CluneTech is proud to announce its 14th-place ranking in the "Top 100 Best Employers in Bulgaria" for 2025, as recognized by the annual Career Show Index in Bulgaria.
Winning Best Employer in Fintech for the fourth year in a row gave us a chance to look beyond the accolade and ask what has helped us build a workplace where people can develop, contribute and build long-term careers.
October 22, 2026
Monday, September 14th, 2026. CluneTech has achieved its strongest performance to date at the Career Show Awards in Bulgaria, securing five gold awards across employer, workplace and leadership categories.
The company received Gold in all five categories it entered, recognising its approach to employee engagement, benefits, social responsibility and support for employees:
• Best Employer in Fintech
• CSR Strategy
• Employee Benefits Strategy
• Young Parents Support Programme
• Employee Engagement Events
CluneTech Named Best Employer in Fintech
CluneTech was recognised as Best Employer in Fintech in Bulgaria for its comprehensive approach to employee experience, combining flexibility, wellbeing, professional development and recognition.
In 2025, 88% of employees in Bulgaria worked remotely or in a hybrid model, 95% of managers were promoted internally, and employees had access to more than 750 learning opportunities through the company’s WeLearn platform. CluneTech also continued to invest in inclusion, family support and community engagement, with 40 team-building events, 37 charitable and volunteering initiatives and more than 850 hours of volunteering throughout the past year. These efforts contributed to strong employee engagement, with 89% of employees saying they are proud to work for the company.
Two More Awards for CluneTech’s Fintua
In addition, Vesselina Marinova, Head of Operations & Senior Product Manager at CluneTech’s Fintua, received Gold for Best Manager and Bronze for Workplace Leader, recognising her more than 25 years of contribution to Fintua’s growth and development.
Vesselina has played a key role in building Fintua’s operational foundations and driving its digital transformation, including the introduction of automation and AI-powered solutions that have significantly improved operational efficiency. Today, she leads more than 150 specialists across multiple operational and business functions.
Celebrating Continued Recognition
Together, these awards represent CluneTech’s most successful showing at the Career Show Awards to date, following the company’s rise to No. 14 in the Career Show Best Employers of Bulgaria Index this year.
The winners will be celebrated at the Career Show Awards ceremony at Arena Sofia on 5 October 2026.
CluneTech’s continued recognition in Bulgaria reflects its focus on creating a supportive and engaging workplace while investing in employee development, wellbeing, inclusion and meaningful workplace experiences.
September 14, 2026
Read MOREAt 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 Chief Information Security Officer, Margaret Corrigan who has been on our team for the last 10 years.
What is your favorite thing about working in CluneTech?
It may sound like a cliché, but the people here genuinely make a real difference. I have the opportunity to work across IT and all of the businesses, and what stands out most is the willingness of everyone to collaborate and work together to achieve the best possible outcome for the organization.
That collaborative spirit extends to the Senior Management team, whose accessibility, support, and ability to make timely decisions play a crucial role in enabling progress. There is a strong culture of open communication and development of a “One Team” mentality. Having people work with you and not against is certainly one of my CluneTech favourites!
What has been your biggest achievement or highlight since joining CluneTech?
My biggest achievement since joining CluneTech has been recruiting a strong team of information security and data protection expertise, and collectively they have helped to build a strong culture of information security awareness across the business. I am extremely proud of my team and how, together with IT, we have significantly improved the organization's overall security posture. It has been a collective effort, and seeing the positive impact of that work has been incredibly rewarding.
One of the highlights has been watching colleagues confidently identify and report suspected phishing emails, or proactively reach out to the team to validate new solutions and ensure they are secure before implementation. Seeing security become part of everyday decision-making, rather than an afterthought, has been a real milestone. It demonstrates that security is now viewed as a shared responsibility across the organization, and knowing that my team and I have helped foster that mindset is something I am particularly proud of.
What is the biggest change that you have witnessed in your time here?
The biggest change I have witnessed during my time here has been the remarkable pace of growth across the business and the technology transformation that has supported it. The adoption of AWS has provided the scalability, resilience, and agility needed to enable expansion, while more recent advancements in AI are creating new opportunities to improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation across the organization. The businesses are constantly evolving which certainly makes it an interesting place to work.
What is the greatest challenge that you have faced in your time here and how did you overcome it?
One of the greatest challenges I faced during my time with CluneTech was preparing the organization for compliance with the GDPR legislation in less than four months. Having successfully achieved ISO 27001 certification in February 2018, we then had to rapidly shift our focus to ensuring the business was ready for GDPR by the May 2018 enforcement deadline.
The key to our success was taking a structured and pragmatic approach. We conducted a comprehensive gap analysis to identify where we stood against the GDPR requirements, prioritized the areas of greatest risk and impact, and developed a focused action plan with clear ownership and milestones.
Success was only possible through strong collaboration between the Information Security team, IT, and business subject matter experts across the organization. By working together, maintaining open communication, and staying focused on our priorities, we achieved compliance within the required timeframe.
What has been your favourite project to work on?
It’s difficult to choose just one project, as I've been fortunate to work on so many rewarding initiatives over my CluneTech years. However, my very first project to implement an information security system and achieve ISO27001 certification will always hold a special place in my heart.
As I was new to the company, I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was overwhelmed by the level of support I received from colleagues across IT, the wider business, and the Senior Management team. There was a genuine sense that everyone understood the importance of what we were trying to achieve and was willing to contribute. It really felt like we were all leading the charge together.
That experience set the tone for everything that followed. It reinforced the collaborative culture of the organization and showed me that when people work together with a shared purpose, you can achieve great things. Looking back, it wasn't just a memorable project—it was the beginning of a journey that has been both professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling.
Do you have advice for someone who is just starting their career in CluneTech?
My advice to someone just starting their career would be to embrace every opportunity to learn and grow. As the business continues to expand, there are plenty of opportunities to take on new challenges, broaden your experience, and develop your skills. Make the most of the support available, whether that's through training, mentoring, or learning from the experienced people around you.
Apply yourself fully to your role. Over time, you'll discover the aspects of your work that you genuinely enjoy and those that come most naturally to you. Once you've identified those strengths and interests, look for opportunities to develop them further. Building a career is a journey, and being proactive, open to learning, and willing to step outside your comfort zone will help you make the most of the opportunities that come your way.
August 5, 2026
Read MORETuesday, June 30th, 2026. WeCan, an initiative by CluneTech, and CluneTech subsidiary TransferMate have been recognised with Silver Awards at the 2026 eir business Chambers Ireland Awards.
The eir business Chambers Ireland Awards celebrate excellence, innovation and leadership across Ireland's business community, recognising organisations that are making a meaningful impact across a range of sectors. The awards were presented at a gala ceremony held at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre on Friday, June 26th, 2026.
This year's awards attracted a record number of entries, reflecting the continued strength and innovation of Ireland's business community.
WeCan received the Silver Award for Community Impact / CSR Initiative of the Year in recognition of its innovative approach to combining environmental action with social inclusion. Leveraging Ireland's Deposit Return Scheme, in partnership with SOS Kilkenny, the initiative has created opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities while supporting Ireland's sustainability goals.
Alongside WeCan's success, CluneTech subsidiary TransferMate received the Silver Award in the FinTech Company of the Year category, recognising its continued innovation and leadership in global B2B payments.
Speaking on WeCan's recognition, CluneTech Founder and CEO, Terry Clune said:
"We are absolutely delighted to see WeCan recognised with the Silver Award for Community Impact / CSR Initiative of the Year at the eir business Chambers Ireland Awards. What started as a small idea has grown into something that's making a real difference in our community, and that's something we're incredibly proud of.
I want to sincerely thank our team, our exclusive partners at SOS Kilkenny, and the many businesses who have supported WeCan. This recognition belongs to everyone who has helped make the initiative what it is today. Since its launch, WeCan has not only helped protect the environment but has also empowered adults with intellectual disabilities to gain meaningful employment. I'm excited to see it continue to grow and create even more opportunities for our communities in the years ahead."
Reflecting on TransferMate's award, he said:
"I'm also delighted to see TransferMate recognised with the Silver Award for FinTech Company of the Year. It's a fantastic achievement for the team and a reflection of the work they do every day and their continued innovation, ambition and commitment to delivering for customers around the world. To see both WeCan and TransferMate recognised on the same night makes it an especially proud moment for everyone across CluneTech."
John McCarthy, WeCan Project Lead, added:
"We are absolutely delighted to receive this recognition from Chambers Ireland. At its core, WeCan is about people. It's about creating opportunities, building connections and making a positive difference in the communities where we live and work.
This award reflects the passion and commitment of so many people across CluneTech, along with the schools, charities and community organisations we've had the privilege to work alongside. Every initiative is driven by people who genuinely want to make a difference, and that's what makes WeCan so special. We're incredibly proud of what we've achieved together so far, and this recognition inspires us to keep building on that success.”
The latest recognition builds on a growing list of accolades for WeCan. In 2025, the initiative was named Community Programme of the Year at the Sustainable Business Impact Awards and received the Pakman Award for Best Deposit Return Scheme Initiative in 2024, where it was recognised ahead of leading industry names including Coca-Cola and Lidl.
Working in partnership with the Work4Life Employment Support team at SOS Kilkenny CLG, WeCan continues to create meaningful opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities while demonstrating how businesses can drive both environmental and social impact.
About WeCan
WeCan is a not-for-profit initiative by CluneTech that creates meaningful employment opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities, enabling them to contribute to their communities while positively impacting the environment.
About TransferMate
TransferMate is a leading provider of embedded B2B payments technology, helping companies, software providers & financial institutions to streamline their global receivables, payments, & local account needs. TransferMate owns the largest E-Money/payment license network among fintechs, regulated in 93 jurisdictions and holding 100 licenses.
About CluneTech
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 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 the eir business Chambers Ireland Awards
The eir business Chambers Ireland Awards celebrate excellence, innovation and leadership across Ireland's business community. Organised by Chambers Ireland, the awards recognise organisations that demonstrate outstanding achievement across a wide range of categories spanning strategy, culture, market impact, technology and community engagement.
For more information, contact:
Lauren Cleere
Marketing and Communications Manager, CluneTech
Lauren.Cleere@clunetech.com
June 30, 2026
Read MOREAt 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 Sprintax's US Tax and Payroll Expert, Yoanna Lyubenova who has been on our team for the last 5 years.
My favorite thing about the company is the team I work with, who supports me, and the freedom we are given to offer ideas and be innovative in what we do.
My biggest achievement is the fact that I started working in the company while I was still a student and managed to continuously learn, improve and take on new responsibilities in my role. As a highlight, I would probably say the fact that I started my journey on becoming an IRS enrolled agent.
The biggest change so far has been the growth of our team. When I came, there were only 5 of us, now we’ve expanded, and continue to grow. Over time, we’ve been granted more responsibilities which allow us to learn new stuff and give us an opportunity for carrier development.
Talking in front of an audience – all introverts will understand. I was super concerned and overwhelmed by the fact that I will be onboarding new clients and making calls with already existing partners. I just decided I’ll continue challenging myself until I felt comfortable doing it. Over time, it indeed started becoming easier and easier to do it daily.
Our partnership with FIFA on World Cup 2026.
My advice is – try socializing with as many people as possible. Everyone here has unique knowledge and skills, so you can learn something useful from everyone. Being reliable - consistently meeting commitments builds trust faster than occasional standout achievements. Focus on learning and don’t be afraid to ask questions.
June 24, 2026
Read MOREAt 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 Payment Authoriser, Louise Coleman who has been on our team for the last 25 years.
Favourite thing about working in CluneTech
#OneTeam - working in shared services allows you to work with people from each entity. This in turn leads to versatility where no two days are the same!
What has been your biggest achievement or highlight since joining CluneTech?
Reaching 25 years 😊
Who has inspired you the most during your time here?
The commitment and consistency of the leadership team, in particular Terry, who demonstrates exceptional innovation and leadership which has led to the incredible growth of the company. From winning the EY Entrepreneur of the year to the Outstanding Achievement Award at the national Fintech Awards 2025, just reflects the drive and continued ambition to grow and expand the business. There are also many employees in both Ireland and Bulgaria who have been with the group for many years, which is a testament to the culture and leadership that have been developed.
What is the biggest change that you have witnessed in your time here?
Expansion! When I started in Eden Quay, in a small office, there was approx. 20 people working on Taxback or ESS Tax Refunds as it was known back then. To have witnessed and been involved in many aspects of the business over the years, and see it grow to the incredible Group it is today, has been amazing.
Also the move from Dublin to Kilkenny was a pretty big change back in 2003!
