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‘eir for all’ at the heart of Ireland’s summer as sponsorship of 2024 GAA All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship announced

Mon Apr 08 12:17:00 IST 2024

eir, Ireland’s leading telecommunications company, is bringing its inclusive new brand identity ‘eir for all’ to the heart of Irish communities, life, and unique sporting culture this summer, through its sponsorship of the 2024 GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship.

eir unveils first major brand refresh in nearly a decade with new 'eir for all' identity

Wed Mar 20 15:00:00 GMT 2024

Today eir, Ireland’s leading telecommunications company, has unveiled ‘eir for all’ a new modern, inclusive and accessible brand identity.

Results for full year and fourth quarter 2023

Wed Mar 13 06:14:38 GMT 2024

eir today announced its results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023, which were in line with expectations.

End of an Era: Ireland Says Farewell to the Iconic Payphone Boxes

Thu Feb 22 09:00:00 GMT 2024

Original K1 phone kiosk, a century-old piece of history, to be donated for public exhibition. More than 200 payphones converted to electric vehicle charging stations or digital kiosks. 25 donated to community organisations for various uses, including tourism kiosks and defibrillator sites.

eir Announces Strategic Debt Extension to 2029 as Moody's Upgrades Business Outlook to Stable

Tue Feb 13 16:00:00 GMT 2024

eir, Ireland's leading telecommunications company, welcomes Moody's decision to reaffirm the B1 corporate rating and change in business outlook from negative to stable.

open eir accelerates Ireland's connectivity: Nearly 1.2 million homes and businesses can now access high-speed fibre broadband

Wed Jan 24 15:24:00 GMT 2024

open eir, Ireland's wholesale telecommunications operator, has achieved a significant milestone in the expansion of Ireland’s largest high-speed fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network.

18 Jan 2024 - eir announces the successful syndication of a new €200 million term loan facility

Thu Jan 18 19:49:09 GMT 2024

eir announced today the successful syndication of a new €200 million term loan facility availed by eircom Finco S.à r.l. ("Borrower") as an incremental facility under its existing senior facilities agreement.

eir announces outlook for full year 2023

Thu Jan 18 15:51:43 GMT 2024

eir today announced its outlook for the full year 2023. The year saw strong acceleration of commercial momentum across fixed and mobile businesses.

'A Nation of Talkers, Gamers and Sports Fans'

Mon Jan 01 11:15:00 GMT 2024

eir’s '2023 Year in Data Report' paints a comprehensive picture of our digital lives and how we stay connected

eir sees gender pay gap more than halved since inaugural report

Wed Dec 13 15:59:49 GMT 2023

Gender pay gap at eir at 5.5% following targeted measures and is now significantly below the Irish average of 9.6%

eir secures number one position in the Irish fibre broadband market with significant market share growth

Fri Dec 08 14:39:43 GMT 2023

ComReg quarterly key data report tracks eir's impressive market share growth, with the company leading the way in delivering broadband connections.

eir announces results for the quarter ended 30 September 2023

Thu Nov 23 06:50:43 GMT 2023

Our strategy to build Ireland’s best fibre and mobile networks continues to deliver, with revenue up 3%, fibre broadband up 2%, postpay mobile up 12% and multi-play bundling up 7 percentage points year on year.

eir Hosts Inaugural Report on the French Economic Footprint in Ireland

Thu Nov 16 15:22:00 GMT 2023

eir, Ireland’s largest telecommunications provider, today hosted the unveiling of a groundbreaking report on the French Economic Footprint in Ireland at a dedicated forum hosted at the state-of-the-art eir headquarters in Heuston South Quarter, Dublin.

eir Selects BBDO as Creative Agency

Thu Oct 19 13:02:00 IST 2023

eir, Ireland’s leading telecommunications company, today announced the appointment of Dublin-based creative agency BBDO as its new strategic and creative partner.

