Sarah Brown
Housing Completions Lag: Central Bank Reports Construction Times Doubling Over Past Decade
Completion times for new homes in Ireland have doubled in a decade, with one-off and apartment complexes taking even longer.…
Nightlife Venues Face Decline Amid Rising Costs Pressures
Ireland's late-night openings decline sharply, with 950 fewer nights in 2025. High costs for licenses are a concern. The LVA…
LVMH Drops from Europe’s Top 10 Market Leaders!
LVMH, once France's top firm, drops from Europe's top 10 due to luxury market decline. Shares fell 37% this year,…
Irish Group Highlights Urgent Pre-Budget Measures to Tackle Child Poverty
Social Justice Ireland urges benchmarking social welfare rates and increasing child benefits in Budget 2027 to tackle poverty, focusing on…
Trump Vows to Lift Tariffs on Irish Whiskey in Major Irish Open Announcement
US President Trump announced the removal of US tariffs on Irish whiskey during his Ireland visit, to cheers at the…
ECB’s Chief Economist Describes Rate Hike as a ‘Strategic Adjustment’
The ECB raised rates by 0.25% to address 3.3% inflation, urging targeted government aid. Ireland's budget will moderate taxes and…
Irish Residents Boost Domestic Travel in Q2: A Surge in Local Tourism
Irish residents spent 9.2 million nights on domestic trips in Q2 2023, up 5% year-on-year, primarily for holidays. Outbound trips…
Skills Training on the Rise: How Workers Are Boosting Their Career Paths
Workers are actively retraining to enhance career opportunities. A Skillnet Ireland report highlights 90% see upskilling as vital, with strong…
Limerick Surpasses Cork in Key Business Metrics: A Closer Look by Alan Healy
Limerick's wealth is surging beyond the hurling rivalry with Cork, driven by multinationals and economic growth. Yet, there's a call…
Mobile Wallets Dominate: Capturing Nearly Two-Thirds of Contactless Payments
Irish card payments reached over €50bn in H1 2026, with mobile wallets leading contactless trends. Dublin topped per capita stats.…
ECB Raises Interest Rates by 0.25% to Tackle Inflation Surge
The European Central Bank raised interest rates to 2.50% to combat inflation driven by the Iran conflict, impacting tracker mortgage…
Port of Cork CEO Alerts: Urgent Need for Funding Amid Rapid Energy Infrastructure Expansion
Ireland's ports risk missing infrastructure funding crucial for offshore wind energy, warns Port of Cork CEO Ann Doherty, highlighting a…
Consumer Loan Interest Rates Plummet: What This Means for You
New consumer loan interest rates in Ireland dropped to 6.72% in July. Fixed-rate loans rose, and mortgage costs fell amid…
New President of Cork Business Association Prioritizes City’s Transport Revamp
Luas and BusConnects projects are vital for Cork's growth, says the new CBA president, Clara O'Neill, who aims to prioritize…
Oil Prices Soar to $100 Amid Ongoing US-Iran Conflict
Central bankers face new inflationary pressures, potentially sparking fresh economic challenges worldwide.