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BreakingNews.ie
6 days ago
- Business
- BreakingNews.ie
Instrotec rescue plan approved, saving jobs of 480 workers
Examiner Joe Walsh's rescue plan for Westport-based Instrotec Ireland, which saves the jobs of 480 workers, was approved today by Ms Justice Leonie Reynolds in the High Court. Judge Reynolds complimented the pragmatic attitude taken by the Revenue Commissioners in deciding to accept the deferment of significant payments due to them in order to save so many jobs. Advertisement The court was told that Revenue was not objecting to the scheme of rescue arrangement proposed by Mr Walsh, of JW Accountants, who had been appointed as Examiner to the company. Counsel for Revenue said the jobs included apprentices and those employed in external agency contracts. Judge Reynolds said the court considered the Examiner's scheme of arrangement fair and equitable to all parties involved and would protect jobs going forward. The judge said Revenue's attitude was very helpful in ensuring survival of the company. The court heard that Instrotec was a specialist electrical and instrumentation contractor which works on complex projects such as data centres, semiconductor and pharmaceutical facilities, as well as oil and gas plants in Ireland and Europe. It has 172 apprentices on its books, making it one of the largest trainers of skilled workers in the country. The High Court had been told earlier that the company had a reasonable prospect of survival based on an independent accountant's report prior to the appointment of Mr Walsh as Examiner. Advertisement Instrotec, which was founded in 2000 by Donal and Donna Johnston, faced an 'exceptionally challenging' period in the first quarter of this year as three large projects all became loss-making. At the time, Donal, a time-served electrician with extensive instrumentation and control experience, had identified an opportunity in the market for a specialist contractor in the field of electrical instrumentation and instrument pipefitting. By coupling this specialist expertise with the provision of traditional industrial electrical systems, Instrotec quickly established a reputation in the growing pharmaceutical and microprocessor manufacturing sectors as the foremost contractor in the provision of instrumentation and control systems. In recent years, Instrotec had expanded on its existing electrical portfolio to establish a proven track record in the installation of various LV and MV electrical systems across a broad range of sectors and to the highest of industry standards. Through strengthening this branch of the company, Instrotec had become uniquely positioned to provide an all-encompassing service across instrumentation and control, building management and industrial electrical systems.
Irish Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Rescue plan at specialist electrical systems business saves 480 jobs
The jobs of 480 workers have been saved after a court approved a rescue plan for Westport-based electrical contractor Instrotec. Approving the plan drawn up by examiner Joe Walsh of JW Accountants, Ms Justice Leonie Reynolds complimented the pragmatic attitude taken by the Revenue Commissioners in deciding to accept the deferment of significant payments due to them in order to save so many jobs. The court heard that Instrotec was a specialist electrical and instrumentation contractor working on complex projects such as data centres, semiconductor and pharmaceutical facilities as well as oil and gas plants in Ireland and Europe. It has 172 apprentices on its books, making it one of the largest trainers of skilled workers in the State. READ MORE Revenues had more than trebled in recent years from €11.7 million in 2020 to €39.2 million in 2023 as the company worked on contracts with industry leaders including Intel, Pfizer, Microsoft, Eli Lilly and MSD. The company got into trouble last year after delays and cost overruns on three specific projects, according to an independent report prepared by Cormac Mohan, an accountant at Fitzwilliam Corporate, which said the business, which went into examinership in May, had a reasonable chance of survival. The three projects were Eli Lilly's new plant in Limerick, a data centre project in Amsterdam and a Microsoft development in Sweden. Ms Justice Reynolds said the court considered the examiner's scheme of arrangement fair and equitable to all parties involved and would protect jobs going forward. She said Revenue's attitude was very helpful in ensuring survival of the company. The court was told that Revenue was not objecting to the scheme of rescue arrangement proposed by Mr Walsh. Counsel for Revenue said the jobs included apprentices and those employed in external agency contracts. Instrotec which also controls three international subsidiaries in Germany, Denmark and the UK, was founded in 2000 by Donal Johnston and Donna Johnston who have run the business for 25 years. Donal, a time served electrician with extensive instrumentation and control experience, had identified an opportunity in the market for a specialist contractor in the field of electrical instrumentation and instrument pipe fitting. Instrotec quickly established a reputation in the growing pharmaceutical and microprocessor manufacturing sectors as the foremost contractor for instrumentation and control systems. In recent years it had expanded on its existing electrical portfolio to establish a proven track record in the installation of various low and medium voltage electrical systems across a broad range of sectors. That allowed the Mayo business to provide an all-encompassing service across instrumentation and control, building management and industrial electrical systems.
