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Dublin’s industrial and logistics scene is booming, with a surge in demand for brand-new facilities—60% of Q2 leases went to buildings built since 2020. Over 600,000 sq ft was leased, up 13% year-over-year, as average deal sizes grew despite flat deal volume. Wholesalers, e-commerce giants, and tech firms—especially data center operators—are fueling this trend. With over a million sq ft already re...

Swissport Ireland is flying high again—posting nearly €8.5 million in profit last year, up 12% in revenue to €66.4 million, after a rough 2024 hit by equipment repairs and staff security delays. The turnaround? Newer equipment, normalized security passes, and a 20% workforce cut to 840 employees—with costs surprisingly flat. They’re eyeing rebounding global travel, even as they watch the world’s t...

On June 26, 1996, Ireland lost a fearless journalist, Veronica Guerin, murdered while exposing the criminal underworld. Her courage ignited national outrage and led to landmark reforms — including the Proceeds of Crime Act and the Criminal Assets Bureau — that reshaped the fight against organized crime. Her sacrifice sparked over 150 arrests, seized weapons and drugs, and earned her global recogni...

Cork’s crushing second-half collapse against Galway has ignited fierce debate, especially with 60,000 fans roaring them on — a loyalty that now feels like a weight. Public declarations of aiming to win every competition, while noble in private, become liabilities when results don’t match. The real challenge? Managing mental pressure under the spotlight, where even sports psychologists can’t shield...

The Toscan du Plantier family fiercely defends Ian Bailey’s 1996 murder conviction, rejecting a retired solicitor’s push to overturn it based on new DNA reviews. While the solicitor claims no forensic links tie Bailey to the weapon, the family argues absence of new evidence doesn’t prove innocence—and points to ongoing Irish investigations, including international DNA searches, as proof the case r...

A PwC employee in Dublin got fired after secretly working from India for five weeks without telling anyone—violating his contract and company policy. When he dodged a meeting claiming illness and later accused his supervisor of bullying (which never led to a formal complaint), HR dug deeper. Evidence showed he was in India since late September, maxing out his 30-day overseas allowance. He initiall...

Elle Woods is back—and Dublin’s going pink for it. The musical Legally Blonde, now onstage in Ireland, delivers high-energy performances, cheeky charm, and a whole lot of pink, as Elle sails through Harvard Law School to win back her ex—and discovers her own power along the way. Directed by Nikolai Foster, the show zips through its numbers with Irish flair, including a whimsical ballad about Enya...

Roll through rolling vineyards, past whispering forests and grand castles, in South Moravia — where time slows and wine sings. Once crushed under communist mass production, this Czech heartland revived its soul through family-held traditions, now crafting award-winning wines rivaling Tuscany. Pedal along serene paths through UNESCO landscapes, sip unique ice and straw wines, and feel the warmth of...

Europe’s agriculture commissioner is calling for a radical overhaul of food processing, proposing mobile slaughterhouses to decentralize meat production and boost resilience against crises — from disease outbreaks to geopolitical disruptions. He warns that concentrating processing hubs risks crippling food supply chains and argues that slashing agricultural funding would be a strategic mistake, es...

AstraZeneca’s stock plummets 9% after its heart drug Wainua fails a major late-stage trial for transthyretin-mediated amyloid cardiomyopathy — a serious condition affecting hundreds of thousands globally. Though approved in 20+ countries for a rarer nerve disorder, this setback in a new therapeutic area could dent leadership confidence, especially after a recent cancer drug approval delay. Analyst...

Ireland’s inflation cooled to 3.4% in June, a slight drop from 3.6% in May, as peace talks between the US and Iran eased global oil prices — but tensions could flare again. Consumer prices rose 0.3% month-on-month, driven by pricier holiday packages and higher rents/mortgage rates. The ECB raised interest rates for the first time since last fall, with the next meeting looming. Transport costs fell...

A beloved mother and activist, Jamey Carney, 43, was brutally murdered in her Killarney home, shocking a town known for its safety. Authorities are hunting a Middle Eastern man who allegedly befriended her before fleeing to Turkey—now tracked by Interpol. Jamey, who moved to Ireland in 2021 with her daughter, was deeply involved in Killarney For Palestine and dreamed of building her own business....

