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A proud night for Blacknight 🇮🇪

We’re honoured to win the Technology Award at the @GuarenteedIrish Business Awards 2026 sponsored by @PTSB.

Huge thanks to our amazing team and to our customers and partners for the continued support.

#GuaranteedIrish #IrishTech #Technology #Blacknight #GIBA2026

06.03.2026 16:08 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Important Changes to SSL Certificate Lifetimes – What You Need to Know Big changes are coming to SSL certificate lifetimes, and we want to make sure you know what’s happening and how it may affect you.  The organisation responsible for SSL standards, the CA/Browser Forum, has announced that SSL certificates will gradually have shorter validity periods. This change is designed to improve security across the internet.  In the future, SSL ... Important Changes to SSL Certificate Lifetimes – What You Need to Know is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies
26.02.2026 15:09 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Molly and the Machines – Proud to be Title Sponsor with Ticket Giveaway We’re giving away 2 tickets to the private screening of Molly vs the Machines at the Lighthouse Cinema on Wednesday, 29th April, from 6pm - 9pm! If you’d like to join us for this special evening, simply fill in the form below to enter the draw. Winners will be contacted directly. Some stories stay with ... Molly and the Machines – Proud to be Title Sponsor with Ticket Giveaway is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies
26.02.2026 10:08 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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We’re excited to be heading to @BSides Galway this weekend!

We’re looking forward to connecting with the incredible security community, supporting knowledge sharing, and meeting fellow professionals who are passionate about cybersecurity. Pop in, we would love to chat.

20.02.2026 09:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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We’re Excited About Tech Thursday — and Proud to be Sponsoring Again  We love technology, but we care just as much about community. That’s why we’re proud to sponsor Tech Thursday again this year.  We got involved for the first time last year, and after seeing the strong interest, meaningful conversations, and great connections it created, it was an easy decision to come back.  Tech Thursday isn’t just another tech event — it’s something different. ... We’re Excited About Tech Thursday — and Proud to be Sponsoring Again  is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies
11.02.2026 14:29 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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This Thursday - Tech Thursday is on, and we’re really happy to be sponsoring again this year.

It’s a thoughtful, strategy-led conversation about how AI is changing markets, organisations and roles — not demos, not predictions, but real perspective.

See you there!

10.02.2026 14:26 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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We're giving one lucky winner an entertainment + hotel weekend pass at Treacy’s West County Hotel.

To enter:
✨ Like this post
✨ Tag the friend you’d bring
✨ Follow @blacknight & @theoutingfestival

Winner will be contacted directly. Best of luck!

#TheOutingFestival #Blacknight #LGBTQIreland

06.02.2026 11:22 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Celebrating Love and Inclusion: Blacknight and The Outing Winter Pride Festival 2026 At Blacknight, we believe the internet is for everyone. That belief doesn’t stop at domains, hosting, or infrastructure. It shapes how we show up in the real world too. That’s why we’re delighted and genuinely proud to be sponsoring The Outing Festival once again in 2026.  This year, The Outing moves to an exciting new home at Treacy’s West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. ... Celebrating Love and Inclusion: Blacknight and The Outing Winter Pride Festival 2026 is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies
06.02.2026 10:44 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Scam Emails Targeting Blacknight Over the past few days, there have been a number of phishing attacks targeting us and our customers. Our customer service team are dealing with high volumes of calls regarding the issue. Scam Emails Targeting Blacknight is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies
04.02.2026 16:14 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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An Old Scam, New Targets: Beware of Fake Domain Renewal Emails Over the past few weeks, we’ve had lots of customers get in touch about emails they’ve received regarding domain names. These are emails that are not from Blacknight, or any other reputable registrar, they are simply a scam email.   This type of scam has been around for quite some time, but in recent weeks and ... An Old Scam, New Targets: Beware of Fake Domain Renewal Emails is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies
29.01.2026 08:43 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Looking ahead to 2026
Here’s a quick rundown of Irish bank holidays and how they affect our working hours.
blacknight.blog/irish-bank-h...

28.01.2026 08:48 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Irish Bank Holidays 2026 We all look forward to a bank holiday, where we have a little extra time to relax, catch up, or just enjoy a change of pace. To make things simple, we’ve put together a quick guide showing our office hours and service availability on these days. Think of it as your go-to reference for knowing ... Irish Bank Holidays 2026 is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies
28.01.2026 08:46 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Safer Internet Day: Online Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility Every year, Safer Internet Day reminds us all to take a step back and think about how we use the web, for work, for fun, and for staying connected. It’s a chance to remember that the internet is brilliant, but it also comes with a bit of responsibility too.  Online safety isn’t just the job of technical experts but it’s something we all need to look after. Whether you’re running a ... Safer Internet Day: Online Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies
23.01.2026 09:39 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Updates to new shared hosting database servers On 26 January 2026, we’ll be upgrading the database software on our new shared hosting platform (Plesk / cPanel). This is a routine upgrade and is required to keep the platform secure, stable, and up to date.  Why this matters  Some older versions of WordPress are not compatible with the newer database version.  WordPress 6.1 ... Updates to new shared hosting database servers is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies
15.01.2026 14:53 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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We support the global internet community in urging the restoration of connectivity and reaffirm the principle that access to the internet is not a luxury but a fundamental enabler of rights and participation in the modern world. 

www.einpresswire.com/article/8821...