Agriland
03-08-2025
- Business
- Agriland
Video Young Sheep Farmers Visit Worlds Largest Fresh Food Market
A group of young sheep farmers from across Ireland recently travelled to France to visit what is described as 'the world's largest fresh food market' to find out more about how lamb is traded through the market. The young farmers on the trip are part of the Kepak Young Sheep Farmer Forum, a discussion group formed by Kepak to explore all aspects relevant to the Irish sheep market from farm to fork. Agriland was also in attendance on the trip to meet the young farmers and report on the visit to Rungis International Market. The Kepak Young Sheep Farmer Forum members are as follows: Aoife Mahony, Co. Galway; Michael Feely, Co. Roscommon; Darren Maguire, Co. Mayo; Rachel McCormack, Co. Roscommon; Morgan Neary, Co. Galway; Tom Larkin, Co. Meath; Nicola Kennedy, from New Zealand farming in counties Meath and Kildare; Paddy White, Co. Longford; Rachel Briody, Co. Longford; Mark Norse, Co. Wicklow; Billy Smyth, Co. Meath; Evan Walsh, Co. Donegal; Ava Moffit, Co. Cavan. Delegates on the trip arrived in Paris on Wednesday evening, July 23, and on arrival, sampled some of the French cuisine at the traditional French restaurant, L'Auberge Aveyronnaise. The restaurant had a number of plaques displayed at the entrance which are received when the premises buys the carcass of an award-winning animal. These plaques give the corresponding animals a premium price and are displayed in the restaurants the carcasses go to. Plaques on display at L'Auberge Aveyronnaise While beef and lamb were the mainstays on the menu, delegates also got the opportunity to sample dishes including frog legs, snails, and Aligot, which is a dish made with cheese blended with mashed potatoes. The role of tour guide for the trip was left in the capable hands of Joe Walsh, one of Kepak's longest-serving employees, who delivered an informative after-dinner speech on the first night on all aspects of sheep production both in Ireland and further afield and the requirements of the key markets Irish lamb is subsequently sold into. Joe Walsh has been working with Kepak for over 35 years A Co. Waterford native, Walsh started working with Kepak in 1986 buying lambs, and arrived in Paris to work for the company in 1988. Walsh, who is a fountain of knowledge by all accounts, is still based in Paris working with Kepak some 37 years later. Speaking to the group, he said: "August 1, marks the feast of Lughnasa, honouring Lú, the ancient Irish god of light, skill, and leadership." He likened Irish shepherds to Lú, a warrior and master craftsman known for his versatility and strength. He quoted from the 1972 UNESCO World Heritage Convention which recognises certain practices or livelihoods as having 'outstanding universal value' and which should form part of the common heritage of human kind. "Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today and what we pass on to the future generations," he said. It was an early start on the Thursday morning of the trip with delegates gathering for the bus outside the hotel at 4:00a.m ahead of the visit to Rungis International Market. Located to the south of Paris, Rungis International Market is described as 'the world's largest fresh food market'. Speaking to Agriland, Walsh put the scale of the market into context, saying: "The market covers an area of almost 600ac. Lambs slaughtered at the Kepak Athleague site in Co. Roscommon that were sold at Rungis Market on the day of the visit "There is an annual turnover at the market of approximately €12 billion, there are approximately 1,200 companies and 12,000 workers here as well as 30-40 cafes and restaurants. "The biggest part of the tonnage going through Rungis would be fruit and vegetables. It would be about 70% of it but there is also a significant amount of beef and lamb sold through Rungis. ""A lot of the French beef in Rungis is sold on commission, everything Kepak sells in there is at a price. "Irish beef and lamb is perceived in this market as being of good quality. It has a great image." Meat and offal are traded in huge refrigerated warehouses at the market. Each seller has their own shop with carcasses hanging on rails. Buyers come along and put a mark on their purchased carcasses and have the option of getting