Ookla® names eir Fibre as Having Ireland's Most Reliable Broadband Speeds

Mon Oct 16 11:05:00 IST 2023

eir’s Mobile Network Named the Best Latency and Best 5G Availability

11 Oct 2023 - eir announces extension of its Revolving Credit Facility

Wed Oct 11 14:42:07 IST 2023

eir is pleased to announce the extension of its €50m Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) by 5 years to October 2028. The RCF margin and other terms are unchanged.

29 August 2023 - eir announces results for the quarter ended 30 June 2023

Tue Aug 29 07:00:00 IST 2023

Solid results in line with expectations

Following Success of the Care Line, eir Launches Age Friendly Care Services in All Irish Stores, Making it Easy for Everyone to Stay Connected

Fri Aug 25 11:32:57 IST 2023

eir, Ireland’s largest telecommunications provider, is extending its Age Friendly Care service to all its stores across Ireland, providing dedicated customer care and technical support service to senior customers, aged 65 and over.

eir invests €4 million in transformation of retail stores across Ireland

Fri Aug 25 11:32:16 IST 2023

eir, Ireland’s largest telecommunications provider, has today announced a significant €4 million investment in the transformation of its key retail stores across the country.

eir brings 5G mobile phone and broadband to the Black Valley in Kerry

Thu Jun 01 16:36:58 IST 2023

Ireland’s largest telecommunications provider brings ultrafast mobile coverage to the last part of the country to get electricity cables in the 1970s.

18 May 2023 - eir announces results for the quarter to 31 March 2023

Thu May 18 06:31:36 IST 2023

Solid results in line with expectations.

eir Sponsors Official Volunteer Kits for Special Olympics Ireland Team Heading to the Special Olympics World Games 2023, in Berlin

Mon May 15 12:58:00 IST 2023

This year marks 20 years since Ireland hosted the first Special Olympics World Games outside of the US, in 2003. ...

Irish Mobile Data Usage Surges 41% YoY, eir Reports

Mon May 08 12:54:01 IST 2023

Cork City has the busiest locations for mobile data and voice usage

eir Extends Partnership With GamerFest, Ireland’s Leading Gaming Festival

Wed Apr 19 12:35:46 IST 2023

eir, Ireland’s largest telecommunications provider, today announces an extension of the partnership with GamerFest, Ireland’s biggest gaming and esports festival as Official Network Partner.

eir evo secures major new contract to take Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council

Tue Apr 11 12:16:58 IST 2023

Leading telecoms and IT provider eir evo UK has secured a major new contract with Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, to deliver a transformative cloud migration project in a further move to bring its IT infrastructure right up to speed.

GoMoWorld unlocks best value connectivity across more than 160 countries

Tue Apr 04 14:47:13 IST 2023

As An Estimated 420,000 People Prepare To Travel Abroad For Easter, GoMoWorld Reveals Top Destinations for Irish GoMoWorld Travellers.

eir announces results for full year and fourth quarter 2022

Tue Mar 21 07:00:00 GMT 2023

Issued 21 March 2023 - eir has today announced its results for the full year and fourth quarter of 2022

Oireachtas Newsletter | March 2023

Fri Mar 10 11:23:00 GMT 2023

Last month we announced a major milestone, eir has passed a record one million homes and businesses across Ireland with our new high-speed fibre-to-the-home (FFTH) network.

GoMo Announces 5G for Customers

Wed Mar 01 10:54:00 GMT 2023

GoMo, Ireland’s revolutionary digital mobile brand, today announced that all new customers and customers on the €14.99 package will now have access to 5G data speeds.

Ireland now one of best countries in Europe for broadband as eir fibre passes 1 million homes

Tue Feb 21 16:18:43 GMT 2023

Gigabit broadband network ahead of target for 2026 delivery

eir To Credit All Text and Call Charges For Customers Contacting Loved Ones in Turkey & Syria

Wed Feb 08 11:25:00 GMT 2023

From Monday February 6th 2023, eir will credit the costs of all calls and texts charges from Ireland to Turkey & Syria for all eir and GoMo Mobile customers to ensure eir & GoMo Mobile customers can stay in touch with friends and family impacted by the earthquake this week.