What has been the greatest challenge that you have faced in your time here and how did you overcome it?
The move to remote working during Covid – to no longer be in the office environment with daily support of team around you and adapt to working more individually. During this time, lockdown in particular, lead to a sense of guilt for working and not spending time with a 2 year old who was home all day, or a sense of guilt for spending time with my 2 year old and not being at the desk. It took some time to get the balance right but once things settled down, it became the best possible outcome and hard to imagine a full week in the office now!
What has been your favourite project to work on?
I have been involved in Company Secretarial role for the group for a number of years, and have really enjoyed getting more involved in this space. Having had the opportunity to complete a course with Law Society of Ireland recently, it has provided a comprehensive understanding of the company law framework and key corporate governance, which has been great to apply to everyday company secretarial tasks.
Do you have any advice for someone who is just starting their career in CluneTech?
Embrace change – there have been numerous changes over the years and while they may appear challenging at the beginning, from my experience, most change is for the better in the long run.
May 29, 2026
Read MORECluneTech is celebrating a major milestone - 25 years since opening its first international office in Varna, Bulgaria, marking the beginning of its global journey.
What started as a small team in Varna in 2001 has grown into one of CluneTech’s largest and most important global hubs. Today, the company operates across 20 countries, continuing to expand its international footprint.
To mark the occasion, CluneTech hosted a special celebration in Varna, bringing colleagues together to recognise the local team and honour those who have been part of the journey since the very beginning.
Reflecting on the milestone, CluneTech Founder and CEO Terry Clune said:
“The 26th April marks 25 years since we established our office in Varna, Bulgaria — an incredibly important milestone for CluneTech. That step marked the beginning of our international journey and played a key role in shaping the global business we are today. I want to sincerely thank everyone, past and present, who has been part of that journey. Your contribution has played a key part in building CluneTech and the success we have achieved together as one team.”
Today, CluneTech employs nearly 800 people across Bulgaria, with more than 500 based in Varna. The team plays a critical role across the group, supporting the operations and software development of TransferMate, Fintua, Sprintax and Benamic, alongside key functions including finance, customer support, marketing and administration. The strength of the Bulgarian team is also reflected in its longevity, with more than 54% of employees having been with the company for over five years - well above industry averages.
Just days ahead of the anniversary, CluneTech reached another significant milestone, achieving its highest-ever ranking in Career Show’s Top 100 Best Employers in Bulgaria, placing 12th - up from 46th in 2023. The company was also recognised as “Best Employer in Fintech” for the third consecutive year.
As CluneTech looks to the future, it remains committed to investing in its people, supporting employee wellbeing and development, and continuing to make a positive impact in the communities where it operates.
April 28, 2026
Read MOREAt 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.
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 Aisleen Dowling, TransferMate's VP Partnership Sales, EMEA who has been on our team for the last 10 years.
What is your favorite thing about working in TransferMate?
I know it is said a lot, but definitely the people. I am in daily contact with multiple colleagues across many departments within the company and they’ve always been a pleasure to work with.
What has been your biggest achievement or highlight since joining TransferMate?
Signing TransferMate’s very first Global Account API with my partner Fyorin way back in 2022.
Who or what has inspired you the most during your time here?
Probably the partners I’ve had the opportunity to work with. Being exposed to different business models and seeing how companies are solving problems across the payments industry has challenged me to learn and develop my own knowledge.
What is the biggest chane that you have witnessed in your time here?
I would probably say the evolution of the company. When I started in Direct Sales, our client conversations were much more traditional. Today, we’re delivering API integrations for embedded payments with some of the biggest names in their respective industries.
What is the greatest challenge that you have faced in your time here and how did you overcome it?
Moving from Direct Sales into Partnerships was quite a challenge as it was completely new territory for me. I had to learn an entirely different and more complex proposition and way of selling, but I quickly realised I was really comfortable in that space and enjoyed the challenge of learning something new.
What has been your favourite project to work on?
I would probably say TriumphPay. It was the first nested-flow API partnership I worked on, so there was a lot for me to learn throughout the process. It really helped develop my understanding of more complex payment flows and gave me a strong foundation for the partnerships and prospect discussions I’ve worked on since.
Do you have advice for someonewho is just starting their career in CluneTech / TransferMate?
Stay curious and don’t ever be afraid to ask questions. The payments industry is one where you are constantly learning, and some of the best opportunities I’ve worked on over the past ten years have come from being willing to step outside my comfort zone and take on something new.
September 30, 2026
Read MOREAt 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 Chief Information Security Officer, Margaret Corrigan who has been on our team for the last 10 years.
What is your favorite thing about working in CluneTech?
It may sound like a cliché, but the people here genuinely make a real difference. I have the opportunity to work across IT and all of the businesses, and what stands out most is the willingness of everyone to collaborate and work together to achieve the best possible outcome for the organization.
That collaborative spirit extends to the Senior Management team, whose accessibility, support, and ability to make timely decisions play a crucial role in enabling progress. There is a strong culture of open communication and development of a “One Team” mentality. Having people work with you and not against is certainly one of my CluneTech favourites!
What has been your biggest achievement or highlight since joining CluneTech?
My biggest achievement since joining CluneTech has been recruiting a strong team of information security and data protection expertise, and collectively they have helped to build a strong culture of information security awareness across the business. I am extremely proud of my team and how, together with IT, we have significantly improved the organization's overall security posture. It has been a collective effort, and seeing the positive impact of that work has been incredibly rewarding.
One of the highlights has been watching colleagues confidently identify and report suspected phishing emails, or proactively reach out to the team to validate new solutions and ensure they are secure before implementation. Seeing security become part of everyday decision-making, rather than an afterthought, has been a real milestone. It demonstrates that security is now viewed as a shared responsibility across the organization, and knowing that my team and I have helped foster that mindset is something I am particularly proud of.
What is the biggest change that you have witnessed in your time here?
The biggest change I have witnessed during my time here has been the remarkable pace of growth across the business and the technology transformation that has supported it. The adoption of AWS has provided the scalability, resilience, and agility needed to enable expansion, while more recent advancements in AI are creating new opportunities to improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation across the organization. The businesses are constantly evolving which certainly makes it an interesting place to work.
What is the greatest challenge that you have faced in your time here and how did you overcome it?
One of the greatest challenges I faced during my time with CluneTech was preparing the organization for compliance with the GDPR legislation in less than four months. Having successfully achieved ISO 27001 certification in February 2018, we then had to rapidly shift our focus to ensuring the business was ready for GDPR by the May 2018 enforcement deadline.
The key to our success was taking a structured and pragmatic approach. We conducted a comprehensive gap analysis to identify where we stood against the GDPR requirements, prioritized the areas of greatest risk and impact, and developed a focused action plan with clear ownership and milestones.
Success was only possible through strong collaboration between the Information Security team, IT, and business subject matter experts across the organization. By working together, maintaining open communication, and staying focused on our priorities, we achieved compliance within the required timeframe.
What has been your favourite project to work on?
It’s difficult to choose just one project, as I've been fortunate to work on so many rewarding initiatives over my CluneTech years. However, my very first project to implement an information security system and achieve ISO27001 certification will always hold a special place in my heart.
As I was new to the company, I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was overwhelmed by the level of support I received from colleagues across IT, the wider business, and the Senior Management team. There was a genuine sense that everyone understood the importance of what we were trying to achieve and was willing to contribute. It really felt like we were all leading the charge together.
That experience set the tone for everything that followed. It reinforced the collaborative culture of the organization and showed me that when people work together with a shared purpose, you can achieve great things. Looking back, it wasn't just a memorable project—it was the beginning of a journey that has been both professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling.
Do you have advice for someone who is just starting their career in CluneTech?
My advice to someone just starting their career would be to embrace every opportunity to learn and grow. As the business continues to expand, there are plenty of opportunities to take on new challenges, broaden your experience, and develop your skills. Make the most of the support available, whether that's through training, mentoring, or learning from the experienced people around you.
Apply yourself fully to your role. Over time, you'll discover the aspects of your work that you genuinely enjoy and those that come most naturally to you. Once you've identified those strengths and interests, look for opportunities to develop them further. Building a career is a journey, and being proactive, open to learning, and willing to step outside your comfort zone will help you make the most of the opportunities that come your way.
August 5, 2026
Read MOREAt 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 Sprintax's US Tax and Payroll Expert, Yoanna Lyubenova who has been on our team for the last 5 years.
My favorite thing about the company is the team I work with, who supports me, and the freedom we are given to offer ideas and be innovative in what we do.
My biggest achievement is the fact that I started working in the company while I was still a student and managed to continuously learn, improve and take on new responsibilities in my role. As a highlight, I would probably say the fact that I started my journey on becoming an IRS enrolled agent.
The biggest change so far has been the growth of our team. When I came, there were only 5 of us, now we’ve expanded, and continue to grow. Over time, we’ve been granted more responsibilities which allow us to learn new stuff and give us an opportunity for carrier development.
Talking in front of an audience – all introverts will understand. I was super concerned and overwhelmed by the fact that I will be onboarding new clients and making calls with already existing partners. I just decided I’ll continue challenging myself until I felt comfortable doing it. Over time, it indeed started becoming easier and easier to do it daily.
Our partnership with FIFA on World Cup 2026.
My advice is – try socializing with as many people as possible. Everyone here has unique knowledge and skills, so you can learn something useful from everyone. Being reliable - consistently meeting commitments builds trust faster than occasional standout achievements. Focus on learning and don’t be afraid to ask questions.
June 24, 2026
Read MOREAt 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 Payment Authoriser, Louise Coleman who has been on our team for the last 25 years.
Favourite thing about working in CluneTech
#OneTeam - working in shared services allows you to work with people from each entity. This in turn leads to versatility where no two days are the same!
What has been your biggest achievement or highlight since joining CluneTech?
Reaching 25 years 😊
Who has inspired you the most during your time here?
The commitment and consistency of the leadership team, in particular Terry, who demonstrates exceptional innovation and leadership which has led to the incredible growth of the company. From winning the EY Entrepreneur of the year to the Outstanding Achievement Award at the national Fintech Awards 2025, just reflects the drive and continued ambition to grow and expand the business. There are also many employees in both Ireland and Bulgaria who have been with the group for many years, which is a testament to the culture and leadership that have been developed.
What is the biggest change that you have witnessed in your time here?
Expansion! When I started in Eden Quay, in a small office, there was approx. 20 people working on Taxback or ESS Tax Refunds as it was known back then. To have witnessed and been involved in many aspects of the business over the years, and see it grow to the incredible Group it is today, has been amazing.
Also the move from Dublin to Kilkenny was a pretty big change back in 2003!
What has been the greatest challenge that you have faced in your time here and how did you overcome it?
The move to remote working during Covid – to no longer be in the office environment with daily support of team around you and adapt to working more individually. During this time, lockdown in particular, lead to a sense of guilt for working and not spending time with a 2 year old who was home all day, or a sense of guilt for spending time with my 2 year old and not being at the desk. It took some time to get the balance right but once things settled down, it became the best possible outcome and hard to imagine a full week in the office now!
What has been your favourite project to work on?
I have been involved in Company Secretarial role for the group for a number of years, and have really enjoyed getting more involved in this space. Having had the opportunity to complete a course with Law Society of Ireland recently, it has provided a comprehensive understanding of the company law framework and key corporate governance, which has been great to apply to everyday company secretarial tasks.
Do you have any advice for someone who is just starting their career in CluneTech?
Embrace change – there have been numerous changes over the years and while they may appear challenging at the beginning, from my experience, most change is for the better in the long run.
May 29, 2026
Read MOREFollowing the recent 25th anniversary celebrations of CluneTech’s Varna office, our Benamic team continued the momentum with a two-day Sales Culture Organisation training held on 28–29 April in Varna, Bulgaria.
Bringing together more than 50 colleagues from across the organisation, the initiative reflects Benamic’s ongoing commitment to strengthening collaboration, enhancing customer experience, and embedding a unified, customer-first mindset across all teams.
The training, delivered by Pavel Panov, PhD, from In Your Hands, centred around a dynamic business simulation designed to mirror real-world organisational challenges. Through highly interactive sessions, participants explored how decision-making, communication, and internal alignment directly influence the customer journey.
Teams from Web Development, Customer Service, Client Success, Sales, and Project Management took part across the two days, with the programme also welcoming international colleagues, including participants from Ireland. This cross-functional and cross-border approach reinforced the importance of shared accountability in delivering consistent value to customers.
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A central theme throughout the training was clear: every team plays a role in shaping the customer experience. Whether client-facing or operating behind the scenes, the way teams collaborate internally has a direct and measurable impact on external outcomes.
