Monday 15 June 2015

New Companies Act Overview.

The new Companies Act introduces name changes to a number of company types. It also sets out a “conversion” process required for all existing private companies limited by shares (EPCs) into one of two new company types.  

This “conversion” procedure affects approximately 85% of Irish registered companies which are currently Private Companies (Limited by Shares). The new Companies Act doesn’t just consolidate all the Companies Acts from 1963 to 2013, it also introduces two new company models, one of which (the LTD company) is a much simplified company type. 


All companies currently registered as the “Private Limited by Shares” company type must choose to convert to one of these two new company types - LTD (Private company limited by shares), or  DAC (Designated Activity Company).  Guarantee companies and unlimited companies will be required to change their names under the new Act.


No fees will be charged for companies undergoing the Conversion process or meeting the name requirements under the new Act. The relevant conversion documents may be filed for free.

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Tuesday 2 June 2015

Dun Laoghaire Summer Events- Fun Run 20th June 2015.

Ireland’s Most Colourful Fun Run to Return to Dun Laoghaire Harbour
Ireland’s most colourful 5km fun run, the Rainbow Run, is set to return to Dun Laoghaire Harbour Saturday, 20th June. The run will take place on Dun Laoghaire’s West Pier, giving participants breathtaking views of Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains.
The unique run involves participants of all abilities and ages being doused from head to toe with coloured powder paint while they run, jog or walk the 5km route.
Participants are encouraged to wear white to the event, so when they complete the route they will be covered in a kaleidoscope of colour. The powder used for the event is a non-toxic and natural product.
This year there is a new addition to the run in the form of a ‘Rainbow Slide’, a custom built slide leading into the Irish Sea. Tickets are currently on sale and are limited to 4,999 participants.
Smash Hits have been added to this years Rainbow Run live music acts! A unique tribute to the golden era of early 90s dance, pop and R‘n’B. This Dublin six-piece is comprised of experienced musicians performing the best of classic 90s tracks.
http://www.dunlaoghaire.ie/event/rainbow-run-dun-laoghaire-harbour/