eir evo secures major £7m network services contract with NI councils

Tue Jan 10 16:52:59 GMT 2023

Councils speed towards digital transformation with boost from leading telecoms provider eir evo UK connecting almost 600 sites in its most significant public sector contract secured to date

eir release ‘2022 Year in Data’ highlighting Irish data usage trends for 2022

Thu Dec 29 11:40:00 GMT 2022

eir Home Data Usage Tops 4,400 Petabytes (PB) In 2022 & Christmas Conversations Provide Peak with 12 Million Minutes of Mobile Voice Calls on December 24th.

eir Sees Gender Pay Gap Close by One-Third

Thu Dec 22 09:11:53 GMT 2022

Gender pay gap at eir fell from 11.2% to 7.2% in 12 months following targeted measures

“Significantly Improved” Regulatory Governance at eir, Says Oversight Body

Tue Dec 20 14:20:42 GMT 2022

Independent Oversight Body notes low regulatory complaints and continued investment by the company in its regulatory governance as part of second annual report

eir unveiled as official sponsor of the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship in new five-year partnership

Thu Dec 01 15:40:43 GMT 2022

eir will power the premier competition of the world’s fastest field game for the next five years

eir announces results for the quarter to 30 September 2022

Tue Nov 15 06:50:00 GMT 2022

Issued 15 November 2022 - eir has today published its results for the quarter to 30 September 2022

eir evo eyes further growth from new vantage point with major office move

Fri Oct 28 15:12:00 IST 2022

Leading telecoms and IT provider eir evo today confirmed it has signed a new 10-year lease to take residency on the tenth floor of the newly redeveloped Grade A office development The Vantage.

The second annual VIP Publishing Power Of Women Awards reveal new title sponsor, eir

Fri Oct 21 16:15:08 IST 2022

Last year, November 2021, VIP Publishing presented a brand new awards ceremony celebrating female entrepreneurs across Ireland. ...

Connections are top priority for gamers

Wed Oct 12 12:00:14 IST 2022

Irish Gamers Prioritise High Speed Broadband While Also Finding Friendships In Day-To-Day Gaming.

900,000 Homes and Businesses Now Passed by eir’s High-Speed Fibre Network

Wed Oct 05 10:39:10 IST 2022

Apprenticeship Programme Opens for the Next Generation of Engineers to Continue the Network’s Expansion

eir announces results for the quarter to 30 June 2022

Tue Aug 30 06:30:00 IST 2022

Issued 30 August 2022 - eir has today published its results for the quarter to 30 June 2022

eir announces completion of significant infrastructure deal with Infravia

Fri Jul 01 08:47:17 IST 2022

Issued 1 July 2022 - eir has today announced the completion of significant infrastructure deal with Infravia

eir evo named Microsoft Country Partner of the Year 2022

Thu Jun 30 13:39:12 IST 2022

eir evo, Ireland’s number one business telecommunications and ICT solutions provider, has been awarded the prestigious title of Microsoft Ireland Country Partner of the Year for 2022.

eir announces results for the quarter to 31 March 2022

Thu May 19 06:45:00 IST 2022

Issued 19 May 2022 - eir has today published its results for the quarter to 31 March 2022.

eir and EasyGo partnership see first installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers across Carlow Town and County

Fri May 06 13:49:00 IST 2022

eir, Ireland’s leading telecommunications company, has today announced the installation of seven new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in County Carlow, with further installations planned across the country, as part of its partnership with EasyGo.

eir’s Gigabit Fibre Network now available to more than 800,000 homes and businesses across Ireland

Mon Apr 25 11:14:00 IST 2022

Ireland on track to become one of the most connected countries in the world

eir 5G roaming continues to expand - now available in the UK and 33 other countries

Mon Apr 18 14:39:00 IST 2022

eir, Ireland’s leading telecommunications provider, has announced that 5G roaming is now available for customers travelling within the UK.

eir announces results for the quarter to 31 December 2021

Tue Mar 08 06:41:00 GMT 2022

Issued 08 March 2022 - eir has today published its results for the quarter to 31 December 2021

eir to expand operations in Waterford creating 40 new jobs for the area

Tue Mar 01 10:25:47 GMT 2022

eir, Ireland’s largest telecommunications provider, has today announced plans to expand its customer care operations in it’s Waterford City location.

eir and InfraVia Form Partnership to Accelerate eir’s Fibre Broadband Roll-Out

Fri Jan 28 09:59:23 GMT 2022

InfraVia will take a 49% stake in a new subsidiary of eir, Fibre Networks Ireland Limited.

