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Posted on August 18 2023

Our latest newsletter is just out and is filled with district and national news, business supports and grants available, exclusive offers and upcoming events. Check it out here: https://tinyurl.com/4z…

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Sandyford Business District Summer Networking Event in Airfield

Posted on June 30 2023

It was great to see so many people yesterday at our Summer Networking Event in Airfield Estate. An Cathaoirleach Cllr Denis O’Callaghan gave the opening address followed by a welcome from Claire McEvi…

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Former Mayor of Palo Alto visits Sandyford Business District to discuss potential twinning

Posted on June 29 2023

On Monday, CEO of Sandyford Business District (SBID), Ger Corbett was delighted to welcome former mayor, and current councillor of Palo Alto, Patrick Burt to the district. Mr Burt …

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Minister Neale Richmond visits HUB 17

Posted on May 15 2023

On May 15th we welcomed Minister Neale Richmond TD, Frank Curran, Chief Executive at DLRCC, Aidan Blighe, Director of Planning and Economic Development at DLRCC, Owen Laverty Head of Enterprise and Ec…

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Sandyford Business District Wellness Week 2023

Posted on May 15 2023

Wellness Week ‘23 Ran from May 8th to 12th across the District. There were competitions, health screen, advice from medical and fitness professionals, free talks are more. Something for everyone livin…

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SBD Breakfast Networking Event in Mastercard: “Demystifying the Metaverse”

Posted on May 11 2023

Sandyford Business District Breakfast Networking Event in Mastercard: “Demystifying the Metaverse” May 10th 2023 “Within the next 10 years, only 15% of interactions customers have with a business will…

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HUB 17 Official Launch

Posted on April 27 2023

On April 26th we proudly launched our new work and event space HUB17 on Corrig Road in Sandyford Business Park on Connected Hubs Showcase Day. Ossian Smyth, TD, Minister of State with responsibility f…

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SBD Community Electronic/Electrical equipment collection morning

Posted on March 24 2023

Together with Recycle-IT we ran a community electronic/electrical equipment collection morning on March 23rd in HUB17 Free to recycle: Domestic appliances of all types are free to recycle. (Household …

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SBD Breakfast Networking Event in Clayton Hotel: “Women Who Lead”

Posted on March 23 2023

On Wednesday February 22nd we held our first Breakfast Networking Event of the year. The topic was “Women Who Lead” and we were joined by a panel of inspiring women leaders who spoke about their varie…

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Sandyford Business District: Highlights of 2022

Posted on January 06 2023

Take a look back at some of our highlights from 2022 SANDYFORD BUSINESS DISTRICT PROJECT GREEN / GREEN CHARTER HIGHLIGHTS · Sandyford Business District FLAGSHIP EVENT: Innovation Summit 2- Day Event …

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SBD meeting with Climate Alliance Group to successfully apply for EU funding for Green Infrastructure improvements in the District

Posted on January 06 2023

Sandyford Business District met with the Climate Alliance Group and 7 other Districts from North Western Europe in Frankfurt as part of a joint effort to successfully apply for EU funding towards Gree…

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Santa and his Elves visit over 150 Children in the District

Posted on December 09 2022

Santa and his elves were back for 2022! On December 8th we welcomed children from across the district to our Santa’s Grotto in HUB17 on Corrig Road. Santa and his elves met with over 150 excited child…

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SBD Winter Festival ‘22

Posted on December 05 2022

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… The SBD Team was out again in force this year trying to switch on all the lights at the same time….all 480 of them!!! We Ho Ho Hope you like them!! Winter …

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SBD Christmas Craft Fair ‘22

Posted on December 01 2022

Our first ever Christmas Craft Fair was on December 1st in our community space in HUB17 on Corrig Road. We were delighted so many fabulous crafters came on board to make the event such a success and r…

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Digital 1st Day in HUB17

Posted on November 17 2022

Thanks to Leo McBride - DigitalX for hosting such a great event for #digitalfirstDay2022 in HUB17 here in Sandyford Business District With expert insights from Jimmy Doyle - Clubber we heard how the u…