Through a series of practical exercises and guided reflections, participants were encouraged to challenge existing ways of working, identify areas for improvement, and adopt a more commercially aware and customer-oriented perspective.
As Julian Morrison, CEO of Benamic, shared:
“This was a focused reset on how we approach sales - not just as a function, but as a culture built on trust, clarity and consistently delivering on our commitments.
What stood out was the level of engagement across the team and a clear, shared intent to become a more customer-oriented business. There’s a strong willingness to challenge how we work today and raise the bar on how we deliver value to our customers.”
The training marked an important step in Benamic’s journey towards building a stronger, more aligned organisation - one where sales is not confined to a single function, but embedded in the mindset and actions of every team.
With strong engagement, practical insights, and a clear focus on application, the initiative sets the foundation for continued progress. The next step is clear: to translate these learnings into everyday practice and further elevate the standard of delivery across the business.
May 5, 2026
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.
FAST Heroes is an award-winning educational initiative supported by the World Stroke Organization that aims to raise awareness of stroke symptoms and the need for speedy action. It leverages children’s amazing enthusiasm for learning and sharing, encouraging the spread of knowledge to the rest of their family, particularly to their grandparents. The campaign offers educational resources to inspire learning in Kindergartens and Primary schools, to facilitate the transfer of that knowledge to families at home.
2022 is the first year CluneTech has taken part in this project by donating over €2,000 which will allow the program’s ambassadors to roll out the FAST Heroes educational campaign for the first time in Varna, Bulgaria.
On World Stroke Day on October 29th FAST Heroes presented to our teams. The presentation further increased awareness and CluneTech employees were also given the opportunity to nominate a school of their choice who would be enrolled in the program. Following a public vote, the “Geo Milev” School, nominated by Iliyana Stefanova from the Irish Accounts Team in Bulgaria, was selected to be the first school in Varna that will take part in the FAST Heroes 112 campaign.
CluneTech recently made a donation to help support the Blacks and Whites GAA club from Skeoughvosteen who successfully won the Kilkenny Junior Hurling Championship (1-17 to 0-17) against Windgap in UPMC Nowlan Park on Sunday, 23rd October. This was a huge achievement for the rural club and we were extremely proud to have had the opportunity to support them in their victory. Well done to all involved on this amazing win, from everyone here at CluneTech!
A special mention for CluneTech employee Emma Doyle’s nephew, Seanán Doyle who was part of the winning lineup. Some of our team will remember Seanán from his transition year work experience a few years back.
We were absolutely delighted to present Temple Street hospital with a donation towards their Speech and Language Department in November. Having a sick baby is understandably very stressful for families and parents don’t always get the opportunity to have a ‘normal’ parenting experience when their baby is sick. Because of this, Temple Street introduced some time on the ward for a daily ‘Baby Readathon’ where parents are encouraged to read to their baby and have some quality time together, aside from when their child is being treated.
CluneTech’s donation was dedicated towards the purchase of some much needed books for babies in Temple Street’s neonatal wards that will last 3-6 years, for babies diagnosed with Trachea-oesophageal fistula (TOF) and Oesophageal Atresia (OA).
We were so honoured to support such an amazing cause and to highlight the wonderful work Children's Health Foundation and Temple Street do so well.
Giving Tuesday is a day that encourages people to give back in whatever ways they can. For this year's Giving Tuesday, we were honored to support three amazing charities who work incredibly hard to make a positive difference within their communities and beyond. We were delighted to have the opportunity to make a donation to each of these causes to mark this global generosity movement.
Take a look at our three charities below that we chose to celebrate our #GivingTuesday with this year:
Coalition for the Homeless - Through CluneTech Cares, we were honored to make a donation to Coalition for the Homeless in New York City. Enda Kelleher, VP of Sprintax, volunteers in their soup kitchen every week and brings the amazing work that they do to our attention. The Coalition’s Grand Central Food Program (GCFP) was founded in 1985, the day after a homeless woman died of starvation in Grand Central Terminal. Since then, the program has grown to become the largest mobile soup kitchen in America. Each night, their vans deliver between 800 and 1,200 healthy meals of hot stew, bread, fresh fruit, and juice or milk — as well as coats, hats, gloves and blankets in the colder weather — to those struggling to survive rough on the streets at 25 stops around the city.
One To World - Established in 1977, One To World was founded by a group of foreign student advisers committed to building bridges between international students on campus and the broader New York community. This work quickly grew into a set of programs aimed at creating strong international relationships through intercultural awareness and understanding by creating multiple opportunities where people can come together face-to-face and share their perspectives, experiences, and lives.
Cultural Vistas - Founded in 1963, Cultural Vistas has grown into the leading exchange organization of its kind. The organization focuses on providing professional experience – now helping more than 6,000 students, professionals, and emerging world leaders to make the world a better, more peaceful, and collaborative place each 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 58 CluneTech employees have contributed to causes which they find meaningful, and this number keeps growing. See what some of them shared with us about their experience:
The United Nations Volunteers Programme (UNV) coordinates International Volunteer Day on the 5th of December every year. We wanted to give thanks to our team for standing by others and supporting causes they truly care about. This work makes an incredible difference and creates a better future for everyone involved.
In recognition and appreciation of the tireless work of our CluneTech volunteers, we created this short interview with our colleagues who agreed to be involved and asked them to tell us about their volunteering stories and experiences.
“I used my volunteer day yesterday and took part in the workshops that the association 'За Теб' ('For You') is organizing. Every week young people in disadvantaged situations are gathering for creative activities. They welcomed me open-heartedly in their community and we spent the time coloring and decorating cones, making hearts and apples out of wool and chatting about whatever comes to mind. I really appreciate having this opportunity and I would love to join them again next year!!”
Svetla Arsova, Business Intelligence & DA Specialist, Immedis
This October, our very own Georgi Stanchev and Rumyana Hristova brought 43 kg of plastic caps for the initiative ‘I believe and help’ in Varna, Bulgaria. Not only are the plastic caps going to be recycled, but the money collected from the initiative will be used for buying vital medical equipment and ambulances for children.
“I believe and help” is a well-known Bulgarian initiative which is run biannually - once in the spring, and once in the autumn. It promotes plastic caps collection and recycling as a way to gather funds for buying vital medical equipment for children’s hospitals while also supporting the planet and recycling tons of plastic each year. Well Done Georgi and Rumyana!
During October, local volunteers gathered together for a DIY SOS project in aid of the Saplings School in Goresbridge, for some much-needed improvements.
Saplings helps to support parents and their children with disabilities, giving them a space that is safe and compassionate to their needs; however, their biggest problem was that the spaces they had weren't fit for purpose.
Our volunteers Ian Hayes, Brendan Coughlan, Emma Doyle and Gareth McLoughlin gave their time to help with five projects that were undertaken on the day.
Together, they tackled Sapling’s outdoor classroom and their sensory area, which was previously just a parking lot and outdoor storage area respectively. Both of which were totally unsuitable for the children and their care.
Take a look at what Brendan Coughlan, Head of Process Re-engineering at TransferMate had to say about their volunteer day with Saplings:
“A big thank you to CluneTech for the CSR Day that enabled us to give back to our local community. We believe we made a big difference in the lives of the children and their caretakers, who can now let the kids explore and use all the space available to them.
The funds for the whole project were raised by local Paulstown resident, Julia Purcell by getting a team to cycle the Paris to Nice Charity ride for donations, read more here: https://sportforbusiness.com/sigmar-take-to-saddle-for-saplings/”
Well done to Ian Hayes for his work with Saplings and bringing this amazing initiative to all of our attention. Thank you also to Brendan, Emma and Gareth for putting their volunteer day to great use and for the incredible difference they have all made towards these children's lives.
In Q4, Mark Hender from Immedis went on a mission to save the Clogh village in north Kilkenny from becoming another statistic of derelict villages in Ireland.
To support the last remaining pub in the village and to help raise funds and restore the large Christmas tree in the center of the village, Mark organized a pub quiz and raffle. As part of #CluneTechCares, we matched all donations raised by our employees and covered 10 euro cost for employees participating in the quiz.
“Myself and few other members of Clogh Village in north Kilkenny are determined to help Clogh become an active community once again and not be another statistic of derelict villages of Ireland. A precursor to this was the community pulling together to save the last remaining pub which has only thrived under new community ownership and we believe we can do even more as a community by providing more amenities and celebrations in the coming years.
We are onto the next ventures of making Clogh a real place to visit, which is to restore a Christmas theme around the village. We have big ideas but because we are very low on time (and even lower on money), we are aiming to achieve phase 1 of the Christmas project this year which is to restore a large Christmas tree in the center of the village and decorated with lights and remembrance slips of paper of people we would like to remember.”, Mark shared about his project.
Following the incredibly successful event, Mark thanked everyone for their support:
“I just want to say a big thank you to everyone who donated and partook in the fundraiser for my village which I posted. It was an incredibly successful night which will bring some extra Christmas cheer this year. A big thank you to Aislinn Brennan and CluneTech Cares for firstly allowing me advertise but then to also match donations <3. It's amazing to be surrounded by such considerate people!!”
July 14, 2025
Read MORECluneTech 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 and we're delighted to see some in-person fundraisers taking place again! Check out some of our latest activity below.
This quarter, we were delighted to sponsor the purchase of new equipment for the u10 Kilkenny Ladies Football Team. The request came from an employee who volunteers as a coach for the u10 team in their spare time. Despite often being overshadowed by Hurling in Kilkenny, the sport of Gaelic Football is growing in popularity at an underage level and the club is thriving in numbers. However, they do not have a pitch to call their own and rely on fundraising for pitch rental and the purchase of training equipment. We wanted to help the Kilkenny Ladies Football Team keep the momentum going and to be able to continue to provide this important outlet for young local girls.
We were also delighted to support the Kilkenny International Masters Basketball tournament which took place in March. There were 28 teams from Ireland, UK, and Spain participating in Men's and Women's over 40s and over 50s matches. The tournament was a great success, with the Kilkenny Men's over 50s team winning their section, the Kilkenny Women's over 40s team winning the plate, and the Kilkenny Men's over 40s team placing as the runners up in the competition overall.
In 2021, we were honoured to participate in another fantastic fundraiser for the community of Varna, Bulgaria. CluneTech made a significant donation to support Karin Dom's long-standing dream: the construction of a new Therapeutic Centre for children with special needs. At the start of this year, with construction on the new centre finally coming to an end, CluneTech made another vital donation of €4,000 to support Karin Dom. This donation will be used to install air conditioning in the Ergo Therapy and Physio Therapy rooms of the new centre.
Set in the beautiful city of Varna, Karin Dom's new building which is expected to open in September this year, will give children with special needs from the Northeast of Bulgaria access to vital therapy that will help them to grow in strength and confidence.
At the beginning of this year, an employee brought to our attention the work of an incredible charity called Kilimanjaro Direct. Established in 2005 by Sheila Ryan in response to the stark poverty she witnessed while on a trip to the area, Kilimanjaro Direct provides food and education for over 125 children. Additionally, the charity has helped to build 10 houses and a primary school in the area. CluneTech Cares gladly donated €500 to help the charity to continue their amazing work in Kilimanjaro.
Vinitsa Children's Medical Centre 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.
A long-time partner of CluneTech Cares, the medical centre recently embarked on some vital renovations, a project that we were more than happy to support. With this year's donation of €5,000, our partners from Vinitsa bought two air conditioning units, a portable oxygen concentrator, a neonatal pulse oximeter, and a patient monitoring system.
Over the past several years CluneTech has donated close to €12,000 to the Vinitsa Medical Centre. These donations, coupled with contributions from our employees, have helped the centre to purchase important equipment such as hospital beds, therapeutic chairs, baby monitoring devices, and more.
For the third year running, CluneTech Cares are delighted to sponsor a space for one teenager to take part in Thriving Teens by Monere Development. This space was opened up to CluneTech employees who were invited to nominate a teenager to take part.
Thriving Teens by Monere Development is a programme that supports teenagers by giving them the ability to navigate their own path. They believe that every teenager has the potential to achieve their ideal life and have created this programme to focus on life, social, and practical skills that will allow them to be at their best.
This year's programme is taking place from July 12-14th and more information can be found at www.thrivingteens.ie
Daniela Tsoneva and Toni Ivanova from our TransferMate team recently used their employee volunteer day to help the young ladies from the Gavroche Shelter in Varna, Bulgaria, purchase new clothes using money donated by CluneTech earlier this year. Daniela and Toni were on hand to ensure the young ladies got everything they needed and that they also enjoyed a great day out with their new friends from CluneTech.
