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@csoireland.bsky.social Sep 10, 2026, 11:00 AM

Consumer prices rose by 3.7% in the 12 months to August 2026
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#CSOIreland #Ireland #CPI #ConsumerPrices #Inflation #Deflation #Prices #BusinessStatistics #Business #BusinessNews #IrishBusiness

@mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social Sep 10, 2026, 8:41 AM

Almost half (47%) of Irish workers say AI is making them reconsider their career path, while 65% now believe AI skills are essential to compete in the jobs market

#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #WorkTrendIndex #DigitalSkills #IrishBusiness

@mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social Sep 9, 2026, 2:17 PM

Waterland Ireland has partnered with Industrial Insulation Specialists (IIS) and Secon Construction Services to create Ireland’s largest specialist industrial insulation and cladding services group

#IrishBusiness #PrivateEquity #IndustrialServices

@mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social Sep 9, 2026, 11:36 AM

StoryBev founder and ACORNS alumna Clare Minnock, is helping beverage businesses define what makes them different and connect more effectively with consumers

#IrishBusiness #Entrepreneurship #FoodAndDrink #DrinksIndustry #BrandStrategy

@csoireland.bsky.social Sep 9, 2026, 10:00 AM

Value of All Services up 6.0% and volume up 5.9% in July 2026
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#CSOIreland #Ireland #BusinessStatistics #Business #BusinessNews #IrishBusiness

@csoireland.bsky.social Sep 9, 2026, 10:00 AM

Production in manufacturing industries up 2.7% in the three months to July 2026
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#CSOIreland #Ireland #IrishBusiness #BusinessStatistics #IndustrialProduction #Manufacturing #IndustrialTurnover #Business #BusinessNews

@csoireland.bsky.social Sep 9, 2026, 10:00 AM

Earnings and Labour Costs 2025 (Annual PxStat Tables)
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#CSOIreland #Ireland #Earnings #LabourCosts #LabourMarket #BusinessStatistics #Business #BusinessNews #IrishBusiness

@utilityfair.bsky.social Sep 9, 2026, 8:20 AM

Irish wholesale electricity is trading at €168.39/MWh, 1.3% below August. New business electricity contracts remain around 25% higher than a year ago.

Full report: www.utilityfair.ie/energy-price...

#BusinessElectricity #WholesaleElectricity #EnergyMarkets #IrishBusiness

Utilityfair wholesale electricity market update for September 2026. Irish wholesale electricity is currently trading at €168.39 per MWh, 1.3% lower month-on-month. Despite the slight reduction from August, new business electricity contracts are approximately 25% higher than at the same time last year. The update notes that higher European natural gas prices have been a key driver of Irish electricity prices, while electricity demand continues to grow, driven largely by data centres, which account for 23% of metered electricity consumption. A line chart titled “Monthly Average Wholesale Electricity Prices” shows monthly Irish wholesale electricity prices from March 2025 to September 2026. The chart illustrates an overall upward trend, rising from around €131.66 per MWh in March 2025 to a peak of €170.57 in August 2026 before easing slightly to €168.39 in September. A dotted trend line highlights the broader upward movement. The graphic directs readers to utilityfair.ie for the full Energy Prices & Markets Report.

@utilityfair.bsky.social Sep 9, 2026, 8:18 AM

Energy prices remain above last year’s levels, but markets have moved broadly sideways. If your contract is nearing renewal, reviewing options early gives you more time to compare.

Full report: www.utilityfair.ie/energy-price...

#BusinessEnergy #EnergyProcurement #IrishBusiness #EnergyMarkets

Summary of Utilityfair’s September 2026 Energy Prices & Markets Report on a dark navy background. Four highlighted panels present the main market developments. Irish wholesale electricity is trading at €168.39 per MWh, 1.3% lower than August 2026, although new business electricity contracts are around 25% higher than a year ago. European gas prices remain elevated due to tighter LNG supplies, with forward gas prices around 35% higher year-on-year and new business gas contracts showing a similar increase. Brent crude has risen 9.7% month-on-month to $95.99 per barrel, with renewed US-Iran conflict disrupting oil flows and supporting higher prices. The final panel advises that, with energy prices still elevated, shorter fixed contracts or wholesale trackers can provide businesses with greater flexibility if market prices decline. The bottom of the graphic directs businesses to review their options at utilityfair.ie and displays a Trustpilot rating badge.

@mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social Sep 8, 2026, 10:41 AM

🤖 From household frustration to a fast-growing robotics business - Cork entrepreneur and ACORNS alumna Clara Mulligan founded HomeBot Ireland after experiencing poor customer support

#IrishBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Startups #womenentrepreneurs

@mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social Sep 8, 2026, 10:11 AM

Irish engineering specialist DECI Ltd is creating 250 new jobs as it expands its North American operations with the opening of a new office in Chicago

#IrishBusiness #Jobs #Engineering #DataCentres #AI

@utilityfair.bsky.social Sep 7, 2026, 1:25 PM

How Halpenny Golf saved €10,333 a year on electricity and gas costs ⚡

👉 Read the full case study: www.utilityfair.ie/case-studies...

#BusinessEnergy #EnergyProcurement #EnergySavings #RestaurantBusiness #IrishBusiness #EnergyCosts

Utilityfair case study for Halpenny Golf, one of Ireland’s leading golf retailers, showing how the business reduced commercial electricity and gas costs across multiple retail locations. Following a competitive review of its energy portfolio, Halpenny Golf secured €10,333 in annual energy savings. Electricity unit rates were reduced by 4.5 c/kWh, while gas unit rates decreased by 2.2 c/kWh, lowering annual energy expenditure across the business.

Halpenny Golf commercial energy case study from Utilityfair. Utilityfair carried out a comprehensive review of the retailer’s electricity and gas portfolio, comparing energy supplier pricing, contract structures and available contract lengths. Halpenny Golf subsequently secured new 12-month fixed-price electricity and gas contracts across its locations, delivering €10,333 in annual energy savings and greater budget certainty. The slide also features a testimonial from Brian Congdon, Financial Controller at Halpenny Golf, recommending Utilityfair to businesses looking to better manage their energy costs.

@utilityfair.bsky.social Sep 7, 2026, 1:17 PM

How the National Wax Museum reduced its annual electricity costs by €23,877 – a 51% saving ⚡

👉 Read the full case study: www.utilityfair.ie/case-studies...

#BusinessEnergy #EnergyProcurement #EnergySavings #RestaurantBusiness #IrishBusiness #EnergyCosts

Utilityfair case study for the National Wax Museum in Dublin, showing how competitive energy procurement reduced the museum’s annual commercial electricity costs by 51%. After its previous contract expired, the museum had moved onto expensive out-of-contract electricity rates. Utilityfair reviewed its electricity requirements and helped secure a new 12-month commercial electricity contract at a significantly lower unit rate, delivering €23,877 in annual electricity cost savings.

National Wax Museum commercial electricity case study from Utilityfair. Utilityfair reviewed the museum’s electricity consumption and compared pricing from Irish commercial energy suppliers to identify a more competitive contract. Following the market review, the National Wax Museum secured a new 12-month electricity contract, reducing annual electricity costs by €23,877, equivalent to a 51% saving. The slide also features a testimonial from Brendan Kearns of the National Wax Museum, highlighting the outcome and recommending Utilityfair to organisations seeking to reduce their energy costs.

@utilityfair.bsky.social Sep 7, 2026, 1:12 PM

How Concern Worldwide saved €9,261 a year on electricity and gas across its Dublin offices ⚡

👉 Read the full case study: www.utilityfair.ie/case-studies...

#BusinessEnergy #EnergyProcurement #EnergySavings #RestaurantBusiness #IrishBusiness #EnergyCosts

Utilityfair case study for Concern Worldwide, one of Ireland’s leading international humanitarian organisations, showing how it reduced annual commercial electricity and gas costs by €9,261 across two Dublin locations. Following a full-market energy comparison, Concern Worldwide reduced electricity unit costs by 4.11 c/kWh and gas unit costs by 2.04 c/kWh, with Utilityfair managing the electricity switching and gas contract renewal.

Concern Worldwide commercial energy case study from Utilityfair. Utilityfair compared electricity and gas plans across all suppliers, monitored wholesale market movements and repriced the organisation’s meters several times before contracting. Two electricity meters were switched to a new supplier and the gas contract was renewed with the existing supplier at a better rate, delivering €9,261 in annual energy savings. The slide also features a testimonial from Peter Glynn, Property and Facilities Manager at Concern Worldwide, highlighting Utilityfair’s expert advice and regular updates throughout the procurement process.

@mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social Sep 7, 2026, 12:31 PM

Three in four Irish business leaders are calling for major energy supports in Budget 2027 as rising costs continue to squeeze profitability and growth plans

#Budget2027 #EnergyCosts #IrishBusiness #SMEs