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On Friday, June 3, the Ambassador of Ireland to Bulgaria, Martina Feeney, visited CluneTech’s Veliko Tarnovo office while on a working visit to the city.
During her visit, Ambassador Feeney met several representatives from CluneTech, which is the biggest Irish employer in Bulgaria. The software technology group has been represented in Bulgaria for over 21 years. Its office in Veliko Tarnovo is the second biggest office in the country, after the company’s Varna location, and for the past 10 years it has been a major employer in Veliko Tarnovo, currently employing nearly 150 people in the fields of Finance, Software Development and Customer Service.
Left to right: Chris Henry, Zhana Zhivkova, Desislava Chervenkova, Desislava Teneva, Ambassador Martina Feeney, Tsvetanka Ivanova
At the meeting, managers from different divisions of the group told the Ambassador more about the latest achievements of the group, amongst which is the most recent $70M investment round conducted by TransferMate, a CluneTech company, which brings TransferMate to a valuation of $1BN, with $130M of total funding. TransferMate, which is entering a massive growth phase and has become the first Irish tech unicorn represented in Bulgaria, is seeking to increase the number of its employees in Bulgaria and globally, while other CluneTech companies such as Immedis and Taxback.com are also recruiting in the country.
“I’m really delighted to meet such an incredible team in Veliko Tarnovo and I`m looking forward to my next visit to the company’s offices in Varna.”
“We were excited to welcome the Irish Ambassador to our office and to tell her more about our work and the opportunities and challenges for our business in Bulgaria. Ambassador Feeney is ready to assist us and to help us continue to build relations between the business and the authorities in the country, as we look to grow our workforce here.”
Ambassador Feeney took up her position as Ambassador of Ireland to Bulgaria in October 2020. The pandemic limited her ability to meet people and host the usual events that are traditional for the Irish embassy in Bulgaria. This was the Ambassador’s first visit to Veliko Tarnovo since the removal of the Covid-19 restrictions in the country this spring and we were delighted to host her. We look forward to further visits from the Ambassador to our other Bulgarian operations.
June 8, 2022
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Thursday, 26 May, 2022. Kilkenny-based software technology group, CluneTech, has been officially recognised as one of Ireland’s Best Workplaces in Tech for the second consecutive year.
The tech industry in Ireland employs over 100,000 people and is the second-largest exporter of computer and IT services in the world. Best Workplaces in Tech highlights organisations in the tech sector who are offering an excellent employee experience by building a great culture, and CluneTech – whose portfolio of companies includes Ireland’s latest tech unicorn, TransferMate – is proud to be one of them!
The accolade was granted after a thorough and independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work Institute Ireland. The accreditation was introduced in 2021 and the process is based on direct feedback from employees, provided as part of an extensive and anonymous survey about the employee experience.
Earlier this year, CluneTech was listed as the 20th Best Large Workplace in Ireland, as part of the Great Place to Work programme to celebrate organisations that have committed to creating a high-trust organisation. The company has also been recognised as a Best Workplace for Women™, which recognises those organisations that are creating positive and supportive workplaces for women in particular.
Earlier this week the CSO reported a gender gap in the ICT sector in Ireland, with women accounting for only 32% of workers in the overall sector. CluneTech bucks this trend, with women making up more than 46% of employees in Ireland, and 58% of our total workforce worldwide. This puts the company well ahead of the industry average of 33% overall female representation in global technology firms, as predicted for 2022 by Deloitte Global.
“As a group of global software technology companies, this recognition is very important to us. I want to thank our employees, in Ireland and worldwide, who embody our culture and our shared values. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud to be named as one of Ireland’s Best Workplaces in Tech as well as a Best Workplace for Women™. Our aim is to continuously improve our culture and working environment in support of all our employees.”
“At CluneTech, we’re on a journey to provide our people with the best possible employee experience, whatever that looks like for them. Our employees play a pivotal role in shaping our #OneTeam culture and it’s their feedback that drives change within our organisation. With that in mind, we’re absolutely delighted to be recognised as Best Workplace in Tech and this accreditation is a welcome reminder that we’re heading in the right direction!”
“The organisations awarded as Ireland’s Best Workplaces in Tech in 2022 do not believe they are a perfect workplace (there is no such thing) but they are committed to improving their workplace culture to help maximise their talent retention, attract the best talent and create an outstanding employee experience. All of these workplaces have committed to using the Great Place to Work framework to support and improve their workplace culture and also to enhance and grow their employer brand.
Great Place to Work (www.greatplacetowork.ie) is the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Through assessment tools, consultancy services, and certification programmes, Great Place to Work recognises Best Workplaces™ across the world in a series of national lists. Great Place to Work provides the benchmarks, framework, and expertise needed to create, sustain, and recognise truly outstanding workplace cultures. Follow Great Place to Work at www.greatplacetowork.ie and on Twitter at @GPTW_Ireland
CluneTech is a suite of software technology companies providing cutting-edge solutions that simplify global business. Our technology streamlines business processes such as digital sales, global payroll, tax compliance, global VAT & cross-border payments, making business better for our customers worldwide.
Established in 1996 by entrepreneur Terry Clune, CluneTech is headquartered in Ireland with a footprint across four continents, and does business in more than 100 countries on a daily basis. The group has offices in 21 countries, and over 1,500 employees globally. The group encompasses TransferMate, Immedis, Taxback International, Taxback.com, Sprintax, Visa First, Benamic and Gradguide.
Fiona MacCarthy
Group Head of Communications, CluneTech
Tel: +353879314131
Email: fiona.maccarthy@clunetech.com
May 26, 2022
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Dublin, Ireland, 23 May 2022 – TransferMate, the world’s leading provider of B2B payments infrastructure as-a-service, today announced a $70M funding round bringing the company to a valuation of $1BN and $130M of total funding. Railpen, one of the largest UK pension funds, managing £37 billion, participated in the round.
TransferMate has grown its global licensing infrastructure and banking network to be one of the widest in the industry and has been chosen as the partner of choice to power B2B payments products for some of the largest software platforms, innovative banks and Fintechs in the world. This funding round which consists entirely of primary capital will be used to expand its teams globally and further invest in its technology innovation and product suite.
"We are delighted to welcome Railpen as a shareholder at this exciting time,” said Terry Clune, TransferMate’s Founder. “By combining our technology & our global licence network, we empower software providers, banks and fintechs to deliver payments dramatically faster & cheaper than the traditional SWIFT system. We will use this investment to continue to recruit senior financial talent who can help broaden our customer base.”
"Since the very beginning we have been on a mission to set new standards in how businesses make and receive international payments. Our commitment to deliver real-time transparency and speed when businesses are conducting cross border payments has resulted in TransferMate becoming the global B2B payments infrastructure of choice for the world’s leading procure-to-pay and spend management platforms” said Sinead Fitzmaurice, CEO of TransferMate. "This investment will allow us to accelerate our mission to drive innovation as businesses seek to digitise their B2B payments within the core software that they use to conduct their day-to-day activities.”
This new round of investment together with the $1BN valuation further sets TransferMate apart as the world’s most comprehensive independent B2B payments network. It allows businesses and individuals to make cross-border payments in more than 201 countries and 141 currencies, as easily and cost-effectively as if making a domestic funds transfer, and with complete transparency of the transaction through to the point of final reconciliation.
“We are excited to be part of TransferMate’s journey as it seeks to enable companies to cost-effectively digitalise their cross-border payments,” said Julia Diez, Portfolio Manager at Railpen. “This investment continues Railpen’s strategy of investing in high quality, innovative growth companies for the long term, which supports our purpose to secure our members’ future.”
The funding round was managed by Barclays Bank PLC, acting through its investment bank.
If you would like to learn more about TransferMate’s infrastructure as a service, please contact us here.
TransferMate – a subsidiary of CluneTech — is the world’s leading provider of B2B payments infrastructure as a service, enabling companies to send and receive cross-border payments faster, easier and at lower cost. TransferMate, under the leadership of Clune and CEO Sinead Fitzmaurice, has built one of the largest portfolios of payments licenses worldwide, including 51 US states and territories, to support trading in more than 201 countries and 141 currencies. Leading banks, fintechs and software providers partner with TransferMate to offer an enhanced user experience for their business customers. The company has created bespoke integrations for banks like ING and AIB, who are also investors in the company. The TransferMate API solution allows partners to digitalise the payments flow within their software, enabling all businesses to achieve significant time and financial savings.
Info – https://www.transfermate.com/
Railpen one of the UK’s largest and longest established pension funds whose Fintech investments include StarlingBank and Bill.com. Railpen is responsible for the safe keeping and investment of circa £37 billion on behalf of the scheme’s 350,000 members.
Barclays Bank PLC which is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority, is acting for Transfermate only in connection with this funding round.
Fiona MacCarthy
Group Head of Communications, Clunetech
Tel: +353879314131
Email: fiona.maccarthy@clunetech.com
May 23, 2022
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Welcome to our CluneTech Social Spotlight Series – a fortnightly roundup of the best social media activity from across our group of global companies. Want to stay in the loop with everything happening in CluneTech? Here’s the place to do it! Click the title of each entry to view the original post.
..And don’t forget to like and share the wonderful content being produced across the Group!
Everyone here at CluneTech is incredibly excited by the global partnership between Haas F1 Team and TransferMate which was announced last week. Read the full press release here.
Well done to Kevin Magnussen and Mick Schumacher from the Haas F1 Team who both performed brilliantly at last weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Exciting start to this global partnership and we are all looking forward to the Miami Grand Prix at the start of May.
Immedis are delighted to be a finalist in all four categories for the Showcase Standout Awards.
"The Showcase Standout Awards recognize outstanding payroll solutions providers and their presentations of premier products for the payroll industry." - Dan Maddux, Executive Director of the American Payroll Association and President of the Global Payroll Management Institute.
Immedis are in the running for:
In 2005, the OECD developed SAF-T to bring a standard to global tax data. In 2022, are we any closer to a standardized, digital tax model?
Our VAT experts over at Taxback International examine the above question and more in their latest e-book. Download your copy today!
This year's Employee Wellbeing Summit was a huge success! Watch it back here.
Employee financial wellbeing has become a key consideration for organisations over recent months. Check out Taxback.com's Top 5 Financial Wellness Takeaways from the Employee Wellbeing Summit 2022.
We all have a unique challenge in integrating our work and personal lives and in acknowledging that, we want to encourage flexibility to ensure that our employees can achieve an optimum work-life balance.
Read about how CluneTech supports Flexible Working.
And that’s this week’s SocialSpotlight roundup… Head over to www.clunetech.com to learn more about CluneTech and our amazing group of global companies. And check back in two weeks’ time for the next CluneTech Social Spotlight!
April 28, 2022
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The 2022 edition of the Employee Wellbeing Summit is fast approaching!
Taking place on 5 April 2022, the event's panel will be debating the evolution and future of workplace wellbeing, and sharing practical advice on how companies can enhance the emotional, financial, and workplace wellbeing for their employees.