A group of our employees recently used their CluneTech volunteer days to sort donations at the local Ukrainian Centre in Varna, Bulgaria. They also helped buy and deliver food, water, and hygienic supplies on behalf of the company.
Here's what one of our volunteers, Gocho Gochev, an Operations Manager at TransferMate, had to say;
"I have used my volunteer day to help buy provisions (food, hygienic supplies, etc.) for the refugees in Varna, Bulgaria. It was very useful to be able to avail of the volunteer day as it allowed us to fully focus on doing what needs to be done in order to help.
Almost all of the refugees who are escaping the war in Ukraine are mothers with children that need help and support in these tough moments. This is the least that we can do for them. I would help again if needed."
Many more of our people around the world are contributing at a local level too. As the situation in Ukraine continues to worsen following the invasion by Russia, we as a company continue to look for ways to help those affected by the conflict.
CluneTech Cares closed out a busy Q1 by coming together to raise money for the Irish Cancer Society on Daffodil Day. Employees were asked to either take part in a 5K challenge or to host a coffee morning with their team. For each employee that took part in either of these activities, CluneTech donated €5 to the Irish Cancer Society. It was incredible to see so many people take time out of their busy schedules to take part, and to help us raise money and awareness for such a meaningful cause. Together, we raised €300 for the Irish Cancer Society!
We have another busy quarter ahead for our CSR programme. Follow us on social media and never miss a CluneTech Cares Update!
July 14, 2025
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CluneTech is committed to supporting activities that enhance and serve the communities in which we live and work. As part of this commitment, we added a Volunteer Day to our existing employee benefits in September, 2021 to empower our employees to support the causes closest to them.
The addition of our Volunteer Day for our employees has enhanced the reach of our CSR programme, CluneTech Cares. Our intention with this addition is to allow employees to allocate work time to engage in volunteering activities. CluneTech recognises that participating in these sort of activities contributes not only to the development of communities, but also enriches the lives and promotes the well-being of our people.
In March, CluneTech employees from all over of world used their volunteer day to support causes close to their hearts such as donation of computers to local high schools (Yordan Keranov), doing arts and crafts with children with disabilities (Emilia Simeonova and Yoana Grigorova), or making donations to refugees following the Russian invasion in Ukraine (Gocho Gochev, Desislava Chervenkova, Artur Balyan, Kaloyan Keranov and others).
Check out this recent examples of how our employees Ralitsa Mladenova and Galina Kirova used their volunteer day.
On 23rd March, Galina Kirilova and Ralitsa Mladenova from our Veliko Tarnovo team used their Volunteer day to support the regional department of the Bulgarian Red Cross in the city. Both ladies participated in the initiative “Children Help Children” organized by the Ministry of Education together with the Bulgarian Red Cross. This initiative was set up to help collect essential goods that will be sent to Bulgarian Sunday Schools in Ukraine (there are 63 Bulgarian Sunday Schools in Ukraine, attended by over 10,000 children). Ralitsa, Galina, and the Red Cross volunteers accepted the donations from schools in the area, recorded and organised the supplies, and prepared them for shipping to the children in need.
“It was so fulfilling to be part of this campaign. We all can make a difference and we are lucky our employer supports us in that.” - Ralista Mladenova
Read more about our CSR programme, CluneTech Cares, and keep an eye out on our social media for more volunteer day stories.
July 14, 2025
Read MORECluneTech is committed to supporting activities that enhance and serve the communities in which we live and work. As part of this commitment, we added a Volunteer Day to our existing employee benefits in September, 2021 to empower our employees to support the causes closest to them.
We are passionate about giving back to our communities all over the world and the aim of our Volunteer Day is to empower our employees, as individuals, to give back within their local communities.
Our intention is to allow employees to allocate work time to engage in volunteering activities. CluneTech recognises that participating in these sort of activities contributes not only to the development of communities, but also enriches the lives and promotes the well-being of our people.
The addition of our Volunteer Day has already enhanced the reach of our CSR programme, CluneTech Cares, in fact check out this recent example of how TransferMate employees Daniela Tsoneva and Toni Ivanova each used their volunteer day:
Daniela Tsoneva and Toni Ivanova from our TransferMate team recently used their employee volunteer day to help the young ladies from the Gavroche shelter in Varna, Bulgaria, purchase new clothes using money donated by CluneTech earlier this year. Daniela and Toni were on hand to ensure the young ladies got everything they needed and that they also enjoyed a great day out with their new friends from CluneTech.
This year’s Group rebrand faced us with another challenge - renaming #TaxbackGiveBack, our Corporate Social Responsibility Programme. Since the launch of the programme in 2007, one thing always stands out – our caring nature. Naturally, this brought us to the new name CluneTech Cares.
CluneTech Cares is a great representation of what we are – a team of truly caring individuals, giving their best to support and add value, not only to our customers and our team-mates, but also to the communities in which we live and operate!
CluneTech Cares is an award winning programme, picking up the award for ‘Best Use of CSR’ at the 2021 HR Management & Leadership Awards. In 2021, we supported 34 different causes across the world. These included the likes of the Irish Cancer Society, Karin Dom, Race for the Cure, A Very Special Place Inc, MS Ireland, Jack & Jill, E-ducare and many more.
Want to find out more? Visit the CluneTech Cares section of our website.
July 14, 2025
Read MOREFor a fourth year in a row CluneTech’s career counselling program is taking place in Varna High School of Commerce during the academic year 2021-2022. The program aims to help young people to acquire and develop specific skills that will help them get the best out of their career exploration, job search and job application processes. With the help of experienced HR professionals and guest lecturers, the students will learn how to create impressive CV and video resumes, how to prepare for job interviews and, how to find the most compelling job offers on the market.
Over the years CluneTech has organized numerous career events with other local high schools and universities, such as Open Door Days in our offices in Varna and Veliko Tarnovo, Manager for a Day, and many more. All participants in our career counselling program are invited to join a designated Facebook group where we post weekly career counselling advice, inspiring guest interviews and regular updates about any internships and entry level roles in our group of companies.
In 2019 our Career Counselling Program captured the “Innovation in Talent Education” Award at the second B2B Media Employer Branding Awards which celebrate the companies in Bulgaria with the most innovative HR strategies.
We could not be any happier with the results of our program so far. Each and every student that took part excelled and many eventually ended up becoming a part of the CluneTech team.
Our career counselling program, as well as our internship and graduate programs are designed to offer new, young talent the opportunity to learn and grow in an innovative and collaborative environment. With this in mind, we would like to remind you that CluneTech is open to candidates with no experience. As long as you’re driven and willing to learn, we’ll train and support you to become an important member of our team and achieve your full potential.
If you are willing to bring your ideas to the table and are always looking to develop your skills and contribute to making business better, explore our career opportunities as we would love to hear from you!
July 14, 2025
Read MOREFor the past 6 years and counting we have been proudly sponsoring the Pet Therapy Programme in Temple Street Children’s Hospital, Dublin. This programme helps to provide respite to patients during their stay in Temple Street whilst giving them something to look forward to during the week. We decided to take a trip up to Temple Street to get an insight into the work that these two wonder dogs do for the patients.
Our Engagement and Communications Officer, Rachael O’Shea met the two amazing dogs, Buster and Schui and their owner Jeanette Gregg. Jeanette was a part of a group, the Dublin Dog Training’s in Swords, County Dublin doing obedience training with Buster and Schui when she first got the idea to become a pet therapy dog owner. Jeanette met someone who had a dog in a yellow coat and asked them about it. It was here that Jeanette decided to get involved, she first started working in a nursing home and then later moved onto Temple Street Children’s Hospital. Buster and Schui help to take the children’s minds off the sometimes very difficult situations that they face. These two wonder dogs give both the families and patients something to enjoy and smile about when they arrive each Thursday with their owner Jeanette Gregg and Julie Collins who is a play specialist in Temple Street. It was truly inspiring to see the smiles and joy that these two dogs create and we are delighted to able to sponsor this programme for the past 6 years and hope to continue doing so in the future.
July 14, 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 July, our CSR Spotlight focused on supporting two fantastic charities dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families: Children’s Health Foundation in Ireland and Karin Dom Foundation in Bulgaria.
To show our support, we introduced the 100 Skips a Day Challenge!
The challenge encouraged colleagues to complete 100 skips each day throughout July, combining physical activity with support for two worthwhile causes. It was a fun way to get moving, build healthy habits and raise awareness of the important work these organisations do for children and their families.
Colleagues at Kilkenny HQ could pick up a skipping rope pack behind Reception, making it easy to get involved, while those working remotely were encouraged to take part from wherever they were.
Thank you to everyone who got involved in the challenge and helped shine a light on our charity partners and the important work they do. Every effort counts, and we’re proud to continue supporting causes that make a positive difference to children and families.
August was all about our furry friends!
As part of our August CSR Spotlight on animal welfare, we invited our teams around the world to share photos of their beloved pets for our Pets of CluneTech competition - and we loved seeing all the adorable entries!
From cute faces to funny moments, it was lovely to meet some of the four-legged members of the wider CluneTech family and see the joy they bring to our colleagues’ lives.
But the fun was about more than just sharing pet photos! For everyone who took part, CluneTech made a monetary donation to our dedicated animal welfare charity, helping support a cause that makes a real difference to animals in need.
A big congratulations to our winners, Fifi, Leo and Miko, and a huge thank you to everyone who entered and helped make this initiative a success. Of course, a special mention goes to all the pets and their humans for getting involved!
This September, Kilkenny HQ took on a new challenge in support of World Suicide Prevention Month, with CluneTech’s very own HYROX-style fitness event in collaboration with PF Coaching!
Colleagues teamed up in pairs to tackle eight fitness stations, with a 500m or 800m run between each station. From pushing themselves through each challenge to cheering on their teammates, the event brought plenty of energy, teamwork and friendly competition to the day.
For every CluneTech employee who took part, CluneTech made a donation to charity in support of World Suicide Prevention Month, helping raise awareness of an important cause and reinforcing the importance of looking out for one another.
With expert support from the PF Coaching team, healthy snacks to keep everyone fuelled, refreshments afterwards and some great prizes up for grabs, the event was a fantastic way to bring colleagues together for fitness, fun and a meaningful cause.
A huge thank you to everyone who took part and helped make the event such a success, and to PF Coaching for helping bring it all to life!
Click the image below to watch the highlights from our September CSR event! 👏
The new season got underway for the CluneTech Kilkenny Stars, as the ladies’ team took to the court in the Domino’s Women’s Division One National Basketball League!
The team tipped off their season with a home game at O’Loughlin Gaels in front of a fantastic crowd. It was a closely fought opening game, with plenty of positives to take into the season ahead. 💪
There was also plenty to celebrate off the court! Five players from the club were selected for Irish squads across the U16 to U18 levels, including three members of the CluneTech Kilkenny Stars ladies’ squad. A fantastic achievement and a proud moment for the club! 🇮🇪
As proud supporters of the Kilkenny Stars, we’re delighted to be part of their journey as they continue to grow the game, inspire the next generation of players and raise the profile of women’s basketball in Kilkenny.
We look forward to following the team throughout the season and wish them the very best for the games ahead!
This September, we delivered another 9 kg of plastic caps, collected by our colleagues in the Varna office, to the I Believe and Help Autumn Collection Event in Varna, Bulgaria.
I Believe and Help is a local recycling and donation campaign with three key goals: reducing plastic waste and promoting recycling, educating children and communities about environmental and social responsibility, and raising funds for vital medical equipment.
Their impact so far includes more than 25 pieces of donated medical equipment, 2 neonatal ambulances, 3 mobile blood donation vehicles, and over 1.5 billion BGN raised for meaningful causes. Since 2015, CluneTech has donated almost half a tonne of plastic caps, a meaningful contribution to our local community and a reflection of our ESG commitment.
As the Na Cait Óga season came to a close, we visited Nowlan Park to go behind the scenes to learn more about the work that goes into developing the next generation of Kilkenny hurlers.
We caught up with Athletic Development Lead Nathen Culleton and Coaching Officer Patrick O'Flynn to hear about the academy’s approach to player development and the dedication it takes to help young players grow both on and off the pitch.
As main sponsor for the past three years, CluneTech is proud to support Na Cait Óga and the journey of these young players.
We wish all the players continued success and look forward to seeing what the next generation of Kilkenny talent achieves in the years ahead!
Click the image below to go behind the scenes at Na Cait Óga and discover how the next generation of Kilkenny hurlers are developed!
Last quarter, CluneTech has made its fourth consecutive donation to the I Want a Baby (Iskam Bebe) Foundation in Varna, helping to fund psychological support groups for individuals and couples experiencing infertility.
