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# Web Summit

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Enda Kenny was sent a last minute invite to the Web Summit but he won't be going along
There’s been some confusion about whether the Taoiseach had been invited.
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Nov 1st 2015, 6:44 PM
Here’s What Happened Today: Thursday
A bonfire in Dublin, garda reject pay deal and the Marriage Bill gets signed into law… all the day’s big stories.
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Oct 29th 2015, 11:13 PM
How not to win friends and influence people at the Web Summit
It’s that time of year again.
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Oct 29th 2015, 1:17 PM
'Getting involved in a petty mudslinging match over the Web Summit is embarrassing'
A bitter war of words has erupted between the Web Summit and the Taoiseach’s office, but as the finger pointing continues this whole affair smacks of desperation and incompetence, writes Paul Allen.
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Oct 18th 2015, 8:00 AM
Joan Burton is sorry the Web Summit people are leaving with their backpacks and satchels
Organisers “felt they got a better offer some place else” the Tánaiste said.
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Oct 16th 2015, 10:21 AM
Revealed: The emails that show why the Web Summit left Dublin
The summit’s founder Paddy Cosgrave said it was the company’s “absolute preference” to stay in Ireland.
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Oct 15th 2015, 10:46 PM
Innovation minister says losing the Web Summit is actually a 'success story'
Damien English said it’s another example of an Irish company doing well internationally.
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Sep 27th 2015, 3:21 PM
The Web Summit relocation isn't surprising, we couldn't even keep the WiFi working
Bord Failte estimates the summit generated around €100 million in the local economy last year and this will be a significant loss. But let’s get things in perspective in economic terms, writes Angela Nagle.
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Sep 24th 2015, 5:20 PM
Web Summit paid only €1.3 million for Lisbon move
Co-founder Paddy Cosgrave made the announcement the event was leaving Dublin today.
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Sep 23rd 2015, 10:32 AM
Manchester United legend to join Tour De France winner at this year's Web Summit
Edwin van der Sar and Chris Froome will speak at the Sport Summit.
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Jul 1st 2015, 1:48 PM
David Carr gave this incredible advice to an Irish journalism student
Timely tweet attracted attention of high-profile New York Times journalist – and he gave her some good career advice. (She has since come and worked for us!)
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Feb 13th 2015, 10:55 AM
This young entrepreneur beat over 1,100 others to be crowned Ireland's best
So here’s what makes his startup a €50,000 winner…
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Dec 8th 2014, 2:15 PM
These are some of the things TripAdvisor is cooking up in its new Dublin office
The man in charge of new products at the world’s biggest travel site says he is “really confident” its reviews are fair.
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Nov 9th 2014, 9:00 AM
All of Ireland completely fell in love with Eva Longoria on the Late Late last night
She’s smart and fun. Can we be friends with her?
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Nov 8th 2014, 10:41 AM
One of these 5 Irish startups from the Web Summit could be the Next Big Thing
Anyone for an app that trawls your friends’ Facebook pages to pick out the perfect gift?
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Nov 8th 2014, 10:15 AM
The Briefcase: Web Summit, Luxleaks and the most infamous letter in Ireland
This was the week in business.
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Nov 7th 2014, 10:20 PM
Hear Eva Longoria try to say 'Tayto crisps' in an Irish accent
The actress talked about her trip to Ireland on Seth Meyers’ chat show last night.
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Nov 7th 2014, 1:45 PM
'We're here to take over' - Cathal Pendred confirmed for Boston card
Conor McGregor and Paddy Holohan are already on the 18 January bill in TD Garden.
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Nov 6th 2014, 7:13 PM
CEO of Web Summit says if dodgy WiFi not fixed 'we won't be in this country much longer'
Around 22,000 people attended the event which is worth an estimated €100 million to the Irish economy.
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Nov 6th 2014, 5:55 PM
Rio: I sometimes think I'd like to be a manager, then I see the look on Harry's face
The QPR defender is ready for life after football.
