for 10 months

  Weakest improvement in Irish manufacturing conditions for 10 months

Data from the AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI for October pointed to only a marginal upturn in manufacturing conditions, with the

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Sanmina announces expansion of Ireland manufacturing site, creating up to 150 Jobs

  Sanmina announces expansion of Ireland manufacturing site, creating up to 150 Jobs

Sanmina Corporation, a Fortune 500 company and leading global provider of integrated electronic manufacturing solutions, has announced an expansion of

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KES Group celebrates expansion in Strabane Business Park

  KES Group celebrates expansion in Strabane Business Park

KES Group has announced the official opening of its Phase 3 expansion at Strabane Business Park, which will see the

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Nestlé increases speed and consumer focus with landmark digital core upgrade that enables AI and automation at scale

  Nestlé increases speed and consumer focus with landmark digital core upgrade that enables AI and automation at scale

Nestlé has successfully completed the first part of a major upgrade of its global digital core with the world’s largest-ever SAP upgrade

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Launch of programme to support new Irish exporters grow their business in international markets

  Launch of programme to support new Irish exporters grow their business in international markets

Delivered in partnership with Enterprise Ireland, InterTradeIreland, Local Enterprise Offices,  and Údarás na Gaeltachta, the Get Exporting programme is open

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£100 million UK investment unveiled as JCB marks 80th birthday

  £100 million UK investment unveiled as JCB marks 80th birthday

JCB has marked its 80th birthday with news of a £100 million investment in ultra-modern manufacturing facilities at its global

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HMG Paints unveils new water-based production and development centre

  HMG Paints unveils new water-based production and development centre

Manchester-based paint manufacturer HMG Paints has officially opened its new department known as the ‘Len Hutton Centre’, a modern facility

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Ireland must realise ‘massive opportunity’ as timber construction set to triple market value and deliver climate action

  Ireland must realise ‘massive opportunity’ as timber construction set to triple market value and deliver climate action

Forest Industries Ireland, the voice of the Forestry and Timber industries in Ireland, has welcomed a landmark report from the

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Wrightbus announces partnership with Kazenmaier in Germany

  Wrightbus announces partnership with Kazenmaier in Germany

World-leading bus firm Wrightbus has continued its roll-out of service partners in Germany by joining forces with well-known leasing firm

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Driving agri-tech manufacturing forward in the UK

  Driving agri-tech manufacturing forward in the UK

Innovate UK’s new ‘AgriScale’ pilot will enable agri-tech businesses to scale within the UK, strengthening the country’s advanced manufacturing capabilities

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University of Limerick-hosted SSPC delivers significant impact in biopharmaceutical sector

  University of Limerick-hosted SSPC delivers significant impact in biopharmaceutical sector

The University of Limerick-hosted SSPC Research Ireland Centre for Pharmaceuticals has revealed a very significant national contribution in its latest

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Almost £40 million to be invested in Causeway Coast and Glens, creating 199 jobs

  Almost £40 million to be invested in Causeway Coast and Glens, creating 199 jobs

Invest Northern Ireland has offered over £4 million of financial support to businesses in the Causeway Coast & Glens Borough

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Damm inaugurates the new Eagle Brewery in Bedford following £70 million investment

  Damm inaugurates the new Eagle Brewery in Bedford following £70 million investment

Damm, Spain’s largest brewing business, has officially opened its first brewery outside the Iberian Peninsula – The Damm Eagle Brewery

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Y-MatTec announces UK offshore grout production facility

  Y-MatTec announces UK offshore grout production facility

Danish materials technology company Y-MatTec A/S has announced the Port of Montrose as its preferred location for a DNV-certified grout

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Rolls-Royce manufacturing leader Neil Mantle appointed to NMIS Board

  Rolls-Royce manufacturing leader Neil Mantle appointed to NMIS Board

The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has appointed Neil Mantle (pictured), Group Director of Manufacturing Engineering and Materials at Rolls-Royce,

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Hanley Energy wins prestigious Overall Exporter of the Year 2025 title

  Hanley Energy wins prestigious Overall Exporter of the Year 2025 title

The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) has announced the winners of the 2025 Export Industry Awards. Meath-based, Hanley Energy, global innovators in

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Stryker names its Limerick facility as first site in nationwide Training Centre of Excellence rollout

  Stryker names its Limerick facility as first site in nationwide Training Centre of Excellence rollout

Stryker, a global leader in medical technologies, has revealed plans to roll out its Training Centre of Excellence model to

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New plan launched to strengthen Northern Ireland’s innovation economy

  New plan launched to strengthen Northern Ireland’s innovation economy

A new plan to strengthen business innovation in Northern Ireland has been unveiled. The Collaborative Innovation Plan, has been co-created

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Modest upturn in Irish manufacturing performance

  Modest upturn in Irish manufacturing performance

Irish manufacturing conditions improved for the ninth month running in September, albeit at only a modest pace. The latest upturn

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€7 million investment strengthens Panelto Foods growth and innovation in the heart of Longford

  €7 million investment strengthens Panelto Foods growth and innovation in the heart of Longford

Panelto Foods, one of Ireland’s leading bread manufacturers, has celebrated another significant milestone in its growth journey with the announcement

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G&F Precision Molding launches Irish operations

  G&F Precision Molding launches Irish operations

G&F Precision Molding has announced its expansion into Ireland, opening a new engineering and sales facility in Mullingar. This facility

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Make UK partners with The Quorum Principle to boost UK manufacturing

  Make UK partners with The Quorum Principle to boost UK manufacturing

Make UK has announced an exclusive three-year training partnership with The Quorum Principle Limited that offers UK manufacturers an innovative

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Strong exports underline strength of Irish food and beverage sector says Bank of Ireland

  Strong exports underline strength of Irish food and beverage sector says Bank of Ireland

Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and volatility, Ireland’s food and beverage sector continues to show remarkable adaptability and strength, according to

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