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Rain warnings in place for five Leinster counties with ‘heavy and persistent rain’ expected

Rain warnings in place for five Leinster counties with ‘heavy and persistent rain’ expected

Mixed conditions forecast for the Easter bank holiday weekend

Wed Apr 16 2025 - 23:14
Man arrested as drugs worth €150,000 are seized in Dublin

Man arrested as drugs worth €150,000 are seized in Dublin

Search of a property was carried out as part od an ongoing operation targeting the sale and supply of drugs

Wed Apr 16 2025 - 20:31
Round Hill Capital appoints UK manager to operate its Irish student rooms portfolio

Round Hill Capital appoints UK manager to operate its Irish student rooms portfolio

The properties are Broga House, Curraheen Point, and Ashlin House in Cork, as well as Ardee Point in Dublin

Tue Apr 15 2025 - 13:48
More than one in five Irish adults do not have a pension

More than one in five Irish adults do not have a pension

Almost one in three people believe auto enrolment financial advice sessions should be mandatory ahead of the rollout of the scheme

Tue Apr 15 2025 - 06:00
Northern Ireland software company Kainos expects to deliver profit of €79m this year

Northern Ireland software company Kainos expects to deliver profit of €79m this year

Group said its business overall improved in the final quarter of the financial year, recording low-single-digit percentage growth

Mon Apr 14 2025 - 14:18
Cork-based occupational health group Cognate Health sold for €9m

Cork-based occupational health group Cognate Health sold for €9m

Optima Health provides personal health management technology

Fri Apr 11 2025 - 11:08
Almost half of homebuyers now considering applying for social housing

Almost half of homebuyers now considering applying for social housing

Features of market include struggles to save for a deposit, and low awareness among existing homeowners of potential savings

Fri Apr 11 2025 - 07:42
Trump tariffs latest: Wall Street stocks tumble as president accused of taking ‘wrecking ball’ to US economy

Trump tariffs latest: Wall Street stocks tumble as president accused of taking ‘wrecking ball’ to US economy

White House confirms tariffs against China now total 145%; EU pauses reciprocal tariffs against US

Thu Apr 10 2025 - 22:05
English language schools call for pause on new rules on financial demands for international students

English language schools call for pause on new rules on financial demands for international students

Increase will see students who do not need a visa requiring proof of €6,665 in funds, up from €4,680, to study in Ireland

Thu Apr 10 2025 - 20:48
Global markets jump after three days of heavy selling

Global markets jump after three days of heavy selling

Euronext Dublin finished the day up 3.7%, recovering most of the ground lost on Monday, but traders warn mood still very uncertain

Tue Apr 08 2025 - 18:19
Trade war could put a brake on asking prices for Irish property, MyHome says

Trade war could put a brake on asking prices for Irish property, MyHome says

Irish house prices are now eight times average incomes of €51,000, their most stretched level since 2009

Tue Apr 08 2025 - 05:00
Trump’s tariffs agenda will be ‘horrible’ for world, says Rosie O’Donnell

Trump’s tariffs agenda will be ‘horrible’ for world, says Rosie O’Donnell

Actor and comedian was speaking at Malahide Castle where autism charity AsIAm held annual Same Chance Walk

Sat Apr 05 2025 - 15:31
Number of people on live register down 8% in March

Number of people on live register down 8% in March

All counties recorded a decrease in numbers in the twelve months to March with the largest in Clare

Fri Apr 04 2025 - 12:48
Three women arrested and XL Bully dogs seized at Dublin property

Three women arrested and XL Bully dogs seized at Dublin property

Cash, mobile phones and scrambler motorcycles also seized in operation targeting west Dublin gang

Thu Apr 03 2025 - 22:20
As it happened: Day after ‘liberation’ sees Donald Trump face widespread backlash from US lawmakers over tariffs

As it happened: Day after ‘liberation’ sees Donald Trump face widespread backlash from US lawmakers over tariffs

Trump tariffs: Martin says US may not have understood the complexity of tariffs on EU pharmaceuticals when it was first suggested

Thu Apr 03 2025 - 22:05
Man (20s) arrested at Palestine protest during Taoiseach visit to DCU

Man (20s) arrested at Palestine protest during Taoiseach visit to DCU

Student-led movement describes Garda response as ‘intense’

Thu Apr 03 2025 - 21:45
Measles case reported at Dublin art college in second HSE alert in two days

Measles case reported at Dublin art college in second HSE alert in two days

Staff and students have been warned to be vigilant about symptoms following possible exposure last week