Since we began supporting the programme in 2023, more than 55 women have received psychological and emotional support through individual counselling sessions, therapeutic support groups and access to valuable information. Five support groups, each lasting between three and six months, have been organised over this period, while individual counselling continues to support women throughout their fertility journeys. 27 children have been born to women who have taken part since the beginning of CluneTech's partnership with Iskam Bebe in Varna.
In 2027, The I Want a Baby Foundation will celebrate its 20th anniversary, and thanks to the joint efforts of the foundation, volunteers, patients, doctors, psychologists, public institutions, responsible businesses and individual donors, more than 20,000 much-wanted children have been born over the past two decades.
We are honoured to continue supporting this meaningful cause.
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:
Volunteering at the Regional Libraries in Varna and Razgrad
In August, four of our colleagues in Varna, Bulgaria, used their Volunteer Day at the "Pencho Slaveykov" Regional Library, where they spent the day helping move books from the archive to a new space in the building, as well as organising and arranging the library's book collection. Going a step further, Elina Borisova, who works for our company entirely remotely, dedicated her annual volunteer day to the Razgrad library in her home town, reading books to small children who visited for an open doors day event.
This is our second time helping with such a cause, following our first big volunteering event in October 2025, when we learned about the long-term goal of Varna's largest public library to work with volunteers, as is common practice in many other European countries.
Volunteering at the Medical and Social Care Home for Children in Varna
This July, our wonderful volunteers spent their time at Varna’s Children’s Residential Care Centre, a place and organization providing medical care, rehabilitation and support to children with disabilities, chronic conditions and their families. Our colleagues helped clean and tidy the outdoor areas, took care of basic maintenance around the facility grounds and contributed to general outdoor improvements, helping create a more welcoming, pleasant and caring environment for the children, parents and staff. Our colleagues' contribution follows our donation to the center earlier this year, when we donated three hospital beds to help furnish the first hospital unit of its kind in Bulgaria dedicated to palliative care for children aged 7 to 18.
October 29, 2026
Read MOREThis September, CluneTech had its strongest showing yet at the Career Show Awards in Bulgaria, taking home five awards across employer and workplace categories.
We received Gold in all five categories we entered: Best Employer in Fintech, CSR Strategy, Employee Benefits Strategy, Young Parents Support Programme and Employee Engagement Events.
Winning Best Employer in Fintech for the fourth year in a row gave us a chance to look beyond the accolade and ask what has helped us build a workplace where people can develop, contribute and build long-term careers. Here's what sits behind it.
A strong workplace starts with listening. Throughout the employee journey, we collect feedback through a range of channels, including our annual Pulse Survey, the Great Place to Work Trust Index, annual global focus groups and dedicated feedback forms. We use what we learn to identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations to our leadership team on our working environment, benefits and people practices. This keeps the employee experience connected to what our people actually need, and gives them a direct way to influence their workplace.
Recognition is a big part of our culture, from company-wide programmes like the #OneTeam Awards and Employee of the Year Awards to monthly appreciation initiatives that make it easy for colleagues to recognise each other. Our long-service benefits mark important career milestones with additional annual leave, financial awards and opportunities to celebrate with teams.
Work is an important part of life, but it is not all of life. We offer remote and hybrid working, flexible start and finish times, and the option to work weekly hours across four and a half days. In Bulgaria, where the Career Show contest took place, 88% of our employees work remotely or in a hybrid model.
We also offer additional annual leave for long-term employees and a quarterly Life-Work Day, a half paid day that everyone can use for personal commitments, regardless of length of service. These benefits are designed to provide practical flexibility that genuinely supports people.
The fintech industry is constantly evolving, and we believe our people should have the opportunity to evolve with it. Our WeLearn platform offers more than 750 learning opportunities, from general professional development to role-specific training.
We also invest in specialised learning. Programmes such as People Manager's Training and the Fintua Tax Academy help colleagues build leadership and specialist expertise, and employees can pursue professional certifications aligned with their individual development plans.
Growth also means progressing within the company. More than 95% of our team managers were promoted into their roles from within, giving employees real opportunities to grow while helping us develop our future leaders from within.
People need different kinds of support at different moments in their lives. Our additional paid leave provisions cover important life events including marriage, separation or divorce, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment and bereavement.
EmpowerHer, our women's support programme, supports women through different stages of life and career. It brings together policies, benefits, education and practical support, from menstrual care and support after maternity leave to career development and menopause initiatives.
For us, inclusion is not simply about having policies in place. It is about creating an environment where people feel respected and treated fairly. In 2025, 95% of employees said they are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation, race, gender or age.
Our workplace culture extends beyond the office. Every employee receives a company-funded volunteering day to support a cause that matters to them. In 2025, volunteering day usage increased by 206% compared with 2024, with colleagues contributing more than 850 hours of voluntary work. Across the year, our teams in Bulgaria took part in 37 charitable and volunteering initiatives.
From blood donation campaigns and environmental activities to projects supporting children and local communities, our colleagues keep turning their time and skills into positive action.
One of the clearest indicators of workplace culture is what happens over time. Average employee tenure in Bulgaria in 2025 was more than 7.5 years, and almost 60% of our employees have been with CluneTech for more than five years. In 2026, 11 colleagues celebrated their 25th anniversary with the company, a milestone that shows the long-term careers people can build here.
There is no single initiative behind the award. It is the combination of listening to our people and acting on their feedback, investing in learning and career development, creating flexibility that supports real life, recognising contribution, supporting different life stages, and giving employees opportunities to make a difference in their communities.
For someone considering their next career move, these things shape what everyday working life actually looks like. At CluneTech, we want people to build meaningful, long-term careers with the flexibility and support to make room for life outside work.
October 22, 2026
Read MOREFriday, 16 October 2026. Kilkenny headquartered software technology group, CluneTech, has been named Employer of the Year at the 2026 HR Leadership & Management Awards, marking a major achievement for the company and its people.
CluneTech was also recognised with the Excellence in Workplace Culture Award, securing two major honours for the company on the night.
The HR Leadership & Management Awards celebrate excellence across the HR profession in Ireland, recognising organisations and teams that are leading the way in shaping exceptional workplaces, strengthening employee experience and driving positive change across their businesses.
Together, the two awards recognise an employee experience that has continued to evolve in response to what people need from their workplace.
Over the years, CluneTech has introduced a range of benefits designed to support employees in ways that reflect their lives both inside and outside of work. These include Lifework Days, flexible and hybrid working, Meeting Free Fridays and paid Volunteer Days.
The company has also introduced initiatives such as the EmpowerHer Programme, as well as enhanced leave policies covering compassionate leave, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment and, more recently, pet bereavement leave.
These initiatives, alongside an ongoing focus on listening to employee feedback and adapting the way people work, have become an important part of life at CluneTech. They reflect the company’s #OneTeam ethos and its commitment to creating a workplace that supports people through different stages of their careers and lives.
Commenting on the wins, Terry Clune, CluneTech CEO and Founder, said:
“We are incredibly proud to be recognised as Employer of the Year and to receive the Excellence in Workplace Culture Award at this year’s HR Leadership & Management Awards. This is a real source of pride for us and reflects the strength of the culture we have created here at CluneTech.
What makes this recognition particularly special is that our culture is built by our people. It is reflected in how our teams collaborate, support one another and bring our values to life across the business. I’d like to thank everyone across our #OneTeam for the part they play in making CluneTech such a great place to work.”
Adding to this, Michelle Gaffney, Head of Group HR, said:
“To see CluneTech recognised in both of these categories is incredibly rewarding. These awards reflect the care and focus we continue to place on the employee experience, from listening to our people and responding to their needs, to creating opportunities for them to grow, develop and build meaningful careers with us. I’m very proud of the work of our HR and leadership teams, whose commitment continues to shape that experience and ensure we keep evolving as an employer. It is wonderful to see that work acknowledged through these awards.”
Reflecting on the achievement, Kaylyn Burke, People and Culture Partner at CluneTech, added:
“This recognition means so much because it reflects the heart of who we are at CluneTech, a team built on respect, driven by innovation, inspired by passion and brought together by our #OneTeam culture. There is a real sense of connection across the business, and that comes through in how we work together and support one another. It is incredibly special to see that culture recognised through both Employer of the Year and Excellence in Workplace Culture.”
The two awards represent another significant milestone for CluneTech and reinforce its longstanding focus on creating a strong employee experience and a culture where people can thrive.
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About CluneTech
CluneTech is a suite of software technology companies providing cutting edge solutions that simplify global business. Its technology streamlines business processes including digital sales, global payroll, tax compliance, global VAT and cross border payments, making business better for 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 1,200 employees globally.
CluneTech has also been recognised as one of Ireland’s best workplaces for eleven consecutive years by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture.
For more information, contact:
Lauren Cleere
Marketing and Communications Manager, CluneTech
Email: lauren.cleere@clunetech.com
October 16, 2026
Read MOREAt 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.
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 Aisleen Dowling, TransferMate's VP Partnership Sales, EMEA who has been on our team for the last 10 years.
What is your favorite thing about working in TransferMate?
I know it is said a lot, but definitely the people. I am in daily contact with multiple colleagues across many departments within the company and they’ve always been a pleasure to work with.
What has been your biggest achievement or highlight since joining TransferMate?
Signing TransferMate’s very first Global Account API with my partner Fyorin way back in 2022.
Who or what has inspired you the most during your time here?
Probably the partners I’ve had the opportunity to work with. Being exposed to different business models and seeing how companies are solving problems across the payments industry has challenged me to learn and develop my own knowledge.
What is the biggest chane that you have witnessed in your time here?
I would probably say the evolution of the company. When I started in Direct Sales, our client conversations were much more traditional. Today, we’re delivering API integrations for embedded payments with some of the biggest names in their respective industries.
What is the greatest challenge that you have faced in your time here and how did you overcome it?
Moving from Direct Sales into Partnerships was quite a challenge as it was completely new territory for me. I had to learn an entirely different and more complex proposition and way of selling, but I quickly realised I was really comfortable in that space and enjoyed the challenge of learning something new.
What has been your favourite project to work on?
I would probably say TriumphPay. It was the first nested-flow API partnership I worked on, so there was a lot for me to learn throughout the process. It really helped develop my understanding of more complex payment flows and gave me a strong foundation for the partnerships and prospect discussions I’ve worked on since.
Do you have advice for someonewho is just starting their career in CluneTech / TransferMate?
Stay curious and don’t ever be afraid to ask questions. The payments industry is one where you are constantly learning, and some of the best opportunities I’ve worked on over the past ten years have come from being willing to step outside my comfort zone and take on something new.
September 30, 2026
Read MOREAt 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 Chief Information Security Officer, Margaret Corrigan who has been on our team for the last 10 years.
What is your favorite thing about working in CluneTech?
It may sound like a cliché, but the people here genuinely make a real difference. I have the opportunity to work across IT and all of the businesses, and what stands out most is the willingness of everyone to collaborate and work together to achieve the best possible outcome for the organization.
That collaborative spirit extends to the Senior Management team, whose accessibility, support, and ability to make timely decisions play a crucial role in enabling progress. There is a strong culture of open communication and development of a “One Team” mentality. Having people work with you and not against is certainly one of my CluneTech favourites!
What has been your biggest achievement or highlight since joining CluneTech?
My biggest achievement since joining CluneTech has been recruiting a strong team of information security and data protection expertise, and collectively they have helped to build a strong culture of information security awareness across the business. I am extremely proud of my team and how, together with IT, we have significantly improved the organization's overall security posture. It has been a collective effort, and seeing the positive impact of that work has been incredibly rewarding.
One of the highlights has been watching colleagues confidently identify and report suspected phishing emails, or proactively reach out to the team to validate new solutions and ensure they are secure before implementation. Seeing security become part of everyday decision-making, rather than an afterthought, has been a real milestone. It demonstrates that security is now viewed as a shared responsibility across the organization, and knowing that my team and I have helped foster that mindset is something I am particularly proud of.
What is the biggest change that you have witnessed in your time here?
The biggest change I have witnessed during my time here has been the remarkable pace of growth across the business and the technology transformation that has supported it. The adoption of AWS has provided the scalability, resilience, and agility needed to enable expansion, while more recent advancements in AI are creating new opportunities to improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation across the organization. The businesses are constantly evolving which certainly makes it an interesting place to work.
What is the greatest challenge that you have faced in your time here and how did you overcome it?
One of the greatest challenges I faced during my time with CluneTech was preparing the organization for compliance with the GDPR legislation in less than four months. Having successfully achieved ISO 27001 certification in February 2018, we then had to rapidly shift our focus to ensuring the business was ready for GDPR by the May 2018 enforcement deadline.
