Irish alcohol market in decline — report
The alcohol market in Ireland is declining as it is hit by continued economic weakness, taxation increases and changing consumer behaviour, according to the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland’s (DIGI) annual ‘Drinks Market Performance Report’. The report, by Anthony Foley of Dublin City University’s Business School, found that the volume of bar sales of alcohol continued to decline by a further 6pc in 2012. The total decline in the volume of bar sales of alcohol over the past 5 years is now 32.7pc. This decline is having a significant impact on jobs in this employment-intensive sector, where over 6,000 bar jobs alone have been lost since 2009. The specialist off…
Read MoreSan Fran start-up Lively joins PCH Accelerator programme
San Fran start-up Lively joins PCH Accelerator programme David Glickman, co-founder, Lively A start-up company focused on activity-sharing products called Lively based in San Francisco in the US has joined Irish firm PCH International’s Accelerator programme. Founded by Iggy Fanlo , David Glickman , and Keith Dutton in 2012, Lively’s activity-sharing experience aims to support an independent lifestyle for older adults by creating new avenues of connection between their families. Glickman explained: “The vast majority of older adults who live on their own are in good overall health and critical day-to-day monitoring isn’t necessary. So many products targeted at them today use fear as a selling tactic, addressing potential mishaps or focusing on emergency response. “We’re intentionally focusing…
Read MoreDublin’s Alexandra College hosts virtual visit to Cern Laboratory in Geneva for primary and secondary school students
Alexandra College in Milltown in Dublin today hosted a live virtual visit to the world-famous Cern Laboratory in Geneva for over 600 primary and secondary school students. The science event, which is the first of its kind for students in Ireland, included a demonstration by astrophysicist Dr Sofoklis Sotiriu and a live virtual tour of the Cern Laboratory, and Atlas experiment located in Cern. “We are thrilled to host this interactive science event in Alexandra College today and share this unique learning opportunity with other Dublin schools, in particular our local national schools,” said Alexandra College principal Barbara Ennis. “Alexandra has been pioneering science education and innovation since its foundation…
Read MoreReform Pilates launches apps for busy mothers
Anna Frankland of Reform Pilates in south Dublin has created ‘Postnatal Pilates by Reform Apps’, a number of short workouts that will help build self-esteem and increase energy levels for new mothers. Speaking about the launch of the new products Frankland said: “I know many of our clients take 15 minutes and lie beside the baby’s cot while they are going to sleep in order to have some ‘me’ time. This isn’t about mums getting bikini-ready; it is about re-building body confidence and re-gaining a strong body to copy with the physical demands of looking after a baby.” In total there are three apps: the first is recommended for those…
Read MoreArchitect of her own success: Angela Brady
Aside from running her own practice with her husband, architect Angela Brady campaigns on a wide range of issues, including sustainability and equality within her own profession. To describe Dublin-born, London-based architect Angela Brady as a doer is something of an understatement. Apart from the day job of running an award-winning practice with her husband Robin Mallalieu, Brady is in the second of a two-year term as president of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). She’s an active campaigner on a range of issues – for example, diversity in her profession, quality sustainable design and procurement reform within the sector – and has a media career, which has included…
Read MoreNua Healthcare Stands Out in Autism Provision Accreditation
The National Autistic Society (NAS) UK has renewed Irish healthcare company Nua Healthcare’s quality autism provision accreditation. In 2009, Nua Healthcare was the first and only adult autism service in the Republic of Ireland to achieve accredited status and is the sole Irish autism service provider to receive accreditation from the organization this year. With 14 facilities in Kildare, Laois, Offaly, and Dublin, Nua Healthcare provides specialized residential, respite and day services to individuals with autistic spectrum disorders, borderline personality disorders, brain injuries and mental health issues. Nua Healthcare’s director of operations Noel Dunne and senior services manager, Liz O’ Neill met with the National Autistic Society in London earlier…
Read MoreDaniel Braden-Astbury
Business Development Director Appointment Date: 04.10.2013Company: Stanley SecurityBusiness Type: Electronic SecurityPosition: Business Development Director Daniel Braden-Astbury has been appointed business development director at Stanley Security. Before joining Stanley Security, Braden-Astbury was operations director and a member of the executive board with G4S Secure Solutions, Northern Ireland and Scotland. In this role, he worked with a range of FTSE 100 and blue chip organisations creating and implementing bespoke security solutions. Prior to this, he held a number of security related positions with the Ministry of Defence including head of specialist security support in Northern Ireland. In this role, he provided strategic and operational leadership and guidance on all aspects of physical…
Read MoreGermany’s exports and imports drop in February
Germany’s exports were worth €88.7bn in February 2013, a fall of 2.8pc over February 2012, according to provision figures released today by Destatis, the Federal Statistical Office. Over the same period, the country’s imports fell by 5.9pc to €71.9bn. After calendar and seasonal adjustment, Destatis said exports decreased by 1.5pc and imports were down by 3.8pc compared with January 2013. Germany’s foreign trade balance showed a surplus of €16.8bn in February 2013. A year previously, the surplus had amounted to €14.9bn. According to provisional results of the Deutsche Bundesbank, the current account of the balance of payments showed a surplus of €16bn in February 2013, which included the balance of…
Read MoreMusgrave Wholesale Partners signs €6m contract with Debenhams Ireland
Musgrave Wholesale Partners has signed a contract worth €6m over three years to supply chilled, frozen and ambient foods to Debenhams Ireland. The deal will see Musgrave Wholesale Partners supply approximately 600 product lines directly to 11 Debenhams stores in Ireland, four of which are in Northern Ireland. “Musgrave Wholesale Partners has supplied Debenhams with chilled, frozen and ambient foods for nine years and we are delighted to extend our excellent working relationship for another three years,” said Noel Keeley, managing director of Musgrave Wholesale Partners. “At Musgrave Wholesale Partners we are committed to offering our customers best in class value, service and product range. This ongoing commitment combined with…
Read MoreEMC Warns Office Workers Over ‘Phish Friday’ as Cyber Scams Soar
IT multinational EMC has warned office workers to guard against phishing attacks after it emerged that Friday is the most common day for cybercriminals to strike. According to Jason Ward, EMC’s country manager in Ireland, ‘Phish Friday’ is now a staple in the IT calendar, and employees should be on the alert for cyber hackers’ efforts to steal their money and information. “Our research shows that Friday is the top choice for phishers to send targeted emails to office workers to get them to divulge secure information,” he said. “The phishers have calculated that employees are less on guard on the last day of the working week and more likely…
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