School with biggest Leaving Cert class in the country plans to create virtual day school
The future of education? Like many other businesses, the Institute of Education on Leeson Street has had to totally overhaul the way they operate since the COVID-19 restrictions were introduced. The school, which has been operating its classes virtually since, is now looking at the possibility of creating a virtual day school, the first of […]
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Cork recycling business switches to making ventilators for Irish hospitals
The Architects of Business is back. On the first episode in a brand new season of the show, made in partnership with EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™, host, Sonya Lennon, chats to Corkman Sean Sheehan, a finalist in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year™ Program in 2013 and the CEO of Wisetek, about how his […]
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Pat McDonagh talks McDonald’s and the challenges of branching into the EU
“We’ll take it slowly…” Teacher, GAA player, photographer, and local business man are just some of the ways you could describe Galway man Pat McDonagh. Add to that the fact he’s standing his ground in an ongoing copyright dispute against one of the largest restaurant chains on the planet, and you’re some way towards understanding […]
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Triona Mullane on taking the lead: “Complain all you want about the boss…”
“It’s only when you are the boss that you know what it’s all about.” No matter your line of work, it’s next to impossible to avoid it. It’s part of the job that questions be asked of management, and something of a given that those at the top will be on the receiving end of […]
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“It’s my responsibility to enable,” Richard Kennedy on letting employees flourish
The 2019 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year winner spoke about the importance of maintaining the right company culture. Even when all signs point to it being a massive mistake, entrepreneurs will back their idea all the way. That’s a big part in what separates them from the rest, and what drives them to be the […]
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“We never sat down with a strategy,” Jack Dobson on taking a leap of faith
“When we saw an opportunity, we took it.” You could have the greatest business plan in the world, but it’s no use to anyone if it’s left inside a dusty notepad. The only prerequisite is the ability to take a chance on your ideas, and back yourself. There’s much to be said for thinking of […]
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