This virtual event is free to attend and is an ideal opportunity for HR professionals and business leaders to proactively engage, network and offer guidance on the topic of workplace and financial wellbeing.
Places at the summit are limited so if you are interested in attending, be sure to save your spot here.
Now let's meet the lineup!
Partnering with businesses across Ireland, Healthy Place to Work support organisations to build and sustain healthy and high performing work environments.
As co-founder, Fania has enabled multiple organisations to achieve and sustain the status of Healthy Place to Work. She has been instrumental in taking the Healthy Place to Work model and methodology and operationalising it in an organisational setting.
Eoin McGee is a Certified Financial Planner CFP and qualified financial advisor QFA. Eoin has been working with clients and businesses for 20 years.
McGee presents RTÉ One show 'How to be Good with Money' where each week he helps a household to better manager their money and achieve their financial goals.
McGee's book of the same name is a No. 1 bestseller and is in the top three bestselling Personal Finance books of all time. This year, Eoin released his second book 'How to Make Your Money Work'.
Claire Hellen is the HR Strategy Specialist in IBEC. She is responsible for the provision of guidance on HR best practice and HR strategy to IBEC member companies.
Claire previously worked in Employee Relations for IBEC, during which time she represented employers from a broad range of sectors, before the employment law third parties.
Claire has worked with IBEC for 16 years. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce and an MBS in Human Resource Management from the Smurfit Business School.
Julie Galbraith is a Partner in the Employment Law department of Eversheds Sutherland. Julie advises clients on all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruitment to termination. She works with public and private sector clients on contentious and non-contentious employment issues to deliver on the business needs of her clients.
Julie advises HR, legal and business teams on a multitude of strategic issues such as disciplinary, grievance, performance management, equality, data protection, TUPE and termination of employment matters.
As the CEO of Taxback.com, Joanna Murphy is responsible for running all facets of the business.
Joanna has a demonstrated history of working as a talented CEO and Company Director. With her transition to CEO of Taxback.com, it is Joanna's responsibility to ensure that Taxback.com's service far exceeds client expectations.
When she's not busy overseeing the day-to-day operations of Taxback.com or keeping up with three teenagers, Joanna always tries to get a run in when she can, which is almost every day!
CluneTech is a suite of companies providing industry-leading solutions that simplify global business.
With experience in events, communications and marketing, Rachael originally began her career working in radio.
Since joining CluneTech in 2018, Rachael's role has centred around promoting and sustaining the company's #OneTeam culture and ensuring that CluneTech's people are offered a first in class employee experience.
Barry manages the Go-to-Market strategy of the Taxback.com employee Financial Wellbeing service. The service focuses on the B2B market - from SME's through to corporate clients and multinationals, including strategic partnerships.
Barry recently completed an MBA from DCU Business School and is a GAA All Star and All Ireland winner with the Dublin Senior football team.
Triona is a Senior HR Professional with 20 years extensive experience managing Human Resource functions.
She has worked at a senior level on organisational development, succession planning and the building of organisational capability.
The Employee Wellbeing Summit takes place at 2pm on 5 April 2022.
April 1, 2022
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Welcome to our CluneTech Social Spotlight Series - a fortnightly roundup of the best social media activity from across our group of global companies. Want to stay in the loop with everything happening in CluneTech? Here's the place to do it! Click the title of each entry to view the original post.
And don't forget to like and share the wonderful content being produced across the Group!
The Employee Wellbeing Summit returns in 2022 - bigger and better than ever before. There's a great lineup of panelists that will be debating the future of workplace wellbeing and sharing their useful tips on how employers can enhance the emotional, financial, and workplace wellbeing of their employees. The Employee Wellbeing Summit 2022 takes place on Tuesday, April 5. Check out Taxback.com's blog for more info!
Tax season in the US is fast approaching and this can often be a difficult time for nonresidents. One of the most challenging aspects of tax season can be locating all the forms needed to file a return. Luckily, in a recent blog post our Sprintax team break down how to find everything you will need as a nonresident, helping you to be fully prepared for tax season!
TransferMate have just launched a brand new product - 'Global Accounts'. This new product allows you to hold, send, and receive money in different currencies at the same time, cutting down on the time it takes to send money overseas. With one account in your name, Global Accounts allows you to hold balances in 30 currencies, access local payment rails, globally, and much more!
This week at CluneTech we were very excited to launch our brand new profile on Dev.BG! Dev.BG is one of the biggest hiring platforms in Bulgaria and this new profile allows us to host all our tech positions in the one place and to streamline the process of expanding our teams in Bulgaria. We have some great positions live on the site right now! Check them out here - CluneTech's Dev.BG Profile.
Are you making the most out of your payroll data? Are you wondering what reports could assist your company in meeting its goals? On April 7, Immedis will take a look at these and other topics in a combined webinar with business analysts 3Sixty Insights.
And that’s this week’s SocialSpotlight roundup… Head over to www.clunetech.com to learn more about CluneTech and our amazing group of global companies. And check back in two weeks’ time for the next CluneTech Social Spotlight!
April 1, 2022
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At CluneTech, we have an extensive Milestone Recognition Program that rewards employees that choose to build a long and successful career with us. As part of this programme, we love celebrating and sharing the stories of those reaching major milestones with the company.
This month we caught up with Viktoria Kurteva, Front End Developer at Sprintax. She has been on our team for the last 5 years.
My favorite thing about working in CluneTech is the team I work with. We’ve built a strong and open way of communicating, with a lot of mutual understanding and trust. Everyone is approachable, open to questions, and always willing to help when needed. Beyond the professional environment, I’ve also had the chance to build meaningful connections and friendships that extend outside of work, which makes the experience even more valuable.
Having been with CluneTech for five years, my biggest achievement has been my professional growth within the company. I joined shortly after graduating, and through continuous learning and commitment, I was able to demonstrate my potential and take on increasing responsibility. This journey eventually led to the opportunity to step into a Team Lead role, which I see as both a personal milestone and a reflection of the trust and support I’ve received along the way.
The biggest change I’ve witnessed is the growth and evolution of the team I’m part of. When I joined, the team consisted of just three people, and today it has grown to twelve. Along with this growth came new dynamics, stronger collaboration, and a more structured way of working together. It’s been interesting to see how the team has evolved while maintaining open communication and a supportive environment.
One of the greatest challenges I’ve faced has been growing both professionally and personally. From the very beginning, it required stepping outside my comfort zone to communicate with more experienced colleagues, ask questions, and actively learn.
Over time, I needed to take on more responsibility and make decisions on my own, which was initially intimidating. Today, many of the things that once felt challenging are now part of my everyday work.
I’ve really enjoyed projects where I could both contribute technically and support the team’s growth. Working on challenging front-end tasks while also helping colleagues solve problems, share knowledge, and improve collaboration has been very rewarding. I particularly value opportunities where I can learn new approaches and see how our work positively impacts the product and the team.
My advice would be not to be afraid to reach out to your colleagues and communicate openly in the workflow. Ask questions whenever you have them, seek feedback, and don’t hesitate to share your ideas or suggestions. Make the most of your time, stay curious, and take every opportunity to learn as much as you can from those around you.
December 18, 2025
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At CluneTech, we have an extensive Milestone Recognition Program that rewards employees that choose to build a long and successful career with us. As part of this programme, we love celebrating and sharing the stories of those reaching major milestones with the company.
This month we caught up with CluneTech's Head of Design, Elena Stefanova who has been on our team for the last 15 years.
What is your favorite thing about working in CluneTech?
The opportunity to work in an international environment and meet people from different cultures.
What has been your biggest achievement or highlight since joining CluneTech?
One life-changing achievement was the opportunity to upskill from a graphic designer to a motion designer, using After Effects. It had been a childhood dream of mine to create motion graphics and animations. However, my biggest overall achievement within the company has been progressing through every career stage—from junior designer to Head of Design.
What is the biggest change that you have witnessed in your time here?
Relocating the office from Tsar Simeon to Bacho Kiro and changing the company name to CluneTech.
What is the greatest challenge that you have faced in your time here and how did you overcome it?
Without a doubt, it was the renovation of the new Lounge and Meeting Space in the basement (formerly the Martini Bar)—from the interior design concept to full realization. It required countless hours of research into commercial space requirements, including layout planning, lighting, safety, and dimension regulations, along with completing a six-month Interior Design course at SoftUni. It was a huge commitment for everyone involved, sometimes exceeding 10 hours of work per day, seven days a week.
What has been your favorite project to work on?
Creating videos with Zory for company parties— the videos on the Brick Port walls in recent years and the CluneTech event videos from previous years.
Do you have advice for someone who is just starting their career in CluneTech?
The company offers great opportunities for career growth and job security—be wise and make the most of them.
August 26, 2025
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At CluneTech, we have an extensive Milestone Recognition Program that rewards employees that choose to build a long and successful career with us. As part of this programme, we love celebrating and sharing the stories of those reaching major milestones with the company.
This month we caught up with TransferMate's Financial Crime Subject Matter Expert, Nelda Montalvo who has been on our team for the last 2 years.
What is your favorite thing about working in CluneTech / TransferMate?
I love that every day is different. I get to work on interesting cases and learn something new all the time. Plus, the teamwork here is great! Everyone is so willing to help out.
What has been your biggest achievement or highlight since joining CluneTech / TransferMate?
Moving into the Financial Crime Subject Matter Expert role has been a big highlight for me. It’s been really rewarding to grow in this area and work on some challenging investigations.
Who or what has inspired you the most during your time here?
Definitely the people I work with. There’s so much experience and knowledge in the team, and everyone is so open to sharing what they know.
What is the biggest change that you have witnessed in your time here?
I’d say the way our processes and systems have evolved. It’s great to see how we’re improving all the time, especially in how we handle financial crime risks.
What is the greatest challenge that you have faced in your time here and how did you overcome it?
Some of the complex cases I’ve worked on were definitely challenging, especially when quick decisions were needed. I just focused on staying calm, asking the right questions, and working closely with the team.
What has been your favorite project to work on?
I’ve enjoyed the investigations where I could really dig into unusual activity and spot patterns. It’s challenging work, but it’s really satisfying.
Do you have advice for someone who is just starting their career in CluneTech / TransferMate?
Be curious and don’t be afraid to ask questions and take every chance to learn from the people around you.
September 9, 2025
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At CluneTech, we have an extensive Milestone Recognition Program that rewards employees that choose to build along and successful career with us. As part of this programme, we love celebrating and sharing the stories of those reaching major milestones with the company.
This month we caught up with Kristina Ilieva, Marketing & Communications Specialist at CluneTech, who has been on our team for the last 10 years.
Time flies when you're having fun and surrounded by great people. I feel really lucky to have spent these ten years working alongside incredibly smart, down-to-earth, and supportive colleagues. This sense of camaraderie is truly one of the best things about the group, and it remains unmatched by any other team I’ve encountered in my career so far.
