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Personal IE Domains Countdown

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In a few short hours the IE domain registry will receive the first batch of applications for "personal" IE domains.As I'm on the other side of the globe at the moment (in LA) I won't be around to see what happens. I'm hoping that everything runs smoothly and that our team will do a good job. I've every confidence in them, but I've also got to be realistic - issues will arise … [Read more...] about Personal IE Domains Countdown

Are Irish Tech Conferences A Rip Off?

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I don't mind spending money if I feel like I'm getting value.Unfortunately a lot of events being run in this country seem to be completely overpriced.IT@Cork are running a conference in November. Although they seem to have sponsors to cover pretty much everything they're still overcharging people 400 euro a head to get in!That's nuts!Earlier this year I was at a 3 day event in … [Read more...] about Are Irish Tech Conferences A Rip Off?

Irish Department of Environment Seeking Feedback on Sustainability

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The Department of Environment is currently seeking feedback and input from citizens on the National Sustainable Strategy.Feedback is open until November 9th.On a sidenote, can anyone explain to me why they're using environ.ie while environment.ie seems to go nowhere, even though it's own by the state? … [Read more...] about Irish Department of Environment Seeking Feedback on Sustainability

Irish Retailers Don’t Get The Web

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Getting a high quality website designed and developed is not cheap. If you want it done properly you will need to deal with professionals and professionals do not come cheap.A lot of people may find the competition being run by a multi-million euro shopping centre an insult. Blanchardstown Shopping Centre (on the outskirts of Dublin city, Ireland) are running a competition to … [Read more...] about Irish Retailers Don’t Get The Web