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RTÉ to spend €855,000 on consultants to assist distribution of Toy Show millions – and they will be paid out of appeal money

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The Professionalization of Giving: Why Modern Philanthropy is Moving Toward Managed Funds For decades, public appeals were relatively straightforward: a call for donations, a collection bucket, and a distribution to known causes. However, as the scale of public generosity grows, so does the complexity of managing it. The recent move by RTÉ to bring in … Read more

Youghal actress lands dream TV job after being made redundant as data scientist

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The Death of the Linear Career: Why the ‘Pivot’ is the New Professional Standard For decades, the professional blueprint was simple: study a subject, enter an industry, and climb a single corporate ladder until retirement. But the story of Nancy Collins—a data scientist who transitioned from the world of algorithms to the sets of Fair … Read more

Ireland ‘well prepared’ for any hantavirus cases, says infectious disease specialist – The Irish Times

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The New Era of Zoonotic Vigilance: Learning from Rare Outbreaks The recent reports concerning the MV Hondius and the Andes variation of hantavirus serve as a stark reminder of a growing global challenge: zoonotic spillover. While the current situation is contained, it highlights a critical trend in global health—the shift from reactive treatment to proactive, … Read more

The unravelling of one of the most complained about companies in Ireland – The Irish Times

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Rathwood’s Unraveling: A Cautionary Tale for Irish Retail The story of Rathwood, the Carlow-based garden and furniture retailer now in examinership, began with a trickle of customer complaints. An email landed in The Irish Times Pricewatch inbox on June 20th last year detailing a delayed furniture order and a lack of communication from the company. … Read more

Gordon Snell, children’s author and husband of Maeve Binchy, dies aged 93 – The Irish Times

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A Life Shared: Remembering Author Gordon Snell and His Partnership with Maeve Binchy Gordon Snell, celebrated children’s author and journalist, and the husband of the late, beloved Irish novelist Maeve Binchy, has died at the age of 93. His passing marks the end of an era for many who admired both his own literary contributions … Read more

The executive at the centre of a flawed Central Bank investigation – The Irish Times

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The Shift Toward Fair Procedures in Financial Regulation The landscape of financial oversight is undergoing a critical transformation. Recent legal challenges highlight a growing tension between the need for strict regulatory enforcement and the fundamental right to natural justice for the individuals being investigated. View this post on Instagram about Central Bank, High From Instagram … Read more

Ivana Bacik would not have made Viktor Orbán jibe ‘if I was a woman’, says Patrick O’Donovan – The Irish Times

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Minister for Communications Patrick O’Donovan has accused Labour leader Ivana Bacik of employing “low political tactics” following a heated exchange over media freedom and political rhetoric. The dispute follows comments made by O’Donovan regarding the balance of press coverage during recent fuel protests. Controversy Over Media Coverage The friction began when O’Donovan suggested that media … Read more

Patrick O’Donovan admits making ‘hames’ of comments on fuel protests coverage – The Irish Times

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Minister for Communications Patrick O’Donovan has admitted he “made a hames” of his recent comments regarding the media coverage of fuel protests. In hindsight, the Minister stated that he should have used a different formula of words to express his views. Controversial Comments on Media Balance The issue began last week when the Minister told … Read more

The Cork woman who went from RTÉ to highest level of US publishing – The Irish Times

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The Great Consolidation: Why Digital-Only is No Longer a Safety Net For years, the publishing industry viewed the transition from print to digital as the ultimate survival strategy. Although, recent moves by industry giants like Condé Nast suggest that simply being “digital” is no longer enough to guarantee viability. View this post on Instagram about … Read more

Cork woman Samantha Barry steps down as editor-in-chief at Glamour magazine – The Irish Times

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The Recent Era of Brand Consolidation in Media The landscape of global publishing is undergoing a seismic shift. Recent moves by industry giants like Condé Nast illustrate a clear trend: the move toward brand consolidation. Rather than maintaining a wide net of international editions and niche titles, publishers are streamlining their portfolios to focus on … Read more

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