It’s definitely not the awards, no, no!
At the end of the day, my highlight is helping to create and foster a workplace where we support each other and gravitate toward the same values: respect, innovation, and passion for what we do. And let’s not forget all the great moments and parties we’ve shared, too.
As an introverted person, my role as a Communications Specialist has definitely pushed me out of my comfort zone. It’s taught me that being in the spotlight isn’t an act of selfishness, especially when you have something meaningful to say. The same goes for my amazing colleagues, whose knowledge, successes, and inspiring stories we’ve shared with the wider audience over the years. Highlighting these great examples, inspiring others, and keeping people’s spirits high is a success I’m proud of.
There’s no single task or project I admire above the rest. Everything—from communications and writing to events, charity work, educational programs for students, and even marketing and organizational tasks—serves as an outlet for my personality. I’m deeply curious about human nature and what drives us, and I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to work with so many people from diverse backgrounds, nationalities, and personalities.
Dive deep into your role, and be open to learning from your mentors. Don’t give up easily when you face challenges. Instead, try to be creative, learn, and find your way through!
July 14, 2025
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At CluneTech, we have an extensive Milestone Recognition Program that rewards employees that choose to build along and successful career with us. As part of this programme, we love celebrating and sharing the stories of those reaching major milestones with the company.
This month we caught up with Rory Lynskey, Senior Content Creator at Sprintax, who has been on our team for the last 5 years.
It’s difficult to name just one thing, but if I had to pick then my favorite thing about working here has to be the people and the culture (that’s one, right? 😅).
Everyone here is so supportive, talented, and passionate about what they do. It’s great to be part of a team where innovation and teamwork go hand in hand.
The Taxback blog restoration project was a big highlight, reversing the decline in page views on the blog site, and the Content and SEO teams deserve a lot of praise for finding a way to do that and putting the hours into make it happen.
Personally, being promoted to Senior Content Creator was also a great moment.
It’d be hard to pick just one person! Working with such a talented and supportive team makes every challenge easier! There’s always someone willing to lend a hand or share some expert knowledge to help with any situation.
I have seen big changes at all the brands I have worked on since I joined. Overall, I’d say each brand is now a lot more polished than when I joined, and they look better than ever.
The improvements in design, messaging, and overall presentation really make them stand out to me.
I’d probably have to say COVID. I was only in the door of the company, getting used to the 9-5 lifestyle after fours years of college and all of a sudden I was working from home for the first time. Almost everyone else was in the same boat, however, so it made it a lot easier trying to navigate the WFH world!
I really enjoy my work with Sprintax, there’s always so much going on and particularly at this time of year, with it being US tax season. The Dividends project as a whole is very exciting and challenging to work on so I’ll go with that.
My biggest piece of advice for someone starting their career at CluneTech is to be proactive.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions - everyone here is really supportive and always willing to help. Take the time to learn about what you are working on, embrace new challenges, and get involved in different projects!
July 14, 2025
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At CluneTech, we have an extensive Milestone Recognition Program that rewards employees that choose to build along and successful career with us. As part of this programme, we love celebrating and sharing the stories of those reaching major milestones with the company.
This month we caught up with Benamic's Deputy Operations Manager, Venelina Sabeva who has been on our team for the last 15 years.
What is your favorite thing about working in CluneTech / Benamic?
First and foremost, it’s the people. Not only the incredible colleagues in Benamic but also everyone across other CluneTech divisions—TransferMate, HR, IT, accounting, and more. The atmosphere of cooperation, support, and tolerance is what fosters confidence, nurtures talent, and allows individuals to grow and thrive.
What has been your biggest achievement or highlight since joining CluneTech / Benamic?
I wouldn’t pinpoint just one highlight, but rather the entire journey we’ve experienced together and the exciting future ahead for the business. Watching the company evolve and grow—through the ups and downs—is the most fulfilling aspect of my time here. Being part of that progression is truly interesting.
What is the biggest change that you have witnessed in your time here?
The biggest change has definitely been the automation introduced in many processes. What once required manual data entry, like registrations and payments, is now automated. This is a massive shift I couldn’t have imagined before. Another significant change is the flexibility of the business, especially the shift to offering home office opportunities, which has been a game-changer.
What is the greatest challenge that you have faced in your time here and how did you overcome it?
There have been several daily challenges, but with persistence and a strong team, they’ve all been manageable. Personally, the greatest challenge was finding the right work-life balance and setting boundaries to ensure I could manage both my personal and professional life effectively.
What has been your favourite project to work on?
Automation has always been my area of passion. I’m very much algorithm- and math-oriented, so finding patterns and implementing new processes brings me joy.
Do you have advice for someone who is just starting their career in CluneTech / Benamic?
Take on challenges—this is how opportunities arise. Work hard, be persistent, and remember to never miss a party! 😊
July 14, 2025
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This April, CluneTech has donated 4.5 tons of cement-based floor screed to the Center for Medical and Social Care for Children in Varna (Vinitsa District).
The donation will be used for the construction of a brand new ward for complex care for children with chronic diseases and impairments up to seven years old. The ward will include rooms where children experiencing severe and chronic health challenges with uncertain prognoses can stay with their parents. Additionally, it will incorporate facilities for rehabilitation, physiotherapy, medical manipulation rooms, and space for individual activities. This project will ensure our city has a modern medical ward that provides complex care and assists children with severe chronic diseases and their families in dealing not only with the physical pain resulting from their conditions but also the emotional suffering they endure.
Long after its founding in 1953, the Center for Medical and Social Care in Varna only provided care to children aged 0 to 3. However, at this stage, the center boasts a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, physiotherapists, doctors, nurses, and speech therapists who provide comprehensive support to a wide group of children, ranging from premature babies to those up to eighteen years old. Many of these children have severe chronic, neurological, or genetic conditions, necessitating 24/7 medical supervision.
A long-time partner of CluneTech Cares, the medical centre in Vinitsa is the largest facility of its kind in the Northeast of Bulgaria, providing medical care and rehabilitation to premature babies and children with neurological and orthopedic problems. With donations of over €12,000 which we have made throughout the years, we have helped the centre to purchase important equipment such as hospital beds, therapeutic chairs, baby monitoring devices, two air conditioning units, a portable oxygen concentrator, a neonatal pulse oximeter, a patient monitoring system and more.
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July 14, 2025
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Friday 19 April, 2024 Kilkenny. Kilkenny-based software technology group, CluneTech, has been announced as the main sponsor of Kilkenny Tennis Club’s new Padel Tennis Court, which was completed in March 2024. The official opening event, which is due to take place this Saturday, April 20, will incorporate a Charity Tennis Tournament and social event, with all funds generated being donated to the Carlow Kilkenny Homecare Team.
Founded in 1879, Kilkenny Tennis Club is a not-for-profit club with all funds generated being reinvested in their tennis facilities and the development of the game. With over 1,200members, split into 700 seniors and 500 juniors, it is one of the largest and best regional tennis clubs in Ireland. It is a very active club with high grade facilities and always welcomes new members and visitors.
“Our club is very proud of our many achievements with our members winning numerous regional and national titles, our representative teams winning many Provincial Cups and a number of members having represented Ireland at international level.” Brian Doyle, President, Kilkenny Tennis Club
This sponsorship is part of CluneTech’s award-winning CSR Programme, CluneTech Cares. Established in 2007, CluneTech Cares is created by their people, for their people, and while the programme supports deserving charities and causes all over the world, it is driven by employee requests and has a momentous impact locally, both in Kilkenny, and in the various other communities where the company operates. This significant investment will enable Kilkenny Tennis Club to be the first in the region to offer Padel Tennis, the world’s fastest-growing racket sport, to its members.
“We are delighted to sponsor Kilkenny Tennis Club’s new Padel court,” said Terry Clune, CEO and Founder of CluneTech. “As an organisation, we are passionate about giving back and we are proud to support a number of fantastic local clubs in Kilkenny where our HQ is located. I’d like to give a special mention and thanks to our own team members, Eoin Dunphy, Éanna Brady, James Murphy, Patrick Dalton and Patrick O’Neill, who are all dedicated members of Kilkenny Tennis Club. Without them, this sponsorship wouldn’t have been possible. Padel tennis is a new and innovate sport, and we are really excited to play a part in ensuring it has a home right here in Kilkenny.”
Padel Tennis is played on an enclosed court, one third the size of a traditional tennis court. Its format is doubles and it uses traditional tennis scoring, combining action with fun and social interaction. It’s a fantastic sport for players of all ages and skills, as it is both quick and easy to pick up, with most players understanding the basics within the first half hour of play.
Edwin Walsh, Captain, Kilkenny Tennis Club, said: “Kilkenny Tennis Club was founded in 1879 at its current location in Archersfield, Kilkenny. As one of the largest tennis clubs in the country with 1,300 members, ranging in age from 2 to over 82, Kilkenny Tennis Club is constantly reinvesting in its facilities to enhance its members’ experience. On behalf of the Committee and members of Kilkenny Tennis Club, I would like to thank Terry and all the team at CluneTech for the incredibly generous sponsorship of our new Padel Court which is part of a wider redevelopment of playing surfaces and other facilities. We are immensely proud to be associated with such a progressive and innovative team and look forward to developing our partnership over the coming years.”
Jimmy Morrow, Development Chairman, Kilkenny Tennis Club, said: "We are delighted to have CluneTech join us as Sponsor of our new Padel Tennis Court and we very much value their significant investment in our club which enables us to greatly enhance our Sporting facilities with this innovative addition.”
In addition to the innovation this sport embodies, Kilkenny Tennis Club have also launched a green energy project, which to date has seen the installation of energy saving LED tennis flood lighting, reducing electricity consumption by over 44%; the installation of 36 Solar PV panels which allows the club to generate its own power, supplying any excess to the National Grid; air to water source heat pump which uses electricity generated from the club’s Solar PV system. The club’s commitment to reducing their environmental impact is just one of the reasons that CluneTech made the decision to support the club.
“At CluneTech, we always aim to support clubs, charities and causes whose values reflect our own,” said Rachael Quinlan, Head of Employee Experience, CluneTech. “Sustainability is one of the key pillars of our CSR Programme and we are super impressed at the club’s efforts to date. In addition, we recognise the importance of work-life balance and knowing that a number of our own team are also club members, made the decision to sponsor their new Padel Club a no brainer.”
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Our CSR Programme - CluneTech Cares, is a fantastic representation of what we are - a team of truly caring individuals giving our best to support and add value, not only to our customers, but also to the communities in which we operate.
As part of our CSR Spotlight, we dedicated the month of March to celebrating World Autism Awareness. With this in mind, we are delighted to share an interview with John McCarthy, Facilities Manager, CluneTech, and his son Adam, who we consider an honorary CluneTech employee. For those who have had the pleasure of meeting Adam, they will be familiar with his bubbly and outgoing personality which brings so much joy to our HQ. Adam, who’s 27, has both autism and epilepsy, and was delighted to jump on camera and give us a unique insight into his life, his autism diagnosis and some of the many things he enjoys doing.