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Clayton Hotel Launches new Bay & Sorrel Restaurant

Posted on October 21 2022

Clayton Hotel Leopardstown launched their new dining experience Bay & Sorrel October yesterday October 20th. Nestled at the foot of the Dublin Mountains, the freshly refurbished restaurant at the …

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SBD Breakfast Networking Event in Microsoft

Posted on October 14 2022

We were delighted to see so many businesses in the district at our breakfast networking meeting this week in Microsoft. The event was run in collaboration with Venture Business Network and with the su…

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Sandyford Business District Networking Event in Microsoft October 12th

Posted on October 05 2022

We are looking forward to our next Sandyford Business District Breakfast Networking Event on October 12th in Microsoft here in Sandyford Business District The theme of the session will be ‘P…

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SBD Launches Green Charter for the District

Posted on October 01 2022

SANDYFORD BUSINESS DISTRICT PARTNERS WITH BALLINA-BASED, MARY ROBINSON CENTRE, TO DRIVE SUSTAINABILITY IN THE DISTRICT On the back of the partnership, the Association is set to launch a number of gree…

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SBD Budget 2023 Briefing Document

Posted on September 30 2022

​We have put together a Budget 2023 briefing document for the businesses here in the district covering the key points around Taxation Business Supports Employment Climate Action / Energy Health Transp…

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Sandyford Business District Innovation Summit 2022: Decarbonisation

Posted on September 30 2022

The annual Sandyford Innovation Summit took place on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th September 2022. The theme was “Decarbonisation” and its impact on businesses and the general public. This year the …

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SBD Culture Night: Art Exhibition

Posted on September 23 2022

As part of Dublin Culture Night - Friday September 23rd we gave local artists a platform to showcase and promote their work From 5pm to 10pm they exhibited their incredible work in a pop-up Gallery in…

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SBD Culture Night: International Cookery Night

Posted on September 23 2022

We hosted a FREE evening of international cuisine as part of Dublin Culture Night on September 23rd Chef Shane Smith, a regular on the RTÉ Today Show joined us when we held an international cookery de…

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SBD CEO speaks about Green Mobility at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona

Posted on September 22 2022

Sandyford Business District CEO speaks about green mobility at key international conference Ger Corbett, CEO of Sandyford Business District, Ireland’s largest business district spoke at the Smart City…

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Sandyford Business District Summer Social Networking Event

Posted on July 28 2022

Our Summer Social Networking Event took place on Wednesday 27th July A networking event with a difference. Attendees go to experience some immersive Virtual Reality gaming with best-in-class gear cour…

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Sandyford Business District marks handover of the position of CEO from Conor Battigan to Ger Corbett

Posted on July 21 2022

Sandyford Business District (SBD) is proud to mark the handover of the position of Chief Executive Officer of Ireland’s largest business district from Conor Battigan to Ger Corbett. Conor Battigan, wh…

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Sandyford Business District Board Changes

Posted on July 21 2022

Sandyford Business District is delighted to introduce Greg Brennan as the new Chairperson of Sandyford Business District. We warmly congratulate Greg on his appointment and look forward to continuing …

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Sandyford Business District Networking Event in Covalen: “FULL on Leadership”

Posted on June 16 2022

On June 15th we held our 2nd Breakfast Networking Event in collaboration with Leo DLR and Venture Business Networks kindly hosted by Covalen A great panel of speakers shared their expertise on “FULL o…

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CEO of Sandyford Business District, Ger Corbett at the opening of Stillorgan Reservoir May 2022

Posted on June 06 2022

CEO at Sandyford Business District, Ger Corbett, pictured at the opening of Stillorgan Reservoir last week.  In SBD we remain hugely supportive of all proposals to have a public amenity on these …

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AIB Manufacturing Outlook Report 2022

Posted on May 26 2022

The second in AIB’s 2022 series of Sector Outlook reports, is focused on sustainable manufacturing. AIB partnered with key industry stakeholder Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) to undertake a survey…