Ringmahon Rangers are in hot water after pulling out of their FAI Cup match against Bohemian FC, triggering a five-year ban from the FAI Cup, a three-year Intermediate Cup ban, and a €5,000 fine. The club cited logistical chaos and low expected crowds due to the All-Ireland hurling final clash as reasons for withdrawing — but the FAI insists on fair play and competition integrity. They’re appealin...

A devastating car crash in Spain claimed the lives of three young people, including beloved 23-year-old Michaela Newcombe, who was raised by her grandparents and cherished by all who knew her. Her partner, Mark McCullagh-Crichton, and his sister-in-law Amy also perished, while Mark’s brother Ian was seriously injured. The funeral, held at the Cathedral of Christ the King, was a moving tribute to M...

AI is rewriting the rules of work — from hiring to monitoring to complaints. Recruiters drown in AI-generated applications, candidates feel invisible, and some even cheat the system. Employers use AI to screen and predict performance, but tread carefully around legal landmines. Meanwhile, AI-powered grievance tools flood courts with cases — some accurate, some dangerously fabricated. The system is...

Bonnie Tyler, the gravel-voiced queen of power ballads and the voice behind “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” has died at 75. Born Gaynor Hopkins in Wales, her operatic-loving mother shaped her sound, and a 1976 vocal surgery—perhaps a little too aggressive—gave her the signature husky tone that made her a global superstar. Discovered early, she soared with hits like “Lost in France,” then exploded wi...

RTÉ is poised to sell off a major part of its Montrose campus in Dublin to slash overheads, following a year-and-a-half-long plan set for board approval soon. Alongside this, the broadcaster is rolling out a voluntary redundancy scheme targeting 40-60 staff this year, aiming for a 400-person headcount reduction over time. Director General Kevin Bakhurst defends spending on professional drivers for...

Bessborough’s future is in flux as Cork’s planning commission slashes approved apartments from 140 to 106, removing one block to preserve the historic landscape and dignity of Bessborough House. But the real firestorm? Survivors and campaigners call the site a “place of conscience,” fiercely resisting development they see as desecration. Though no unrecorded burials were found, strict conditions—l...

Ronan O’Gara could be set to take the reins at Leinster, a move Peter O’Mahony calls “weird but smart” — a potential stepping stone for the Cork legend toward Ireland’s head coach role. With the IRFU’s tradition of promoting from within, this could be a strategic grooming move. Meanwhile, O’Mahony also praised the backrow’s grit, especially Nick Timoney’s fight for a start and debutant Sean Jansen...

A man with a violent history has received a four-year prison extension after ramming a car carrying his ex-partner and their three children, then assaulting his ex-partner’s sister—breaking her nose—while her teenage daughter bravely intervened. Already serving six years for manslaughter, he now faces a total of ten years, with two suspended, after pleading guilty to criminal damage and breaching...

Gardaí are seizing record numbers of e-scooters, e-bikes, and scramblers—up 442% in just three months—with over 700 scooters confiscated this year alone. The crackdown reflects growing concerns over reckless riding endangering pedestrians and cyclists. While enforcement is ramping up, experts say it must be matched with safety measures like insurance and registration to truly protect communities....

A Hungarian court sentenced a Dublin man to 14 years for murdering an American nurse in November, finding him guilty of attempting to cover up the crime. He claimed it was consensual sex gone wrong, but prosecutors dismantled his story with damning evidence — including video footage of the victim’s body and attempts to hide and transport her. The judge called his claims “unbelievable,” especially...

An Irish man faces 14 years in a high-security prison for murdering American tourist Mackenzie Michalski in Budapest, after recording videos of her body and trying to bury her in the woods—claiming it was an accident. Despite admitting to the crime, he remains anonymous under Hungarian law, while Michalski’s grieving parents fiercely dispute the defense’s claims that she consented to the events le...

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled for nearly 40 years and reshaped the Islamic Republic through institutional control and regional power projection, has died at 86. His burial in Mashhad signals the end of an era, as his son Mojtaba prepares to assume leadership amid war, economic collapse, and a fragile diplomatic window. Mojtaba’s first moves—authorizing U.S. peace talks to...

Twenty-five powerful debut works battled for the John McGahern Annual Book Prize, and the judges whittled it down to three unforgettable titles: Gethan Dick’s apocalyptic, fragmented novel “Water in the Desert, Fire in the Night,” Seán Farrell’s tender rural family saga “Frogs for Watchdogs,” and Liadan Ní Chuinn’s chilling short story collection “Every One Still Here.” Each offers a unique voice,...