In Adam’s words, “Love will always come from the heart”.
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Our CSR Programme - CluneTech Cares, is a fantastic representation of what we are - a team of truly caring individuals giving our best to support and add value, not only to our customers, but also to the communities in which we operate. CluneTech Cares is employee-led and has three key pillars: Wellness, Culture & Community, and Sustainability. It has been a busy quarter so make sure to check out some of our latest activities below.
Throughout the month of January, we dedicated our CSR Spotlight to supporting Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Migrant charities and the incredible work they do providing assistance to families and single people from a migrant or refugee background in Ireland and abroad.
Our main beneficiaries of the month were both Doras and Nasc Ireland.
Doras is an independent organisation working to promote and protect the rights of people from a migrant background in Ireland while also providing specialised support to migrant and refugee victims who have experienced human trafficking, domestic abuse and hate crime.
Nasc Ireland works with migrants and refugees to advocate and lead for change within Ireland’s immigration and protection systems, ensuring fairness, access to justice and the protection of human rights to all. Nasc's goal is to realise the rights of all migrants and refugees within Irish society.
Across the globe, our team came together to raise vital funds for both of our beneficiaries. Thanks to the support our staff showed throughout January, CluneTech Cares has made a monetary donation to Doras and Nasc for the crucial work they do day-to-day for all Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Migrants in Ireland.
From all here at CluneTech Cares, we want to thank our team for their incredible support and the difference they have made during the month of January.
February marked the month that CluneTech took a stand against Cancer, dedicating our CSR Spotlight of the Month to World Cancer Day. All donations from fundraising initiatives throughout the month went towards our cancer support charities selected by our teams around the world. These charities and causes included Waterford Hospice in Ireland and Една от 8 in Bulgaria.
Waterford Hospice is a remarkable organization dedicated to providing end-of-life care, particularly to those battling cancer and giving incredible support and peace of mind to their loved ones. The profound impact of their work extends beyond the walls of the hospice, touching lives not only within our wider community, but of our teammates and their families over the last number of months.
By aligning our efforts with Waterford Hospice, we are not only contributing to the crucial mission of offering comfort and solace during life's most challenging moments but also acknowledging the impact it has on the lives of our colleagues.
Our second beneficiary for the month of February was Една от 8 in Bulgaria. Една от 8 | One in 8 was founded by Nana Gladwish in 2013. Nana is a famous TV host in Bulgaria and breast cancer survivor. The organisation works with healthcare professionals, state authorities, patient communities, and other stakeholders to improve the Bulgarian healthcare system for those diagnosed.
The team strives for a better quality of life and outcomes for the patients they care for. Една от 8 | One in 8 is funded by company and community donations to support its existence and activities. Our team’s support during February was more important than ever, contributing to keep their amazing services running in Bulgaria.
Over the course of the month, an incredible 79 members of our team around the world took part in a walk / run / cycle in aid of Waterford Hospice in Ireland and Една от 8 in Bulgaria.
CluneTech Cares donated a total of €790 to our dedicated charities of the month. Well done to all of our amazing colleagues for their participation this month.
Each year, we launch our CSR request form where our staff can suggest the charity and causes they'd like to see us support throughout the year. Following their feedback, we dedicated March’s CSR Spotlight to World Autism Awareness.
The main beneficiaries of the month nominated by our team included ABACAS School Kilbarrack in Dublin, Gowran National School Autistic Unit in Kilkenny, and Autism Today in Bulgaria.
Autism is a neurological difference that many people are born with which affects how they experience the world around them and how they communicate with others. While autism awareness has greatly grown in Ireland and globally in recent years, we are still a long way from having a society which truly understands autism.
During the month of March, not only were we delighted to make a monetary donation to all three charities and causes, but we also had the pleasure of interviewing John McCarthy, Facilities Manager, CluneTech, and his son Adam, who we consider an honorary CluneTech employee.
For those who have had the pleasure of meeting Adam, they will be familiar with his bubbly and outgoing personality which brings so much joy to our HQ. Adam, who’s 27, has both autism and epilepsy, and was delighted to jump on camera and give us a unique insight into his life, his autism diagnosis and some of the many things he enjoys doing.
In Adam’s words, “Love will always come from the heart”. A massive well done to all who took part in last months CSR Spotlight of the Month and a special thank you to John and Adam for a truly inspiring interview in celebration of World Autism Awareness.
You can catch the full interview here today.
At CluneTech, we're passionate about giving back to our communities and we are proud to support a number of fantastic local clubs in Kilkenny where our HQ is located, one of those being the Kilkenny Hockey Club's Ladies' Team.
Paddy Dalton, Business Development Manager at TransferMate has been coaching for the club for over three years:
"I've been working with CluneTech for 10 years now and started as a coach with the hockey club back in 2021. I really enjoy coaching because of the buzz seeing the girls reach and exceed their goals. It gives me great satisfaction to see the group training, playing matches, and sticking to the structured game plan. We're delighted to have had CluneTech on board as sponsors for the last 3 years and it has enabled us to grow our women's section to 3 teams. We can now pride ourselves on being one of the biggest female adult sporting clubs in the county, providing hockey for all levels ages and abilities."
Thanks to the club for giving us the opportunity to get behind them and a huge well done to Paddy Dalton who not only goes above and beyond in his role with CluneTech, but within his local community too.
As part of our CSR Programme, CluneTech Cares, we were delighted to donate laptops to St. John of God Primary School.
Recognising the importance of technology in education, we have repurposed these devices to support the learning needs of students within our community.
This aligns with our dedication to sustainable practices, as we strive to effectively extend the life cycle of our technology resources while also supporting the next generation with the tools they need to thrive in their education.
A massive thank you to Norm Power for arranging this donation and to St. John of God's principal, Conor Gorey, and some of the school's pupils who visited CluneTech HQ to collect the donation.
On the 1st of March, our colleagues in Bulgaria celebrated Baba Marta, a Bulgarian holiday deeply rooted in folklore and culture, symbolising the arrival of spring and the wish for good health.
To mark the holiday, our teams in Varna and Veliko Tarnovo organised annual charity bazaars in support of children with special needs.
Thanks to our employees' contributions, a donation of 780 BGN was made to Karin Dom – a long-term CSR partner of CluneTech and one of Bulgaria’s most modern centres, providing a range of social, health, and educational services for children with special needs.
Additionally, 600 BGN was donated for craft materials for the children at the Day Center for Disabilities ‘Daga’ in Veliko Tarnovo, ensuring that children and young people with disabilities receive rehabilitation and engaging activities that support their development and social integration.
'Fast Heroes 112' is a prevention program with one grand mission - to educate the world about the symptoms of stroke and the need for immediate action.
After the successful launch of the award-winning educational program in Varna last year, in 2024 we will continue our mission to raise awareness of stroke symptoms in another well-known school in Bulgaria’s sea capital – Foreign Language School Alexander S. Pushkin. The second edition of Fast Heroes 112 will take place from February to April involving 150 students from first to fourth grade who will share their knowledge about stroke symptoms and first aid with parents and grandparents.
Last May, 150 first graders from Geo Milev school were officially named Fast Heroes 112 ambassadors as they learned the symptoms of stroke and raised awareness of stroke prevention among their loved ones.
Introduced in 2021, our CSR Volunteer Day empowers each employee to give back to the charities and causes closest to them. Since the inception of Volunteer Day, 160+ CluneTech employees have contributed to causes which they find meaningful, and this number keeps growing. See what they had to share with us about their experience this quarter:
Baba Marta at CluneTech
In preparation for this year’s Baba Marta celebrations, over ten colleagues in our Varna offices joined forces using their CSR volunteer day to hand-craft some martenitsi that were later sold at our in-house and other local charity markets in aid of children with special needs. A great tradition and a great use of their Volunteer Day as our colleagues managed to make 1,690 martenitsi in just one day!
Daffodil Day 2024 with Claire McBride, Financial Services Account Manager at TransferMate
Speaking about her Volunteer Day, Claire said:
"Daffodil Day is a special day where we all unite to remember the loved ones we’ve lost to cancer, to honour the people in our lives who are facing cancer and to acknowledge the bravery of those that have fought and won their battle with cancer. I am very fortunate to work for a company that affords and encourages staff to use their volunteer day to get involved in fundraising activities of all kinds. I am proud to play my part today for the Irish Cancer Society."
Well done to Claire on her involvement in this incredible volunteering activity.
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CluneTech are absolutely delighted to be supporting Ronald McDonald House Ireland as part of our CSR Programme, CluneTech Cares. Ronald McDonald House Ireland have been caring for families in Ireland since 2004 and since then, have provided accommodation, care and support for in excess of 4,200+ families from all over Ireland.
We recently paid a visit and saw first-hand the tremendous work that their team does to support families through the toughest of times in the most loving, homely, and peaceful way.
“We call ourselves the invisible family that wraps ourselves around mum, dad, brothers, and sisters. We provide them with a home and the security and safety net they require while facing, quite often, a long period of time when their child is sick in the hospital” said Louise Quail, Corporate Relationship Manager with The Ronald McDonald House Charity. “It’s never going to be their home, and we never want it to the be their home, but it has to be the next best thing.”
CluneTech’s donation will see us sponsor a bedroom in the new Ronald McDonald House which will be built on the campus of the new National Children's Hospital. With 52 bedrooms spread out over four floors, the new house will be a vital home for families from every county and every town in Ireland. We are honoured to be sponsoring a room, and playing a role in supporting such an incredible charity.
“Outside of just providing extra bedrooms, there’s going to be so much more communal spaces allowing us to possibly extend our programmes or offer additional core programmes or services that can really support the wellbeing of the overall family.”
Ronald McDonald House Charities are actively seeking sponsorship and donations towards their new house build. To learn more, please visit https://www.rmhc.ie/about-us/new-house.
About Ronald McDonald House Charities Ireland
The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities Ireland is to provide a Ronald McDonald House to support families whose children are seriously ill in hospital. The Ronald McDonald House provides accommodation and a caring and supportive environment for families whose children are seriously ill and are hospitalised or undergoing medical treatment at Children’s Health Ireland, Crumlin.
The Ronald McDonald House Position Paper 2021 outlines who we are, the impact we make and where oursupport comes from. To find out more about our New 52-bedroom RonaldMcDonald House alongside the New Children’s Hospital click here.
About CluneTech Cares
CluneTech’s CSR programme was established in September 2007in response to a tragic flooding disaster in Tsar Kaloyan, Bulgaria. Deeply saddened by the news, our Bulgarian employees decided to help and within 48hours, they had rallied together and organised 3.5 tonnes of food and 12,000litres of water for the village. After this event, we formalised our CSR activity to give it a global reach, ensuring to support each of the communities in which we operate and giving back to our local communities.
