When Light Gets Trapped at Nanoscale: New Ways to Power the Future of Optoelectronics

An overview showing how bound states in the continuum (BICs) have advanced from new design methods and fundamental physics to practical applications in lasing, sensing, and next-generation photonic metadevices, as well as the road ahead for scalable manuf

From bound states in the continuum to machine-learning design, photonic metasurfaces are opening scalable routes to efficient light control

IRELAND, April 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Modern technology demands compact, efficient optical devices for cameras, sensors, and quantum systems. Metasurfaces offer nanoscale control of light, yet strong confinement remains difficult. While traditional cavities rely on mirrors,

Rani Grennell’s Poetry Collection Dancing With Shadows Set to Release Soon

DURBAN, KWAZULU, NATAL, IRELAND, April 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new poetry collection titled Dancing With Shadows by Rani Grennell is scheduled for release in 2026. The book brings together a wide range of poems written over many years, offering a thoughtful look at life, memory, relationships, and personal growth.

𝐀 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞’𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬

The collection moves gently through different phases of life,

Statement by Minister McEntee following phone call with Foreign Minister-designate of Hungary, Anita Orbán

I spoke today with Hungary’s foreign minister-designate, Anita Orbán. It was a welcome opportunity to congratulate her on her party’s impressive success in last Sunday’s general election and to wish her well as she prepares for government. 

We discussed plans for the new Hungarian government to take office, the high expectations

Ministers Announce New Special and Inclusive Classes for 2026/2027 School Year

Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton, and Minister of State for Special Education, Michael Moynihan, have today announced the sanctioning of 40 new special classes and 5 inclusive special classes for the 2026/2027 school year, further expanding provision for children and young people with special educational needs.

This builds on last week’s confirmation of plans to establish four new special schools for the

Financial Experts Highlight Retirement Challenges and Global Economic Pressures in 2026 Outlook Webinar

abm financial advisers Cork Ireland

A convergence of global economic risks & structural shifts that could significantly reshape investment strategy, retirement planning & financial markets

“Retirement is no longer simply about securing a guaranteed income, It is about managing capital in a tax-efficient way over an uncertain time horizon.””

— Eoin Buckley

CORK, IRELAND, April 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Financial Experts Highlight Retirement Challenges, Economic Pressures, and Long-Term Trends in 2026 Outlook Webinar

A recent “Pensions & Market Outlook 2026”

Start Running by Brian Garvey to Be Released Soon, A Story of Digital Threats and Human Decisions

DUBLIN, IRELAND, April 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new fiction book titled Start Running by Brian Garvey is expected to be released soon. The story offers a grounded look at how modern technology, particularly cybersecurity, connects with everyday life in ways that are not always visible at first.

𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲

The book follows Ronan Savage, who works in a cybersecurity

Strategic Metals Invest Expands Portfolio With Three Geopolitically Sensitive Technology Metals

Louis O’Connor, CEO, Strategic Metals Invest

Strategic Metals Invest

Antimony, bismuth, and tellurium join Strategic Metals Invest’s offering as export controls and critical minerals policy reshape markets.

DUBLIN, IRELAND, March 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Strategic Metals Invest has expanded its physical metals offering to include three additional technology metals — antimony, bismuth, and tellurium — now available for structured private ownership.

The expansion reflects a broader shift in global

Home Chocolat raises €64K on Kickstarter as demand grows for chocolate-making tools

Chocolate dipping in action with the Chocolatier Pro™, enabling easy and consistent chocolate tempering for creators

Late pledges now open: secure a Chocolatier Pro from the first production batch and join the growing movement of chocolate creators.

We are seeing a clear shift. More people want to move from consuming chocolate to creating it, but they need tools that remove technical barriers without compromising quality.”

— Liora Omer, Founder and CEO of Home Chocolat

CORK, CORK, IRELAND, March 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Home Chocolat, the Ireland-based foodtech startup transforming chocolate lovers into creators, has successfully

The Debranding Dilemma: New Research Reveals a 1.8x Effectiveness Gap for Simplified Logos

The impact of a simplified logo

Features Driving Logo Distinctiveness Uplifts

Logo Distinctiveness Ranking Factors

Meta-analysis of 1,000 logos highlights the critical role of characters, icons, and the "Golden Thread" in logo memorability and distinctiveness.

Relying solely on words within a logo to communicate a brand is a misguided perspective”

— Cathal Gillen

IRELAND, April 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- What is the impact of debranding on your logo? What variables impact logo distinctiveness? New research by Distinctive BAT, a distinctive brand asset research

Vistatec AI Wins Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award for Enterprise Localization Innovation

DUBLIN, DUBLIN, IRELAND, March 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Vistatec AI has been named a winner in the Software category of the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards, presented by Business Intelligence Group. The award recognizes organizations that deliver measurable impact through the responsible and practical use of artificial intelligence.

Vistatec AI is a productized suite of AI services