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Heads up! Our phone lines will close at 3 PM today for a team event.
Due to the weather there might be a few tech hiccups for staff working remotely, fingers crossed for smooth connections! Thanks for your patience!

The .eu Web Awards Are Back – Time to Showcase Your Website! We’re delighted to share some exciting news from our partners at EURid, the .eu registry. After a short break and a fresh new makeover, the .eu Web Awards returned on 3 September 2025, celebrating the very best .eu websites across Europe.  The Web Awards are an opportunity to highlight the creativity, innovation, and impact of ... The .eu Web Awards Are Back – Time to Showcase Your Website! is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

#Competitions #Contests

Powering Progress: Blacknight’s Next Step in Sustainability At Blacknight, we believe that running a technology company should never come at the cost of our environment. Every website hosted, every email sent, and every business powered through our services carries a responsibility to operate sustainably. That’s why we’re proud to announce the expansion of our solar installation at our Carlow headquarters, a significant ... Powering Progress: Blacknight’s Next Step in Sustainability is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

#General #sustainability

Online or Offline — Why and How? Let’s be honest going online can feel a bit overwhelming. The world is shifting more and more to digital, and while some people embrace it, others hold on tightly to the familiar ways of doing business. The truth? Both approaches have their place, and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer.  For some, brick-and-mortar feels like home. It’s ... Online or Offline — Why and How? is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

#General #Technology

How AI is Changing Google Search and What Your Business Can Do to Keep Up Have you noticed Google Search looking a wee bit different these days? That’s because it’s now powered by AI, giving you more personalised and detailed answers based on what you’re looking for.  If you’ve been putting the effort to optimise your website, adding keywords, and aiming for that sweet spot to get to the top ... How AI is Changing Google Search and What Your Business Can Do to Keep Up is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

#AI #General

Net Neutrality Should NOT be Open to Debate In 2025 reliable Internet access is vital for everyday life. It's vital for businesses of all shapes and sizes to be able to operate. The Internet is one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century and without it I wouldn't be sitting here penning this post! I've written about "net neutrality" going back well ... Net Neutrality Should NOT be Open to Debate is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

#Policy #netneutrality

Important Update: Microsoft Office 2016 & 2019 Support Ending October 2025 Microsoft has made the announcement that support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 will officially end on 14th October 2025. This means these versions of Office will no longer receive security updates, bug fixes, or technical support from Microsoft after this date although the apps will still continue to function.  If your organisation is still ... Important Update: Microsoft Office 2016 & 2019 Support Ending October 2025 is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

#Microsoft #News

Microsoft support ending

Important Notice: Microsoft will end their support services for Office 2016 and 2019. Check out our blog to see what you can do now. blacknight.blog/microsoft-of...

Top 5 Hosting Headaches – And How to Cure Them Let’s be honest, hosting isn’t exactly the most thrilling topic in the world. Most people don’t think about it until they need to get online or if something goes wrong, and suddenly you’re in full-blown panic mode because your site’s down, your emails aren’t working, or your blog has decided to load like it’s on ... Top 5 Hosting Headaches – And How to Cure Them is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

#General #Hosting

🚀Blast Off with 5Gbps!
Home & Biz 5000 Has Landed!

@blacknight.social CEO @mneylon.social explains their decision to join #CODI as a founding member: "Greater access brings good outcomes for underserved communities, and the power of language as an enabling force cannot be underestimated.”

Learn more and join us: codi.global

Community, Sustainability, and Bees: Vote for Your Favourite Beekeeping Photo We’re thrilled to announce that Blacknight is now an official sponsor of the Carlow Beekeepers Association! This partnership is part of our ongoing

As proud sponsors of the Carlow Beekeepers Association, we’re celebrating with a photo competition that showcases the beauty of beekeeping and local nature.

🗳️ Cast your vote here: hubs.li/Q03pJWtm0

Community, Sustainability, and Bees: Vote for Your Favourite Beekeeping Photo We’re thrilled to announce that Blacknight is now an official sponsor of the Carlow Beekeepers Association! This partnership is part of our ongoing mission to give back to the community while actively contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future as bees in Ireland is on a decline by more than 50% since 1980.  ... Community, Sustainability, and Bees: Vote for Your Favourite Beekeeping Photo is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

#Carlow #Competitions

Disaster Recovery: Smart Strategies for Web Hosting Emergencies In today’s digital-first world, uninterrupted uptime isn’t just a bonus—it’s critical to keeping your business running. Even brief periods of server downtime can lead to significant financial impact for businesses. That's why having a solid disaster recovery (DR) plan isn’t just good practice but essential, whether you’re running a small e-commerce site or managing large-scale ... Disaster Recovery: Smart Strategies for Web Hosting Emergencies is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

#CyberSecurity #General

Congratulations to the Coalition on Digital Environmental Impact on a successful launch yesterday! We’re proud to be a member of this important initiative, working together to build a more sustainable digital future.

Learn more here: hubs.li/Q03nv_k70

Day 3 at #RIPE

Today, we heard from Hans Petter Holen, CEO of RIPE NCC, as he presented the 2027–2030 Strategy Plan — laying the foundation for a resilient, inclusive, and forward-thinking Internet ecosystem.

#RIPE87 #InternetGovernance #RIPEstrategy #FutureOfInternet

Day 2 here at #RIPE90 in Lisbon!
Today we had Brian Nisbet open the Security Working Group session, sparking important conversations around strengthening the safety and resilience of the Internet.

#RIPE90 #Lisbon #InternetSecurity #DigitalResilience #InternetGovernance #RewildTheInternet

Greetings from Lisbon! We’re here at RIPE 90, and it’s been a fantastic first day diving into conversations around rewilding the Internet — restoring openness, resilience, and diversity to our digital ecosystems.

#RIPE90 #Lisbon #InternetGovernance #DigitalSustainability #RewildTheInternet

Irish Bank Holidays 2025 Just a heads-up on our bank holiday opening hours!

We hope you make the most of the long weekend — Check our blog to when we’ll be open.
Wishing you a relaxing and sunny Bank Holiday! ☀️
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Your Account’s Best Friend: Why 2FA Isn’t Optional Anymore We get it, security features can sometimes feel like a hassle. No one wakes up excited to set up security features. But some things are worth the extra few minutes and Two Factor Authentication is one of those things as just an ordinary password is not enough anymore.  Account breaches happen every day, not just ... Your Account’s Best Friend: Why 2FA Isn’t Optional Anymore  is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

#Blacknight #CyberSecurity

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Small Digital Habits, Big Environmental Impact–Here’s How We recognise the importance of Earth Day this month which reminds us of our shared responsibility to protect the planet. The theme for Earth Day 2025 is “our power, our planet”, inviting everyone around the globe to unite behind renewable energy, and to triple the global generation of clean electricity by 2030, and reduce the ... Small Digital Habits, Big Environmental Impact–Here’s How is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

#Blacknight #Sustainability

Is that over WiFi or Ethernet?

I am very happy with my switch to @blacknight.social for fibre broadband. Zero sticker shock and it does what it says on the tin.

No Price Hikes, Just Reliable Broadband Blacknight Keeps It Simple! Say Goodbye to Surprises—And Those Pesky Price Increases! It's that time of year once again where April is fast approaching, and for many broadband customers in Ireland, it's the arrival of yet another price hike. Some providers announced increases to happen every April, that can add up over time. Let us show you how to ... No Price Hikes, Just Reliable Broadband Blacknight Keeps It Simple! is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

#Blacknight #Broadband