Oliver Loomes appointed as eir CEO-designate

Tue Jan 11 10:28:40 GMT 2022

Carolan Lennon to leave after four years of profit growth and capital investment

eir customers stream almost three-quarters of a million hours of movies and shows on Christmas Day

Fri Dec 31 15:02:00 GMT 2021

eir, the principal provider of fixed-line and mobile telecommunications services in Ireland, has revealed their customers’ usage insights over the Christmas period 2021.

ComReg Q3 Report reveals record low complaints made by eir customers

Wed Dec 22 09:00:00 GMT 2021

The Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) has published results showing that eir has achieved its lowest number of customer complaints on record in the third quarter of this year

eir introduces new suite of compassionate policies to support employees during difficult times

Thu Dec 09 15:00:00 GMT 2021

eir, Ireland’s leading telecommunications provider, has today announced the introduction of a number of new policies designed to assist employees at times where they may need additional support.

eir announces results for the quarter to 30 September 2021

Wed Nov 24 06:48:22 GMT 2021

Issued 24 November 2021 - eir has today published its results for the quarter to 30 September 2021

eir partners with Age Action and Age Friendly Ireland to create specialised ‘age friendly care’

Mon Nov 22 11:33:00 GMT 2021

eir, the principal provider of fixed-line and mobile telecommunications services in Ireland, today announced the launch of a new approach to provide specialised support for older customers.

eir evo, Ireland’s number one telecommunications and ICT solutions provider unveiled

Wed Nov 03 15:06:00 GMT 2021

Recruitment announced for 40 highly skilled roles to help deliver unique and unrivalled communications and IT Services portfolio

eir upgrades mobile plans, for free, to access Ireland’s biggest and best 5G network

Wed Nov 03 11:23:41 GMT 2021

eir’s 5G network unbeaten for speed, availability and experience

eir’s 5G network now available to more than 70% of people in Ireland

Wed Oct 06 09:48:15 IST 2021

5th October 2021 eir, the principal provider of fixed-line and mobile telecommunications services in Ireland, today announced that its 5G network is now available to more than 70% of the population of Ireland, across every county.

eir announces results for the fourth quarter and twelve months to 30 June 2021

Fri Sep 03 06:43:07 IST 2021

Issued 03 September 2021 - eir has today published its results for the fourth quarter and twelve months to 30 June 2021.

Ireland on track to become one of the most connected countries in the world

Wed Aug 11 16:03:20 IST 2021

eir, Ireland’s largest telecommunications provider, today announced the expansion of its Gigabit Fibre network rollout to include the upgrade of a further 200,000 homes and businesses across the country.

eir announces appointment of four new directors to board of eircom Holdings (Ireland) Limited

Fri Jun 04 11:15:55 IST 2021

eir today announces the appointment of four new members to the Board of Directors of eircom Holdings (Ireland) Limited, bringing the total number of board directors to thirteen.

eir introduces 5G Broadband, a connectivity solution for all of Ireland

Tue Jun 01 17:24:16 IST 2021

eir, Ireland’s leading telecommunications company, has today introduced 5G Broadband, a new 5G fixed mobile substitution (FMS) product.

eir to help enterprises handle dispersed “hybrid” workforces

Thu May 27 14:22:34 IST 2021

Irish organisations to access the number one SD WAN offering in the world

eir announces third quarter FY21 results to 31 March 2021

Thu May 20 06:30:03 IST 2021

Issued 20 May 2021 - eir has today published its results for the third quarter FY21 to 31 March 2021

21% of businesses to give up office-based work model for good, reveals new report by eir Business and Evros

Tue May 18 12:45:11 IST 2021

Surprisingly, 79% of organisations have no hybrid working policy in place.