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GreenAer comes to the district

Posted on May 09 2022

We were delighted to join GreenAer Bikes recently for their official launch and personally welcome them to the district. Ireland’s electric bike specialists. eBike Retailer and Full-Service Repair Sho…

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SBD and Leopardstown Racecourse brings you “Feel Good Friday” - May 13th

Posted on May 09 2022

We have partnered with Leopardstown Racecourse to bring “Feel Good Friday” to district businesses Join us on Friday May 13th in the Champions Bar for live music. The fixture is Leopardstown’s only Fri…

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SBD Business Networking breakfast meeting

Posted on April 27 2022

This morning we held our first round of Business Networking breakfast meetings in collaboration with Venture Business Network and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. The theme of today’s session wa…

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SBD Wellness Week 2022

Posted on April 11 2022

Wellness Week ‘22 Ran from April 4th to 8th with lots of fitness activities, free work outs and competitions to be won. There was something for everyone living or working in the District Some of the k…

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Posted on March 30 2022

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Spend in Sandyford this Mothers’ Day

Posted on March 24 2022

Spend in Sandyford this Mothers’ Day. Whether you’re buying gifts, flowers chocolates, her favourite tipple or treating her to meal out there’s something for every budget and style here in the distric…

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Support for Ukraine

Posted on March 03 2022

POST YOUR PRO-UKRAINE INITIATIVES HERE TO SHARE WITH OTHER BUSINESSES IN THE DISTRICT! Sandyford Business District condemns the unauthorised invasion of Ukraine by Russia and we remain deeply concerne…

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Spend in Sandyford at Easter

Posted on March 02 2022

Whatever you are looking for you can find it in the district this Easter. Check out our latest Spend in Sandyford Easter Directory. With such a huge variety of retailers, restaurants, motor and leisur…

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Spend in Sandyford this Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 07 2022

Love is in the air and if you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day meal to remember, check out these top spots in the District.

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SBD Cycle Friendly Employer Initiative

Posted on February 03 2022

SBD: Cycle Friendly Employer Initiative 2022 - 2023 Cycle-Friendly Employer – Why it Matters to Sandyford Business District The current environment and climate challenges are now shared by every emplo…

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Sandyford Business District Pocket Forest Planting January 2022

Posted on January 24 2022

On Saturday January 22nd 2022 we planted the 1st pocket forest in the district in Naomh Olafs GAA Club. We were delighted to be joined by An Cathaoirleach Cllr Lettie McCarthy and Minister Josepha Mad…

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SBD Winter Festival ‘21

Posted on December 22 2021

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… The SBD Team was out again in force this year trying to switch on all the lights at the same time….all 350 of them!!! We Ho Ho Hope you like them!! Winter …

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Spend in Sandyford Christmas Business Directory 2021

Posted on December 09 2021

Whatever you are looking for you can find it in the district this Christmas. Check out our latest Spend in Sandyford Christmas business directory (which we are promoting across all our social media ch…

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SBD 12 Businesses of Christmas

Posted on November 30 2021

Our 12 Businesses of Christmas Campaign is just one of the activities in our overall Spend In Sandyford at Christmas Campaign. Each day we will be promoting a different SBD Business and an offer or pr…

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15 Steps to Safe Online Shopping

Posted on November 29 2021

With Cyber Week in full flow, Sandyford Business District is highlighting 15 steps to help you shop safely online. With ever greater numbers of people moving online for their purchases, so too are cyb…

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Spend in Sandyford Launch to help reboot the local economy

Posted on November 16 2021

Sandyford Business District launched a new initiative and awareness campaign to encourage consumers and businesses alike to Spend in Sandyford this Christmas and beyond. The campaign is aimed at encou…

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SBD Innovation Week 2021: A Smart Sustainable Future

Posted on November 15 2021

Sandyford Business District Innovation Week 2021 ran from November 11th to 17th and this year it was a mix of online and in-person presentations. The theme was “A smart sustainable future” MC for the …

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SBD Business Impact Awards - Finalists and Winners 2021

