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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Billion-dollar US energy drink brand Celsius sets up global hub in Dublin
Celsius, an energy drink brand focused on the health and fitness market, said its Dublin office will have 45 staff by the end of the year, up from 12 currently. The company – which recorded sales of $329.3m in the first quarter of 2025 – has been quietly building out its Irish team since September. John Fieldly, CEO of Celsius, told the Sunday Independent that the Irish office would focus on the international expansion of its energy drinks. He claimed the company had already attracted employees from some of its rivals in Ireland, with the breadth of talent a big draw for the business. Fieldly said Celsius is not currently manufacturing in Ireland but was 'looking at opportunities' to white label. 'Right now, we are evaluating all the key local markets for production,' he said. 'Historically, we have been producing out of Germany, fulfilling orders into Sweden and Finland. But we are looking at, with volume increasing, getting production more localised. 'We will be producing in France. As we gain scale in Ireland, we will produce in Ireland. We don't want to be shipping heavy liquids around.' Tapping into the growing health and fitness trend has paid off for Celsius, Fieldly claims. The brand recently launched its ' campaign. Last month, Irish Olympic sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke and Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice were added as global ambassadors. Competition is tough, with energy drink giants Red Bull and Monster holding huge market shares. In its recent results, Celsius claimed it had captured a 16.2pc market share in the US market, falling to just 1.2pc in Ireland. Trying to be different from the larger brands will be key to growth, Fieldly said. 'The competition is fierce,' he said. 'The good news is the category continues to grow and scale. New consumers are coming into the category. We are seeing more females... than ever before. 'We are not trying to be a 'me too' product or go head-to-head. We are different. We are better for you and are expanding the category.'
Dublin Live
5 days ago
- Sport
- Dublin Live
Olympian Sharlene Mawdsley's father Thomas dies suddenly
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Tributes have begun to pour in following the shock passing of Thomas Mawdsley, the father of Irish Olympic star Sharlene Mawdsley. Thomas passed away tragically on Tuesday, just days after his daughter competed in a high-profile sprint event in Philadelphia. And a number of tributes have been paid following the shock passing with Athletics Ireland releasing a statement, Irish Mirror reports. In a statement issued to the Sunday World, the organisation said: "On behalf of all the Athletics Ireland family I express our sincere condolences to the Mawdsley family. Sharlene, we are here to support you during this difficult period and our thoughts and prayers are with you." Thomas is predeceased by his father, Tom, and brother, Billy. His death notice says that he will be sadly missed by his partner Louise, mother Sally, sons, daughters, grandchildren, siblings, and extended family. Thomas will rest at Meehan's Funeral Home in Newport this Friday from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm. The funeral mass will take place at the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer in Newport on Saturday at 11.30 am, followed by burial at Rockvale Cemetery in Newport. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage .
The 42
08-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Lowry three shots off the lead, McIlroy five back in Philadelphia
SHANE LOWRY CARDED an opening-round 64 to sit at six under par at the Truist Championship, three shots off leader Keith Mitchell (61, -9). Rory McIlroy is a couple of shots further back from his Irish Olympic teammate, his Thursday 66 leaving him on four under par at Philadelphia Cricket Club's Wissahickon course. Lowry bookended a blemish-free round with birdies, opening his tournament on the par-4 10th and finishing in style on the par-4 ninth. The Offaly man also birdied twice on either side of the turn, on 15, 16, 1, and 3 respectively, to enter Friday's second round among the chasing pack. Masters champion McIlroy started on 1, birdieing the second, fifth and sixth to sit three under entering his own back nine. He moved to four under with a birdie on 10 before battling through a more turbulent finish: he bogeyed 11, birdied 14, bogeyed 15, and birdied 17 to get out in 66, four under for his round and now five shots off American leader Mitchell. Advertisement Mitchell's compatriot Denny McCarthy sits in standalone second after an eight-under-par 62, while all of Rickie Fowler, Collin Morikawa, Sepp Straka and Akshay Bhatia shot 63 to share third. Lowry is in a group of four players tied on six under par, with 14 challengers behind them all on five under.