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Nov 6th 2014, 6:45 AM
What the GAA can learn from rugby players and their 'dual careers'
Former Cork hurler Donal Óg Cusack says life off the field is as important as life on it.
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Nov 6th 2014, 6:15 AM
Donal Óg disagrees that GAA is on the way to turning professional
Eugene McGee may have predicted that pay for play is on the cards but the GPA chairman takes another view.
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Nov 5th 2014, 9:10 PM
Rio Ferdinand's first thoughts on Roy Keane - 'this guy is crazy'
The QPR defender was in Dublin at the Web Summit this afternoon.
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Nov 5th 2014, 7:22 PM
No time for Web Summit? Here's 17 startup pitches... in less than 2 minutes
But you won’t get to see Eva Longoria this way.
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Nov 5th 2014, 4:42 PM
This is why so many A-listers want to appear on Funny or Die
Funny or Die CEO Dick Glover explains how it manages to get so many comedians, actors and public figures to appear on its comedy videos.
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Nov 5th 2014, 3:03 PM
'I've never read Moneyball' says the man whose work inspired the book
Bill James also argues that, despite their proliferation, statistics can still give sports organisations an advantage
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Nov 5th 2014, 12:40 PM
The man behind Movember on why not-for-profit is a 'bullsh*t term'
And how a four-man operation used fun – rather than fear tactics – to become a global fundraising juggernaut.
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Nov 5th 2014, 12:39 PM
Could a device the size of a euro coin radically improve concussion identification?
That’s what New Zealand based CSX hope for.
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Nov 5th 2014, 8:00 AM
Big business and governments need to 'step up' and support startups as customers
One venture capitalist explains why Apple is still exciting – but your bank never will be.
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Nov 4th 2014, 9:52 PM
Start-ups, investors and Eva Longoria – Day 1 of the Web Summit
Dublin’s Web Summit being held in the RDS opened to huge crowds today.
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Nov 4th 2014, 9:30 PM
Eva Longoria got more than 100 packs of Tayto delivered to her room
Well, we’ve all been there.
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Nov 4th 2014, 7:29 PM
The future of sports broadcasting: Is the multi-billion euro rights war here to stay?
TV sports rights are worth a reported €20 billion globally each year.
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Nov 4th 2014, 7:15 PM
Forget multinationals... Why the real future is in 'very small business'
GoDaddy’s Steven Aldrich says small-time operators can solve a “crisis of meaning” in the world’s workforce.
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Nov 4th 2014, 6:22 PM
'Some people enjoy a soap opera' - Manchester United director Richard Arnold
Arnold says performance on the field wont necessarily impact the popularity of the club off it.
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Nov 4th 2014, 6:04 PM
'The most Irish thing ever': WiFi trouble at Dublin's Web Summit
Over 16,000 devices were connected to the wifi at the RDS today.
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Nov 4th 2014, 5:50 PM
Guy Easterby explains how Leinster use rugby technology to stay ahead of the pack
Leinster’s team manager was speaking at the Sport Summit stage at the Web Summit in Dublin today.
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Nov 4th 2014, 5:47 PM
How focusing on one sport at a young age can harm your child's chance of being a superstar
Sports Gene author David Epstein was speaking at the 2014 Web Summit today.
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Nov 4th 2014, 4:09 PM
Guinness got a sneaky dig in at Web Summit's Wi-Fi problems today
“We came for the free Wi-Fi.”
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Nov 4th 2014, 3:50 PM
Kenny: Me ringing the Nasdaq bell should encourage emigrants to come home
The Taoiseach rang the bell at the Web Summit in Dublin today.
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Nov 4th 2014, 3:20 PM
9 truly bonkers things that could only happen at the Web Summit
From coloured sheep to “wearable tech for dogs”.
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Nov 4th 2014, 1:17 PM
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