HR software giant Deel denies allegations in Irish ‘spy' case
Deel Inc, the multi-billion dollar HR software giant, has formally denied allegations of wrongdoing following claims it paid an Irish 'spy' within rival firm Rippling to pass on trade secrets.
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Irish Daily Mirror
3 hours ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Damien Duff net worth as Ireland legend plots new move after shock Shels exit
Damien Duff shocked the Irish sporting public when it was announced on Sunday that he had resigned as manager of Shelbourne FC. Duff has been in charge of the reds since 2021 and is just months removed from leading the Dublin giants to the League of Ireland Premier Division trophy. Shels are eligible for Champions League qualification as a result of the win, and with qualifying starting in just a couple of weeks, it makes the former winger's departure all the more shocking. Never one to hide his emotions, Duff has worn his heart on his sleeve throughout his Shels tenure and did so once more last Friday night when he called out his players for what he felt was the poor preparation. An Ireland legend, Duff burst onto the scene with Blackburn Rovers in the late 1990's and was a key part of Graeme Souness' side that won the League Cup. He moved to Chelsea in 2003 as one of Roman Abramovich's first signings as Chelsea owner. Jose Mourinho joined as manager the following season, and Duff spent two years working under Mourinho, winning two Premier League titles and a League Cup. After leaving Chelsea in 2006, Duff has spells at Newcastle and Fulham before ending his career with Shamrock Rovers in 2015. For Ireland, the 46-year-old made 100 appearances for the Boys in Green, memorably starring at the 2002 World as Ireland reached the knockout rounds before losing to Spain in the last 16. In total, Duff was a professional soccer player for almost 20 years and in that time, he earned some serious cash, with reports suggesting that his net worth as of 2024 was over €26 million. Throughout his four years in charge of Shelbourne, Duff repeatedly spoke about how he wasn't doing the job for the money and that his love for football and coaching was the driving force behind his career. Since his departure, rumours have run rampant that Duff may be on his way to join Keith Andrews' backroom staff at premier League side Brentford, though that is merely conjecture at this point. With Duff gone, long time assistant Joey O'Brien has stepped into the breach in his absence. On Sunday morning, Shelbourne confirmed Duff's departure in a statement that read: 'Shelbourne FC regretfully wishes to announce the departure of Damien Duff as first team manager. 'Damien informed the club this morning that, after much thought, he has made the decision to resign. He shared the news with the players earlier today. 'While all at Shelbourne FC are deeply saddened by Damien's decision, we fully respect that he feels this is the right choice for him at this time. 'During his four extraordinary years at Tolka Park, Damien transformed Shelbourne Football Club both on and off the pitch. 'Appointed in November 2021, he took over a newly promoted side and rebuilt it from the ground up. Duff guided Shels to a seventh-place finish and a first FAI Cup Final appearance since 2011 in that debut season. The following year, in 2023, a fourth-place finish brought the Reds back to European competition for the first time in 18 years. 'In 2024, Duff led the Reds to one of the greatest triumphs in the club's 130-year history, clinching the League of Ireland Premier Division title, our first since 2006. On the final day we went to Derry, where a 1-0 win at the Brandywell secured the title in dramatic fashion, marking Shels return to the summit of Irish football. 'The club wishes Damien and his family every happiness and success in the future. His impact on Shelbourne FC was transformational. He will always be one of our own, and we are eternally grateful for the indelible mark he has left on our club. 'Joey O'Brien and the coaching staff will take charge for tomorrow's trip to the RSC to face Waterford and will prepare the team for Friday's away fixture against Galway United. 'Neil Doyle, Shelbourne FC co-owner, speaking on behalf of the board, said: 'There are no words that do justice to Damien's accomplishments at Shelbourne FC and what he has done for both the club and the League of Ireland. We look back with immense pride on his time here. As a club, we move forward with confidence, knowing that the foundations we have jointly built will underpin our continued success. Thank you, Damien, for everything.'
