Google Play gift cards now available to purchase in Ireland
Google Play gift cards are now available to purchase in Ireland. They will be available at Tesco, An Post, Argos, Musgraves, Powercity, Homebase, and Xtravision. Cards will be available in-store only, not for online purchase. Further retailers will be added in the coming weeks. These retailers will offer €15, €25 and €50 euro gift cards that can be used to purchase digital content from Google Play , such as apps, games, movies, books and music. People can also use these gift cards to purchase in-app merchandise. People will not be able to purchase app subscriptions or hardware. Google said is will continue adding functionality to the gift card experience over time. They will…
Read MoreOxo to show Lynda Bellingham ad on Christmas Day as tribute to late actress
An Oxo advert featuring the late Lynda Bellingham is to be screened on Christmas Day after her fans called for its return as a tribute to the actress. According to Oxo, hundreds of thousands of people had been in touch with the brand asking for the 1984 My Christmas ad to be shown again in memory of her life and career. A Facebook page called ‘Bring back the Oxo Christmas advert in memory of Lynda Bellingham’ was set up. The 66-year-old was known for her role as the Oxo mum from 1983 to 1999. She died of cancer last month. “The My Christmas Oxo advert from 1984, starring much-loved actress…
Read MoreCoca-Cola Zero Bikes scheme to go live in Galway, Limerick and Cork over the next six weeks
The Coca-Cola Zero Bikes scheme is to be rolled out in Galway, Limerick and Cork between now and Christmas. The Galway launch will take place on Monday 24 November and will be followed by Limerick going live on Monday 8 December and the Cork on Thursday 18 December. The National Transport Authority said today that people can pre-register now so they can use the bikes as soon as they are live on the streets. Customers who pre-register will also get a 50pc discount, receiving a special offer of €5 for an annual subscription. This special offer will be available until the end of 2014. When a customer registers for an…
Read MoreIncreasing business resilience through supply chain risk mitigation at Centrica
Increasing business resilience through supply chain risk mitigation at CentricaPictured: David Wylie In 2011, UK energy company Centrica – which bought Bord Gáis Energy for €1.1bn earlier this year – introduced a responsible procurement programme that seeks to mitigate the potentially adverse impacts of social and environmental risks within its growing supply chain. According to the procurement director, David Wylie, through the programme the company works with its suppliers to get a granular understanding of their supply chains and their key risk areas, and to put processes in place to improve operating standards. “We work with the ethos that it’s not about finding gaps in the supply chain, it’s about…
Read MoreIrish Life earnings up 50pc to €57m in Q3
Irish Life contributed €57m (CAD$82m) to parent company Great-West Lifeco’s earnings in the third quarter of 2014. This figure represented a 50pc increase, up from €38m (CAD$57m) in the previous quarter. In the year to date, Irish Life’s contribution to Great-West Lifeco’s earnings is a total of €129m (CAD$191m). During the third quarter Irish Life generated €1.5bn (CAD$2.1bn) of sales and €101m (CAD$144m) of Great-West Lifeco’s fee income. “A highlight in the quarter was the launch of our new Irish Life enhanced annuity.This innovative product allows us to offer higher retirement income to people who have experienced poor health,” said Bill Kyle, chief executive officer, Irish Life Group. “We also…
Read MoreCoca-Cola Thank You Fund issues €125k to five organisations
Five organisations have received a total of €125,000 of funding from the Coca-Cola Thank You Fund. They are Canoeing Ireland, Killarney Rugby Football Club, Omagh Wheelers Cycling Club, Spraoi agus Spórt and Swim Ireland, each receiving €25,000. In existence since 2011, the fund awards grants to organisations for new initiatives aimed at encouraging people to incorporate physical activity into their day to day lives. The fund has reached the milestone of €500,000 in total funding with this latest round of grants. “Thousands of people stand to benefit from programmes that will variously: train a range of new kayak instructors to introduce young people to the sport; equip Kerry with its…
Read MoreUCD academic and entrepreneur Prof Barry Smyth named SFI Researcher of the Year 2014
UCD academic and entrepreneur Prof Barry Smyth named SFI Researcher of the Year 2014Pictured: Minister for Skills, Research and Innovation, Damien English, Prof Barry Smyth and Prof Mark Ferguson UCD’s Prof Barry Smyth has been named the Science Foundation Ireland Researcher of the Year 2014. The award was announced last night by Minister for Skills, Research and Innovation, Damien English at the SFI Science Summit, which was attended by 300 researchers. Prof Smyth is an international expert on personalisation technologies and recommender systems and has been recognised by his peers for his “exceptional research accomplishments and contribution to the Irish scientific community” over the past year. He holds the digital…
Read MoreFacebook’s new EMEA HQ in Dublin’s Silicon Docks officially opened
Facebook’s new EMEA HQ in Dublin’s Silicon Docks officially opened Sonia Flynn, managing director of Facebook Ireland and An Taoiseach Enda Kenny at the opening Facebook’s new 200,000 sq ft EMEA headquarters in Dublin’s Silicon Docks district have been officially opened. An Taoiseach Enda Kenny joined managing director of Facebook Ireland Sonia Flynn for the opening of the Frank Gehry-designed building on Grand Canal Square. Facebook currently employs around 500 people representing over 50 nationalities at its EMEA headquarters in Dublin and continues to recruit to support the millions of people who use Facebook every day in Europe. It hosts a diverse range of teams in Dublin across areas including…
Read MoreGeorge Clooney joined by French actor Jean Dujardin in latest Nespresso ‘What Else?’ campaign
George Clooney is returning to screens in the latest Nespresso advertising campaign, which will debut online on 30 October. The new footage illustrates how Clooney has more than met his match in French actor Jean Dujardin as he is outwitted in his quest for a Nespresso coffee. “I have been associated with Nespresso for many years and it’s fantastic that the ad campaigns continue to have such a positive reception,” said Clooney. “I was delighted to have the opportunity to work with Jean on this spot, even if he does get the better of me.” In the grounds of a beautiful villa on Lake Como in Italy, viewers see Clooney go to…
Read MoreCityJet beefs up London City to Dublin route
CityJet has announced a 25pc expansion of its London City to Dublin route and, starting this week, will operate up to nine flights every weekday. The airline said it will also start operating the earliest flight out of London City Airport with a 06:45 departure. The independent airline currently serves over 250,000 passengers on the route every year. “As an Irish-based carrier, the Dublin to London City route has always been, and remains, very important to us,” said Patrick Lukan, CityJet’s chief commercial officer. “We continue to listen to our customers and they tell us that schedule and service are key to them making their buying decision which is why…
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