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<p>The Little Island biomethane facility will produce sustainable biofertilisers by recycling nutrients from food waste, supporting more sustainable farming and food production.</p>

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Cork's €80m biomethane plant to cut emissions by 40,000 tonnes next year

New plant will deliver more than 80GWh of renewable biomethane annually to the national grid, making it Ireland's largest biomethane facility processing municipal food and garden waste

<p>Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar: “I’ve always rejected attempts to create an artificial divide between rural Ireland and urban Ireland."</p>

economy

Alan Healy: If taxes stayed local, Hollyhill's streets would be paved with gold

<p>Meta is planning cuts that could affect as many as 8,000 employees globally, part of an effort to streamline operations and offset heavy spending on artificial intelligence.</p>

companies

Irish job fears as Meta to cut 10% of workforce

Finance Ireland sees pre-tax profits increase by 23%

companies

Finance Ireland sees pre-tax profits increase by 23%

'Connacht Gold' maker Aurivo sees group turnover jump 12.3% to €814.2m

companies

'Connacht Gold' maker Aurivo sees group turnover jump 12.3% to €814.2m

Liam Brady set for €500k windfall following liquidation of media firm

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Liam Brady set for €500k windfall following liquidation of media firm

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Kieran Coughlan: 12 low-cost and simple fixes for a smoother spring on the farm

Jim Power: Trump's shadow looms over Ireland and the world in 2026

economy

Ireland's banking federation lays out plans to unlock lending capacity

Ireland's banking federation lays out plans to unlock lending capacity

BPFI makes submission to the European Commission’s consultation on the competitiveness of the EU banking sector

Ireland's presidency of EU makes it a cyberattack target, expert warns

Ireland's presidency of EU makes it a cyberattack target, expert warns

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Uninformed influencer endorsement of products a problem, says ad watchdog

Growth prospects revised down following outbreak of Iran war

Growth prospects revised down following outbreak of Iran war

companies

Workplace progress for women, but more to do, says WorkEqual

S Workplace progress for women, but more to do, says WorkEqual

Inclusion progress will be very clear for those attending WorkEqual’s event in The Metropole Hotel, Cork, on Thursday, April 30, 9.30am–2pm

Lufthansa's new 'basic' fare mimicks Ryanair with smaller carry-on baggage

Lufthansa's new 'basic' fare mimicks Ryanair with smaller carry-on baggage

Avant Money-owner sees profits rise as Irish mortgage lending hits €4bn

Avant Money-owner sees profits rise as Irish mortgage lending hits €4bn

Shannon Airport Group reports pre-tax profits of €30.5m

Shannon Airport Group reports pre-tax profits of €30.5m

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Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

S Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

New appointees with Hub Packaging, the Technological Universities Association, Drivalia Lease Ireland, Mars Wrigley, The Open University in Ireland and WEEE Ireland

Carrolls Irish Gifts boosts its management team

Carrolls Irish Gifts boosts its management team

Pinergy to accelerate commercial solar growth with key new role

S Pinergy to accelerate commercial solar growth with key new role

MWM Group unveils plans for further acquisitions

S MWM Group unveils plans for further acquisitions

Inclusive Hiring — Sponsored

PR industry seeks to work harder to reflect the Ireland it speaks for

PR industry seeks to work harder to reflect the Ireland it speaks for

Time for a rethink on diversity and inclusion as Harris PR is holding up a mirror to the communications industry 

Specialisterne: At the forefront of change, from awareness to action

Specialisterne: At the forefront of change, from awareness to action

WorkAbility: Driving real change in inclusive employment across Cork

WorkAbility: Driving real change in inclusive employment across Cork

Practical guidance for hiring and supporting neurodivergent talent

Practical guidance for hiring and supporting neurodivergent talent

technology

Roborock Saros 10 review: Low-profile robot vacuum with smart mapping and self-cleaning dock

The Roborock Saros 10 packs flagship-level power into a slim, space-saving design. With intelligent navigation, strong suction, and a fully automated dock, it delivers hands-off cleaning that fits neatly into modern homes.

Snapmaker U1 review: A game-changer for multi-colour 3D printing

Snapmaker U1 review: A game-changer for multi-colour 3D printing

Aosu SolarCam D1 classic review: 2K solar security camera with 360° tracking and no compulsory subscription

Aosu SolarCam D1 classic review: 2K solar security camera with 360° tracking and no compulsory subscription

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: World-first privacy display tech brings a smart new layer of everyday security

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: World-first privacy display tech brings a smart new layer of everyday security

Munster Business

Macroom start-up designing product to tackle dry eyes wins prestigious NovaUCD award

Macroom start-up designing product to tackle dry eyes wins prestigious NovaUCD award

1.6bn worldwide suffer from dry and irritated eyes

Wearable firm backed by Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry raises €500m in funding

Wearable firm backed by Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry raises €500m in funding

Fota Island Resort owner reports reduced losses in 2025

Fota Island Resort owner reports reduced losses in 2025

Premier Inn to open 156-bed hotel at Limerick Opera Square development

Premier Inn to open 156-bed hotel at Limerick Opera Square development

Feeding the Economy

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Finance fit for the reality of today’s Irish farming

Flexible lending supports both productivity and sustainability

Young adult Asian man prepare and make protein shake drink, mixed fruit cereal juice, using blender mixer. Fitness dietary activ

Moving up the value chain: From commodities to premium foods

Passing on Expertise to the Next Generation

Succession ‘urgent challenge’ looming in Ireland’s agri sector

Motherly Farmer Cradles Her Baby Boy,Watching A Tractor Plow The Fields Under The Evening Sky

Food security comes into focus as agri exports hit record high

farming

Tirlán sales up 10% as milk supply surges

Tirlán sales up 10% as milk supply surges

Co-op paid €1.8bn to farmer suppliers as it reports strong financial performance last year

Fonterra Office in Auckland

Kiwi dairy farmers land €200,000 windfall after €2.7bn Fonterra payout

From calving to clover: a busy spring on Kay's organic suckler farm

From calving to clover: a busy spring on Kay's organic suckler farm

€55m windblow scheme opens for storm-hit forest owners

€55m windblow scheme opens for storm-hit forest owners

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