The amazing thing about our CSR Programme is that it’s created by our people, for our people. Each year employees are given the opportunity to request which charities we support and the programme’s global reach results in us having appositive impact in each of the communities we operate in.
As part of CluneTech Cares, in 2020 we introduced our Volunteer Day which empowers our people to give back within their local communities during working time, ensuring that even our smaller teams can get behind the charities and causes closest to their hearts.
In 2022, we donated over €75,000 and supported over 55 charities, causes and fundraisers.
Further Information:
Rachael Quinlan, Head of Employee Experience, CluneTech
Tel: +353873450595
Louise Quail, Corporate Relationship Manager, RonaldMcDonald House Charities Ireland
Tel: +353868659116
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CluneTech’s award winning employee wellbeing programme offers a range of supports and initiatives including corporate health insurance, a Global Employee Assistance Programme, Life Work Days and much more, ensuring that health and wellbeing of our people is always a priority. In recent years, we expanded our offering to include fertility support and paid leaves for both IVF / pregnancy support and miscarriage / pregnancy loss, helping our people and / or their partners through all stages of their fertility journey.
With this in mind, we are honoured to announce that this summer, CluneTech has made its first donation towards the I Want a Baby Foundation in Bulgaria. This donation will directly assist the facilitation of psychological support groups for those experiencing infertility in Bulgaria’s sea capital Varna, where the large majority of our Bulgarian workforce is based.
The I Want a Baby Foundation launched its psychological programme in 2007. The programme is the first of its kind as it has been thoughtfully crafted to run in tandem with the medical procedures a couple is going through.
Following the donation, Katya Simeonova, who is the psychologist conducting the support groups in Varna, shared:
“When families start their infertility path, we always notice a feeling of social isolation. Their families and friends usually have children, and this is something that upsets them very much. They start distancing themselves emotionally. They usually don’t have someone to share the things they are going through and at some point, they start feeling isolated. The work in such groups is very precious to them as it gives women with infertility a chance to meet people with similar problems, to talk things through, each one of them to share the challenges they have been through. They get great feedback and in addition, they start getting closer to each other. They keep nurturing the friendships they create throughout our support groups even after the end of the program. I’m confident to say that group therapy is working really well.”
At the beginning of 2023, in addition to the many amazing initiatives we already support, we opened our global CSR request form, where our employees from all over the world have the opportunity to submit requests highlighting which charities and causes they would like to see us support. This year saw the highest number of requests to date, with our employees eager to see us support the charities and causes closest to their hearts.
Following an open vote on our internal communications platform Workvivo, the I Want a Baby Foundation which was put forward by Iglika Raeva, was chosen as the next CluneTech Cares beneficiary.
Following her nomination, Iglika Raeva from our Veliko Tarnovo office shared:
“The reason I want to support 'I Want a Baby' is because it is a cause very close to my heart. The volunteers there give their time and endless effort to support the families that are listed in the program. They support them not only financially, but also mentally, and emotionally and become their second family. All the parents of the babies born with the help of the foundation are also volunteers and they give back time and effort invested by others previously for them. I see great value in their cause as it brings happiness to people that have wanted this for years.”
The I Want a Baby Foundation coordinates reproduction, fertility treatment and psychological support programmes for childless couples.
The foundation’s efforts led to the creation of Bulgaria’s National IVF Fund and there are now IVF Funds in over 45 municipalities in the country. These funds sponsor up to four IVF procedures per couple. In addition to the foundation’s psychological support programme, the I Want a Baby Foundation also operates a genetic material donor programme for all couples who, after multiple unsuccessful procedures, are unable to conceive and require a donor.
In 2023 the organization celebrates its 16th birthday. In those sixteen years they have welcomed 3,500 babies in Varna and 20,000 babies in other locations, which would easily fill a whole town!
CluneTech’s CSR programme was established in September 2007 in response to a tragic flooding disaster in Tsar Kaloyan, Bulgaria. Deeply saddened by the news, our Bulgarian employees decided to help and within 48 hours, they had rallied together and organised 3.5 tonnes of food and 12,000 litres of water for the village. After this event, we formalised our CSR activity to give it a global reach, ensuring to support each of the communities in which we operate and giving back to our local communities.
The amazing thing about our CSR Programme is that it’s created by our people, for our people. Each year employees are given the opportunity to request which charities we support and the programme’s global reach results in us having appositive impact in each of the communities we operate in.
As part of CluneTech Cares, in 2020 we introduced our Volunteer Day which empowers our people to give back within their local communities during working time, ensuring that even our smaller teams can get behind the charities and causes closest to their hearts.
In 2022, we donated over €75,000 and supported over 55 charities, causes and fundraisers.
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At CluneTech, collaboration and recognition aren’t just buzzwords, they are the foundation of our culture. Nowhere is this more evident than in our OneTeam Awards, a signature recognition program that honours the spirit of unity, innovation, and excellence that drives our success.
Over 12 years ago, CluneTech launched an initiative to spotlight outstanding individual contributions through what was then known as Employee of the Quarter. As our company evolved, so too did our approach to recognition. In 2019, inspired by employee feedback, the program was reimagined and relaunched as the OneTeam Awards.
This transformation reflected more than just a name change — it marked a deeper commitment to recognising the collective effort that fuels our business.
Today, the OneTeam Awards take place twice a year, giving employees across the globe the opportunity to nominate a colleague whose contributions reflect one of our core values: Innovation, OneTeam, Passion, and Respect. These nominations reinforce our ongoing commitment to living these values in our everyday work.
The OneTeam Awards celebrate not only individual achievements but also the teamwork, creativity, camaraderie, and mutual respect that are essential to our culture and continued growth.
From lively in-office celebrations to heartfelt doorstep award deliveries during remote work, the OneTeam Awards have become a meaningful tradition filled with unforgettable moments. These celebrations strengthen the bonds between colleagues, highlighting the impact of each individual’s work, and reinforcing the values that make CluneTech a unique and inspiring place to be.
As our HR Manager in Bulgaria, Ekaterina Hristova, puts it:
“The OneTeam Awards represent more than just recognition, they show our people that what they do truly matters. These awards are a part of our company’s DNA. They celebrate our shared success and remind us that together, we are stronger.”
While the OneTeam Awards are a standout celebration of collaboration and excellence, they’re just one part of CluneTech’s broader commitment to recognising our people. We offer a wide range of recognition initiatives that celebrate contributions both big and small, across all levels of the organisation:
• Milestone Recognition Programme – Honouring the dedication of our long-serving team members.
• Global Employee of the Year Awards – Celebrating individuals whose impact and performance have stood out over the year.
• Workvivo Shout-Outs – Enabling real-time, peer-to-peer recognition for everyday efforts and achievements, both within and across teams.
• Celebrating Personal and Professional Highlights – From birthday cards and new baby gifts to congratulatory hampers for passing exams, we take pride in acknowledging life’s special moments and supporting our employees in all their successes.
At CluneTech, recognition is more than a program — it’s a reflection of who we are. The OneTeam Awards, along with our wider recognition initiatives, demonstrate our commitment to valuing every individual and celebrating the spirit of teamwork that drives our success. As we continue to grow and evolve, we remain dedicated to fostering a culture where people feel seen, appreciated, and inspired — because when we celebrate each other, we thrive together.
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The Kilkenny-headquartered company today announced improvements across a range of leaves to support their people
Wednesday, 22 November 2023. Kilkenny-based software technology group, CluneTech, has today announced improvements across a range of leave types to support their people during the more difficult times they may face in life.
The changes announced today cover three key areas: compassionate leave, miscarriage and pregnancy loss leave, and IVF and pregnancy support leave. The announcement marks another significant step in CluneTech’s commitment to caring for, and supporting their people, and the additional leaves are available to all of the company’s 1,200 employees globally.
Compassionate leave, which is available from day one of employment, has been significantly increased, with the company now offering 4 weeks paid leave for the loss of a spouse or child. Employees can also avail of 5 days and 3 days paid leave for the loss of an immediate or non-immediate family member respectively.
The new policy also includes extended paid leave of five days for those impacted by pregnancy loss when this occurs prior to 24weeks, as after this the company’s paid maternity leave applies. In addition, where an employee’s partner has experienced pregnancy loss, they are now covered in the policy and can avail of the full five days paid leave.
Access to, and support during fertility treatment is a key focus of CluneTech, who earlier this year announced their support of The I Want a Baby Foundation in Bulgaria. Employees based in Ireland can already avail of best-in-class fertility care as part of the company’s health cover with Laya Healthcare. Previously, employees could avail of up to 3 days paid leave for IVF and pregnancy support. This has now been increased to 5 days paid leave and extended to the partner of a person undergoing IVF / pregnancy support.
The improvements announced today are part of an already extensive benefits package which includes Lifework Days ̶ an additional half day’s leave per quarter where employees can get their life jobs done without having to use their hard-earned annual leave, flexible working ̶ including remote and hybrid working, an award-winning Milestone Recognition Programme which rewards those who choose to grow their career with CluneTech, and much more. Last month, CluneTech were awarded Overall Excellence in HR at the 2023 HR Leadership &Management Awards for their innovative approach to flexibility.
Speaking about the leave enhancements, Terry Clune, CEO, CluneTech said: “CluneTech Cares about our people and their wellbeing and today’s announcement further strengthens our commitment to supporting them through the more difficult times they may face in life. Our people are at the heart of everything we do and as their employer, it’s our goal to ensure they feel supported and cared for, so that they can reach their full potential.”
Rachael Quinlan, Head of Employee Experience, CluneTech said: “We are really honoured to share these remarkable improvements with our global team. While these leave types tend to be the ones that we hope our people will never have to avail of, we hope that they take some comfort in knowing that our aim is to minimise their worries during challenging times. As always, these changes have been introduced as a direct result of employee feedback and we will continue to use their voice to drive change and to ensure that we truly are a great place to work.”
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At CluneTech we are extremely passionate about the development of our people and understand the significance of the role a manager has to play in an employee’s development. With that in mind, we wanted to put together a useful guide that would empower and help our managerial staff to be the best manager that they can be. And who better to help us put together such a guide than our employees?
We asked our staff to nominate their manager and state three qualities that make them an Amazing Manager. The response was fantastic with 20 different managerial qualities being suggested. We then took the 6 most suggested qualities and expanded on them to create the ‘CluneTech Guide to Being an Amazing Manager’ which you can read below:
The managerial quality that our people value most is being ‘Supportive’. A manager can be supportive in many ways, whether it is ensuring that their team are aware that they can come to them should they need help, or by displaying encouragement, helping them to realise their potential, and showing appreciation for a job well done. Emotional Intelligence is a vital characteristic of a supportive manager. Having the awareness to recognize when something is troubling a member of your team or if they are in danger of becoming burnt out or disengaged is vital. The likes of LinkedIn Learning and Udemy offer some great courses on Emotional Intelligence should you wish to learn more about this important soft skill.
