Person: James Dyson

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<p>An application to Waterford City and County Council for planning approval for the renovation is still pending, but Ballynatray House on the River Blackwater has already been shrouded with scaffolding. Picture: Christy Parker</p>

munster

James Dyson's €30m Ballynatray House on Cork-Waterford border goes under wraps

The business community in nearby Youghal Co Cork welcomed the boost as workers prepare the historic mansion for extensive renovation and restoration

<p>Ballynatray House and its estate on the banks of the River Blackwater on the Waterford-Cork border was sold for over €30m. Picture: Denis Scannell</p>

residential

James Dyson thought to be behind Ireland’s biggest-ever private house sale

<p>Ballynatray sits on 850 acres in West Waterford, including three miles of the River Blackwater. The off-market multimillion-euro sale of the Georgian mansion is due to close in February.</p>

S residential

Ballynatray estate sale to set €35m Munster property price record

home and gardens

Life in a vacuum: Your guide to choosing vacuum cleaners

business

Richest in Britain got €25bn richer since the Brexit vote

business

Dyson to stop making wired vacuum cleaners after cordless Cyclone V10 launch

Engineering giant Dyson sues former chief executive Max Conze

Engineering giant Dyson is suing its former chief executive Max Conze over allegations that he disclosed secret company information and used the firm's resources to his benefit.

Wed, 15 Nov, 2017

Dyson to launch electric car by 2020

James Dyson, billionaire inventor of the bagless vacuum cleaner, has said his company is building an electric car which will launch by 2020, making the firm the latest to challenge traditional carmakers in a burgeoning market.

Wed, 27 Sep, 2017

Look beyond the spin when buying hi-tech appliances

Kya deLongchamps looks for hi-tech appliances that will lighten the load while adding a touch of aesthetic pleasure to one’s household

Sat, 09 Sep, 2017

CIT team shortlisted as one of top 20 global finalists for Dyson award

A team of Cork Institute of Technology’s new marine safety device has been shortlisted in the top 20 global finalists for a prestigious engineering award.

Fri, 30 Sep, 2016

Lifesaving innovation inspired by workplace drownings

Students at Cork Institute of Technology (CIT), who were inspired by a double workplace tragedy, have won a top innovation award for inventing a lifesaving device to prevent workers from getting trapped underwater and drowning.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2016

These appliances are created by smart science

Kya deLongchamps test drives a few new, ergonomic elements which have been added to those sturdy stalwarts like the vacuum, washing machine and more.

Sat, 16 Jul, 2016

Dyson hoping to blow away the competition with €390 hair dryer

After conquering the world of vacuum cleaners, Dyson has expanded into the world of beauty with a hair dryer launch featuring its trademark bladeless fan.

Thu, 28 Apr, 2016

Dyson loses bid to change EU energy labelling laws on vacuum cleaners

Dyson has lost its bid to change EU energy labelling laws after claiming some rival vacuum cleaners were achieving misleadingly good ratings.

Thu, 12 Nov, 2015

Your Tuesday evening catch-up

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Tue, 10 Nov, 2015

Your Tuesday lunchtime catch-up

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Tue, 10 Nov, 2015

VIDEO: University of Limerick designer scoops €7k James Dyson prize

A graduate of the University of Limerick has scooped a €7,000 runner-up prize in the international James Dyson award for his invention.

Tue, 10 Nov, 2015

Dyson takes rivals to court

Dyson has launched legal action against rivals Bosch and Siemens alleging that they are misleading consumers in behaviour akin to the Volkswagen scandal.

Thu, 22 Oct, 2015

What we should consider when replacing our vacuum cleaners

It’s one of life’s great trials. Making that never mincing-multiple pass over the single thread on the carpet with the €300 vacuum.

Sun, 23 Mar, 2014

Dyson claims new vacuum quieter than a mosquito

Dyson is releasing a “near silent” update to its bladeless fan that it claims is quieter than a buzzing mosquito.

Thu, 06 Mar, 2014

Sheikh relegates Abramovich in yacht league

Roman Abramovich has been relegated to second position — in the super-yacht leagues at least.

Thu, 15 Aug, 2013

Dyson empire sees profits double

Inventor James Dyson’s technology empire more than doubled earnings last year after strong demand for its bagless vacuum cleaners and new launches, figures revealed today.

Wed, 26 May, 2010

Tories pledge tax breaks worth £250m

CONSERVATIVES yesterday announced tax breaks worth £250 million (€272m) to new businesses, as the party’s leadership sought to put a lid on internal discontent over Europe at their annual conference in Manchester.

Tue, 06 Oct, 2009

Laura hopes computer design will branch out to international win

AN IRISH graduate who designed a tree-shaped computer will vie with other wacky designs for top honours at a prestigious international competition in New York.

Wed, 09 Apr, 2008

Dyson launches smaller vacuum cleaners

Dyson unveiled two new vacuum cleaners which cater for the trend towards smaller sized homes today.

Thu, 17 Jan, 2008

PC design branches out

A DUBLIN graduate scooped a national design award yesterday for creating a computer shaped like a tree.

Fri, 09 Nov, 2007

Dyson chief enjoys £59m pay package

Bagless vacuum cleaner pioneer James Dyson picked up a £59m (€84.7m) salary and dividend payout last year after seeing profits soar by nearly a fifth, it emerged today.

Mon, 05 Nov, 2007

Dyson forces German firm to withdraw vacuum ads

A German firm has been forced to withdraw magazine adverts running in Ireland in a row over vacuum cleaners.

Wed, 17 Jan, 2007

Rock star Rod on New Year’s Honours list

ROCK star Rod Stewart was honoured by the Queen yesterday in the New Year Honours.

Sat, 30 Dec, 2006

Student's scuba boat scoops design award

A customised boat for scuba divers today won a major design award for a crafty Dublin student.

Thu, 09 Nov, 2006

Japan sales help Dyson to record profit

Vacuum cleaner manufacturer Dyson toasted a record year today after enjoying success with a machine specifically designed for the Japanese market.

Tue, 23 May, 2006

Italian chips in with top EU inventor award

THE Italian scientist who co-invented the microchip was named Europe’s top inventor yesterday.

Thu, 04 May, 2006

You’ll have a ball cleaning up with Dyson machine

ELECTRICAL appliance manufacturer Dyson yesterday launched what it claims is the biggest change to vacuum cleaners since it introduced bagless technology 12 years ago.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2005