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Latest data from credit analysts Vision-net.ie shows that Dublin, Cork and Kildare were the three most-popular locations for start-ups. We've the details from their report.

Over 40 Irish exporting companies travelled to West Africa this week to generate contacts and sales leads in the region. We've details of how they got on, as well as interesting stats about the region's economy.

With 2015 set to be a record year for tourism in Ireland, what's in store for 2016? We've three key things to know about Tourism Ireland's plans to market Ireland to potential overseas tourists.

Lifejacket technology preventing hypothermia, and first soft x-ray microscope of its kind in the world... Find out more about the winners in the island’s biggest business competition for new start and early stage companies with €280,000 cash prize fund.

This double-Oscar nominated animation studio has cultivated a niche in the Irish industry to critical acclaim. Check out how and why they're expanding into international markets, and how Government supports are helping them to do so.

Continued economic recovery was top of the agenda at last week's Global Irish Economic Forum which brought together Irish diaspora from over 29 countries. Check out this snapshot of initiatives which began at previous Forums.

Ireland's audiovisual sector is estimated to be worth over €550 million, not to mention added value to the tourism industry. But how do film, animation or documentary projects get off the ground? We look at supports to help do just that.

Whittled down from 1,400 submissions to 93 regional finalists, 24 national finalists are now in with a chance of winning the title of Ireland's Best Young Entrepreneur, and funds to grow the business.

The level of unemployment has fallen for the ninth consecutive quarter, while the number of those in work increased by 56,000 in the year. We've compiled the key stats from the latest CSO QNHS data.

As part of Government's €250m regional jobs strategy, West Action Plan for Jobs, launched this week, sets out key measures for growth in the region. We've three key stats to know from the Plan.