eir’s Gigabit Fibre network expands further, to 79 towns and villages across Ireland

Wed Apr 28 15:14:55 IST 2021

380,000 premises can now access Ireland’s Fibre Network. More than 800,000 homes and businesses can access Gigabit Fibre.

eir’s 5G network now reaches more than 57% of people in Ireland

Wed Apr 07 14:09:20 IST 2021

Ireland’s largest 5G network now available in 268 towns nationwide

eir becomes Ireland’s first telecoms provider to issue Gender Pay Gap Report

Wed Mar 10 09:00:00 GMT 2021

Gender pay gap of 11.2% for 2020, nearly 3% below national average

eir Business completes approved merger with Evros Technology Group

Tue Mar 02 09:00:00 GMT 2021

2nd March 2021: eir Business and Evros Technology Group, (“Evros”), have announced today that the merger of the two companies has been completed, creating the number one telecommunication and ICT solutions provider in Ireland.

eir announces second quarter FY21 results to 31 December 2020

Thu Feb 25 06:47:31 GMT 2021

Issued 25 February 2020 - eir has today published its results for the second quarter FY21 to 31 December 2020

eir Introduces ‘4G Calling’ Voice over LTE (VoLTE)

Thu Feb 18 15:05:00 GMT 2021

February 17th 2021 eir, the principal provider of fixed-line and mobile telecommunications services in Ireland, has today announced the introduction of 4G Calling.

Mobile traffic on eir network nearly doubles during 2020

Wed Feb 03 15:45:44 GMT 2021

Pandemic-driven, as more people work, study and socialise remotely

eir Business and Evros join forces to create the number one telecoms and ICT solutions provider in Ireland

Wed Jan 06 07:00:06 GMT 2021

Ireland’s leading business telecoms company merges with the best-in-class IT services provider Evros to support all businesses in their digital transformation.

85% of people want hybrid working, with flexibility set to be a key battleground for employers

Thu Dec 17 17:18:45 GMT 2020

While nearly half want to work from home three days a week, only 22% expect to

Croke Park sees eir’s 5G network go live

Tue Dec 15 17:19:00 GMT 2020

Ireland’s largest 5G network now reaches more than 53% of the population of Ireland

eir and EasyGo to replace up to 180 telephone kiosks with electric vehicle charge points

Mon Dec 07 09:00:00 GMT 2020

Issued 7 December 2020 - Dublin, December 7th 2020: eir and EasyGo have today announced they will replace up to 180 eir telephone kiosks with Electric Vehicle Rapid Chargers nationwide.

eir delivers Ireland’s largest 5G network to more than 45% of the population

Wed Nov 18 09:00:00 GMT 2020

Issued 18 November 2020 - Today, eir announced that its 5G mobile network is now available to more than 45% of the population of Ireland, making it Ireland's largest 5G network.

eir announces first quarter FY21 results to 30 September 2020

Tue Nov 17 06:45:00 GMT 2020

Issued 17 November 2020 - eir has today published its results for the first quarter FY21 to 30 September 2020

eir continues to expand and upgrade its Mobile Network

Wed Sep 30 06:45:00 IST 2020

Issued 30th September 2020 - eir today announced that it has reached a significant milestone in its €150 million mobile investment programme.

eir announces full year and fourth quarter FY20 results to 30 June 2020

Wed Sep 02 06:45:51 IST 2020

Issued 02 September 2020 - eir has today published its results for the full year and fourth quarter FY20 to 30 June 2020

27 July 2020 - eir announces completion of deal with Phoenix Tower Ireland Limited

Mon Jul 27 10:55:17 IST 2020

EIR PRESS RELEASE Dublin, 27 July 2020 eir completes deal with Phoenix Tower Ireland Limited Further to the announcement made on 25 May 2020, eir today announces that it has now completed the ...

23 July 2020 - eir’s 4G mobile network reaches 99% of the population

Thu Jul 23 15:40:00 IST 2020

July 23rd 2020 eir, the principal provider of fixed-line and mobile telecommunications services in Ireland, today announced that its 4G mobile network now covers 99% of the population of Ireland, as well as more than 95% by geography.

