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A Taste of the Hive: Our First Carlow Beekeepers Extraction Day

Alicia Stumke — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:39:42 +0000

We were absolutely delighted to attend the annual extraction day with the Carlow Beekeepers Association this year — and, for us, it was a very special occasion. For the first time, we got to see what our very own hive had been producing. What followed was a fascinating day of learning, discovery, good conversations and ...

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.IE Registry Enhances Registry Lock: Why It Matters for Your Domain

Alicia Stumke — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:38:18 +0000

There have been recent changes implemented into the Registry Lock service provided by The .IE Registry, providing one of the most robust forms of protection for .ie domain names even greater security. These include changes to: Internal processes Automated 24-hour relocking of the Registry Lock service Operational resilience High-magnitude domain list introduced to identify ...

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“Wait… someone wants my domain?” — Domain disputes and where to get help

Alicia Stumke — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:31:21 +0000

It usually starts in a normal way. You register a domain name for your business, a side project or an idea you want to bring online. You check if it is available, you buy it and you move on. Job done. Then one day an email arrives that feels out of place. It is not ...

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Kilkenny Leads the Way as Ireland’s First Fully Fibre County

Chloe Murray — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:18:41 +0000

Marking a major milestone in Ireland's digital transformation as connectivity creates new opportunities for communities, businesses and future generations. Yesterday, we had the pleasure of attending a special celebration in the stunning surroundings of Kilkenny Castle, marking a major milestone in Ireland's digital transformation. Kilkenny has officially become the first county in Ireland to be ...

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Fibre Continues Its March Across Ireland as FTTP Passes 1 Million Subscribers According to ComReg Data Report

Alicia Stumke — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:32:27 +0000

The latest data from ComReg shows that fibre is now firmly established as Ireland’s leading broadband technology, with Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) subscriptions surpassing one million for the first time. According to ComReg’s Quarterly Key Data Report for Q1 2026, FTTP subscriber lines reached 1.09 million, accounting for 62% of all fixed broadband connections in Ireland. That’s ...

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The Next Chapter for Blacknight

Chloe Murray — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:30:41 +0000

Blacknight is joining the Your.Online family, a group of founder-led digital businesses. This marks an important milestone in our journey and opens up new opportunities for growth, investment, and innovation.

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Important Update: Friday Opening Hours & June Bank Holiday

Alicia Stumke — Thu, 28 May 2026 11:05:57 +0000

Just a quick reminder that our phone lines will be closing a little earlier than usual at 1:00pm on Friday 29 May, as the team will be attending a staff event. Because of this, response times may be a bit slower than normal for the rest of the day, but we’ll get back to all ...

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What Is Encryption? (And Why You Use It Every Day Without Realising)

Alicia Stumke — Tue, 26 May 2026 10:21:14 +0000

Let’s say you want to send a private message to a friend… but you know someone might be watching. So instead of writing it normally, you scramble it into a code that only your friend can understand. That’s basically what encryption is. Encryption takes normal, readable information (called plaintext) and turns it into something that looks like complete nonsense (ciphertext). ...

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From the end of one chapter, a new one starts – Gearr Festival

Alicia Stumke — Fri, 15 May 2026 11:34:04 +0000

When IndieCork wrapped up last year, it marked the end of an important chapter for short film in Cork — but also the beginning of something new. From that moment, a new festival has been taking shape quietly in the background. The Gearr Cork International Short Film Festival, arriving in Cork this October, and we are proud to be a founding ...

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Earth Day 2026: Using Technology to Support the World Around Us

Alicia Stumke — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:57:35 +0000

Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, is a time to pause, appreciate the world around us, and reflect on how we can all help protect it. This year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” reminds us that each of us can make a difference. Technology plays a big role in our lives as it’s fast-moving and here to stay. While it can ...

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