The key to our success was taking a structured and pragmatic approach. We conducted a comprehensive gap analysis to identify where we stood against the GDPR requirements, prioritized the areas of greatest risk and impact, and developed a focused action plan with clear ownership and milestones.
Success was only possible through strong collaboration between the Information Security team, IT, and business subject matter experts across the organization. By working together, maintaining open communication, and staying focused on our priorities, we achieved compliance within the required timeframe.
What has been your favourite project to work on?
It’s difficult to choose just one project, as I've been fortunate to work on so many rewarding initiatives over my CluneTech years. However, my very first project to implement an information security system and achieve ISO27001 certification will always hold a special place in my heart.
As I was new to the company, I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was overwhelmed by the level of support I received from colleagues across IT, the wider business, and the Senior Management team. There was a genuine sense that everyone understood the importance of what we were trying to achieve and was willing to contribute. It really felt like we were all leading the charge together.
That experience set the tone for everything that followed. It reinforced the collaborative culture of the organization and showed me that when people work together with a shared purpose, you can achieve great things. Looking back, it wasn't just a memorable project—it was the beginning of a journey that has been both professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling.
Do you have advice for someone who is just starting their career in CluneTech?
My advice to someone just starting their career would be to embrace every opportunity to learn and grow. As the business continues to expand, there are plenty of opportunities to take on new challenges, broaden your experience, and develop your skills. Make the most of the support available, whether that's through training, mentoring, or learning from the experienced people around you.
Apply yourself fully to your role. Over time, you'll discover the aspects of your work that you genuinely enjoy and those that come most naturally to you. Once you've identified those strengths and interests, look for opportunities to develop them further. Building a career is a journey, and being proactive, open to learning, and willing to step outside your comfort zone will help you make the most of the opportunities that come your way.
August 5, 2026
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
April's CSR Spotlight: CluneTech Goes Green
As sustainability continues to be a key pillar of our CSR programme, CluneTech Cares, we were delighted to once again celebrate #CluneTechGoesGreen throughout April, marking World Earth Day by encouraging our people to make a positive impact on both our community and the environment.
This year, we hosted a Clothing Drive at our Kilkenny HQ in aid of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVP). Colleagues were invited to donate clean, reusable clothing, helping to reduce textile waste while supporting individuals and families in need within our local community.
The clothing drive took place alongside our April Pre-Pay Day Lunch, making it easy for colleagues to get involved by bringing along a donation while enjoying lunch together.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our team, we collected an amazing 25 bags of clothing, all of which have now been delivered to St. Vincent de Paul. These donations will make a meaningful difference to local people and families while promoting more sustainable habits across CluneTech.
A huge thank you to everyone who donated and supported the initiative. We'd also like to give a special mention to Johnny Caldwell, Gary McCarthy, Jamie Hogan, and our Great Place to Work representatives Kaylyn Burke and Muireann McMahon, who kindly helped transport all of the donations to SVP.
It was fantastic to see so many colleagues getting involved and supporting this year's #CluneTechGoesGreen initiative. Thank you to everyone who helped make it such a success and for continuing to demonstrate CluneTech's commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
May's CSR Spotlight: World MS Day
In honour of World MS Day, CluneTech Cares dedicated May's CSR spotlight to supporting people affected by multiple sclerosis and raising awareness of the challenges faced by individuals and families living with MS.
This year, we proudly hosted the CluneTech Goals for Good football match at The Watershed, bringing teammates together for an afternoon of sport, teamwork and community spirit. The event was organised to raise both funds and awareness for World MS Day, reinforcing CluneTech's commitment to supporting meaningful causes through our CSR programme.
It was fantastic to see colleagues come together, whether playing on the pitch or cheering from the sidelines, to support this important initiative. The enthusiasm, team spirit and generosity shown throughout the event made it a great success.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated, supported the event and helped raise awareness for World MS Day. Your involvement continues to demonstrate the values at the heart of CluneTech Cares and the positive impact we can make when we come together for a good cause.
June's CSR Spotlight: Pride Month
This June, CluneTech Cares proudly celebrated Pride Month, recognising and supporting the LGBTQ+ community while promoting inclusion, respect and belonging across our teams.
Throughout the month, colleagues came together to take part in a range of Pride-themed activities across our offices. One of the highlights was our Pride Rowathon Challenge at Kilkenny HQ, where teams competed in a fun and energetic rowing challenge in support of a great cause. It was fantastic to see so many colleagues getting involved, creating an incredible atmosphere filled with team spirit and friendly competition.
Congratulations to James Tuohy and Maeve Mansfield, who achieved the best team score of 4,904 metres during the 10-minute challenge. A special mention also goes to Kevin O'Connell, whose determination and sense of humour earned him a well-deserved prize after completing his row in a pair of jeans!
To round off the celebrations, we hosted an LGBTQ+ webinar, both in person and virtually, giving colleagues across all of our locations the opportunity to come together, listen, learn and celebrate Pride. Meanwhile, our Dublin HQ marked the occasion with a Pride-themed Pre-Pay Day Lunch, helping to spread the celebrations across our offices.
A huge thank you to everyone who took part throughout the month. Whether you participated in the Rowathon, attended the webinar, joined our Pride celebrations or showed your support in other ways, your involvement helped make Pride Month a meaningful celebration of diversity, inclusion and community across CluneTech.
CluneTech Volunteers Support Varna Zoo
This June, CluneTech employees took part in their first volunteering initiative at Varna Zoo, dedicating their CSR day to supporting one of the city’s most beloved attractions.
Our team of six volunteers spent the day cleaning and refreshing several areas of the zoo, helping to create a more welcoming environment for both visitors and animals. They also had the opportunity to assist with feeding and caring for some of the zoo’s residents, gaining first-hand insight into the important work carried out by the zoo’s staff.
Established in 1961, Varna Zoo spans 23 decares and is home to more than 400 animals from 60 different species. Welcoming over 150,000 visitors annually, it plays an important role in education, conservation, and animal welfare within the local community.
The 8th Edition of CluneTech’s Career Counselling Programme Wraps Up
Another group of young economics students has successfully completed CluneTech’s Career Counselling Programme, held in Varna, Bulgaria.
Our year-long high school programme is designed to help young people develop the skills they need to make the most of their career exploration, job search, and application journey. With the support of recruitment professionals, managers and guest lecturers, students learn how to create impactful CVs and video resumes, prepare for job interviews, and identify the most relevant opportunities on the job market.
Alongside our internship and graduate initiatives, the Career Counselling Programme reflects our ongoing commitment to local communities and our belief in supporting young talent by offering opportunities to learn and grow in an innovative and collaborative environment.
Driving the Future of Women in STEM with F1 in Schools
CluneTech was proud to support this year's F1 in Schools (STEM Racing) programme, an inspiring initiative that encourages young people to develop their skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through innovation, teamwork and creativity.
Ahead of the national finals in Kinsale, we welcomed the participating teams from Loreto Secondary School, Kilkenny to CluneTech, where they presented their projects and showcased the months of work that had gone into designing, engineering and promoting their race cars. It was a fantastic opportunity for our team to learn more about each project and witness firsthand the creativity, professionalism and determination of these talented young students.
We would also like to recognise their teacher, Anthony Mulvihill, whose dedication and guidance helped prepare the students throughout the competition. His commitment to encouraging young people to pursue STEM opportunities played a key role in the success of the programme.
CluneTech was delighted to support the teams on their journey to the national competition as part of our commitment to encouraging more young women to pursue opportunities in STEM.
We were thrilled to see the students perform so well at the STEM Racing National Finals, with Treoluas Racing securing an outstanding second-place finish. Congratulations to all of the students who represented Loreto Secondary School in Kinsale. Their hard work, teamwork and innovation were evident throughout the competition, and they should be incredibly proud of their achievements.
We look forward to continuing to support initiatives that inspire the next generation of female innovators, engineers and leaders.
EmpowerHer Expands with Complimentary Period Products in Our Bulgarian Offices
We’re delighted to share that, as part of EmpowerHer - CluneTech’s women’s empowerment programme, complimentary sanitary products are now available in our offices in Varna and Veliko Tarnovo.
The products have been carefully selected and are supplied by sustainable period care brands. Made from organic, non-toxic, non-bleached cotton, they also support meaningful causes, with every purchase contributing to initiatives such as SOS Children’s Villages and Trees for the Future.
Launched earlier this year, the EmpowerHer programme aims to support female employees through the various stages of their lives, fostering a workplace where they can thrive and successfully balance their professional and personal aspirations.
Supporting the Next Generation of Cyclists: Opening the 2026 Cycling Season with CluneTech and Tarnovo Runs
At CluneTech, we continue to promote a passion for cycling and safe riding practices. During the opening of the 2026 Cycling Season, the non-profit organization Tarnovo Runs, with the support of CluneTech, provided young cyclists with gifts and essential safety equipment. This initiative reflects our shared commitment to encouraging active lifestyles among children and young people while fostering a culture of responsibility and safety on the road.
Founded in Veliko Tarnovo, Tarnovo Runs is the only one active community organizations in Bulgaria that promotes healthy lifestyles, cycling, and outdoor activities. For more than 10 years, the organization has been building a strong cycling culture and active community through over 1,200 free events, including bike rides, running sessions, family festivals, yoga activities, and educational programs. Tarnovo Runs has organized more than 100 free cycling events in Veliko Tarnovo alone, inspiring thousands of people across Bulgaria to embrace cycling as a healthy, social, and sustainable way of life.
From the birthplace of Bulgarian cycling to the international stage, Veliko Tarnovo celebrated another historic moment in May 2026 Veliko Tarnovo proudly welcomed one of the world’s most prestigious cycling events as Stage 2 of the Giro d’Italia finished in the historic Bulgarian capital. As part of Grande Partenza (Grand Start) hosted by Bulgaria the legendary race brought the world’s elite cyclists to the city, placing Veliko Tarnovo on the international sporting stage. The event marked a historic moment for Bulgarian cycling and further strengthened Veliko Tarnovo’s reputation as a leading destination for active tourism.
Celebrating Kilkenny District Soccer League's All-Ireland Champions
We were delighted to welcome members of the Kilkenny District Soccer League U14 team to CluneTech, where they proudly brought along the All-Ireland Cup trophy following their fantastic victory in the final at the University of Limerick.
Successfully defending their title as reigning champions is an outstanding achievement and reflects the hard work, talent and dedication of both the players and their coaching team. Congratulations to everyone involved on this incredible success!
Following their visit, attention turned to the 2026 Gaynor Cup, where another talented Kilkenny District Soccer League squad proudly represented their clubs, league and county on the national stage at the University of Limerick. CluneTech was proud to support these young players throughout their journey and celebrate another exciting chapter for the league.
Congratulations once again to the U14 All-Ireland champions, and well done to everyone who represented Kilkenny District Soccer League at this year's Gaynor Cup. We look forward to following many more successes in the future!
Game, Set and Match at Kilkenny County & City Lawn Tennis Club
As proud sponsors of the Kilkenny Singles League, CluneTech was delighted to attend this year's finals at Kilkenny County & City Lawn Tennis Club and experience the fantastic atmosphere firsthand.
From the first serve to the final point, the competition showcased the talent, commitment and community spirit that make the club such an important part of the local sporting community. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet the players, volunteers, coaches and club members whose passion and dedication continue to drive the success of the club both on and off the court.
At CluneTech, we believe local sports clubs play a vital role in bringing people together, creating opportunities and strengthening communities. We are proud to support Kilkenny County & City Lawn Tennis Club and the valuable work they do year after year.
Congratulations to everyone who took part in this year's Kilkenny Singles League, and thank you to the club for welcoming us along to enjoy an excellent day of tennis. We look forward to continuing our support in the years ahead.
Click the image below to watch the highlights from the day!
July 7, 2026
Read MOREThe 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.”
November 22, 2023
Read MOREIt is quite hard to highlight one thing. Probably the most important for me would be work-life balance. I’ve been with the company for a long time, for a very significant and personal part of my life – my son was only 3 years old when I started my employment, and now he’s an 18-year-old young man! Time flies indeed…
I am very grateful to CluneTech over the years as I have had the chance to enjoy both developing my career and managing my family responsibilities. Because of this, I’ve always felt more efficient and motivated throughout my time here.
I am truly happy that I have been given a chance to lead the Visa First Team! It’s been an amazing journey so far - I’ve met brilliant people, I have developed professionally and personally, and I truly enjoy working with such an international team daily.
This year Visa First is celebrating 20 years in business. Our Varna team and I have visited CluneTech’s Dublin office to meet our colleagues and partners and celebrate this amazing milestone together. Among the many highlights, I think this one is the biggest and the brightest one for me since I started my employment at CluneTech.