their carcasses cut up further also. The meat is then loaded into trucks and dispatched to the shop or restaurant for sale to the customers. Some of the traders had pictures of the cattle breeds attached to the carcasses with the name of the breeder also available. Trading at Rungis begins at approximately 1:00a.m. and is largely wrapped up by 8:00-9:00a.m. It is not uncommon to see staff enjoying a glass of wine at 7:30a.m and a dinner, having finished their days work by early morning. The market is a hive of bustling activity with a real sense of the old-school way of doing business. The market is filled with characters, merchants and traders from countries all around the globe. Some of these people's families have worked at Rungis for generations and others are only new in the door. Photo showing Rungis Market in the early days The site offers a unique environment for people to experience the trade of fresh produce at the coal face and see first-hand what sells and what will not. With lambs from Ireland, Britain, and France and many other countries on sale in the market, competition on carcass price and quality is high. Buyers are all anxious to secure the best value and quality they possibly can. While there was a great display of beef and lamb in the market on the day, the drop in supplies of both across Europe was noted on a number of occasions during the visit. One of the traders had a large offering of lambs on their stand that had been slaughtered at the Kepak factory in Athleague, Co. Roscommon, earlier that week. Agriland spoke with a meat trader at Rungis, Francis Fauchere from Eurodis Viande, a third-generation butcher who has been trading at Rungis since 1985. Francis Fauchere from Eurodis Viande trades 1,000 lambs/day at Rungis The butcher trades 1,000 lambs/day through Rungis, half of which are Irish lambs and the other half of which are UK lambs. When asked by Agriland what he likes to see in Irish lamb carcasses, he said: "I look at the colour of the meat and carcass weight, I want them no more than 20kg". He also said he buys most of his Irish lamb from June to October. This butcher was also supplying 18 months dry-aged Wagyu beef from a producer group in Spain with 200,000 cattle in it. The refrigerated warehouses where fresh meat is traded continue as far as the eye can see Damien Conry from Kepak Athleague, who was also on the trip, highlighted how challenging it was for the first Irish meat traders and truck drivers who came out to France and continental Europe to sell and supply Irish produce. He said those pioneers forged the foundation market routes and market relationships for Irish beef and lamb - some of which are still in place today. There was broad selection of offal on offer at Rungis, including tripe, liver, feet, and cattle heads. There was also produce from other Irish processors spotted in the market. Delegates also got a tour of the fruit and flower markets at Rungis. The fruit market at Rungis These are equally as impressive in scale, and Joe Walsh said the region of the market that sells the fresh flowers is often the site of heated negotiations as the quality of the flowers must be impeccable for resale. Next it was on to supermarket Grand Frais to view the Novo Viande meat counter. There was a display of Irish lamb here as well as a range of other French meat products. The forum then visited a Carrefour supermarket to see how the meat products are presented on the supermarket shelf and what the French consumer is looking out for. After some sightseeing around Paris, the Kepak Young Sheep Farmer Forum then visited the Irish College in Paris, where Co. Wexford native Fr. Jim Doyle shared some of his knowledge of French history and the role of the Irish College in Paris. After the short but action-packed trip, the delegates then headed back for the airport to return home. Since launching in April, the Kepak Young Sheep Farmer Forum, supported by Bord Bia and Mountbellew Agricultural College, has brought together a dynamic group of young farmers to explore innovation and best practices in sheep farming. Participants have taken part in a range of activities including a visit to the Kepak Athleague factory in Co. Roscommon, tours of lowland and hill farms and an education session with researchers from Teagasc Athenry, Co. Galway.