Posted on November 12 2021

We are delighted to announce the finalists and overall winners of this year’s Business Impact Awards. SBD Business Impact Awards 2021 have been designed to celebrate companies and individuals who exce…

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The Government publishes new Climate Action Plan

Posted on November 11 2021

The Government’s Climate Action Plan 2021 was released last week. The Plan is driven by the Government’s ambition to meet a 51% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and to reach net-zero emis…

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Minister Damien English visits the District - October 2021

Posted on October 29 2021

We were delighted to welcome Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English to the district last week. Minister English joined us in Spirit Motor Group’s office where he met wit…

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Spotlight on Sandyford Business Series

Posted on October 28 2021

We want to shine a light on the great businesses in the District. Each week we’ll be featuring a different local business. As this is World Mental Health month we wanted to shine the spotlight on The …

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Cabinet decision on public health restrictions from 22nd October 2021

Posted on October 21 2021

Amid an unexpected uptick of new case numbers in the past two weeks, the Government met on 19th October to consider what public health measures will apply from 22nd October. While most of the anticipa…

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Budget 2022

Posted on October 14 2021

Ministers Paschal Donohoe and Michael McGrath announced Budget 2022 on Tuesday last with a package valued at approx. €4.7 billion. Some €3.2 billion of this is committed to existing pay and spending i…

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SBD Business Impact Awards 2021 - Shortlist Announced

Posted on September 20 2021

We are delighted to announce the shortlist for this year’s Business Impact Awards. SBD Business Impact Awards 2021 have been designed to celebrate companies and individuals who excelled as Sandyford B…

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Back the BID: Building a stronger Sandyford

Posted on September 10 2021

Attending the launch of Sandyford Business District’s Back the BID campaign recently were Chair of the SBD Plebiscite Committee, Gerard O’Farrell with Minister of State at the Department of Education …

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SBD Vision for the next 5 years

Posted on September 08 2021

Sandyford BID CLG trading as Sandyford Business District was established in January 2017 following a vote to establish the BID Scheme. In our first 5 years we have had a significant positive impact on…

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Cabinet decides on plans to lift almost all restrictions by 22nd October

Posted on September 02 2021

Cabinet decides on plans to lift almost all restrictions by 22nd October On 31st August, the Irish Government approved plans for a phased lifting of restrictions as the focus of the strategy for manag…

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Press Release: Jim Power Economic Report on SBD

Posted on August 31 2021

SBD Press Release Sandyford Economic Report highlights the need for strategic delivery of housing and offices to ensure retention of Fortune 500 companies Sandyford Business District expects its workf…

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Jim Power Economic Report on Sandyford Business District 2021

Posted on August 31 2021

Significant contribution of Sandyford BID highlighted in newly published Economic Report. Sandyford Business District (SBD) has today published an economic report on the district, prepared by one of I…

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Wellness Week 2021

Posted on August 27 2021

We are delighted to announce Sandyford Business District Wellness Week from September 27th to October 1st. Each day we’ll have a different topic and great line-up of expert speakers. There’s Motivatio…

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Sandyford Business District Business Impact Awards 2021 Enter here now!

Posted on July 06 2021

The Sandyford Business District Business Impact Awards 2021 are in place to celebrate companies and individuals who excelled as Sandyford Business District continues to navigate its way through the Co…

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Fitness, Fun and Facials in Sandyford

Posted on July 02 2021

Did you know Sandyford Business District is home to a large leisure, health and beauty sector? We’ve a huge variety of gyms, leisure centres, hairdressers, barber shops and beauty salons along with st…

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Fathers’ Day Gift Directory

Posted on June 17 2021

Forget the socks! Looking for ways to say “Thanks Dad” this Father’s day? We’ve got you covered for gifts he’ll really want. Choose from a huge selection of shops, gyms and restaurants: Check them all…

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Easing of Public Health Restrictions for June and July

Posted on June 01 2021

On 28th May, the Irish Government decided to ease public health restrictions for June and July, and indicated what further loosening may be possible in August. The tentative dates on the reopening of …

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Easing of Government Restrictions Announcement April 29th

Posted on April 30 2021

On 29th April, the Irish Government decided on public health restrictions for May and June. Better-than-expected Covid-19 figures in April, coupled with an announcement from Pfizer of increased d…

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COVID-19: What restrictions change from April 12th?

