en https://blacknight.blog/ <![CDATA[Hosting & Domains News]]> https://static.feedpress.com/logo/blacknight-5e21cea65c908.jpg Hosting & Domains News https://blacknight.blog/ News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:18:41 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Kilkenny Leads the Way as Ireland’s First Fully Fibre County https://feedpress.me/link/10551/17363883/major-milestone-in-irelands-digital-transformation.html https://blacknight.blog/major-milestone-in-irelands-digital-transformation.html#respond Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:18:41 +0000 https://blacknight.blog/?p=18631 Marking a major milestone in Ireland's digital transformation as connectivity creates new opportunities for communities, businesses and future generations. Yesterday, we had the pleasure of attending a special celebration in the stunning surroundings of Kilkenny Castle, marking a major milestone in Ireland's digital transformation. Kilkenny has officially become the first county in Ireland to be ...

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]]> https://blacknight.blog/major-milestone-in-irelands-digital-transformation.html/feed 0 Fibre Continues Its March Across Ireland as FTTP Passes 1 Million Subscribers According to ComReg Data Report https://feedpress.me/link/10551/17362540/fibre-continues-its-march-across-ireland-as-fttp-passes-1-million-subscribers-according-to-comreg-data-report.html https://blacknight.blog/fibre-continues-its-march-across-ireland-as-fttp-passes-1-million-subscribers-according-to-comreg-data-report.html#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:32:27 +0000 https://blacknight.blog/?p=18598 The latest data from ComReg shows that fibre is now firmly established as Ireland’s leading broadband technology, with Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) subscriptions surpassing one million for the first time. According to ComReg’s Quarterly Key Data Report for Q1 2026, FTTP subscriber lines reached 1.09 million, accounting for 62% of all fixed broadband connections in Ireland. That’s ...

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]]> https://blacknight.blog/fibre-continues-its-march-across-ireland-as-fttp-passes-1-million-subscribers-according-to-comreg-data-report.html/feed 0 The Next Chapter for Blacknight https://feedpress.me/link/10551/17361894/the-next-chapter-for-blacknight.html https://blacknight.blog/the-next-chapter-for-blacknight.html#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:30:41 +0000 https://blacknight.blog/?p=18602 Blacknight is joining the Your.Online family, a group of founder-led digital businesses. This marks an important milestone in our journey and opens up new opportunities for growth, investment, and innovation. 

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]]> https://blacknight.blog/the-next-chapter-for-blacknight.html/feed 1 Important Update: Friday Opening Hours & June Bank Holiday https://feedpress.me/link/10551/17350083/important-update-friday-opening-hours-june-bank-holiday.html https://blacknight.blog/important-update-friday-opening-hours-june-bank-holiday.html#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 11:05:57 +0000 https://blacknight.blog/?p=18594 Just a quick reminder that our phone lines will be closing a little earlier than usual at 1:00pm on Friday 29 May, as the team will be attending a staff event. Because of this, response times may be a bit slower than normal for the rest of the day, but we’ll get back to all ...

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]]> https://blacknight.blog/important-update-friday-opening-hours-june-bank-holiday.html/feed 0 What Is Encryption? (And Why You Use It Every Day Without Realising) https://feedpress.me/link/10551/17348616/what-is-encryption-and-why-you-use-it-every-day-without-realising.html https://blacknight.blog/what-is-encryption-and-why-you-use-it-every-day-without-realising.html#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 10:21:14 +0000 https://blacknight.blog/?p=18582 Let’s say you want to send a private message to a friend… but you know someone might be watching. So instead of writing it normally, you scramble it into a code that only your friend can understand. That’s basically what encryption is.  Encryption takes normal, readable information (called plaintext) and turns it into something that looks like complete nonsense (ciphertext). ...

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]]> https://blacknight.blog/what-is-encryption-and-why-you-use-it-every-day-without-realising.html/feed 0 From the end of one chapter, a new one starts – Gearr Festival https://feedpress.me/link/10551/17341838/from-the-end-of-one-chapter-a-new-one-starts-gearr-festival.html https://blacknight.blog/from-the-end-of-one-chapter-a-new-one-starts-gearr-festival.html#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 11:34:04 +0000 https://blacknight.blog/?p=18576 When IndieCork wrapped up last year, it marked the end of an important chapter for short film in Cork — but also the beginning of something new. From that moment, a new festival has been taking shape quietly in the background. The Gearr Cork International Short Film Festival, arriving in Cork this October, and we are proud to be a founding ...

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]]> https://blacknight.blog/from-the-end-of-one-chapter-a-new-one-starts-gearr-festival.html/feed 0 Earth Day 2026: Using Technology to Support the World Around Us https://feedpress.me/link/10551/17320249/earth-day-2026-using-technology-to-support-the-world-around-us.html https://blacknight.blog/earth-day-2026-using-technology-to-support-the-world-around-us.html#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:57:35 +0000 https://blacknight.blog/?p=18566 Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, is a time to pause, appreciate the world around us, and reflect on how we can all help protect it. This year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” reminds us that each of us can make a difference.  Technology plays a big role in our lives as it’s fast-moving and here to stay. While it can ...

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]]> https://blacknight.blog/earth-day-2026-using-technology-to-support-the-world-around-us.html/feed 0 .eu Turns 20 – Join the Fun! https://feedpress.me/link/10551/17316875/eu-turns-20-join-the-fun.html https://blacknight.blog/eu-turns-20-join-the-fun.html#respond Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:03:27 +0000 https://blacknight.blog/?p=18558 Hard to believe, but the .eu domain has been around for 20 years! To celebrate, April is shaping up to be a pretty exciting month—with a special offer on domain registrations and a fun online game where you could even win a trip around Europe.  Thinking About a New Domain? This Could Be Your Moment  For a limited time, you can grab a .eu domain for ...

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]]> https://blacknight.blog/eu-turns-20-join-the-fun.html/feed 0 Important Changes to SSL Certificate Lifetimes – What You Need to Know https://feedpress.me/link/10551/17284373/big-changes-to-ssl-cert-lifetimes.html https://blacknight.blog/big-changes-to-ssl-cert-lifetimes.html#respond Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:52:55 +0000 https://blacknight.blog/?p=18548 Big changes are coming to SSL certificate lifetimes, and we want to make sure you know what’s happening and how it may affect you.  The organisation responsible for SSL standards, the CA/Browser Forum, has announced that SSL certificates will gradually have shorter validity periods. This change is designed to improve security across the internet.  In the future, SSL ...

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]]> https://blacknight.blog/big-changes-to-ssl-cert-lifetimes.html/feed 0 Molly and the Machines – Proud to be Title Sponsor with Ticket Giveaway https://feedpress.me/link/10551/17284218/molly-and-the-machines-proud-to-be-title-sponsor-with-ticket-giveaway.html https://blacknight.blog/molly-and-the-machines-proud-to-be-title-sponsor-with-ticket-giveaway.html#respond Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:46:58 +0000 https://blacknight.blog/?p=18536 We’re giving away 2 tickets to the private screening of Molly vs the Machines at the Lighthouse Cinema on Wednesday, 29th April, from 6pm - 9pm! If you’d like to join us for this special evening, simply fill in the form below to enter the draw. Winners will be contacted directly. Some stories stay with ...

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