New York Post
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
The Eagles Sphere residency picks up in September. How much are tickets?
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. As far as we know, the end of 'The Long Goodbye Tour' is near. In July 2023, The Eagles announced that they were embarking on a multi-year farewell run where they'd play venues all over North America. 'Our long run has lasted far longer than any of us ever dreamed,' the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers shared in a statement, two summers ago. 'But, everything has its time, and the time has come for us to close the circle.' Advertisement Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Vince Gill, Deacon Frey, Timothy B. Schmit and co. proceeded to play arenas all over the US up until February 2024. Shortly after, they broke the news that they were conducting a Las Vegas Sphere residency. 13 months and 32 shows (!) later, the '70s hitmakers may actually be approaching the end of the 'Long Goodbye.' At the time of publication, they have 12 more concerts scheduled from September through October 2025…and then that's it. As of now, there's nothing else in the books. Advertisement Thankfully, if you want to see the 'Hotel California' band live, tickets are available for all remaining Sin City gigs. Based on our findings, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $377 including fees on Vivid Seats for their Halloween show. Other concerts have seats starting anywhere from $393 to $465 including fees. Yes, we know that's expensive. However, it's hard to put a price on seeing a bucket list group like The Eagles live. Not only do they throw an out and out hit parade — 'One Of These Nights,' 'Lyin' Eyes,' 'Take It To The Limit,' New Kid In Town' and 'Life In The Fast Lane' is just a taste of what you'll get at their live show — but Sphere also provides a hair-raising optical spectacle. Advertisement 'The way the Sphere screen truly envelops the stage allows the crowd to be transported both musically and visually, and the Eagles' show took a journey from under the sea to above the clouds (with some terrestrial stops in between),' Billboard raved in a review of a September 2024 concert. 'Some of the most stunning visual displays included a couple's gorgeous underwater choreography for 'The Boys of Summer'; a towering cityscape growing over the crowd before collapsing down into the ground for 'In the City; and a bus driving all the way into the cosmos and into a meteor shower for 'Take It to the Limit.'' Sound like the bucket list show of the century for you? For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about The Eagles' Las Vegas Sphere residency below. All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. The Eagles 2025 Las Vegas Sphere schedule Advertisement A complete calendar including all Sphere residency dates, show start times and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here: The Eagles Sphere concert dates Ticket prices start at Friday, Sept. 5 8:30 p.m. $439 (including fees) Saturday, Sept. 6 8:30 p.m. $426 (including fees) Friday, Sept. 12 8:30 p.m. $416 (including fees) Saturday, Sept. 13 8:30 p.m. $439 (including fees) Friday, Oct. 3 8:30 p.m. $427 (including fees) Saturday, Oct. 4 8:30 p.m. $405 (including fees) Friday, Oct. 10 8:30 p.m. $412 (including fees) Saturday, Oct. 11 8:30 p.m. $383 (including fees) Friday, Oct. 31 8:30 p.m. $377 (including fees) Saturday, Nov. 1 8:30 p.m. $393 (including fees) Friday, Nov. 7 8:30 p.m. $465 (including fees) Saturday, Nov. 8 8:30 p.m. $433 (including fees) (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. Other 2025 shows at Las Vegas Sphere When Nick Carter and co. aren't lighting up the Sphere stage, many other exciting shows are headed to Vegas' premier entertainment destination. Here's what's up next at the one-of-a-kind venue. Advertisement Sphere shows 'Postcard From Earth' Runs indefinitely Academy Award-nominated director Darren Aronofsky's ambitious, immersive, globetrotting film. 'V-U2' Runs indefinitely A look back at U2's groundbreaking Sphere residency. Backstreet Boys July 18 through Aug. 24 The boy band revisits their beloved 'Millennium' album. 