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Civic Theatre introduces ‘PL-AI’, the experimental stage-show where an artificial intelligence-generated script for an original play is instantly created from audience prompts, and staged ‘impromptu’ by Actors

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Audience chooses the plays’ genre, theme, setting, characters and plot points, which are fed into a generative language AI model to create a script that is then performed live by the cast of seasoned actors   Ground-breaking work takes place at Tallaght’s Civic Theatre on Thursday 9th March   ‘PL-AI’, a ground-breaking experiment in storytelling […]

Coface and Bibby Financial Services unveil a new collaboration offering Irish SMEs access to secure funding solutions while also safeguarding them from potential bad debts and lost revenue

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Bibby Financial Services, a leading provider of financial support and funding solutions to Irish SMEs, and Coface, a global leader in trade credit insurance, have joined forces in a new collaboration to help SMEs in Ireland access securely structured funding solutions while also ensuring they are protected against potential lost revenue.   The aim of […]

19 food facilities and businesses across Ireland awarded prestigious ‘Food Safety Assurance Accreditation’ highlighting their commitment to excellence in food safety culture

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Accreditation scheme, run by Food Safety Professionals Association, demonstrates to the wider public and authorities that excellent standards are in place giving rise to confidence in safeguarding public health   19 recipients of the voluntary independent audited certification scheme are drawn from broad spectrum of food businesses and facilities across  Healthcare, Catering service provision, Food […]

80% of Irish businesses – equivalent of 216,000 companies – have NO back-up system in place in case of connectivity system failure – new research from Magnet+

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Research is revealed as Magnet+ unveils new service ‘Magnet Duo’, Ireland’s first fully guaranteed internet connection, providing customers with two lines to ensure high speed broadband connectivity at all times   Lack of back-up systems leaves thousands of Irish businesses wide open to substantial losses from a business continuity, revenue and reputational perspective   Magnet+ […]

23 licensed premises sold in Dublin during 2022 with transactions valued at €51.5m as publicans re-emerge as main purchasers – new report from Lisney

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2022 Dublin Licenced Premises Property market characterised by return to more ‘normalised trading’   Publican purchasers re-emerged as the forerunners of the 2022 market as private equity purchasers reduced from 37% of volume in 2021 to 4% of volume in 2022   11 Dublin licensed premises remained for sale at the end of 2022, with […]

€3.2 million raised by Christmas FM for charity since it first hit the airwaves 15 years ago

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In 2022, Christmas FM raised almost €300,000 for Barnardos, Barretstown, Make-A-Wish Ireland and Community Foundation Ireland through ‘The Magic of Christmas’ fundraising initiative   Christmas FM, the much-loved festive music station that switches Christmas on across Ireland every year, is delighted to announce that it raised €294,706 in 2022 for children’s charities Barnardos, Barretstown, Make-A-Wish […]

3.8% increase in value of property outside of Dublin expected over next 12 months by estate agents – The Sunday Times ‘Nationwide Property Price Guide’

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House prices in Kerry, Louth and North Co. Tipperary could rise by as much as 10%, while prices in Longford are expected to increase by 7.5%   Prices in east Co. Cork, Laois and South Tipperary expected to remain static after significant growth last year    Mohill and Ballinamore in Leitrim and Strokestown and Castlerea […]

2.5% increase in value of Dublin property expected over next 12 months by Dublin estate agents – The Sunday Times ‘Dublin Property Price Guide’

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2.5% increase reflects a softening of the market when compared with 5.8% figure forecasted for 2023   Buyers saying no to ‘fixer uppers’ due to rising renovation costs, lack of available builders and steep increases in energy costs   Top five most expensive three bed houses in Dublin are in Ranelagh, Sandymount, Ballsbridge, Monkstown and […]

€5.7bn invested in commercial property in 2022 with the industrial occupational sector remaining the star performer, but 2023 will be more challenging – Lisney Outlook 2023

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Nationwide housing completions 25% higher than the previous three years – but new home supply will drop-off from mid-2023 due to decline in commencement notices for new schemes Number of residential properties for sale in Dublin currently is 60% higher than previous 12 months 180,000 sqm of grey space available in Dublin office sector – […]