25 June 2020 - eir’s Gigabit Fibre network now available in 47 towns across Ireland

Thu Jun 25 10:55:00 IST 2020

More than 125,000 urban premises can connect to Gigabit Fibre

eir announces third quarter FY20 results to 31 March 2020

Wed May 20 07:00:00 IST 2020

Issued 20 May 2020 - eir has today published its results for the third quarter FY20 to 31 March 2020

eir announces third quarter FY20 results to 31 March 2020

Wed May 20 07:00:00 IST 2020

Further to the announcement made on 25 May 2020, eir today announces that it has now completed the sale of the entire share capital of Emerald Tower Limited, its fully owned mobile telecom ...

eir CEO Customer Message

Mon Mar 23 12:44:17 GMT 2020

These are unsettling times for all of us, staying connected is more important today than it has ever been.

eir announces second quarter and half year FY20 results to 31 December 2019

Thu Feb 20 07:00:00 GMT 2020

Issued 20 February 2020 - eir has today published its results for the second quarter and half year FY20 to 31 December 2019.

eir’s gigabit fibre network available in 28 towns nationwide

Wed Jan 29 14:17:00 GMT 2020

eir’s 5G Network live in 20 towns and cities, across 175 sites

eir announces first quarter FY20 results to 30 September 2019

Thu Nov 14 07:00:00 GMT 2019

Issued 14 November 2019 - eir has today published its results for the first quarter FY20 to 30 September 2019.

eir announces successful pricing of €350 million senior secured notes

Fri Oct 25 09:28:06 IST 2019

Issued 24 October 2019 - eir announced today the successful pricing of the offering by its subsidiary, eircom Finance DAC, of €350 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2027.

eir announces the launch of €350 million senior secured notes offering

Fri Oct 25 09:23:54 IST 2019

Issued 24 October 2019 - eir announced today the launch of an offering by its subsidiary, eircom Finance DAC, of senior secured notes in an aggregate principal amount of €350 million. The proceeds of the offering will be used to prepay a portion of the company’s existing facilities.

eir launches Ireland’s largest 5G network across 10 cities and towns

Thu Oct 24 09:00:00 IST 2019

eir customers to benefit from 5G speeds over 1Gbps with 5G handsets from only €99 on the best value 5G plans in the market

eir launch new TV service with Apple TV 4k as exclusive set-top box to new and existing customers

Thu Oct 17 09:00:00 IST 2019

eir customers to benefit from a seamless zero sign-on experience with Apple TV 4K, the most powerful entertainment device for enjoying TV shows, movies, music, photos, games and apps on the biggest screen in the home.

eir launches new TV service with Apple TV 4K from €14.99 per month

Thu Oct 17 09:00:00 IST 2019

eir today announced eir TV, a new TV service designed around how consumers watch TV today. While live TV continues to make up the majority of viewing, the growth in on-demand streaming services is accelerating faster than ever.

eir announces the successful pricing of €350 million senior secured notes

Tue Oct 15 16:30:00 IST 2019

Issued 15 October 2019 - eir announced today the successful pricing of the offering by its subsidiary, eircom Finance DAC, of €350 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2024.

eir announces the launch of €350 million senior secured notes offering

Tue Oct 15 09:30:00 IST 2019

Issued 15 October 2019 - eir announced today the launch of an offering by its subsidiary, eircom Finance DAC, of senior secured notes in an aggregate principal amount of €350 million. The proceeds of the offering will be used to prepay a portion of the company’s existing facilities.

eir announces recent developments to 30 September 2019

Tue Oct 15 09:30:00 IST 2019

Issued 15 October 2019 - eir announced today that trading in the quarter ended 30 September 2019 was in line with expectations, with low single digit EBITDA growth expected compared to the corresponding period in 2018.

eir FY19 Full Year Results Announcement

Tue Sep 03 07:04:20 IST 2019

Results in line with expectations, with continued YoY growth in fibre broadband, postpay mobile, TV, sport & product bundling