Probably for everybody in the Group (and in the world!) the biggest change was moving to a remote working model during the challenging COVID times. It was not easy at the beginning, but I am confident to say, that we all have proved that at CluneTech, we are a motivated team that is professional, and delivers the best service to our customers, whether we work from the office or at home.
My biggest challenge was when Niki Rusev offered me the position of Operations Manager of the Visa First team. I didn’t know much about the business or the team, so naturally everything was new for me, but I was up for the challenge and thankful for this decision. I can’t thank my dear colleagues enough who supported me greatly during the learning process. Together we led Visa First through the challenging COVID times and now we are back in business, stronger than ever!
For the past year or more we have been working on developing a high-tech solution for our clients, for example, Visa First’s online platform for our clients to easily order visa products online, track their applications and keep a record of all visas that they process with Visa First.
Additionally, another favourite task of mine has been working on a brand-new CRM for Visa First employees. This tool will allow us to process a much higher volume of applications and automate more than 50% of current operations. This is turn will enable us to focus more on high priority projects rather than spending additional time on administrative tasks. Our web development team is nearly ready with the final version, and we can’t wait to introduce the new product to our clients.
I would definitely advise to acknowledge and appreciate the advantages of working in a company that is a leader in FinTech industry and is also a workplace with unlimited opportunities for career development.
During my lengthy employment at CluneTech, I’ve always received support from my managers and was encouraged to develop new skills and to step out of my comfort zone to challenge myself.
You can be sure that the great work and talent is always recognized and celebrated at CluneTech, but you should never turn down the opportunity to learn something new, when such is presented by the company.
No matter if you want to develop in sales, marketing, the IT sector, or any other area, I am sure we can offer an exciting role for you to begin and develop your career.
November 13, 2023
Read MORE6th October 2023, Bulgaria. This September, Kilkenny-based software technology group and Bulgaria’s largest Irish employer – CluneTech, was awarded “Fintech Employer of the Year” at the Career Show Awards – a leading career event that recognizes innovation in employee management and employer branding.
The award ceremony took place in Arena Sofia on the 5th of October, as part of Bulgaria’s biggest career expo, where our HR Manager, Ekaterina Hristova, and our Marketing and Communications Specialist Kristina Ilieva, got on the stage to accept the accolade on behalf of CluneTech.
In addition, CluneTech also received a Gold Medal in the Work-Life Balance Category in recognition of our re-imagined employee experience, greater workplace flexibility and the various types of leave we provide, and a Bronze Medal in the Employee Recognition Strategy Category for our revamped Milestone Recognition Program, our #OneTeam Awards and a host of other initiatives that aim to create a culture of recognition and employee satisfaction.
Founder Simona Harizanova shared:
“We would like to congratulate CluneTech for its achievement at the Career Show Awards to date. This is an incredibly valuable recognition that celebrates the great professionalism, hard work, and dedication of the best employers in the country. We are delighted to observe how employers and workforce management in Bulgaria develop
throughout the years and we can all see that the achievements, following the employers’ improved processes and initiatives, are astonishing.”
Ekaterina Hristova, HR Manager in Bulgaria added:
“This year marks CluneTech's best achievement in the Career Show Awards to date. This is something we’re incredibly proud of, especially given that the competition has gotten tougher year on year! The recognition is a reflection not only of our improved benefits package and approach to flexibility, but also of our commitment to creating a working environment where people feel valued for their individual skills and contributions, and where they are supported to reach their full potential.”
About Career Show Awards
Career Show Awards were established to celebrate the achievements of Bulgaria’s leading employers, recognizing those who have demonstrated exceptional innovation in employee management and employer branding in this constantly evolving and highly competitive sector. This year, over 100 local and international companies were evaluated by professionals from different fields, such as Manyu Moravenov Ph. D MRICS, CEO of the Bulgarian Stock Exchange, Former President of Bulgaria – Rossen Plevneliev, well-known psychologist Ani Vladimirova, and many more.
About CluneTech
The Career Show accolade directly coincides with CluneTech’s twenty-second anniversary on the map of Bulgaria’s leading employers and is a culmination of more than two decades of continuous growth and innovation, turning CluneTech into one of the well-known employers on the local scene. In Bulgaria alone, CluneTech employs nearly 900 finance, tech, marketing, and customer service specialists, who support our global businesses.
Established in 1996 by entrepreneur Terry Clune, CluneTech is a suite of software technology companies, comprising of tech unicorn TransferMate, Taxback, Taxback International, Sprintax, Visa First and Benamic. Immedis, a leading global payroll platform, which was recently acquired by UKG in one of Ireland’s largest technology deals.
CluneTech is currently hiring across all functions, particularly Finance, Development, Compliance, Marketing and Operations.
November 3, 2023
Read MOREWelcome to our CluneTech Social Spotlight Series – a 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.
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Did you miss Taxback’s Director of Business Development, Marian Ryan on Virgin Media’s Ireland AM this October?
Well fear not, as you can catch the full interview right here in this edition of CluneTech’s Social Spotlight. Marian spoke about all things budget 2024, explaining how young families, single individuals and pensioners may be affected.
Still trying to get your head around this year's budget and wondering how it has affected your take home pay?
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Last September, TransferMate were delighted to announce their success at the National Fintech Awards, winning the FinTech Company of the Year award.
The inaugural National Fintech Awards were established to celebrate the exceptional achievements of the entire Irish Fintech industry, recognising those who have demonstrated exceptional innovation, leadership, and growth in this dynamic and constantly evolving sector.
Continuous growth and innovation over more than a decade culminated in TransferMate’s unicorn status in May 2022, following a further $70m investment. TransferMate’s $1bn valuation has put the company among an elite list of only seven Irish unicorns. In 2022, over €18 billion flowed through TransferMate’s products and solutions, up from €7.2billion in 2021, showing 86% year on year growth.
That growth can be seen across the company’s areas of focus, from direct business to strategic partnerships. TransferMate’s award-winning Global Accounts solution allows businesses to hold, pay and receive multiple currencies on a single platform, allowing them to trade globally as if they had a local banking presence - In essence, enabling businesses to build and control their own international banking network.
TransferMate’s API integrations, as well as open finance solutions like TransferMate for Banks & FIs, allow partners to ‘upgrade their payment engine’ and offer their end-users the same benefits as TransferMate’s direct clients and are integrated into banks, FIs, fintech’s, ERPs, BSMs, Procurement, Accounting and E-Commerce platforms across the world. The business’ global impact is reflected in the strategic partnerships it has agreed with companies such as SAP Concur, Coupa Pay, Sage, Quickbooks, AccountsIQ, Wells Fargo, and Barclays.
Commenting on the award, TransferMate CEO, Sinead Fitzmaurice, said:
“We are very proud to be a homegrown company that has become a leading player on the global stage. We continue to expand our suite of solutions for both direct businesses and partners, allowing them to grow alongside us. This success is all down to the work and dedication our people have shown since we were founded, and this award belongs to them.”
TransferMate’s founder and chairman, Terry Clune, added:
“We are delighted to be the inaugural recipients of the Fintech Company of the Year award. With incredible progress and innovation happening across the industry it’s fantastic to see indigenous businesses, products and services being recognised in Ireland through this awards programme.”
A massive well done to the whole TransferMate team involved for this outstanding achievement.
During the month of October, we were absolutely thrilled to mark a milestone that has been two decades in the making – CluneTech subsidiary, Visa First is officially 20 years old!
The team were busy celebrating the incredible achievement at Dublin HQ with a special toast from their CEO Joanna Murphy, along with Founder and Chairman Terry Clune.
A special thanks to the Visa First team for being an essential part of the company's 20-year journey and for all of their continued hardwork and dedication.
Cheers to Visa First at 20!
This month, we were over the moon to learn that CluneTech had been recognised at the 2023 HR Leadership & Management Awards at a Gala Awards ceremony held in the Crowne Plaza, Dublin.
Now in its ninth year, the HR Leadership & Management Awards celebrate excellence in HR and recognise that it will be key to the future economic prosperity of the Irish economy. The Awards are vital to promote HR, as they allow innovation and achievement to shine, and the ceremony itself is attended by hundreds of leading industry figures.
This is CluneTech’s fourth year participating in these awards, having originally been recognised in 2019. CluneTech was awarded Overall Excellence in HR, which recognises exceptional achievement in HR and is the highest accolade of the night.
CluneTech’s success at the awards also marks the company’s third time winning Best Use of CSR in HR. This award recognises the role that our CSR programme, CluneTech Cares, plays in the company’s overall business strategy and #OneTeam culture.
CluneTech were also awarded Best Flexible Working Strategy, an award that recognises their innovative approach to flexibility. In the last year, CluneTech further strengthened its commitment to work-life balance by increasing annual leave allowance and introducing flexible benefits including Life Work Days, an additional half day's leave per quarter where employees can get their life jobs done, Summer Flex Hours, Meeting Free Days and more.
Welcoming the awards, Terry Clune, CluneTech CEO and founder said:
“We are absolutely delighted to have won three awards at the HR Leadership and Management Awards. On behalf of myself and CluneTech’s leadership team, we’d like to express our gratitude to our HR Team who go above and beyond, consistently listening to our people in order to deliver the best possible employee experience. This recognition is testament to the incredible work that they do which wouldn’t be possible without the support and collaboration from our employees, all of whom play a fundamental role in making CluneTech a great place to work.”
Rachael Quinlan, Head of Employee Experience, CluneTech said:
“We are truly over the moon with our recognition at this year’s awards and are especially proud to have won Overall Excellence in HR. This recognition is a huge team effort and represents years of hard work to get us to where we are today. At CluneTech, our people are the driving force behind our #OneTeam culture and it’s their feedback and participation that has directly shaped both our Flexible Working Strategy and CSR Programme. We are incredibly grateful to them, and to our leadership team, both of whom consistently collaborate with us so that we can deliver a best-in-class EX, while simultaneously fuelling growth and innovation right across our suite of global businesses.”
We couldn't be prouder and want to thank each and every one of our employees involved in this amazing achievement.
Benamic were delighted to be recognised in the "Best Promotional Marketing Management" category at The Institute of Promotional Marketing (IPM) Awards 2023 this October, taking home a bronze award.
The CluneTech Subsidiary were incredibly proud to be recognised among other industry leaders following the announcement on the night.
A massive well done to all the Benamic team for this amazing achievement. We cant wait to see what's next on their journey.
And that’s a wrap for this week’s Social Spotlight roundup. Head over to www.clunetech.com to learn more about CluneTech and our amazing group of global companies. Check back in soon for the next CluneTech Social Spotlight!
October 25, 2023
Read MOREAt 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 withs5 years.
The people! Having the opportunity to work with such a knowledgeable, supportive and passionate group of people from all corners of the world is something I never take for granted. We truly are #OneTeam!
There have been so many highlights during my five years here, but my biggest achievement would have to be when we wererecognized as Ireland’s Best Great Place to Work Team at the 2023 Great Place to Work Awards. We take part in Ireland’s Best Workplaces every year, and this year was our 8th consecutive year being recognised. The Great Place to Work Team Award recognises the team that has gone above and beyond and for our team to be chosen out of 100 companies was a feeling I’ll never forget.
Our Great Place to Work Team consists of volunteers from all areas across the group, with members coming from allcorners of the globe. Our Team acts as the voice of CluneTech’s employees, ensuring that their views are brought to management. Our aim is to promote positive change through a happier work environment, both now and in the future. Over the last number of years, both our culture and the way that we work hasevolved immensely and this recognition truly demonstrated the positive impact we have had to date.
Our journey towards a culture of flexibility! Pre-Covid, we were fully office based and had very little flexibility and no remote working capabilities. Ironically, in the months before the Covid-19 pandemic, my team and I had just gotten approval for a remote working pilot which commenced in December 2019. This was very quickly and unexpectedly ramped up due to Covid-19 and I must give recognition to our incredible leadership team who acted without hesitation when moving our global workforce to working from home. One really important point that often gets overlooked is the fact that as a company in the financial services industry, we would have been considered ‘essential services’ and thus, could have continued to work on-site. Instead, our leadership team embraced this opportunity and put our people and their safety first and were one of the first employers here in Ireland to move to remote.
Since then, our leadership team have continued to improve our flexibility offering and CluneTech now continues to offer remote working among a range of unique benefits including Lifework Days (a half day every quarter to get your life work done), Summer Flexi-Time and more. To see how we have gone from a company that offered little to no flexibility to one that has truly embraced a culture of flexibility, with a clear emphasis on the importance of work-life balance, is truly inspiring.
