Ireland and India’s continued enhancement of trade and cultural partnerships, now gets a new festive addition

Ireland is the official Country Partner for Hornbill Festival 2025; the flagship international culture festival for the state of Nagaland. The Embassy of Ireland presence will comprise investment roundtables, music showcases, public arts installation, literary & theatre-arts work and a special curation of a
dialogue series on Ireland, India and Empire. Continue reading Ireland and India’s continued enhancement of trade and cultural partnerships, now gets a new festive addition

The ‘Healthy Life’ Workout: Ramees’s Discipline Fuels Third World Championship Bid

As November 21st approaches, Ramees is poised to take the stage in Los Angeles, representing not only Ireland but also carrying the flag for Kerala and India. His dedication to natural competition, despite the injuries, financial hurdles, and the sheer effort involved, makes him a true champion regardless of the final outcome. Continue reading The ‘Healthy Life’ Workout: Ramees’s Discipline Fuels Third World Championship Bid

Kerala House nurturing football among Indians in Ireland for almost a decade

Community and Sports play a major role in the integration of people who relocate and move countries. The way in which the teams which have players who have relocated from India for work / study have found their own niche space among this ecosystem created by Kerala House and other similar communities is really the true spirit of sports. An amazing way to welcome and make them part of the life. Continue reading Kerala House nurturing football among Indians in Ireland for almost a decade

€ 16 Billion: With 60% growth from 2021 to 2023, Ireland India bilateral trade growing substantially

With the services sector at €14.37 Billion and the goods sector at €1.55 Billion, the bilateral trade between India and Ireland has now reached €16 Billion per annum. The respective overall figures for 2021 was €9.28 Billion. This indicates a massive growth of 60% in just two years. Continue reading € 16 Billion: With 60% growth from 2021 to 2023, Ireland India bilateral trade growing substantially

“Resilience, Responsibility, and Rising Influence: Decoding India’s Success Story”: Dr. S. Jaishankar’s Diaspora Address in Ireland

“We want today Indians going abroad, whether they are tourists, whether they are student, whether they are professionals, whether they are people who live abroad to have that confidence that the government thinks about you. The government has your back. If you are in a jam, we are there.” Continue reading “Resilience, Responsibility, and Rising Influence: Decoding India’s Success Story”: Dr. S. Jaishankar’s Diaspora Address in Ireland

Beyond Borders: Unlocking Opportunities for Indian and Irish Startups

The startup ecosystem in Ireland is on a steady growth curve. The number of new startups, new accelerator programs, funds, hubs, 360 degrees ecosystem, all add to this. During the recently concluded National AI Meet in Galway, I had an opportunity to meet Dr. Divya Rajput, CEO of JSS Science and Technology Entrepreneurs Park in India. Dr Divya Rajput and myself connected again towards the … Continue reading Beyond Borders: Unlocking Opportunities for Indian and Irish Startups

Ireland’s next best tech start-ups demonstrate their offerings to the biggest gathering of investors, techies and start-up ecosystem at Dogpatch Labs

15 amazing tech start-ups showcased their ideas, which after undergoing the respective accelerator programs have taken shape into structured solutions / offerings. The applause , whistles and the surge of cheers from the audience before and after each pitch along with claps for announcements of funds raised, customers acquired, etc showed the excitement, wishes of everyone , who attended the event , to see these start-ups to become successful . Each of the founders were seen walking down the stage with a big confident smile. Continue reading Ireland’s next best tech start-ups demonstrate their offerings to the biggest gathering of investors, techies and start-up ecosystem at Dogpatch Labs

2024 Women’s Premier League in Ireland on the move

The kit manufacturers and jersey sponsors play a vital role in ensuring that all the 11 teams have the much required additional support to get going in the league. The local Irish sports company O’Neills , which was founded in 1918 by Charles O’Neills, takes up the majority stake when it comes to the kit manufacturer for the teams. Continue reading 2024 Women’s Premier League in Ireland on the move

India Ireland bilateral trade picking up significant pace, nearing € 10 billion annually with India’s export of goods sector approaching € 1 Bn and services sector estimated at € 3.5 Bn

The bilateral trade between India and Ireland has seen a significant upwards trajectory in the last 9 years. From € 3.9 Bn in 2015 to € 9.7 Bn in 2022, this corridor has seen a growth of approximate 150%. Continue reading India Ireland bilateral trade picking up significant pace, nearing € 10 billion annually with India’s export of goods sector approaching € 1 Bn and services sector estimated at € 3.5 Bn

The Galway Girl making waves in the Sports Tech Start-up World

We’re releasing our product in three key versions. So our main aim our North Star is for real time exercise feedback and analysis. So everyone who is doing physiotherapy at home or training in the gym that they can get live, completely individualised feedback on their movement patterns so they can stop injury risk and then maximise their results. Continue reading The Galway Girl making waves in the Sports Tech Start-up World

The Three Musketeers from Kerala building Startups in Ireland

Jaleel Arshad Minhaj (JAM) didn’t in their wildest dreams think about starting an overseas educational consultancy. The conversation that took place sitting across a dining table slowly took shape. They jotted down the basic hygiene measures that is considered while selecting the country , college, degree, etc. and after multiple rounds of discussions, decided to give it a try.
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Founders: You’ve to be in it, to win it.

