JP McManus-backed International Rugby Experience announces closure in blow to Limerick city
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JP McManus-backed International Rugby Experience announces closure in blow to Limerick city

Top Stories Tamfitronics Limerick billionaire JP McManus’s owned International Rugby Experience (IRE) announced the bombshell news on Thursday evening that it will cease operations, closing its doors on December 23 this year, only a year after it opened.It is understood around 50 people are employed at the business which was officially opened in May 2023 by a host of world rugby stars.The IRE stated on Thursday evening that its “intention was to gift this architecturally significant, award-winning building to the State and in so doing help with visitor footfall to Limerick city centre” but that its negations with Limerick City and County Council on the matter could not be progressed.“This gift offer, along with a €1.2 million donation, was made to Limerick City and County Council in October 2023, with Heads of Terms signed by...
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Hong Kong International Optical Fair to open in November
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Hong Kong International Optical Fair to open in November

Technology tamfitronics - Over 700 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions to participate from 6-8 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre- Exhibition reflects four prominent market trends: technology, lifestyle, functionality and sustainability- Concurrent Hong Kong International Optometric Symposium to explore latest breakthroughs in myopia control and prevention- Finalists of the 24th Hong Kong Eyewear Design Competition to be unveiledHONG KONG, Oct 23, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) -The 32nd Hong Kong International Optical Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKOMA), will take place on 6-8 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Under the theme of Seeing is Believing, the Fair features innovative and state-of-the-art eyewear designs and products, bringing together industry players to facilitate new business opportunities.Sophia...
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