Our staff feel that being “Approachable” is the next most important characteristic for a manager. Approachability is imperative to forging a strong bond with your team. Having an approachable manager relaxes staff, allowing them to work to the best of their ability. Additionally, it increases their willingness to share new ideas as they know their manager is open to suggestions. Lacking in approachability will make it difficult to know what is going on with your team. Being approachable and building a good rapport with your team will encourage them to come to you with issues, updates, and information, more frequently, ensuring that you stay in the loop. This article by Forbes includes a great section on “How to Show Approachability”.
Our employees appreciate that open door policy!
As a manager, your team are looking to you for guidance. By leading by example you are able to create a picture of what’s possible. Here are some ways you can effectively lead by example;
Take Responsibility –Show that you are not above taking responsibility for when something doesn’t go to plan. Be proactive and get to work on correcting and bettering the situation.
Resolve Conflict Quickly – Conflict resolution is one of the most important skills a manager can have. Demonstrate that skill and put out any fires within your team quickly so that they don’t get out of control. By doing this you will set a good example and encourage your team to be proactive and quickly settle disputes between themselves.
Be Persistent – Another trait of strong leadership is the ability to remain steadfast in the face of adversity. Set an example for your team by dealing with issues in a proactive and constructive manner.
For more information on the benefit of Leading by Example and how to do it, check out this article by Indeed – 8 Ways to Lead by Example in the Workplace.
Our employees also identified being “Reliable” as an important characteristic for a manager to possess. A manager in charge of a team must be dependable. This involves being accessible to your staff, completing tasks as promised, and assisting your team as needed. Reliability is essential for building trust as it affords your team greater peace of mind, ultimately allowing for stronger relationships to be built and greater results to be delivered. Check out this blog post by Great Place to Work on “The Crucial Role of Reliable and Trustworthy Managers During a Crisis”.
There are a multitude of reasons as to why being a good motivator is essential when managing a team of people. Some of the advantages of a motivated team include; Increased Efficiency, Better Communication, Reduced Absenteeism and Turnover, Development of Leaders, and much more.
Don’t worry, you don’t have to suddenly become a Ted Talk caliber motivational speaker... Here are “9 Super Effective Ways to Motivate your Team” by Inc. to get your started.
The last valuable managerial characteristic, as identified by CluneTech employees, that we’ll discuss here in detail is “Clear Communication”. Building effective communication skills as a manager provides significant short and long-term benefits for your company and team. For example, a good communicator may inspire your team to accomplish more with better results and fewer misunderstandings. Take a look at this piece by Professional Development covering “Communication Skills for Managers”.
The importance of being a good listener also must not be understated when it comes to communication. By being a good listener a manager can not only secure new insights, ideas, and perspectives that will help their team to grow, but also maintain harmony and motivation among team members and ensure that they are a great people manager.
So there you have it, six of the most important managerial qualities as suggested by our employees. CluneTech is all about brilliant people and innovative technology, with the dynamic between our management and non-management staff being crucial to our success.
Do you have the qualities necessary to lead a team of CluneTech employees? Or do you want to work under an amazing management team that will help you to realise your potential. Whatever stage of your career you’re at, CluneTech may have the role for you. Visit www.clunetech.com/careers and explore our amazing opportunities today.
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Thursday, February 26th, 2026. Kilkenny-based software technology group CluneTech has been officially recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland™ for 2026.
At the annual Great Place to Work Awards, held at the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, CluneTech was ranked 12th among Ireland’s Best Medium Workplaces, marking a significant rise from 25th place last year and its 11th consecutive year being recognised as a Best Workplace in Ireland.
The ranking is based on direct feedback from employees through an extensive and anonymous survey evaluating workplace experience, highlighting CluneTech’s continued commitment to building a supportive, people-first culture shaped by the voices of its teams.
Speaking about the recognition, CluneTech Founder and CEO, Terry Clune said:
“Being named one of Ireland’s Best Workplaces is something we’re incredibly proud of at CluneTech. It reflects the culture our teams continue to build every day, where people support one another, go the extra mile and create an environment we can all be proud of.
This achievement is driven by our people and how we as a team show up for each other every day. Their energy, commitment and teamwork shape our culture and make CluneTech what it is. I want to sincerely thank everyone across the business for the role they play in making CluneTech such a great place to work.”
Kaylyn Burke, People & Culture Partner, added:
“We’re incredibly proud to see CluneTech move to 12th place on Ireland’s Best Workplaces list this year. This progress reflects the continued focus we’ve placed on listening to our people and building a culture where everyone feels supported, valued and able to do their best work.
What makes this achievement especially meaningful is that it comes directly from the feedback and experiences of our teams. Over the past year, we’ve worked together to strengthen how we support our people at every stage of their journey, recognising that there is no one size fits all approach to creating a great workplace. We remain committed to evolving with our people, ensuring every voice is heard as we continue to grow together.”
Jim Flynn, CEO of Great Place to Work® Ireland, said:
“When people thrive at work, organisations grow stronger and, in turn, makes Ireland’s workforce better prepared for what the future holds.
Congratulations to all organisations recognised in this year’s list. Your leadership, ambition, and commitment to trust have set a powerful example for others. You show that even in challenging times, it is possible to build organisations where people believe in what they do, perform at their best, and help shape the future of work.”
CluneTech continues to be recognised for its strong commitment to its people, with recent honours including Best Overall Excellence in HR and Best Use of CSR at the HR Leadership & Management Awards. These awards highlight the company’s people first approach, underpinned by flexible ways of working and a continued focus on making a positive impact in the communities where its teams live and work.
Our benefits offering includes a range of supports designed to help employees through both everyday life and more challenging moments, including Life Work Half Days, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced compassionate leave from day one of employment, pregnancy loss and fertility support leave, and dedicated pet compassionate leave. Together, these initiatives reflect CluneTech’s ongoing commitment to supporting employee wellbeing and creating a workplace where people feel cared for at every stage of life.
About CluneTech
CluneTech is a suite of companies providing cutting-edge solutions that simplify global business. Our technology streamlines business processes such as digital sales, global payroll, tax compliance, global VAT, and cross-border payments, making business better for our customers worldwide.
Established in 1996 by entrepreneur Terry Clune, CluneTech is headquartered in Ireland with a footprint across four continents and conducts business in more than 100 countries on a daily basis. The group has offices in 21 countries and employs over 1,200 people globally. CluneTech encompasses a diverse range of companies, including TransferMate, Fintua, Sprintax, Benamic and more.
About Great Place to Work® and the Assessment Process
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees around the world and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace experience. It boils down to trust.
Great Place to Work helps organisations quantify their culture and produce better business results by creating a high-trust work experience for all employees. Their unparalleled benchmark data is used to recognise Great Place to Work-Certified™ companies and the Best Workplaces™ in the U.S. and more than 60 countries, including those on the 100 Best Companies to Work For® and World’s Best lists published annually by Fortune. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organisation become a Great Place to Work.
The full 2026 list of organisations and award winners, as well as rankings from previous years, are available at www.greatplacetowork.ie. Join the community on LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.
For more information, contact:
Lauren Cleere
Marketing and Communications Manager, CluneTech
Lauren.Cleere@clunetech.com
Great Place to Work: 01 678 8438
February 26, 2026
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Friday, February 6th 2026. CluneTech was proud to celebrate the achievements of Kilkenny’s emerging young talent as it hosted the Kilkenny GAA and Camogie Academy Awards at its Kilkenny HQ on January 27th and 28th. Held over two evenings, the awards recognised the dedication and commitment of theU16 Kilkenny GAA hurling and football squads, alongside the U15 Kilkenny Camogie Academy and Development squads.
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Over both evenings, a small number of players from hurling, football and camogie were also selected for the Driver of Excellence Awards, recognising individuals who demonstrated outstanding commitment, leadership and determination throughout the season, both on and off the pitch. Players were joined by their families, coaches and mentors to mark an important milestone in their development journey.
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Special guest speakers across the two nights included CluneTech’s Derek Lyng for hurling, Christy Walsh for football and Aoife Prendergast for camogie. Each shared valuable insights and encouragement with the young athletes as they continue their progression within the academy pathways.
CluneTech has been the main sponsor of both the Kilkenny GAA Academy (Na Cait Óga) and the Kilkenny Camogie Academy since 2024, under a three-year partnership supporting more than 500 players across both pathways. The sponsorship helps fund essential operational and player-welfare costs, including transport, equipment, nutrition and medical supports, ensuring a high-performance environment can be sustained for young athletes across the county.
Terry Clune, Founder and CEO of CluneTech, said:
“We were delighted to host the Kilkenny GAA and Camogie Academy Awards at our Kilkenny HQ and to celebrate the hard work and commitment shown by these young players throughout their academy journey. CluneTech is proud to support both academies and to play a role in developing the next generation of Kilkenny athletes. We would like to thank the coaches, mentors, parents and all involved for the dedication they continue to show year after year.”
This sponsorship forms part of CluneTech’s award-winning CSR programme, CluneTech Cares. Established in 2007 and created by its people, for its people, the programme supports charities and causes worldwide while having a strong local impact in Kilkenny and in the communities where CluneTech operates.
Speaking at the event, Sean Kelly, Kilkenny GAA Performance Lead, said:
“The Academy Awards are an important point in the development pathway, giving us an opportunity to recognise the work and commitment shown by our players throughout the year. For our U16 hurlers and footballers, this marks a key stage as they continue to progress within the Kilkenny system, building strong habits around preparation, discipline and performance.
Nights like this reflect the high standards being set across the academy and the collective effort of players, coaches and families in supporting long-term development both on and off the pitch.”
Tommy Farrell, Kilkenny Camogie Development Officer, added:
“This was a really special evening for Kilkenny Camogie, bringing players, families and coaches together to celebrate the progress made by our U15 academy and development squads. It’s important to take time to acknowledge the enjoyment, confidence and personal growth that comes from being part of the academy journey.
The awards night captured the positive atmosphere around the programme and highlighted the strong sense of community that supports our young players as they continue to develop and enjoy the game.”
PJ Kenny, Chairman of Kilkenny GAA, said:
“The Academy Awards are an important occasion in the underage calendar, giving young players the opportunity to be recognised for their commitment and effort throughout the year. It is a proud moment for players, families and coaches, and a reminder of the standards being developed within the Kilkenny academy pathway.”
Theresa Aylward, Kilkenny Camogie Chairperson, added:
“Kilkenny Camogie is delighted with our partnership with CluneTech, as we share many common values, standards and a strong sense of identity. Their support allows us to continue developing and supporting our young camogie players, and occasions like the Academy Awards are an important opportunity to recognise their progress and encourage them as they work to reach their potential within Kilkenny’s high-performance environment.”
The two awards evenings reflected the strength of the partnership between CluneTech, Kilkenny GAA and Kilkenny Camogie, and a shared commitment to providing young players with a supportive and high-quality development environment. As the academy programmes continue to grow, the focus remains on nurturing talent, building character and ensuring that young athletes across the county are given every opportunity to reach their potential both on and off the pitch.
