Càit Noone

A busy & engaging two days at the annual Irish Hotels Federation. Thank you to the Kerry team and all at the IHF #Ihf2026

Children see junk food marketing online every four mins Children see unhealthy food marketing every four minutes online, while teenagers view food-marketing posts from influencers for five times longer than traditional paid adverts, according to new resear...

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Investment in hotel sector hits record level of €1.7bn on back of Dalata sale Savills Ireland report says revenue growth outpaced inflation for many hotel operators in 2025, despite slow start to the year

Investment in hotel sector hits record level of €1.7bn on back of Dalata sale

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Michelin star predictions: which Irish restaurants might win stars? It’s like The Traitors – trying to guess who has got the tap on the shoulder for a Michelin star

All food eyes on Ireland on Monday as Michelin announces new stars across UK & Ireland on this island for the first time ever.

Michelin star predictions: the restaurants Corinna Hardgrave will be watching at next week’s Dublin ceremony

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Call for clarity on approval for new Galway ring road Business leaders in Galway have called for urgent clarity on whether a proposed ring road for the city will be approved.

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Delighted to have contributed to this new listing by @independent.ie , thanks
Pól Ó Conghaile.

Gráinne Seoige: Sexualised deepfake images left me traumatised Gráinne Seoige is calling for action on the availability of nudification technology to be taken by regulators and the government.

Huge admiration for Grainne Seoige speaking out after such an awful personal experience.
When is enough , enough ??

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Shannon Airport records best passenger traffic figures for 16 years The group said plans are in place for more than €40m in investment this year

A fabulous & essential resource for the west of Ireland.

Shannon Airport records best passenger traffic figures for 16 years

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Rejuvenating soils and nature through regenerative farming Better productivity has come at expense of ecosystems but new and old practices show their vibrancy can be restored

Rejuvenating soils and nature through regenerative farming

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Opinion: Why is Ireland so lacking in architectural ambition? We could do with channelling the spirit of Frank Gehry, who died one month ago

Why is Ireland so lacking in architectural ambition?

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Sligo cleanest town, coffee cups a litter issue - survey Sligo has been deemed Ireland's cleanest town, but coffee cups remain the most commonly found litter and a "likely collapse of reusable coffee cup schemes" was disappointing, according to business gro...

Sligo has been deemed Ireland's cleanest town, but coffee cups remain the most commonly found litter overall and a "likely collapse of reusable coffee cup schemes" was disappointing, according to business group IBAL.

It may be time to introduce Mr Bannon to Mná na hEireann .

I believe academics are ahead on this one, assessment redesign is common & in line with best practice.
Viva voces are not an uncommon assessment aid.

Irish fishing industry warns of thousands of job losses after quotas slashed in EU deal Early morning EU fisheries deal cuts Irish quotas by 57,000 tonnes in 2026, groups claim

A truly shocking situation for the Irish fishing industry 🤬.
Why was The Hague Preference blocked ?

Irish fishing industry warns of thousands of job losses after quotas slashed in EU deal

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Lacklustre response to Michelin awards coming to Dublin reflects wider State indifference to restaurant sector Lack of joined-up agency thinking in relation to Michelin is symptomatic of wider State indifference to restaurant sector

Another missed opportunity to celebrate a proud food culture across this island.

Lacklustre response to Michelin awards coming to Dublin reflects wider State indifference to restaurant sector

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A wonderful Friday night at the Galway Chamber Business Awards. Thanks to all who came.

50 great Irish brands to gift for Christmas, from fashion to food, jewellery to beauty From fashion to food, jewellery to beauty, there’s something here for everyone from brands that include Tayor Swift, CMAT and Stanley Tucci among their fans

50 great Irish brands to gift for Christmas, from fashion to food, jewellery to beauty

Loving all the wonderful Irish food products & check out local listings for lots more options.
#Shoplocal 💚✅

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Galway City Council launches ambitious environmental strategies to protect local biodiversity Cllr John McDonagh, deputising for the Mayor of the City of Galway, officially launched the Galway City Biodiversity Action Plan 2025–2030 and Invasive Species Strategy 2025–2030, on Friday last,…

The launch of the Galway City Biodiversity Action Plan 2025–2030 and Invasive Species Strategy 2025–2030 marks a major milestone in the city’s commitment to environmental stewardship and ecological resilience www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Remembering Rachel Cooke | The Observer

A prolific and brilliant writer, gone too soon.
Chef & restaurant owner Jeremy Lee once said “her words fell on the page like seasoning”……💔

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President Catherine Connolly has paid tribute to Ireland’s global diaspora, saying there is “hardly a family on this island that does not have a personal experience of migration.”

She added "they have kept their love of Ireland and its culture deep in their hearts.”

#VMNews

100 great restaurants, cafes and places to eat around Ireland for winter 2025 From Michelin dining to casual bites and new openings to beloved classics, this is a list to bookmark

Great dining spots all over this small island.

100 great restaurants, cafes and places to eat around Ireland for winter 2025

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How to cope with the loneliness of being a CEO Tips for staying grounded, connected and healthy once you reach the corner office

Irish chief executives on how they cope with the loneliness of leadership

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Breast cancer diagnoses increase 26% in women under-50 Health charity urges women to be aware of their body and check themselves monthly

Breast cancer diagnoses increase 26% in women under-50

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Maybe ask the stakeholders in advance of any party decisions ?
There isn’t a seat for “everyone in the audience”.

Support Cait Noone's Fundraising Page on iDonate.ie Cait Noone's Fundraising Page for Croi, created by Cait Noone | iDonate.ie

Thank you…..so grateful to all who helped raise a few euros for Croí. You are legends. Closing the fundraising page this weekend.

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A thought provoking afternoon at the Asia Matters Summit in Letterkenny. Keynote address by @atu-ie.bsky.social President @oflynnatu.bsky.social focused on incorporating AI innovation to prepare students for a technology rich future followed by three dynamic panels.

Tedx Tralee 👏👏👏.

What a day. Following a phenomenal Tedx performance today by Galway Chamber CEO Karen Ronan she fully deserved her standing ovation.Her talk “from bathrooms to boardrooms” resonated with a full theatre,we laughed,cheered, & clapped. Simply Spectacular 🌟.

So proud my family & I took part in the #Croinightrun on Friday night in Galway & Mount Temple to help raise essential funds for the organisation.
All in memory of our brilliant Dad ❤️.

Good luck to all the female voices speaking at this #Tedx event today including Galway Chamber CEO Karen Ronan.

Check out this event. ! www.tedxtralee.com/event-detail...

Michelin names 16 best hotels in Ireland, with two new additions to the list Ashford Castle and the Park Hotel Kenmare were among the luxury stays recognised at a ceremony in Paris late on Wednesday

Congratulations to @atu-ie.bsky.social alumni leading many of these outstanding properties. ✨

Delighted to see The Regency Belfast make the list , a unique and special place.

Michelin names 16 best hotels in Ireland, with two new additions to the list

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