The Irish Sun
5 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Major boost for DIY enthusiasts as popular chain store launches Irish website with home delivery or click & collect
A MAJOR boost for DIY enthusiasts and gardeners is on the way as a popular chain store is launching an Irish website - with home delivery or click & collect options. Homebase is set to launch an Irish website this August, giving 2 Homebase is set to launch a website for Irish shoppers Credit: Google maps The new site goes live this August and will offer a huge range of over 40,000 items, from DIY tools and decorating supplies to garden furniture and storage solutions. A first for the popular DIY store, customers will now be able to order online for And they can also use the click and collect service, picking up items in as little as one hour at Garden Centre by Homebase locations within The Range stores. It follows a major revamp of the UK site and is part of an initiative by CDS Superstores to boost digital shopping and improve customer experience. READ MORE IN MONEY The Since then, 55 former Homebase stores have been converted into The Range superstores with the launch of new Garden Centres in-store. And eight of those openings have been in Ireland. The Irish website aims to build on this by offering everything from paint and power tools to BBQs and Most read in The Irish Sun Speaking about the relaunch, CDS Superstores says it combines trusted products with a modern shopping experience that works better for today's customers. They've also been working on broader digital upgrades across their brands, from easier navigation to faster checkout and better online deals. Maggie's DIY Fence Makeover! Group CEO Alex Simpkin said Ireland is a key market for the He said: 'We're thrilled to soon be bringing to Irish online shoppers with a revitalised shopping experience. 'This relaunch is part of our wider commitment to delivering value, quality, and convenience to our customers across Ireland, which is a key market for the business.' Customers can now join the waitlist to unlock exclusive launch deals by signing up online at the Meanwhile, Aldi Ireland has announced a The retail giant's expansion is said to be part of the retail giant's long-term strategic growth planning, along with its confidence in the Irish market. Aldi Ireland's Group Managing Director, Niall O'Connor, said they are delighted to offer an enhanced pay and benefits package to colleagues. He said: "We are committed to recognising this and are pleased to announce an enhanced package of pay and benefits for our colleagues. 'This investment continues our long-standing commitment to leading the market in pay and to paying at least the living wage to all our colleagues, which we have done every year since 2018. "Last year was a momentous one for Aldi as we marked 25 years in Ireland, and as we look to the next 25, we believe we have the best team in the market. 'We are also dedicated to creating a rewarding and supportive environment for our people.' 2 The DIY and home store is a favourite among garden enthusiasts Credit: Getty images
Irish Independent
5 hours ago
- Irish Independent
Foreign buyers could be driving Waterford city's soaring house prices
Some of that increase may be caused by a growing number of people wishing to move to Waterford from other parts of Ireland and even from outside the State, including from north America and Europe. The average house price in Waterford city is now €276,420, while the average in the county is €339,276. In the year to March, the average listed price nationally rose by 12.3pc, said the report's author, Ronan Lyons, an associate professor in economics at Trinity College Dublin. 'Such a rate hasn't been seen in the market since the first quarter of 2015, during the spike in prices that prompted the Central Bank to introduce the mortgage market rules. 'Ultimately, the market is still starved of supply. But the total number of homes for sale on June 1 was over 12,000, compared to below 9,300 on March 1. A healthy market is probably above 30,000 – but at least these latest figures show a step in the right direction.' The median price of a new home in Waterford, during the period from October 2024 to Mar 2025, was €349,000. The average list prices for Waterford city, and annual per cent change, in 2025 Q2, were as follows: one bed apartment (€134k – up 33.4pc), two-bed terraced (€162k – up 15.7pc), three bed semi-detached (€231k – up 13.5pc), four-bed bungalow (€424k – up 20.3pc), five-bed detached (€474k – up 15.4pc). The figures for County Waterford are: one bed apartment (€144k – up 22.2pc), two-bed terraced (€164k – up 9.8pc), three bed semi-detached (€224k – up 5.1pc), four-bed bungalow (€459k – up 11.9pc), five-bed detached (€457k – up 9.3pc). Margaret Fogarty of property specialists RE/MAX, told the Irish Independent that the figures reflect the growing interest in Waterford city as an attractive destination to live and work in, both for Irish people from other parts of the country, and for international clients from abroad. 'I think people are seeing the value of Waterford city and what it has surrounding it,' said Ms Fogarty. 'We've got a lovely central area and then you have access to the beaches and to the mountains and the greenway (cycle and pedestrian trail). 'It's become quite a sought-after city. As you can see from the report, house prices are a lot cheaper than other cities, Limerick, Galway, Cork, and certainly Dublin.' Ms Fogarty said any property which is priced correctly in the market 'will move very quickly'. There is a huge demand from first time buyers. 'The market up to probably €500k is where the bulk of the buyers are. And then as you go higher, there is slightly less. But properties are moving at every level.' A notable increase was seen in one bed apartments in the city, up by a third in 12 months. Apartment living has become more attractive. 'It's affordable, it's a price point where you can get a nice two-bed apartment for under €200,000. There are not many cities in the country were you can get that, and in a nice location, and in a good condition,' said Ms Fogarty. 'It's an affordable price point for a first time buyer, a single person, or that person who doesn't have access to the €300k or €250k for a new house. It's a very good option for them.' Generally, Waterford is seeing huge progress, with a new bridge recently installed, and new transport, retail, office, and living quarters planned for the North Quays. All of that is even attracting attention from abroad. 'We at RE/MAX particularly, because I've spoken to other agents, but because of our global connections, we are getting a lot of American inquiries. There has been a huge increase in inquiries from outside the State,' said Ms Fogarty. The high temperatures in mainland southern Europe mean that more Irish people are holidaying at home, and in the sunny south east. 'We've had quite a few Europeans contact us as well through the network. It seems to be trend that there's more movement from outside the State as well. Quite a number of our inquiries are coming that way,' added Ms Fogarty.
