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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...

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🚀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

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

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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

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! ☀️ blacknight.blog/irish-bank-h...

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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.

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Want a job? We are hiring for our #customerservice team. #hosting #domains #broadband https://blacknight.careers/#positions

Some interesting data points about .ie domain names #speirgorm blacknight.blog/ie-domain-re...

It was a Monday of many weathers with a lovely bright start followed by some nasty showers but then lovely rainbows. A Timelapse video of the day from the @blacknight.social webcam above Carlow. How many rainbows can you spot?

A few showers this morning but good bright spells developing before cloud and showers increase around lunchtime. Some heavy thundery local downpours are possible.

Look what has returned! After a record equaling 11 days without sun in Dublin the sun has been found here at @blacknight.social but get a look at it before the wind and rain moves up this afternoon 😬

Today, @securehosting.bsky.social launches, and we’re excited to join in the mission of strengthening the hosting industry by fostering trust, advocating for fair policies, and safeguarding an open and accessible Internet for everyone. More about the launch: i2coalition.com/new-web-host...

Due to power outages, our team is currently operating with reduced staff. We appreciate your patience during this time. If you need assistance, please submit a support ticket, and we’ll respond as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding—stay safe!

Still below 0c in many areas at 12 noon today. Carlow still -2c as the fog clears over the town as @blacknight.social camera shows. Down to -4c in some parts further North on a bitterly cold day.

Orange warnings issued for most areas for low temperatures tonight and tomorrow night with temperatures down to as low as -9c. Also freezing fog for many areas with very icy conditions.

Sun rising over a snowy Carlow, photo from @blacknight.social webcam above Carlow Town.

2025 Predictions Episode – DNW Podcast #515 Here's what your peers think will happen in the domain name industry in 2025. It’s the annual predictions episode! On today’s show, you’ll hear from 22 domain investors, marketplace operators, registry representatives, and other people in the domain…

A very warm Christmas Eve night with blanket of cloud keeping us warm as Santa makes his way in.

Interested in .ie domains? The government has opened a public consultation:

Mild and high to end the year, I think many would take that. No real issues and save on heating bills between Christmas and New Years but we have some cold and windy weather to come over next few days first!

Sunrise over @blacknight.social HQ in Carlow and a nice one. Sunrise was 08:32 this morning but by end of month it will be at latest time of 08:40, then from January it slowly starts to get earlier each day.