14.01.2026 07:39 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Ireland’s Broadband Landscape Hits Major Milestones: Key Takeaways from ComReg’s Q3 2025 Report ComReg has released its Q3 2025 Quarterly Key Data Report and it shows big progress in how Ireland connects, streams, works, and communicates. From record fibre numbers to rising 5G use, here are the key takeaways in a clear, simple snapshot.   Fibre Passes 1 Million Subscribers  For the first time ever, over 1 million homes and businesses in Ireland are now using ... Ireland’s Broadband Landscape Hits Major Milestones: Key Takeaways from ComReg’s Q3 2025 Report is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies
22.12.2025 10:39 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Just some of what we’ve been busy with at Blacknight this year.
Thank you to everyone who supported us — we’re excited for what’s ahead.

22.12.2025 09:37 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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We had a great day in the Blacknight office celebrating Christmas Jumper Day, all in support of the Children’s Health Foundation. We were absolutely spoiled with an incredible cake from @WillowsWonderfulCakes.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from everyone here at Blacknight!

12.12.2025 09:32 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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.ie Domain Redemption – What You Need to Know Any .ie domain that is more than 45 days overdue will enter a redemption period, during which an additional restore fee is required to renew the domain, in line with the policy implemented by the registry on August 1st 2025. We all forget things sometimes but don’t worry, you still have a chance to get ... .ie Domain Redemption – What You Need to Know is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies
02.12.2025 12:47 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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We’re Enhancing Your Blacknight Account Security: Mandatory 2FA Starts January At Blacknight, keeping your online assets safe is one of our highest priorities. As cyber-security threats continue to rise, strong account protection has never been more important. That’s why, starting early January, we will be introducing mandatory Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for all Blacknight accounts (aka your Blacknight control panel).  This upgrade strengthens your login security ... We’re Enhancing Your Blacknight Account Security: Mandatory 2FA Starts January is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies
28.11.2025 14:42 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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CongRegation 2025: Embracing the Chaos (In the Best Possible Way) Every year we look forward to supporting one of Ireland’s most unusual, creative, and genuinely enjoyable events — CongRegation. If you’ve never been, imagine an unconference tucked into the cosy village of Cong, filled with curious people, good conversations, and ideas bouncing around like popcorn. It’s friendly, informal, and wonderfully unpredictable… in all the right ... CongRegation 2025: Embracing the Chaos (In the Best Possible Way) is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies
28.11.2025 12:23 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Gmail is Changing – How Blacknight Email Users Can Stay Connected From January 2026, Gmail will no longer fetch emails from other accounts using something called POP. If you use Gmail to collect your Blacknight (or Titan) emails, this may affect you — but don’t worry, your emails aren’t going anywhere.  What’s changing?  Right now, some people have Gmail set up so it “goes and gets” ... Gmail is Changing – How Blacknight Email Users Can Stay Connected is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies
27.11.2025 10:26 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 2
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We smashed €3,000!
New target: €5,000 for Movember

This is for every dad, brother, friend, partner & son.
For men’s mental health. For suicide prevention. For cancer research.

Let’s finish strong.
Every €, every share helps.
Donate Here: ie.movember.com/team/2470965

25.11.2025 11:40 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Sun rising over @blacknight.social HQ here in Carlow on a frosty morning.

20.11.2025 08:34 👍 27 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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A little flashback to our time at #IRISSCON a day filled with meaningful conversations, valuable insights, and great connections. Huge thanks to Brian for all his hard work in organising such a fantastic event.

20.11.2025 11:26 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Goodbye to IndieCork — A Tribute to Its Founders and Legacy This year marked the final edition of IndieCork, Cork’s much-loved independent film and music festival, and we feel truly honoured to have been part of its journey. As headline sponsors over the years, we have cherished the opportunity to support a festival that celebrates creativity, independent storytelling, and the very best of Irish talent.  Honouring the Founders  IndieCork was ... Goodbye to IndieCork — A Tribute to Its Founders and Legacy is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies
18.11.2025 17:08 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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What a fantastic week at ICANN 84 in Dublin!

A huge thank you to INEX for organising and hosting such a great week.

We hope you all enjoyed your time in beautiful Ireland as much as we enjoyed having you here.

Here’s a quick look back at some of our favourite moments from the week

11.11.2025 16:37 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Blacknight’s 2025 Gender Pay Gap Report We believe in fairness, equality and transparency for everyone. As part of that commitment, we’ve published our 2025 Gender Pay Gap Report, in line with Irish legislation. This report looks at how pay is spread across our teams, based on data from 20 June 2025. It helps us understand the bigger picture of gender ... Blacknight’s 2025 Gender Pay Gap Report is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies
07.11.2025 12:54 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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In our latest conversation, our own Michele Neylon talks with Kelly Hardy about how registries and registrars can actually work together, and what happens when they don’t.

Read it here: hubs.li/Q03Pr-YZ0

21.10.2025 10:47 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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We’ve Earned the SHA Trust Seal — Another Step Towards Safer, Stronger Hosting We’re delighted to announce that Blacknight has earned the Secured Hosting Alliance’s (SHA) Trust Seal. This certification recognises our ongoing commitment to the highest standards of security, reliability, and customer protection. We’re proud to be among the very first hosting providers to receive this recognition and joining a global community of responsible companies that put security, ... We’ve Earned the SHA Trust Seal — Another Step Towards Safer, Stronger Hosting is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies
15.10.2025 08:27 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0