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The Wild Atlantic Way – a world apart

Heading west, the landscape changes until it opens up and you’re on the Wild Atlantic Way.

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What is the Wild Atlantic Way effect?

The Wild Atlantic Way can hush the hum of hectic modern living.

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Behind the doors of Big Houses in Ireland's Ancient East

Make yourself at home in the castles and mansions of years gone by this summer.

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Summer days in the gardens of Ireland’s Ancient East

Ireland’s Ancient East has some spectacular gardens for getting the best out of the Irish summer.

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Beyond the water's edge in Ireland's Ancient East

Cruising along the Shannon is the summer holiday of our dreams but there is so much more to see beyond the banks

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Hook Lighthouse is the oldest intact operational Lighthouse in the World.

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Ireland’s Ancient East is calling this summer: 10 unmissable experiences

We can all look forward to brighter, sunnier days ahead full of excitement...

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Why there's never been a better time than now to visit Northern Ireland

Find out what you have been missing, starting with the capital city Belfast

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Behind every MINI...

Behind every brand is a great story. We spoke to four Irish creatives about how they made their names by not being afraid to be different.

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Here is a snapshot of Ireland, 1-100 years old

“What if every age was the best of your life?” Age is just a number right? It’s not how old you are, but how you feel.

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Belfast the winner in Champions Cup belter

With a real positivity in the air, a buzzing night life and wealth of cultural attractions, Belfast is a brilliant place to visit right now, especially if you’re a...

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LifePaint: A vision of an integrated future

This year LifePaint looks beyond Dublin to the future of integrated transport systems

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WHAT'S ON?: Your weekend mix

The weekend starts here! Find the perfect place to raise a gin and tonic with your weekend guide by Schweppes.

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Viva Espana! How to get the taste of Spain straight to your door this summer

Great wine and tapas are just one click away!

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A Spirit Reborn

The revival of Irish whiskey at home and abroad

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Are you paying twice for the same hospital treatment?

What private health insurance holders should know.

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Seven Irish start-ups given the secret formula for success at Coca-Cola HQ

Check out the seven participants in the Thrive Project for 2017.

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35 Years: Huge Celebration for 2017 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon

The streets of Dublin were thronged with over 33,000 women who came out to...

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Flooring interior trends for 2017

How to do ‘luxe’ for less.

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Your weekend mix and win tickets to Taste of Dublin!

The weekend starts here! Find the perfect place to raise a gin and tonic with your weekend guide by Schweppes.

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What’s the cost to your company if connectivity goes down?

Can your business afford the cost if your connectivity goes down?

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WATCH: Buying a new car? Is PCP the right option for you?

Some of these fantastic car deals right now, may not be all they seem.

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The big cheese: The winning recipes from the Cheese Up Your Life competition

Check out the two winning cheesy dishes.

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What's On? Your Weekend Mix

The weekend starts here! Find the perfect place to raise a gin and tonic with your weekend mix with Schweppes.

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“It’s such a powerful thing for you. It has such a big influence on your life”

We speak to Alan Quinlan, Brid Stack and Kevin McManamon about...

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Project participants Marc Cunnane and Niall Coyne with master craftsman Pat Folan

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Making a Splash: The Inishbofin Currachs and New €100,000 Fund

Behind every currach is a story.

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“Why I’ve Started Running Again” – Amanda Byram

Super fit television presenter, model and health advocate Amanda Byram is certainly up for a challenge.

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Your weekend mix with Schweppes

The weekend starts here! Find the perfect place to raise a gin and tonic with your weekend guide by Schweppes.

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‘I did a quick scan of the countries of the world and counted up 95’ - Kathryn...

We speak to Kathryn Thomas about all things travel.

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The ten #wonderwomen who have taken part in every year of the Women’s Mini Marathon came together to celebrate this special milestone

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Meet three ‘Wonder Women’ of Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon

Meet three ‘wonder women’ …

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The future of rural Ireland is connected

We all live on a small island, on the edge of Europe that over the last two centuries, has moved from a largely rural-based farming economy, to an urban-based...

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Minister Mitchell O’Connor (centre) pictured with (from left to right) Brendan Flood of
Enterprise Ireland, Sheelagh Daly of the LEOs, Mark Clendennen of Applied Concepts in
Offaly, and Oisín Geoghegan of the LEOs (Sasko Lazarov, Photocall Ireland).

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Celebrating local businesses at the National Enterprise Awards

On 25 May, 32 nominees will compete at the National Enterprise Awards.

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WIN: A trip for two to New Zealand for the ultimate All Blacks rugby experience...

For rugby fans, the start of the summer only means one thing: the British and...

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Look who's running: The well-known faces running the 2017 Vhi Women's Mini Marathon

Are you running this year’s Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon? If so, you’re in good...

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Multilotto – your hat-trick of hope

It doesn’t get better than a hat-trick of hope

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Diamond is just one of the dogs up for adoption from Dogs Trust

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Meet the Dogs Trust dogs

Could you be that special someone for one of these dogs?

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Five ways running can improve your mental health

“When you look well, feel well and think well, you will be well!” says Vhi’s Dr May, GP and Clinical Strategist.