Posted on April 12 2021

In line with the plan set out in COVID-19 Resilience & Recovery 2021: The Path Ahead, some phased easing of some restrictions commences today, Monday 12th April. This cautious approach will conti…

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Government announcement on the phased easing of restrictions for April (30th March)

Posted on March 31 2021

To summarise: From 12th April restrictions on domestic travel will be loosened to permit people to move about within county boundaries and to up to 20km from home into another county. Also on 12th Apr…

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Spend in Sandyford this Easter

Posted on March 29 2021

So you can see what’s on offer here in the District this Easter, we’ve put together a special Easter Directory, showing all the great businesses you can buy from. A shift in just 10% of your spending …

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Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill

Posted on March 25 2021

The Government has approved the final text of legislation to set Ireland on the path to net-zero emissions no later than 2050, and to a 51% reduction in emissions by the end of this decade. The Bill …

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Spend in Sandyford this Mothers’ Day

Posted on March 10 2021

You might not be able to treat your marvelous mum this Mothers’ Day in the style you normally would, but we’ve still got you covered here in the District. Whether you're buying gifts, flowers, chocola…

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SBD launches LIFT Ireland in Sandyford Business District

Posted on March 02 2021

Sandyford Business District is pleased to be the 1st Business District to partner with LIFT Ireland and launch the platform to businesses in the District. As organisations are constantly looking for w…

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Government publishes update to ‘Living with Covid-19 Plan’, outlines restrictions in coming weeks and extends Covid-19 supports

Posted on February 26 2021

Government publishes update to ‘Living with Covid-19 Plan’, outlines restrictions in coming weeks and extends Covid-19 supports Public health restrictions On 23rd February, the Government adopted an u…

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Covid-19 Business Aid Scheme

Posted on February 10 2021

On February 9th the Government announced that a new business support scheme – the Covid-19 Business Aid Scheme (CBAS), is being developed. €60 million has been allocated for grants under this scheme w…

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Latest Government Covid-19 Restrictions January 26th

Posted on January 27 2021

The Cabinet met on Tuesday, January 26th to consider an extension of the enhanced level 5 Covid-19 restrictions beyond January 31st. It was decided to extend almost all existing measures until March 5…

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Health and Wellness Advice and Tips

Posted on January 19 2021

Health and Wellness advice from The WellNow Company. The pandemic has given us the opportunity and the time to focus on ourselves and our family, enjoy the outdoors and nature more and to put in place…

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Government supports for businesses to be more energy efficient

Posted on January 19 2021

We have put a list together of all the government supports available to you if you are looking to make your business more energy efficient.

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National Minimum Wage Increase

Posted on January 13 2021

The National Minimum Wage has increased since January 1st. We have all the details you need here.

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Covid-19 Business Supports

Posted on January 12 2021

​Here are some practical steps you can take to safeguard your business.

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Latest COVID-19 restrictions

Posted on January 11 2021

Covid-19 restrictions - level 5 and enhanced measures Since the 31st December 2020, Ireland has been subject to full level 5 restrictions under the Government’s ‘Living with Covid-19’ framework. The m…

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Spend In Sandyford

Posted on January 05 2021

Spend in Sandyford is an awareness campaign aimed at encouraging people working and living in the District to think local, to support enterprises located here and to help fuel recovery. The decision t…

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Spend in Sandyford Business Directory

Posted on December 03 2020

Download the Spend in Sandyford Business Directory below!

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Brexit Advice, Guidance & Financial Supports

Posted on December 01 2020

In an important week for Brexit negotiations, we have compiled a number of useful links for you to help get your business Brexit ready and listed important sources of advice, guidance and financial su…

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Check out the latest developments on Brexit brought to you by Neale Richmond TD

Posted on November 23 2020

Checkout the latest developments on Brexit brought to you by Neale Richmond TD on our YouTube channel. Watch the video here.