'The Wizard of Oz' Aug. 28 through the foreseeable future Larger-than-life screenings of the iconic film. Insomniac x Tomorrowland: Unity Aug. 29 through Oct. 18 A huge EDM festival with headliners to be announced at a later date. Zac Brown Band Dec. 5 through Jan. 10, 2026 The country rockers are debuting their new album 'Love & Fear' while revisiting their biggest singles. If you're planning a Las Vegas trip, you can find a complete calendar of all upcoming events at Sphere here. Vince Gill solo tour 2025 Eagles singer and guitarist Vince Gill is currently out and about on a solo run of his own. To see if he's headed to your neck of the woods, click here to find Gill's complete tour calendar. The Eagles set list Advertisement On the first night of the now multi-year residency, The Eagles took 20 songs to the stage. Although it's possible they'll mix things up at these final dozen gigs, here's what they performed at their inaugural Sphere show back on Sept. 20, 2024, according to Set List FM. 01.) 'Hotel California' 02.) 'One of These Nights' 03.) 'Lyin' Eyes' 04.) 'Take It to the Limit' 05.) 'Witchy Woman' 06.) 'Peaceful Easy Feeling' (Jack Tempchin cover) 07.) 'Tequila Sunrise' 08.) 'In the City' (Joe Walsh song) 09.) 'I Can't Tell You Why' 10.) 'New Kid in Town' 11.) 'Seven Bridges Road' (Steve Young cover) 12.) 'Those Shoes' 13.) 'Life's Been Good' (Joe Walsh song) 14.) 'Already Gone' (Robb Strandlund cover) 15.) 'The Boys of Summer' (Don Henley song) 16.) 'Life in the Fast Lane' Advertisement Encore 17.) 'Take It Easy' 18.) 'Rocky Mountain Way' (Joe Walsh song) 19.) 'Desperado' 20.) 'Heartache Tonight' The Eagles band members When you've been 'taking it to the limit' since 1971, there's bound to be a bit of shakeup in your group. Still, after 50+ years together, 78-year-old founding member Don Henley (drums, vocals, also known for the '80s smash 'Boys of Summer), continues to head the group. Advertisement At all Sphere dates, he's joined by 77-year-old Joe Walsh (who also fronted The James Gang), 77-year-old Timothy B. Schmit (bassist and vocalist who played with Poco), 22-time Grammy winner Vince Gill and the late Glenn Frey's 30-something son, Deacon. Past members that are no longer with the band include Frey (who passed away in 2016) and Randy Meisner (died in 2023). Bernie Leadon is still alive but hasn't played with the band since 2016. As for guitarist Don Felder, he tours with Styx and REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin, although The Post reported he suffered a medical emergency at a show earlier this year. Over the course of the group's half-century together, The Eagles have received six Grammy Awards, performed over 1,000 concerts, and sold over 150 million albums. Classic rockers on tour in 2025 Can't make it to Sin City to see Henley and Walsh live this fall? No need to worry. There are plenty of legends from way back when to go around this year. Here are just five of our favorite, can't-miss, throwback icons from that might be headed to a venue near you these next few months. • Paul McCartney • Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band • Bob Dylan with Willie Nelson • The Doobie Brothers • Neil Young Looking for even more live music in your life? Check out our list of the biggest classic rockers on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
CBS News
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Chicago blues icon Buddy Guy releases new album for 89th birthday
To celebrate his 89th birthday on Wednesday, legendary musician Buddy Guy released a new album of Chicago blues — appropriately titled, "Ain't Done with the Blues." The album features an assortment of guest musicians, including guitarist Joe Walsh of The Eagles fame, who joined Guy on the album's lead single, "How Blues Is That." Twenty-six-year-old blues guitarist Christone "Kingfish" Ingram joins Guy on "Where U At," guitarist Joe Bonamassa appears with Guy on "Dry Stick," and the iconic Peter Frampton joins up with Guy for "It Keeps Me Young." The 18-song collection marks the first full-length studio album from Guy since "The Blues Don't Lie" in 2022. An 89th birthday bash and album release party for Guy was held Wednesday night at Buddy Guy's Legends, at 700 S. Wabash Ave. in the South Loop. Guy headlined the Chicago Blues Festival in 2024. He is on tour in August in Arizona and California.
