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NAMA and the truth

By Barry O'Gorman on September 2, 2009

It’s at times like this one is glad to see the Courts in action.  At least we have some effort to argue both sides of the coin.  A good example from the Liam Carroll case is reported in today’s Irish Times: ‘Property market may take decae to recover, court told‘. The propaganda machine is in [...]

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Posted in banking, Economy, NAMA | Tagged Economic, Fine Gael, Garret Fitzgerald, Government, International Monetary Fund, Ireland, irish times, Richard Bruton | Leave a response

Ireland – continuing to play our part on the world stage

By Barry O'Gorman on August 5, 2009

In my working life (25 years since graduating from engineering school in Trinity College) I have never before experienced the challenges now seen in Ireland. At the time I commenced my training contract in KPMG (then SKC) in 1984 I recall many recently qualified accountants being very concerned for their future. In 2000/2001 – three [...]

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Posted in Economy, Ireland | Tagged Business, Economy, Ireland, irish times | 2 Responses

case study – social networking in travel industry

By Barry O'Gorman on June 8, 2009

Contributed to a case study in the Innovation section (pp42 – 44, Experts’ Advice – P44) of  today’s Irish Times  – looking at how a ski adventure company could use social networking to market their business. Text of my advice in the case study: BlackRun: Online for off piste This is a typical 2009 scenario [...]

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Posted in social networking, web 2.0 | Tagged Barry O'Gorman, basic web site, Facebook, google webmaster, irish times, online presence e.g., semantic web, social network, social networking, Team, travel industry, twitter | Leave a response

Irish firm delivering cloud based accounting solutions

By Barry O'Gorman on May 22, 2009

Great report in the Irish Times today of Tony Connolly’s success in Australia in conjunction with Deloittes.  This is the type of entrepreneur activity which can get this country back on its feet.  Well done Tony! Share on Facebook

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Posted in cloud computing, Economy, Ireland | Tagged Australia, cloud computing, entrepreneur, irish times, The Irish Times, Tony Connolly | Leave a response

RSI and the Cloud

By Barry O'Gorman on May 22, 2009

Repetitive Strain Injury

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Posted in ergonomics | Tagged internet access, irish times, Karlin Lillington, Repetitive Strain Injuries, Repetitive Strain Injury | Leave a response

Positive feedback on Finance Minister Brian Lenihan

By Barry O'Gorman on May 16, 2009

It’s been a tough week on the homefront.  We’ve had the AGM’s for AIB and Irish Life & Permanent.  Very angry shareholders.  Directors facing the music.  And an additional €1.5bn privision by AIB. However our Finance Minister has been out doing his stuff – on tour getting the Ireland message across.  Frank Millar assures us [...]

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Posted in Economy | Tagged Brian Lenihan, Brian Lenihan It, Economy, EUR, Finance Minister, Frank Millar, Head, Ireland, irish times, National Government | Leave a response

When the government say is it’s global problem they have a point

By Barry O'Gorman on May 15, 2009

Today’s report in the Irish Times gives a reasonable summary of just how bad things are around Europe.  We have made some serious errors in Ireland – but there is a major international dimension to this. Was interested in listening to economist John Fitzgerald today.  Even if we end up putting €20bn into rescuing our [...]

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Posted in Economy | Tagged Economist, Economy, EUR, Europe, Ireland, irish times, John Fitzgerald, The Irish Times | Leave a response

Thoughtful piece on social networking and facebook

By Barry O'Gorman on May 9, 2009

Interesting piece from Fiona McCann in today’s Irish Times, ”on facebook“. Would agree fully that Facebook has changed (and devalued) meaning of friends.   Much of what Fiona says rings true with me – as someone who spends a fair amount of time blogging, twittering and updating facebook.  Her comments would also be well received by [...]

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Posted in blog | Tagged blog, business networking, Dion Hinchcliffe, Facebook, Fiona McCann, irish times, social networking, social networks, twitter | Leave a response

a case for gardening leave

By Barry O'Gorman on May 9, 2009

I could not agree more with Noel Whelan in today’s Irish Times. George Lee has been the anchor commentator for RTE on the economy and the actions taken by the government throughout the current crisis.  He now puts himself forward as a candidate for the main opposition party in the forthcoming by- election.  I think [...]

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Guide to some of the top financial blogs

By Barry O'Gorman on April 25, 2009

Great piece in the Irish Times introducing a number of the top financial blogs – for those interested.  Ironically another example of a challenge to the newspapers – provided by a combination of economists and journalists. Share on Facebook

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