Person: Carolan Lennon

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business

Eir revenue falls 3% as competition intensifies

Eir has reported a 3% fall in revenue for the first half of its current financial year, largely due to increasing competition in the communications market.

ourview

Dunkettle project faces review: Collapse in trust on costs is a real issue

The credibility of the Government, elected or permanent, around major projects is not beyond question.

news

Accepting Eir broadband offer ‘would be illegal’

Accepting Eir’s offer to deliver the National Broadband Plan at a cut price would be illegal, top officials in the Department of Communications have claimed.

news

Confusion over broadband plan after Eir’s €1bn claim

news

'I'm all ears': Taoiseach indicates Gov could restart broadband tender plan after Eir claims

ourview

National broadband plan: Far too many questions unanswered

Denis Naughten surprised by Eir's claim about completing broadband plan

Former Minister for Communications Denis Naughten has expressed surprise at claims by Eir that it could complete the National Broadband Plan for less than €1bn.

Tue, 25 Jun, 2019

Eir reports slight rise in profits

Eir has reported a slight rise in profitability to €531 million for 2018.

Tue, 04 Sep, 2018

David McRedmond back on board as Eir’s undergoes changes

David McRedmond, who was the commercial director at Eir almost 15 years ago when the telecoms firm was called Eircom, is to return to the company as its non-executive chairman.

Wed, 21 Feb, 2018

Eir Silver Surfer award goes to wartime wireless worker Doreen Thaw

A former wartime wireless operator has become Ireland’s top silver surfer.

Wed, 29 Mar, 2017

Eir high-speed broadband for 100,000 homes in next year

Eir has announced the locations of about 100,000 homes in up to 200 areas that will receive high-speed broadband in the year ahead.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2016

Careers fair to highlight 250,000 agri-food jobs in the RDS

Agri-food interests are joining forces to host Agri Careers in the RDS, Dublin, on March 3, the first such fair for the sector.

Thu, 28 Jan, 2016

Pilot scheme brings fast broadband delights to Belcarra

Calving season used to be more complicated for Conor Heaney, a part-time suckler farmer with a day job as a maintenance carpenter in Mayo General Hospital.

Thu, 28 May, 2015

Well-known figures get behind Special Olympics

Business, sporting and media figures yesterday joined forces in a rallying call for Special Olympics Ireland — a registered charity — which has to raise €1.9m in the coming months to fund its national games.

Wed, 04 Dec, 2013

Students romp to victory with website

The film War Horse was nominated for six Oscars a year ago but students at a Co Cork school have gone one better by winning a national award for their website built around the movie.

Fri, 08 Mar, 2013

CoderDojo co-founder becomes youngest ever Spider Award winner

The youngest ever eircom Spider Award winner was announced last night at the annual internet award ceremony at the National Convention Centre, Dublin.

Fri, 02 Nov, 2012

Eircom on board as Championship sponsors

Eircom has been announced as one of the new sponsors of the GAA's All Ireland Senior Football Championship.

Mon, 11 Apr, 2011

Kerry top 2009 GAA Football All-Stars Nominations

All Ireland and National League Champions Kerry have been rewarded for another memorable season, with all bar three of the team that started in Sunday’s final win over Cork nominated for 2009 GAA Football All Stars, sponsored by Vodafone.

Thu, 24 Sep, 2009

All-Stars touring party confirmed

The 2008 GAA Football All-Stars, sponsored by Vodafone, will have 32 players drawn from 11 counties making the trip next Wednesday to San Francisco.

Wed, 26 Nov, 2008