Thu Apr 03 2025 - 19:00
Electric vehicle sales rebound with 29% growth in March

Electric vehicle sales rebound with 29% growth in March

However, in the new car market share for the year, petrol cars continue to lead the market with more than one in four

Tue Apr 01 2025 - 15:26
Workforce productivity in Irish economy falls by most in EU, latest data shows

Workforce productivity in Irish economy falls by most in EU, latest data shows

Despite the drop, labour productivity here still the highest in the EU, driven by the performance of multinationals

Tue Apr 01 2025 - 15:06
Irish man given nod to head up Penneys was cutting his teeth in business at 21

Irish man given nod to head up Penneys was cutting his teeth in business at 21

The 52-year-old, who was previously CFO at Greencore, chosen by ABF to take up top job on interim basis following resignation

Mon Mar 31 2025 - 15:09
Volume of goods handled by Irish ports up 7% last year

Volume of goods handled by Irish ports up 7% last year

Goods forwarded from Irish ports amounted to 15.6 million tonnes in 2024, which was down slightly when compared with the year before

Mon Mar 31 2025 - 13:06
Irish victims of WhatsApp fraud lost an average of €1,200 last year

Irish victims of WhatsApp fraud lost an average of €1,200 last year

We ranked as the second worst affected country for fraudsters targeting people through the messaging app, Revolut says

Mon Mar 31 2025 - 07:27
US health data platform to create 125 jobs with new Galway facility

US health data platform to create 125 jobs with new Galway facility

Group plans to continue to build out its Galway-based team beyond 2027 with various technology roles and corporate functions

Mon Mar 31 2025 - 07:05
Irish crime writer Ken Bruen dies aged 74

Irish crime writer Ken Bruen dies aged 74

The author published more than 50 works including the acclaimed Jack Taylor crime novels

Sun Mar 30 2025 - 22:58
Three women killed and two children injured in crashes in Cork and Waterford

Three women killed and two children injured in crashes in Cork and Waterford

The incident happened around 4pm on Killarney Road, Mallow

Sun Mar 30 2025 - 19:58
Tourist slump deepens with 30% fall in visitors and €88m revenue loss

Tourist slump deepens with 30% fall in visitors and €88m revenue loss

Central Statistics Office says February decline represents ‘acceleration’ of downward trend

Fri Mar 28 2025 - 14:26
Offshore surface vehicle project among nine recipients of €17.7m funding

Offshore surface vehicle project among nine recipients of €17.7m funding

Project financing announced through Research Ireland’s infrastructure programme

Fri Mar 28 2025 - 11:45
AIB warns businesses after ‘sharp increase’ in phone call fraud

AIB warns businesses after ‘sharp increase’ in phone call fraud

Calls to customers claim to represent reputable companies and financial institutions, the bank said

Fri Mar 28 2025 - 07:39
Man dies in two-car collision in Co Westmeath

Man dies in two-car collision in Co Westmeath

Garda forensic collision investigators have completed a technical examination of the scene, but road remains closed

Thu Mar 27 2025 - 21:10
Irish Times project on landlord Marc Godart wins Mary Raftery Prize

Irish Times project on landlord Marc Godart wins Mary Raftery Prize

Prize awarded annually to an individual or small team responsible for social affairs journalism

Thu Mar 27 2025 - 20:59
RTÉ’s voluntary redundancy scheme approved by Government

RTÉ’s voluntary redundancy scheme approved by Government

Programme that could see up to 400 staff leave the broadcaster RTÉ was held up by requests for more information about terms

Thu Mar 27 2025 - 20:00
Global stocks edge higher on hopes of more measured Trump approach to tariffs

Global stocks edge higher on hopes of more measured Trump approach to tariffs

AIB rose almost 1% in Dublin before it emerged Goldman Sachs has started to sell about a 3% stake on behalf of an investor

Tue Mar 25 2025 - 18:06
Liz Kearney appointed editor of the Sunday Independent

Liz Kearney appointed editor of the Sunday Independent

Mediahuis Ireland chief executive officer Peter Vandermeersch said she will bring a ‘wealth of experience’ to the role

Tue Mar 25 2025 - 17:00
New €16m women’s health centre to open in Dublin in the autumn

New €16m women’s health centre to open in Dublin in the autumn

Dedicated clinic will be run by Blackrock Health, which is the umbrella company formed by businessman Larry Goodman