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15 Tips To Safe Online Shopping

Posted on November 23 2020

Shop safely online. With one of the busiest shopping periods upon us we urge you to #SpendInSandyford but do it safely.  Check out our top tips. 

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Spend in Sandyford Christmas Campaign - Help Reboot The Local Economy

Posted on November 16 2020

Sandyford Business District launched a new initiative and awareness campaign to encourage consumers and businesses alike to Spend in Sandyford this Christmas and beyond. The campaign is aimed at encou…

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Sandyford Business District Budget 2021 Successes

Posted on November 09 2020

Creating the Right Environment for Businesses during Covid-19 With the scale of the shock caused by the Covid-19 pandemic to both businesses and consumers, Sandyford Business District (SBD) proposed …

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Sandyford Business District Budget Successes 2021

Posted on November 09 2020

Creating the Right Environment for Businesses during Covid-19 With the scale of the shock caused by the Covid-19 pandemic to both businesses and consumers, Sandyford Business District (SBD) proposed …

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Teddy Bears’ Picnic. And the Winners are…

Posted on November 03 2020

Well done to everyone who entered our Teddy Bears’ Picnic Art competition recently. The first 200 entries we received will get a special Teddy Bear each. We had lots of fantastic entries so it was re…

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Spend in Sandyford Campaign

Posted on October 28 2020

Spend in Sandyford is an awareness campaign aimed at encouraging people working and living in the District to think local, to support enterprises located here and to help fuel recovery. The decision t…

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Budget 2021

Posted on October 21 2020

Main provisions Taxation VAT Higher rate of VAT will revert to 23% after the 6-month reduction to 21% announced in the July Stimulus expires. VAT rate for the hospitality sector has been cut from 13.5…

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Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020

Posted on October 13 2020

The Government has published the draft text of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020. The Bill aims to set the country on course to become climate neutral by 2050. The ke…

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Sandyford Business District Budget Submission 2021

Posted on September 16 2020

The body representing leading businesses in Sandyford, South Dublin, Sandyford Business District has today made a wide-ranging pre-Budget 2021 submission to Government. Sandyford BID CLG trading as Sa…

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Celebrity Psychologist, Dr. Eddie Murphy teams up with Sandyford Business District for Wellness Week

Posted on September 09 2020

Attendees will acquire a host of tips on physical and mental well-being, building resilience, fostering a healthy relationship with technology and desk yoga. Sandyford Business District, the largest b…

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An overview of the Government’s July Stimulus Plan

Posted on July 28 2020

On Thursday 23rd July, the Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Green Party administration released details of a €5.2 billion spending package in the form of a Stimulus Plan that had been committed to in the Progr…

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July Economic Stimulus Plan 2020

Posted on July 24 2020

The measures launched in the July Stimulus Plan include: Businesses A new Employment Wage Support Scheme will succeed the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme and run until April 2021. 0% interest for first …

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Letter from Sharon Scally, our Chairperson

Posted on July 02 2020

Dear Business Owner, Together, we are living through unprecedented times with the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic affecting all our businesses, communities and the way we live our daily lives. This…

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Irish Government 2020 - 2025

Posted on June 29 2020

Micheál Martin appointed his cabinet on Saturday which comprises 15 Ministers, a chief whip and two “super juniors”. For further details on the constitution of the Ministerial Portfolios of the 33rd &…

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COVID-19 Mobility Programme - Enabling The City To Return To Work Policy

Posted on June 02 2020

Post-Covid planning policy means some Dublin areas will be at a competitive disadvantage and businesses will fail Proper planning of Dublin demands a collective approach to the City’s infrastructure p…

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CWSI launches free mobile app to help Irish businesses return to work safely

Posted on May 26 2020

CWSI, Ireland’s most experienced enterprise mobility specialists, today announces the launch of a freely available mobile app for businesses, to help employees return-to-work safely according to Gover…

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