Five female founders from across Ireland awarded a total of €90,000 in grants, mentoring and support from well-known Irish businesspeople to help to grow and scale their business
Sinéad Burke, Tilting the Lens, announced as overall winner and recipient of €50,000 grant
Winning businesses represent variety of sectors including food, fitness, skincare and advocacy
Dublin, September 8, 2026: Vi
New data from Visa reveals how Irish consumers are shopping across key retail categories, highlighting the continued importance of in-store spending to the Irish economy. Even as online retail shopping continues to grow, Irish consumers still value the in-store experience, especially when it comes to weekend browsing and spending. The latest retail trends reveal distinct weekly shopping pa
Partnership renewal will help drive growth across retail and SMB customer segments
PTSB will work with Visa, leveraging its suite of risk solutions, to help prevent fraud before it happens
Dublin, Wednesday 10thJune, 2026 – Visa announces today that it has been chosen by PTSB to deliver Debit and Credit solutions to both its retail and small business customers. The renewed partner
The scale and sophistication of fraudulent advertising and AI-generated scams on social media are growing rapidly, making it harder than ever for people to know what’s real. New research from Visa in Ireland reveals that people who mistake fake AI-generated content for real are six times more likely to be tricked by scammers online than those who don’t (73% vs. 12%).
She’s Next initiative is designed to close entrepreneurship gap in Ireland, as new research reveals female business owners less likely than their male counterparts to have sourced and secured funding (18% women vs 36% men) Visa’s study finds that increased access to business mentorship is the most valued resource by small businesses (52%) With the programme now expanded, women business owners
Almost two thirds of consumers are more alert to the possibility of being targeted by online fraudsters during Black Friday/Cyber Monday, according to a new Visa study 73% report being targeted by fraudsters this year; 29% have been a victim of online fraud in the past 45% hoping to use Black Friday / Cyber Monday to save money on Christmas gifts
Visa today announced the winners of its second She’s Next Grant Programme in Ireland, created to boost and empower women entrepreneurship.
Women business owners are invited to apply for one of five €10,000 grants, and one year coaching from IFundWomen
Programme designed to support women entrepreneurs as research by Visa reveals confidence gap
Over half (58%) of women small business leaders surveyed, challenged by Covid-19 pandemic
May 24, 2022 –Visa is today bringing the She’s Next Grant Programme back to Ireland, to support
5 May 2022: Visa is empowering people to learn about the language of fraud, helping them spot the communicative strategies commonly used by fraudsters and feel confident when shopping online.
Research1by Visa shows that almost three quarters of people in Ireland (73%) have been targeted by fraudsters sending fake text messages or emails in the past six months. Of these, 38% are being targeted
Five women entrepreneurs across Ireland awarded grants and coaching to help fund, run and grow their business
Hundreds of entries received as Ireland first country in Europe to launch Visa programme
Winners hail from Sligo, Dublin, Mayo, Waterford and Galway
Dublin December 14, 2021 – Visa today announced the winners of its inaugural She's Next Grant Programme in Ireland. As an extension o
The case for crypto is getting stronger for financial institutions. New global research finds that nearly 40% of crypto owners surveyed would be likely to switch primary banks to one that offers crypto products
• She’s Next, Empowered by Visa launches in Ireland offering grants and mentorship to women-owned small businesses • Ireland is first country in Europe to launch programme • New research by Visa shows women business owners disproportionately impacted by Covid-19 with over 50% finding the past year a challenge