For more information, please contact:
Lauren Cleere, CluneTech, lauren.cleere@clunetech.com
Mary Morgan, Kilkenny GAA PRO, pro.kilkenny@gaa.ie
Aoife Lanigan, Kilkenny Camogie PRO, pro.kilkenny@camogie.ie
February 6, 2026
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Thursday, 29th of January 2026. Today, CluneTech and Cois Nore announced a sponsorship supporting the development of a dedicated therapy wing at Cois Nore’s new Cancer Support Centre in Kilkenny, marking a significant milestone and an important investment in the future of cancer support services for the people of Kilkenny
CluneTech’s sponsorship will fund the refurbishment and fit-out of the therapy wing within the new Cois Nore House.
Every day in County Kilkenny, two families receive a cancer diagnosis, beginning a journey that affects not only the individual but also their families, friends, and communities. Since 2013, Cois Nore has been a safe haven for those living with cancer, providing free, professional, community-based support.
As demand has outgrown its Walkin Street premises, work is now underway on a new purpose-built centre on the Waterford Road. The new Cancer Support Centre is expected to open in March 2026 and will meet the growing needs of people affected by cancer across Kilkenny.
CluneTech’s sponsorship provides vital funding for a modern, purpose-designed therapy space that will support individuals and families throughout their cancer journey. Alongside community generosity, government support, and contributions from other supporters, this investment is helping to bring the new centre closer to completion and enables Cois Nore to continue delivering free, confidential support and professional and voluntary services to people of all ages.
The new Cois Nore House will include dedicated therapy rooms, safe spaces for children and teenagers, group support facilities, and activity areas designed to nurture recovery and dignity. It will provide a welcoming environment where individuals and families can access guidance, compassion, and community at a time when they need it most.
Terry Clune, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of CluneTech, said:
“Kilkenny is home for many of us at CluneTech, and we recognise the importance of standing with our community during difficult times. Cancer touches so many families, and Cois Nore has been a steadfast and compassionate support to the people of Kilkenny for over a decade. We are proud to support the development of the new Cois Nore therapy wing and the vital work that will continue there. We are in it together with Cois Nore and with the people of Kilkenny.”
Bill Cuddihy, Chairperson of Cois Nore, said:
“Cois Nore is very grateful for the support we have received from all sections of the community in Kilkenny. CluneTech’s sponsorship is a powerful statement of solidarity and shows a deep investment in the wellbeing of the community. Together, we are building a centre that protects dignity, nurtures recovery, and empowers hope.”
Mary Dolan, Manager of Cois Nore, said:
“The people of Kilkenny deserve a Cancer Support Centre with the space and resources to deliver a high-quality service. This partnership with CluneTech helps us take an important step towards that vision. Cois Nore has become like a second family for so many, and this new centre will allow us to welcome more people into a space that truly meets their needs.”
This sponsorship forms part of CluneTech Cares, CluneTech’s award-winning corporate social responsibility programme. Founded in 2007, the programme supports charities and causes worldwide and is driven by employee involvement. With a strong local impact in Kilkenny and the communities where CluneTech operates, this sponsorship brings the new centre and expanded cancer support services one step closer to reality.
About Cois Nore
Founded in 2013, Cois Nore Cancer Support Centre provides free, professional, community-based services to patients, families, and carers in Kilkenny. Affiliated with the National Cancer Control Programme, Cois Nore offers counselling, touch therapies, children’s services, support groups, and wellness activities — all delivered locally with empathy and understanding.
About CluneTech
CluneTech isa suite of software technology companies providing solutions that simplifyglobal business. Established in 1996, CluneTech is headquartered in Ireland,with more than 1,200 employees globally and operations in over 100 countries.CluneTech has been recognised as one of Ireland’s Best Workplaces for tenconsecutive years by Great Place to Work.
For more information:
CluneTech
Lauren Cleere, Marketing and Communications Manager
lauren.cleere@clunetech.com
Cois Nore Cancer Support Centre
Email: info@coisnore.ie
Phone: 056 775 2222
Website:www.coisnore.ie
January 29, 2026
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At CluneTech, we have an extensive Milestone Recognition Program that rewards employees that choose to build a long and successful career with us. As part of this programme, we love celebrating and sharing the stories of those reaching major milestones with the company.
This month we caught up with Viktoria Kurteva, Front End Developer at Sprintax. She has been on our team for the last 5 years.
My favorite thing about working in CluneTech is the team I work with. We’ve built a strong and open way of communicating, with a lot of mutual understanding and trust. Everyone is approachable, open to questions, and always willing to help when needed. Beyond the professional environment, I’ve also had the chance to build meaningful connections and friendships that extend outside of work, which makes the experience even more valuable.
Having been with CluneTech for five years, my biggest achievement has been my professional growth within the company. I joined shortly after graduating, and through continuous learning and commitment, I was able to demonstrate my potential and take on increasing responsibility. This journey eventually led to the opportunity to step into a Team Lead role, which I see as both a personal milestone and a reflection of the trust and support I’ve received along the way.
The biggest change I’ve witnessed is the growth and evolution of the team I’m part of. When I joined, the team consisted of just three people, and today it has grown to twelve. Along with this growth came new dynamics, stronger collaboration, and a more structured way of working together. It’s been interesting to see how the team has evolved while maintaining open communication and a supportive environment.
One of the greatest challenges I’ve faced has been growing both professionally and personally. From the very beginning, it required stepping outside my comfort zone to communicate with more experienced colleagues, ask questions, and actively learn.
Over time, I needed to take on more responsibility and make decisions on my own, which was initially intimidating. Today, many of the things that once felt challenging are now part of my everyday work.
I’ve really enjoyed projects where I could both contribute technically and support the team’s growth. Working on challenging front-end tasks while also helping colleagues solve problems, share knowledge, and improve collaboration has been very rewarding. I particularly value opportunities where I can learn new approaches and see how our work positively impacts the product and the team.
My advice would be not to be afraid to reach out to your colleagues and communicate openly in the workflow. Ask questions whenever you have them, seek feedback, and don’t hesitate to share your ideas or suggestions. Make the most of your time, stay curious, and take every opportunity to learn as much as you can from those around you.
December 18, 2025
Read MOREOur CSR Programme - CluneTech Cares, is a fantastic representation of what we are - a team of truly caring individuals giving our best to support and add value, not only to our customers, but also to the communities in which we operate. CluneTech Cares is employee-led and has three key pillars: Wellness, Culture & Community, and Sustainability. It has been a busy quarter so make sure to check out some of our latest activities below.
Throughout October, CluneTech colleagues across the globe once again came together to support breast cancer awareness and fundraising efforts for Race for the Cure, Europe’s largest sporting event dedicated to women’s health.
Breast cancer continues to have a profound impact, and initiatives like Race for the Cure play a vital role in supporting breast cancer organisations by funding research, raising awareness, and providing essential care and support to those affected.
This year, our teams organised a variety of activities designed to encourage participation, movement, and awareness. Colleagues were invited to paint their parkrun pink by adding a splash of pink to their exercise routines, while fundraising walks were held with our teams in Bulgaria and Ireland. Across all activities during the month, an impressive 150 CluneTech colleagues took part.
In addition to our fundraising efforts, we focused on education and awareness by hosting a Breast Cancer Q and A Session for employees with Professor Svilen Maslyankov, Head of the Division of Treatment of Benign and Malignant Breast Diseases at one of Bulgaria’s largest hospitals, and an author of more than 100 medical publications in surgery and oncology.
Thanks to the dedication and generosity of our teams, we are proud to announce a 1,500 euro donation to Race for the Cure, helping breast cancer organisations continue their life saving work across Europe.
Our commitment to breast cancer awareness does not stop in October. In November, our colleague and breast cancer survivor Desislava Chervenkova will be leading an inspiring Breast Cancer Initiative within her Facebook Group for Breast Cancer Support, continuing the conversation and impact beyond the awareness month.
Since CluneTech first began supporting Race for the Cure in 2021, 580 employees have participated in CSR walks and online challenges, and over 6,000 euro has been donated to support this important cause.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part in this year’s October CSR Spotlight and helped make a meaningful difference.
As part of CluneTech Cares, we proudly launched The Elephant in the Room initiative on World Mental Health Day, reinforcing our commitment to prioritising mental health and wellbeing across the organisation.
The Elephant in the Room is a public awareness movement that uses art to encourage open conversations about mental health and to help break down stigma in the workplace and beyond. Mental health can often remain unspoken, even when its impact is significant. Through supporting this initiative, CluneTech has helped create space for meaningful conversations and encouraged colleagues to speak about their mental health as openly as they would their physical health, without fear of judgement or discrimination.
To bring the initiative to life internally, CluneTech launched an Elephant in the Room Design Competition, inviting colleagues and their families to take part by creating their own elephant designs. Participants have been encouraged to express themselves freely through sketches, colours, patterns, and words, reinforcing the message that there is no right or wrong way to talk about mental health. Entries remain open, and colleagues are still welcome to get involved.
By launching this initiative on World Mental Health Day, CluneTech has continued to highlight the importance of early conversations, inclusion, and mutual support, contributing to a workplace culture built on trust, understanding, and wellbeing.
Through The Elephant in the Room, CluneTech continues to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to supporting mental health and creating an environment where everyone feels heard and supported.
This November, we focused our CSR Spotlight on men’s health and the globally recognized Movember movement.
Since its inception in 2003, Movember has grown into a global movement, bringing together passionate Mo Bros and Mo Sisters – individuals dedicated to making a difference in mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. So far, the campaign has raised USD 1.4 billion, funding life-saving research and initiatives for men’s health.
Throughout November, CluneTech employees embraced the cause by growing their own moustaches and staying active for men’s mental health. For each moustache photo posted with the hashtag #Movember, CluneTech Cares generously donated €20. We also stuck to our monthly 5k challenge by donating €5 for every employee who posted a picture of their 5k into our internal communications platform.
At the close of Movember, CluneTech made a monetary contribution to Movember, supporting various men's health charities and organizations. A big thank you to all of our amazing colleagues for their dedication and participation.
CluneTech was delighted to join Danesfort GAA as their sponsor over the weekend as the club celebrated the official opening of its new state of the art clubhouse.
This milestone belongs to the entire Danesfort community and reflects years of dedication, vision and teamwork. The development showcases what Danesfort continues to achieve both on and off the field.
The project has delivered exceptional new facilities including modern dressing rooms, a fully equipped gym, multi purpose activity spaces, enhanced accessibility, a floodlit astroturf pitch and ball wall, and a 1.1 km community walking track. These facilities will support every team and every age group across the club.
We would like to recognise the outstanding leadership and commitment shown by everyone involved in this project including Chairperson Catherine Cunniffe, the development committee, coaches, volunteers, grounds team, members, supporters and the wider parish community.