Tue Mar 25 2025 - 14:47
Popularity of electric and hybrid cars surge

Popularity of electric and hybrid cars surge

Combined share of petrol and diesel cars among new private cars licensed so far this has fallen from 51% to 42%

Tue Mar 25 2025 - 12:51
World leader in virtual reality experiences to open flagship Dublin facility

World leader in virtual reality experiences to open flagship Dublin facility

Sandbox VR’s Nassau Street venue expected to be group’s most successful to date regarding customers

Mon Mar 24 2025 - 06:00
New law needed to allow video statements as trial evidence in domestic abuse cases, Garda Inspectorate says

New law needed to allow video statements as trial evidence in domestic abuse cases, Garda Inspectorate says

Almost half of domestic abuse victims dissatisfied with Garda handling of reports, says oversight body

Thu Mar 20 2025 - 22:03
‘Nearly impossible’ to determine who is responsible for a horse’s welfare in Ireland, report finds

‘Nearly impossible’ to determine who is responsible for a horse’s welfare in Ireland, report finds

Expert recommends establishment of well-regulated slaughter facility where horses eligible for food chain can be ‘humanely processed’

Thu Mar 20 2025 - 21:04
Golden Discs co-founder Jack Fitzgerald dies aged 94

Golden Discs co-founder Jack Fitzgerald dies aged 94

Company became a cornerstone of the Irish music industry throughout the 1970s and 1980s

Thu Mar 20 2025 - 19:23
From marriage equality referendum to Edna O’Brien: Coimisiún na Meán allocates funding for new shows

From marriage equality referendum to Edna O’Brien: Coimisiún na Meán allocates funding for new shows

The money, which comes chiefly from the television licence fee, has been awarded to 84 television and radio projects

Tue Mar 18 2025 - 16:10
Danish engineering group opens Dublin office and plans 50 hires

Danish engineering group opens Dublin office and plans 50 hires

COWI, which has operations in more than 35 countries, says its focus here will be on driving green agenda

Tue Mar 18 2025 - 12:02
Fusion Antibodies to develop flagship platform after raising €1.4m in share placing

Fusion Antibodies to develop flagship platform after raising €1.4m in share placing

Belfast-based contract research firm’s Optimal platform is designed to capture the entire human antibody repertoire

Tue Mar 18 2025 - 11:30
VHI seals deal with Kingsbridge Healthcare Group, adding access to three private hospitals

VHI seals deal with Kingsbridge Healthcare Group, adding access to three private hospitals

Belfast, Derry and Sligo locations intended to provide more options, health insurer says

Fri Mar 14 2025 - 06:00
Girl injured in Parnell Square stabbing does not remember the attack, family says

Girl injured in Parnell Square stabbing does not remember the attack, family says

The child, who was aged five at the time of the attack, spent more than nine months in Temple Street children’s hospital

Thu Mar 13 2025 - 21:43
Meta wins emergency ruling to temporarily stop promotion of tell-all book

Meta wins emergency ruling to temporarily stop promotion of tell-all book

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties condemned the company for seeking, and securing, the emergency order

Thu Mar 13 2025 - 20:46
Global markets lose ground again as trade war ratchets up

Global markets lose ground again as trade war ratchets up

Euronext Dublin was one of the worst performers on this side of the Atlantic as it finished the day down 2.3%

Tue Mar 11 2025 - 18:06
Irish OnlyFans star Matthew Gilbert named in latest list of tax defaulters

Irish OnlyFans star Matthew Gilbert named in latest list of tax defaulters

Content creator known as ‘Irish Viking’ made settlements of more than €350,000 with Revenue

Tue Mar 11 2025 - 17:18
Neuromod raises €10m to continue expansion of tinnitus treatment device in US and European markets

Neuromod raises €10m to continue expansion of tinnitus treatment device in US and European markets

Irish medtech group, which was founded by Dr Ross O’Neill in 2010, is an NUI Maynooth spin-out

Tue Mar 11 2025 - 12:26
US software company Tricentis to create 50 new jobs in Cork

US software company Tricentis to create 50 new jobs in Cork

Group chief executive Kevin Thompson said Ireland plays a ‘crucial role’ in the company’s ambition to drive revenue over $1bn

Mon Mar 10 2025 - 18:12
Profits at Mincon fall 76% in ‘tough year’ for Irish engineering tools group

Profits at Mincon fall 76% in ‘tough year’ for Irish engineering tools group

Company closed its subsidiary Mincon Carbide in Sheffield during the year and sold its plant and equipment for €2.2 million in January

Mon Mar 10 2025 - 10:13
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