Funnily enough, although I now love working remotely, the greatest challenge I faced in my time here was back in the early days of the pandemic when we first moved to remote. I am a very social person and I found going from seeing all of my colleagues daily, to not seeing anyone in-person at all really difficult. I would definitely say my mental health suffered at the time as I adapted to these changes.
With that being said, it’s important to remember that the whole world was facing so much uncertainty at the time, and global lockdowns meant that I certainly wasn’t alone in suffering from the lack of social interaction. I have definitely found my groove now and love the flexibility of being able to work remotely. Now, instead of spending 2 hours in the car each day, I can go to the gym, call to my nanny on my lunch break, walk my dogs after work while it’s still bright, etc. Having this flexibility means so much to me and I wouldn’t change it for the world!
In my role, no two days are the same and I’m very lucky to have the opportunity to work with a broad range of teams across different departments. One of my favourite projects was implementing Workvivo, our internal communications platform, way back in 2019. At the time, it was a huge change from our previous intranet and while it was a really intense project, seeing the platform go live to our global workforce was incredible. Workvivo has transformed the way we communicate with our people and there are so many fun projects I’ve rolled out through the platform.
Another project that comes to mind was our global end of year event in 2020. It had been such a strange year and we really wanted to end it on a high. Myself and our Head of Design at the time collaborated with Catapult, an event production agency, and transformed our Kilkenny HQ into a full production studio. We coordinated a live broadcast to our 1,500+ employees which featured highlights from the year, interviews with each of our CEOs and our employee all stars. I hosted the event and will never forget the panic when the countdown to go live started! Thankfully, the event was a huge hit, but I think for me, the bit that stands out the most is that it really marked the time when we knew the world had changed forever. Following that event, we really focused on video as a form of communication and the following year was when our flexible offering really started to take shape.
Take every opportunity that comes your way! CluneTech is an incredible place to work, and I truly believe that there are very few companies that afford their people the opportunities that CluneTech does. Terry and the leadership team place a huge emphasis on the importance of career development and when you look at our leadership teams across the group, there are so many examples of people who have progressed through the ranks right here at CluneTech.
The amazing thing is that, as a suite of global companies, there is an abundance of opportunities across each of our businesses, meaning our people have the opportunity to change their role, function or company, but remain in the group! Our unrivaled ability to adapt is at the heart of our success and innovation, and when an employee shows that same level of adaptability, they will go far.
October 25, 2023
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.
Our CSR Spotlight of the Month showcases one dedicated charity / cause for our teams to support and during that month, employees globally can take part in a remote or in-person 5k walk, run, swim or cycle.
This July, we dedicated our CSR spotlight of the month to The Ronald McDonald House Charities and Karin Dom in honour of children's charities and the fantastic work they do around the world.
The Ronald McDonald House provides accommodation and a caring, supportive environment for families whose children are undergoing medical treatment at Children's Health Foundation Crumlin. 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 were also lucky enough to get a sneak peak of the plans for 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.
Karin Dom is a Bulgarian non-profit organization founded in 1996 by hereditary diplomat and philanthropist Ivan Stancioff. 25 years on, Karin Dom is an organization with a leading role in providing professional services for children with special needs and their families.
Over the years, Karin Dom has developed as a therapeutic center for children with special needs, which employs highly qualified specialists: physiotherapists, rehabilitators, speech therapists, psychologists, special teachers and social workers. Although these advancements make an incredible difference to children's lives, the costs involved makes it harder and harder for Karin Dom to continue their amazing work.
Thanks to our team's support and participation throughout the month, CluneTech donated over 300 euros on behalf of our staff to our dedicated beneficiaries which will go towards the hugely important services both The Ronald McDonald House Charities and Karin Dom provide to the children and families who need them the most, both in Ireland and Bulgaria.
In celebration of International Dog Day, we dedicated August’s CSR Spotlight of the Month in support of Animal Welfare. All donations raised goes towards the incredible work Animal Welfare charities and organisations do rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming the sick, injured and cruelly treated animals across our communities.
Our main beneficiary during the month of August was PAWS, an animal rescue organisation dedicated to rescuing homeless and abandoned animals, primarily dogs from high-kill pounds and owners who can no longer care for them.
By working with their employees, volunteers, local Veterinary surgeons and overseas adoption groups, PAWS are able to rescue hundreds of animals every year, provide them with loving temporary care, and find them well-matched, carefully screened forever homes. With approximately 80 dogs in their care at any one time, they rely heavily on the generosity of the public to fund and continue their work.
Not only did our employees get involved in our monthly walk / run in support of animal welfare, but they also took part in a fundraising competition to mark International Dog Day where we had our teams introduce their furry friends to their colleagues and share the things they love most about them to be in with a chance of winning a paws-itively spectacular doggy hamper for their pooches at home. Each entry doubled up as a donation to our animal welfare beneficiaries during the month of August.
Following our team’s participation throughout the month of August, CluneTech donated €500 to our dedicated Animal Welfare charities. Thank you to everyone who got involved and for the support you’ve shown this August.
During the month of September, CluneTech Cares honoured World Suicide Prevention Day by dedicating our CSR Spotlight of the Month to some of the suicide prevention charities within our community in appreciation of the life changing work they do day in and day out, providing counselling and support to individuals, families and organisations who have been affected by suicide or mental un-wellness.
This September, instead of asking our team to walk or run, we wanted to do something a bit different. We asked our people to do something for them! This included anything, from walking their dog, to watching a movie - whatever made them happy! Our team took some time out to appreciate the little things in your life and shared their pictures and videos with us on our internal platform, Workvivo.
For every photo and video with the hashtag #WorldSuicidePrevention uploaded by our staff, CluneTech Cares donated €5 on behalf of every employee who took part.
To make things even better, for every employee that attended our mental health workshop to mark World Suicide Prevention Day, CluneTech included their attendance as an added donation towards our incredible suicide prevention charities in honour of our CSR Spotlight of the Month.
At the end of the month, CluneTech made a monetary donation in support of suicide prevention, benefiting a number of incredible mental health support charities and organisations. Well done to all of our amazing colleagues for their participation this month.
CluneTech were thrilled to announce our sponsorship of Kilkenny United Women's Football Club this August.
Our #OneTeam Culture extends well beyond the workplace and we recognise the integral role that sports clubs play in our local communities, particularly when it comes to bringing people together. That's why, as part of our CSR Programme, CluneTech Cares, we are committed to supporting a number of local clubs through our pillar of 'Culture & Community'.
So far this year, we've supported almost 20 clubs across a range of sports including everything from soccer and GAA to basketball and karate. This is our first time sponsoring Kilkenny United WFC and we couldn't have been prouder to welcome some of the club's members to our Kilkenny HQ recently.
Speaking about the sponsorship, Keith O'Toole, Communications Officer for the club said:
“Kilkenny United Women's FC are delighted to have CluneTech sponsoring our new jerseys for our U9 to U12 teams. This investment in our younger teams is really important to the club and will really help our players. Thank you from all of us at Kilkenny United Women's FC.”
From all at CluneTech, we wish them the very best of luck in the upcoming season!
CluneTech were absolutely delighted to sponsor local Kilkenny swimmer, Robbie English, who represented Ireland in the European Down Syndrome Swimming Championships in Italy last September. Robbie had 8 individual events and 3 relays and achieved his dream of reaching a final. In fact, he reached 3 finals in 50m, 100m and 200m backstroke!
Robbie also obtained 5 personal bests in his 200m and 400m freestyle, 100m and 200m backstroke and his 50m butterfly. The 100m x 4 Men’s Medley Team went on to beat the Italian team in Italy, achieving third place and gaining a podium position.
“CluneTech’s sponsorship for the Irish Down Syndrome Swimming Team supported their participation at the SUDS 2023 European Swimming Championships in Padova thus enabling these swimmers to showcase their swimming excellence and potential.
CluneTech helped make these swimmers’ dreams come true and allowed them to fly the Irish Flag with pride and joy.” - Ann English, Director / Secretary of the Irish Down Syndrome Sporting Organisation CLG.
Based on the times achieved, Robbie, along with a number of his teammates, now already qualify for the World Championships in Antalya Turkey 19- 26 March next year.
From all of us at CluneTech, we’d like to wish Robbie and the Irish Team a massive congratulations on this incredible achievement.
In 2021, CluneTech and Karin Dom launched a project called “Investing in Human Capital to Invest in the Future of Karin Dom” which aims to support the long-term vision of the centre by increasing the focus and investment on the retention and the development of their specialists.
Having witnessed the positive impact of these professional supervisions, we had no hesitations about continuing our support of this programme. In addition, our annual donation towards Karin Dom saw us sponsor the delivery of a therapeutic chair for children with disabilities, a bosu ball that facilitates the therapeutic programs for children with motor difficulties, as well as numerous smaller tools that will be included in the daily therapeutic exercises of the children in the centre.
Following the ongoing support of our team in Bulgaria, we donated 15 kgs of plastic caps for the latest edition of the “I believe and help” initiative in Varna, which took place on 30th September.
“I believe and help” is a well-known Bulgarian initiative that is run biannually – once in the spring, and once in the autumn. It promotes plastic caps collection and recycling as a way to gather funds for buying vital medical equipment for children’s hospitals while also supporting the planet and recycling tons of plastic each year.
Mariana Dimitrova, a member of our Great Place to Work Team pictured below, brought CluneTech’s plastic caps to the collection point during her time volunteering for the ‘I Believe and Help Campaign.'
In addition to the plastic caps collection, the organizers promoted their first penny fundraiser campaign and a local fundraising bazaar.
Thanks to people's contribution, the ‘I believe and help’ organizers managed to buy 22 pieces of equipment for the neonatal units in Varna and the northeast of Bulgaria, along with Varna's first Neonatal Ambulance and Bulgaria's first Mobile Blood Donation vehicle.
This July, on behalf of CluneTech, Kristina Ilieva from our Marketing & Communications Team was honoured to speak to a group of young people about the role of volunteering in their early career development.
Kristina’s presentation was part of Karin Dom and Varna Municipality’s project, which aims to familiarise high school students with volunteering opportunities and socially responsible companies in the city of Varna.
Our participation is part of our long-term commitment towards early career development and our award-winning career counselling program that helps young people acquire and develop specific skills and experience that will help them get the best out of their career exploration, job search and job application processes.
First Donation towards the I Want a Baby Foundation in Bulgaria
This summer, CluneTech has made its first donation towards the I Want a Baby Foundation in Bulgaria.
I Want a Baby sponsors assisted reproduction, fertility treatment and the first of its kind psychological programme which has been thoughtfully crafted to run in tandem with the medical procedures a couple is going through. Our donation will directly assist the facilitation of psychological support groups for those experiencing infertility. The donation comes following an employee’s request and the first in Bulgaria open vote among over ten local causes that have been nominated in our global CSR request form at the beginning of 2023.
To learn more about the positive impact I Want a Baby is having, we caught up with Katya Simeonova, a psychologist from the foundation who gave us an amazing insight into the fantastic work the foundation does for people struggling with fertility issues in Bulgaria.
This summer, CluneTech has made its first donation towards the I Want a Baby Foundation in Bulgaria.
I Want a Baby sponsors assisted reproduction, fertility treatment and the first of its kind psychological programme which has been thoughtfully crafted to run in tandem with the medical procedures a couple is going through. Our donation will directly assist the facilitation of psychological support groups for those experiencing infertility. The donation comes following an employee’s request and the first in Bulgaria open vote among over ten local causes that have been nominated in our global CSR request form at the beginning of 2023.
To learn more about the positive impact I Want a Baby is having, we caught up with Katya Simeonova, a psychologist from the foundation who gave us an amazing insight into the fantastic work the foundation does for people struggling with fertility issues in Bulgaria. Check out the full interview below:
CluneTech was an official partner of "Да изчистим България за един ден" BTV campaign, one of the biggest volunteering campaigns held in Bulgaria. On 16th of September, CluneTech supported the cause with 40 volunteers. Along with their families and children, our colleagues took part in a clean- up event in Varna, collecting and disposing of 20 bags of litter and detritus left during the tourist summer season from the beach alley.
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 58 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:
Cora Phelan from Taxback International used her Volunteer Day to abseil almost 150ft down Croke Park, Europe’s 3rd largest stadium. Taking part in the #DareToBeBrave challenge, Cora pushed herself to the limit and raised much needed funds for the Children's Health Foundation, who help save the lives of critically ill children. We couldn’t be prouder of Cora and we were delighted to attend on the day to cheer her on and witness her incredible bravery first-hand.
Take a look at the full day of events with Cora during the fantastic #DareToBeBrave Challenge below:
October 16, 2023
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