Their collective effort has brought this vision to life and created facilities that will serve generations to come!
We congratulate the entire Danesfort GAA community for this remarkable achievement.
To top it all off, the club rounded off the weekend with a Leinster Club Intermediate Hurling Final victory bringing home the Tommy Murphy Cup for the first time, a result that highlights the support, strength and momentum within the parish. The future is incredibly bright for Danesfort!
Following our latest volunteering initiative at Karin Dom in the summer of 2025 when our colleagues Stanislav Ivanov, Kaloyan Nikolov, Hristo Stambolov, Stoyan Stoyanov, Stefan Dimitrov, Georgi Cholakov, Gocho Gochev, and Albena Pashova’s son, helped set up an open-air nature classroom for the children visiting the center, CluneTech donated funds to purchase a new set of gardening tools for Karin Dom.
During their visit, the team noticed that the existing gardening tools at Karin Dom were quite old and worn out. Using a portion of our CSR budget that remained unused at the end of the year, we decided to refresh Karin Dom’s gardening equipment.
These new tools will help the Karin Dom staff keep their beautiful garden neat and well-maintained, and they’ll also be available for our volunteers to use during future initiatives.
We are honoured to announce that we have made our third donation to the I Want a Baby Foundation in Bulgaria, supporting the facilitation of psychological support groups for individuals and couples experiencing infertility.
The I Want a Baby Foundation coordinates reproductive, fertility treatment, and psychological support programmes for childless couples. Its psychological support programme, launched in 2007, was thoughtfully designed to run in parallel with the medical procedures couples undergo, providing care for both body and mind.
In 2025, the organisation celebrates its 18th anniversary, having helped more than 8,000 couples receive informational, psychological, and financial assistance.
CluneTech provides fully paid IVF and pregnancy support leave, which is a cornerstone of our Employee-Led Wellbeing Programme, CluneTech Cares, as well as our comprehensive Employee Benefits Package.
This December, colleagues from Fintua came together to host a Charity Bake Sale in support of Meals on Wheels Kilkenny, a local organisation providing vital support to elderly people and those in need, particularly on Christmas Day.
The bake sale took place at Kilkenny HQ on Tuesday the 16th of December with all proceeds going directly to Meals on Wheels Kilkenny. This initiative supported the incredible work of Garry McCarthy, one of the dedicated volunteers behind the CluneTech initiative WeCan, who helped deliver meals to those most in need during the festive season.
Colleagues got involved by contributing baked goods, both homemade and shop bought, with every contribution helping to make a difference.
We would like to thank The Cookie Co Op, Mace Freshford and La Rivista, three local Kilkenny businesses, for their generous support in donating treats for the bake sale.
A big thank you to the Fintua Onboarding Team for initiating and organising this event, and to everyone who supported this meaningful cause. All proceeds raised went directly to Meals on Wheels Kilkenny.
At CluneTech, our commitment to giving back is at the heart of everything we do. At the end of 2025, our US teams were honored to make annual donations to three exceptional organisations that tirelessly serve our communities.
One to World enriches the global community by fostering intercultural understanding and cooperation. Through education programs and cultural exchange initiatives, they connect international students and scholars with local communities, building bridges of understanding and collaboration. We are proud to support their mission to make the world a more inclusive and connected place.
The Coalition for the Homeless has been a beacon of hope for those experiencing homelessness in New York City. Offering food, shelter, and support services, they work tirelessly to help individuals and families regain stability and rebuild their lives. We are deeply inspired by their dedication and honored to contribute to their life-changing efforts.
Located in New York, the Aisling Irish Community and Cultural Centre is a lifeline for Irish immigrants and the broader community, offering mental health support, senior care, and cultural programs. Our donation to the Aisling Irish Community Centre will specifically support their mental health programs, which provide critical resources and support to those in need. Their commitment to fostering connection and well-being for all who walk through their doors is truly inspiring, and we are grateful to support their vital mission.
We extend our sincerest thanks to these organizations for their tireless work to uplift and support those in need. Your efforts make a profound difference in the lives of so many, and we are proud to stand with you. Together, we can continue to build stronger, more inclusive communities and create a brighter future for all.
On November 13, CluneTech’s Veliko Tarnovo office in Bulgaria proudly hosted the opening of an inspiring art exhibition titled We Believe in Kindness, created by 17 children and young people with disabilities from the Rainbow Day Centre. The event was held in celebration of World Kindness Day and highlights CluneTech’s ongoing commitment to supporting meaningful community initiatives.
The exhibition features 23 individual and group artworks created by young artists aged 10 to 27, using various artistic techniques such as watercolor, tempera, gouache, pastels, collage, and monotype. Each piece reflects the creativity, spirit, and individuality of the participants, offering a heartfelt glimpse into their world.
The Rainbow Day Centre in Veliko Tarnovo has been providing essential social services for more than 17 years, supporting children and young people with physical and intellectual disabilities. The Centre offers daily care, therapy, and educational programs designed to develop independence, confidence, and social inclusion. With a capacity of 36 places, it has supported over 100 individuals since its establishment, remaining a trusted place of professionalism and compassion for local families.
As the exhibition continues to welcome visitors, it stands as a powerful reminder of the impact of compassion, inclusion, and community support. CluneTech is honoured to share the remarkable talents of the Rainbow Day Centre’s young artists and remains committed to fostering opportunities that celebrate every individual’s potential.
This December, our CSR Spotlight shone on poverty and homelessness, a cause that truly reflected the spirit of giving during the festive season. As part of CluneTech Cares, we supported St. Vincent de Paul, Ireland’s largest voluntary charitable organisation, which provided practical assistance to people experiencing poverty across communities nationwide.
St. Vincent de Paul played a vital role in supporting individuals and families through services such as housing support, food assistance, and emergency aid, particularly during the challenging winter months when the need was greatest.
To help make a meaningful difference, we hosted a Christmas Jumper Day at our Kilkenny HQ, with all funds raised going directly to St. Vincent de Paul. By taking part, colleagues helped to provide warmth, comfort, and dignity to those most in need.
For employees outside of Ireland, CluneTech donated five euro on behalf of those who took part in a virtual five kilometre walk or run in support of this month’s cause.
Through participating, colleagues not only helped to raise vital funds but also raised awareness of the ongoing issues of poverty and homelessness within our communities.
As the final CSR Spotlight of 2025, CluneTech Cares would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported our initiatives throughout the year and helped drive positive change.
We wish all our colleagues a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
Introduced in 2021, our CSR Volunteer Day empowers each employee to give back to the charities and causes closest to them. Since the inception of Volunteer Day, 210+ CluneTech employees have contributed to causes which they find meaningful, and this number keeps growing. See what they had to share with us about their experience this quarter:
CluneTech Volunteers Bring Books and Music to Life at Pencho Slaveykov Regional Library
In an early October morning, a group of CluneTech employees spent their Volunteer Day at the Pencho Slaveykov Regional Library in Varna. Kristina Arabadzhieva, Encho Yordanov, Iskra Dimitrova-Mineva, Antonia Petrova, Rosen Koev, Petya Rankova, Yavor Iliev, and Ina Eneva rolled up their sleeves to help with book and vinyl inventory in the Art and Children & Adolescence Departments, immersing themselves in the worlds of literature and music.
Their support came at a crucial time, as the library team is currently understaffed and often struggles to manage inventory and book organization alongside day-to-day operations.
This volunteering opportunity is part of a new program launched by the Varna Regional Library, inspired by a recent visit to the Netherlands, where librarians learned that over 60% of staff in many libraries are volunteers. Motivated by this idea, the library introduced a similar initiative in Varna, offering various ways for the community to get involved - from sorting books to reading to children during the popular “Breakfast in the Library” events on Saturday mornings.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated today - your dedication and enthusiasm are truly inspiring!
December 16, 2025
Read MORETuesday ,9th of December 2025. Danesfort GAA celebrated the official opening of their new state of the art clubhouse following a community wide event held on Saturday, the 6th of December at the club grounds in Co. Kilkenny.
The opening marked a significant moment for the parish bringing to completion one of the most ambitious club development projects in Co. Kilkenny. GAA President Jarlath Burns performed the official opening and welcomed players, families and supporters as they explored the facilities for the first time. The new facilities were delivered through a long standing partnership between Danesfort GAA and CluneTech.
The development features a modern clubhouse with two changing rooms, a fully equipped gym and multi-purpose activity room, a meeting room and office, a shop, referee’s room, accessible toilet with baby changing facilities, a kitchen and a newly resurfaced ball wall with a floodlit astroturf pitch. The project also includes a floodlit 1.1 km tarmacadamed surface walking track, the refurbishment of the existing dressing rooms, adding an updated kitchen area with modern appliances, an accessible toilet and upgraded externally accessible toilets, greatly enhancing accessibility and year round use for all members of the community.
Reflecting on the milestone, Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns said:
“Today represents an important moment for Danesfort GAA and for the community it serves. The facilities unveiled here are testament to the ambition, commitment and collaboration that define our Association at its best. It is clear that this development will support participation and enjoyment for players of all ages well into the future. I pay tribute to everyone involved in bringing this project to fruition and congratulate the club on the significant progress it continues to make on and off the field.”
Adding to this, Catherine Cunniffe, Chairperson of Danesfort GAA said:
“This development marks a major step forward for our club and our parish. The new facilities will enhance every aspect of our sporting and community life and reflects the dedication of the volunteers, coaches, members and our sponsor CluneTech, who have all worked tirelessly to make this possible. The success of our teams, including the Leinster Intermediate Hurling Final win, shows the strength of the structures we are building together.”
Discussing the significance of the project, former Kilkenny hurler and development committee member Paul Murphy said:
“These facilities provide a foundation that will benefit players at every level, from our youngest members to our senior teams. The standard of what has been achieved here is something everyone involved can be very proud of”
Commenting on the opening, Terry Clune, CluneTech Founder and CEO, said:
“This is a proud day for Danesfort GAA and for our whole community. CluneTech is delighted to support the creation of these world class facilities and to see the hard work and ambition behind this project come to life for the benefit of the generations to come.”
Saturday’s celebration marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Danesfort GAA, with modern, inclusive and future focused facilities that will enrich both the sporting and social life of the parish. This sense of momentum was highlighted the following day when Danesfort secured victory in the Leinster Intermediate Hurling Final, a significant achievement for the club and the community.
About Danesfort GAA
Danesfort GAA is a community based Gaelic Athletic Association club in Co Kilkenny. The club supports camogie, hurling, football, LGFA and an All-star team with teams across all age groups and is committed to fostering participation, development and community spirit.
For more information, contact
Catherine Cunniffe
Chairperson, Danesfort GAA
Email: Chairperson.danesfort.kilkenny@gaa.ie
Lauren Cleere
Marketing and Communications Manager, CluneTech
Email: lauren.cleere@clunetech.com
December 9, 2025
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