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“There is no going back”: The inside story of Europe’s rupture with America

Trump’s tariffs, threats against Greenland spurred a rebellion by top leaders; the limits of "flattery diplomacy". By Joe Parkinson, Drew Hinshaw and Daniel Michaels, The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal.
6th Jul, 2026 - 11 min read

Inside the White House campaign to overturn a World Cup red card

The decision by FIFA to rescind U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s one-game suspension followed a rapid response from the Trump administration—and a personal call from the president, write Brian Schwartz, Natalie Andrews and Joshua Robinson, The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal.
6th Jul, 2026 - 3 min read

Warnings persist over €1.2bn childcare IT platform that “fundamentally needs replacing”

Despite recent targeted upgrades of the Early Years Platform underpinning subsidised childcare payments, internal Pobal records reveal the legacy system remains hampered by performance issues.
Niall Sargent
6th Jul, 2026 - 2 min read

Chatbots are replacing therapists with little scientific evidence behind them

Experts warn that chatbots shouldn’t take the place of therapy, write Alex Janin and Andrea Petersen, The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal.
4th Jul, 2026 - 4 min read

“Up until the invasion of Ukraine, foreign journalists were left alone in Russia. That changed”

Jason Corcoran had made his life in Moscow. He was drawn there back when the world believed in a new Russia. His new book tells the story of how so many were exiled and why he and his family had to flee.
Dion Fanning
4th Jul, 2026 - 7 min read

How grief, sport and friendship shaped a thriving Dublin gym

Three State is now profitable, nine months after Josh Percival launched his first gym with school friend Andrew Porter, the Ireland rugby international. It is now eyeing more growth.
Tom Lyons
4th Jul, 2026 - 6 min read

Racing’s great outsider: Jim Bolger on encounters with Coolmore and other battles

He'll be 85 this year and he's in the process of selling his beloved Coolcullen yard, but one of Ireland's greatest trainers has no plans to call it a day. In a wide-ranging interview, he talks about never being afraid to stick his head above the parapet.
Johnny Ward
4th Jul, 2026 - 23 min read

Former construction directors fear “irreparable” reputational damage from contractor lawsuit

Two former directors of collapsed marine engineering firm L&M Keating say a lawsuit could leave them professionally damaged and personally exposed to liabilities of over €20m.
Francesca Comyn
3rd Jul, 2026 - 5 min read

“Putin needed a national idea and to build a war cult – the idea was Russia needed to restore imperial lands. It was just about survival of the regime.”

Dion Fanning
4th Jul, 2026

Jason Corcoran wanted to be a foreign correspondent. He moved to Moscow in 2006 and found a place alive with possibility. Even then, you had to ignore certain realities. But after the annexation of Crimea, Putin’s Russia changed. Soon Corcoran and his family would have to choose exile, like a million Russians. He talks to Dion Fanning about his new book and why he can’t return to Russia.

Top Voices

What Ireland’s EU presidency can achieve: Rewinding the week that was

Irish ministers burned the midnight oil with their colleagues 13 years ago to agree a budget; they can do it again – and more. But they have no leadership capital on social media regulation or climate measures.

Thomas Hubert
5th Jul, 2026 - 5 min read

Brexit, Burnham, Farage: Dan O’Brien on the future of Irish-British relations

Beyond Andy Burnham's expected premiership, a Reform-Conservative coalition would walk away from the Windsor Framework, reviving the border dilemma faced by Ireland since Brexit.
Dan O'Brien
3rd Jul, 2026 - 5 min read

John Looby: The easy allure of nationalist nonsense

In departing remarks, Warren Buffett marvelled at the success of the US over its 250-year history and cited a secret sauce unique to Uncle Sam. But as America celebrates its anniversary this weekend, such nationalism is proving itself to be lazy of thought and bloody of effect.
John Looby
2nd Jul, 2026 - 4 min read

Shadow fleets, front companies and crypto: The sanctions evasion threat to Ireland

As Ireland takes on the EU presidency, the Government’s financial crime assessment finds the country's critical sectors are not immune from bad actors and clandestine operations attempting to evade EU sanctions.
Jonathan Keane
1st Jul, 2026 - 5 min read

The capital turns first: What Dublin’s house price fall could mean for Ireland 

House prices fell in Dublin in the second quarter of this year. The question is whether it is a blip, a Dublin-specific adjustment, or the first sign of something larger.
Ronan Lyons
30th Jun, 2026 - 6 min read

Ian Kehoe: Customers haven’t disappeared. But many retailers have

New figures from PwC show that one in four insolvencies in the first half of this year were in the retail sector. The majority were smaller retailers, many of whom are struggling with rising costs, changing consumer patterns, and the hollowing out of town centres.

Ian Kehoe
29th Jun, 2026 - 4 min read

From a Cork farm to the world’s largest meat company: Rewinding the week that was

Jerry O’Callaghan left religious life, travelled to India, fell in love in Brazil and eventually became chair of JBS, the $96bn food giant. He reflects on an unlikely journey and shares lessons for businesses in Ireland.

Tom Lyons
28th Jun, 2026 - 5 min read

Paul Flynn: Success made Dublin feared. Struggle has made them relatable

Winning used to be routine for Dublin. Now it feels important again. Paul Flynn explains why Sunday's upset over Donegal has transformed how the team—and the public—view every result.

Paul Flynn
27th Jun, 2026 - 4 min read

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