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Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor of Independent.ie

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Pól Ó Conghaile’s tips to change the way you travel

With all the flights he’s taken, our travel editor has picked up a few tricks along the way.

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"For 12 years there were only men": Meet the women of Jamestown, a place starved...

Take a sneak peek at your next TV obsession.

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Are you in? Play for five of the world’s biggest jackpots

With America’s colossal lotteries Powerball and Mega Millions now available in Ireland we profile the world’s top 5 lottery jackpots.

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Anthony Crudden, homeowner, who received SEAI grants for external insulation on his home in Cabra.

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How upgrading your insulation can make a house a home

We speak to homeowner Anthony Crudden.

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New Lottery for Ireland: You Can Win Hundreds of Millions

All the talk might be about the big Irish Lotto jackpot, but did you know there’s a new way to play lottery in Ireland?

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The S8 will be available in both midnight black and orchid grey in Ireland.

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Have you seen the latest Samsung smartphone? Here’s our inside track on the S8

It was just launched today in Ireland.

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Running your life: Five tips to fit exercise into your routine

Do you find it hard to fit in exercise as part of the daily grind?

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Cringe checklist: the ultimate list of Irish awkward moments

Get ready to feel morto.

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Doing your best – Top 3 runner's recipes

Are you training to be at your best for this year’s Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon?

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Tom Halpin of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)

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Sustainability: Make the most of your home

We ask expert Tom Halpin about sustainable home improvements.

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There is something special about Ireland’s Ancient East at Halloween

There’s so much to enjoy in Ireland’s Ancient East this Halloween, the very...

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Front up, Rise up: Galway comes of age as a rugby destination

Join Stephen Ferris and our Heineken Rugby Club ambassadors on match day in...

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parkrun: The Best Timed Runs to Help you Train

Are you planning to join the 2017 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon? Then think about taking it outside when you’re training and try a timed run.

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Six things you need to know about the 2017 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon

Get your runners on...

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How to make the perfect cheeseboard

Say cheese!

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Food, feasting and folklore

Get a real taste for Ireland's Ancient East, the Bread Basket of Ireland

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Here’s why Autumn is best on the Wild Atlantic Way

The evenings may be drawing in a little earlier, but Autumn is still the most beautiful time of year, especially on the Wild Atlantic Way

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Tony Rock, Manager of St Vincent de Paul's Ozanam House

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Easter is an Egg-citing time at Ozanam House in Dublin's north inner city

We dropped in 100 Cadbury’s Easter eggs to thank them for all their hard work

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Architect, environmentalist and presenter of Eco Eye, RTÉ’s longest-running environmental series, Duncan Stewart.

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How can you make your home more sustainable?

What can we do right now to make our homes more energy efficient and comfortable, reduce our carbon footprint and future proof them?

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Do you live in Ireland’s Tidiest Town for 2017?

Put your community spirit to the test!

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Opening doors to new markets

Dortek is one of many Enterprise Ireland supported companies that has shown how a strong position in the UK combined with market diversification can drive growth.

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Stuck for things to do with the kids over Easter? Here are some ideas

Plenty of family fun to look forward to this Easter.

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Haven't booked your summer holiday? Here are 6 great destinations to fly to

The countdown to summer is on.

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“It’s given me a whole new impetus – Just go for it…”

Are you one of Ireland’s 2017 Farmers of the Year?

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Call yourself a cheese-lover? Take our quiz

Put your cheese knowledge to the test.

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How to make Ireland’s Rich List with Euromillions

The people who populate Ireland’s Rich List all have one thing in common – they’re all rich.

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Irish people fly more than they think

How many flights do you take each year?

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What do successful people do differently every day?

How do you measure your own success?

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Brothers Mike, Robert, Con and Richard Stack of Tricel

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Band of brothers flourish in French market

Killarney-based manufacturing firm Tricel is one of many Enterprise Ireland supported companies that is reaping the rewards...

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EU market provides healthy returns for Galway based Chanelle

Building up a strong presence in European markets required vision and tenacity for...

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Destination Derry: An insider’s guide

What you need to know about the Walled City.

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Life after cancer: Three survivors talk

More and more people are surviving cancer in Ireland than ever before.

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Cheese up your life – win an Italian cooking holiday

Cheese is an inspirational ingredient.

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A whole new world: the live and interactive ‘virtual classroom’

Education has been completely transformed by technology.

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Drive in the Dutch market

Flexibility has been an important factor behind the success of Linesight and other Enterprise Ireland supported companies in the Netherlands.

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Five top Irish getaway breaks for summer 2017

Irish getaway breaks are surging in popularity. Why not stay put this summer?

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How can you tell when you need an antibiotic?

When sickness strikes you or your family, how can you tell whether you need an antibiotic or not?

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Martin McVicar, co-founder and managing director, Combilift

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Gaining traction in Germany

Combilift is one of many Enterprise Ireland supported companies which have shown that an innovative offering combined with clear commitment is the way to win in the German market.

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Commercial Real Estate – financing a resurgent market

With the ongoing growth in the Irish economy leading to a resurgence of the commercial real estate (CRE) sector, it’s easy to forget that the industry has...

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Eye on the eurozone

Market diversification is the name of the game for Irish exporters now as Brexit places the spotlight on growth opportunities beyond the UK as a means of spreading risk.

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