6k stipend, 82-88k investment (depending on the team size), one unique program: Founders. First you have to be in it, to win it. Interested people should definitely check out the program in detail and apply this week itself. All the best to people who have applied or applying for this program. It will be great to track this Founders program and see the outcome after 6-8 months. Continue reading Founders: You’ve to be in it, to win it.

State of Start-ups: Scale Ireland survey captures the key areas that are working well and identifies the challenges

Scale Ireland had recently rolled out a survey to gauge the sentiments of the Start-up founders in Ireland. The results of this important survey has been released by Scale Ireland. 248 founders / CEOs responded to all the 22 questions spanning across various factors impacting the Start-ups in Ireland. Some of the key points:- 155 people (62.5%) answered yes to the revisions brought out by … Continue reading State of Start-ups: Scale Ireland survey captures the key areas that are working well and identifies the challenges

Simplifying football coaching for kids: Mark Connaughton, founder of Klaas Kickz, National Startup award winner

My dad’s name is Klaas. That’s where the Klaas Kickz comes from. I created a bond with my dad through football. I’m hoping that this can do the same with parent and child all around Ireland and even the world. My dad wasn’t big into football until I was big into football. But he knew the importance of playing, activities and being outside in fresh air. Continue reading Simplifying football coaching for kids: Mark Connaughton, founder of Klaas Kickz, National Startup award winner

Mood boosting menu added to this unique non alcoholic bar, TVM in Dublin

Ireland is a place which gives plethora of options to satisfy the drinking taste buds. Even with the recent popularity of no-lo alcoholic drinks, people are not left stranded. Yes, all the big alcoholic brands have jumped on to to take a pie of this growing market category. The brands have been competing to come out with clutter breaking ads to promote their 0.0 offerings. … Continue reading Mood boosting menu added to this unique non alcoholic bar, TVM in Dublin

Scale Ireland Annual Autumn Gathering: Minister for Finance, tech start-up founders and investors discuss the way forward for the sector

Scale Ireland’s autumn event turned out to be a well timed curtain raiser to share the thoughts, expectations, and also challenges facing the start-up ecosystem. It was also important to ensure the key sectoral issues were raised in an open discussion with the Government ahead of the upcoming budget.  Scale Ireland’s Annual Autumn Gathering, its first in-person event took place on the 12th September in … Continue reading Scale Ireland Annual Autumn Gathering: Minister for Finance, tech start-up founders and investors discuss the way forward for the sector

Brace : Social network that helps injured sports persons across levels to track, document and share their recovery journeys.

Sports is the best form of medicine to keep yourself fit and stress free. So when you get injured and have to stay away from this weekly activity for 6-9 months then it starts impacting you slowly and steadily. It is a horrible feeling to not being able to do things that you really look forward to every week. It is all about the Social factor. Continue reading Brace : Social network that helps injured sports persons across levels to track, document and share their recovery journeys.

Patch : Young minds in action at this great accelerator platform, opportunity for aspiring youngsters to showcase their talent and bring ideas to life

Patch is an amazing platform which is in a way unique. I see this as a start-up summer camp for young minds. They have lot of ideas going in their minds, minimal apprehensions, high on confidence or conviction but just need the right mentorship to complete the puzzle. At Patch, I could see a great line up of mentors and supporters who are ensuring that these young minds have the required guidance. Continue reading Patch : Young minds in action at this great accelerator platform, opportunity for aspiring youngsters to showcase their talent and bring ideas to life

Futnut: Galway based Football Fantasy App founder Alan says his platform gives ‘thrills without the spills’

“They are all consuming content, following the teams, going to games, it is a social avenue for people – going to pub watch the game, etc. While doing that they are constantly trading opinions and knowledge, up until now lot of that has been in ether. Who actually knows his football, is it the one who is always yapping or the quiet guy, whereas now you can come in to FutNut , make your predictions and see how you rank against everybody else. So now the talking is over and let us see who actually knows their football. ” – Alan Loughrey. Continue reading Futnut: Galway based Football Fantasy App founder Alan says his platform gives ‘thrills without the spills’

Pink Salt : The cruising journey of a volleyball player who turned in to a Restaurateur : Indian Restaurant in Bray, Wicklow, Ireland

After catering to thousands of customers and docking at multiple cities , he decided to anchor his journey in one of the beautiful cities in the Republic of Ireland. When i asked Jithin ‘Why Ireland?’ , he replied with a wry smile saying that ‘it happened somehow, nothing was planned’. Lot of things happen in life unplanned but if you are ready to take risks and half chances then most of the time you end up celebrating your decision.  Continue reading Pink Salt : The cruising journey of a volleyball player who turned in to a Restaurateur : Indian Restaurant in Bray, Wicklow, Ireland