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Timber was gold in the South—until a market collapse crushed the forest economy

Pulpwood helped launch the region’s industrial era. Mill closures have axed demand, marking the biggest threat since the fall of King Cotton, writes Ryan Dezember, The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal.
28th Aug, 2026 - 8 min read

More profits, more assets, more staff: McCafferty’s rapid Irish expansion continues

The country’s fastest-growing pub group, led by Donegal rallying royalty, operates nine businesses across the country with more on the way. Newly filed accounts show the Boyle family’s aggressive expansion is not slowing down.
Michael Cogley
28th Aug, 2026 - 4 min read

The cancelled QVC order behind a decade-long Gaffney family court battle

What began with a failed QVC order and a $372,000 family loan has turned into 10 years of litigation, at least 24 substantive orders and a succession of appeals and applications. Now the Court of Appeal is considering whether enough is enough.
Olivia Napier
28th Aug, 2026 - 5 min read

New teen safety measures for Instagram and Facebook are coming. Will they work?

As part of its $18 billion settlement with 48 states, Meta agreed to add these restrictions to youth accounts within six months, write Julie Jargon and Meghan Bobrowsky, The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal.
27th Aug, 2026 - 4 min read

Bauer CEO Chris Doyle: “I don’t think creating another version of Newstalk is a strategy”

He was CEO of two Denis O'Brien-owned stations when still in his 20s and now runs the country's biggest independent radio and audio business. Chris Doyle talks about Bauer Media's ambitions in Ireland – and taking on the national broadcaster.
Alan English
27th Aug, 2026 - 20 min read

From Dublin to Toronto: The Irish corporate trail behind Russia’s stranded cargo plane

Volga-Dnepr, a Russian cargo carrier sanctioned in the West, failed to get sanctions lifted in Canada. Authorities there have seized a plane that is linked to an Irish subsidiary.
Jonathan Keane
27th Aug, 2026 - 3 min read

The connections that turned a precocious teen into the fallen ‘Nostradamus of AI’

A 24-year-old investor was hailed as a visionary and attracted billions—before turning into Wall Street’s latest cautionary tale, write Berber Jin, Ben Cohen and Anissa Gardizy, The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal.
26th Aug, 2026 - 10 min read

Bonded: The unravelling of a whiskey facility in Meath

A developer, a contractor, a Scarp process, and an unpaid performance bond. How a "high risk" deal for a whiskey maturation facility in Meath led to a legal showdown with an insurer that refuses to pay up.
Francesca Comyn
26th Aug, 2026 - 6 min read

“Clearly there were elements of racism in the Jason Arday story, but it’s also true that the poor guy does appear to have been underqualified for the post, and he does appear to have been something of a fantasist. I think that raises entirely legitimate questions about his appointment.”

Dion Fanning
22nd Aug, 2026

Over many years, John Ware shone a light on some of the darkest practices during the Troubles. At Panorama, he was supported at all times by the BBC. He talks to Dion Fanning about Jason Arday, the British media today and why the BBC and RTE must be supported.

Top Voices

Stewardship or subsidies? Why the State should means-test corporate green grants

The State is using public money to de-risk major climate and energy projects of big business. But is it subsidising those with the capital to act alone at the expense of homeowners and SMEs navigating the green transition?

Niall Sargent
28th Aug, 2026 - 6 min read

John Looby: Ignore the noise – there is little new in finance

New technology, new personalities and new financial instruments can create the illusion of change. But beneath the surface, finance remains driven by the same old forces — and the same old mistakes.

John Looby
27th Aug, 2026 - 3 min read

Stuart Fitzgerald: Lessons from Brexit Britain show in economic data from both sides of the Irish Sea

Ireland may not have any intergalactic space warriors, but it still has growth.
Stuart Fitzgerald
26th Aug, 2026 - 4 min read

Watchdog barks, Government spends, multinationals pay – for now

Spending €1bn a year on petrol and diesel subsidies is a lot, but this is just one of several billion-euro levers the Government has access to in the lead up to the budget – unless Ireland finally loses its immunity from successive international crises.
Thomas Hubert
25th Aug, 2026 - 5 min read

Ronan Lyons: Ireland’s rental crisis is no longer a Dublin problem

The capital has seen the slowest rental inflation in Ireland over recent years. That should be good news. Instead, it shows how badly the rental crisis has spread beyond Dublin.

Ronan Lyons
24th Aug, 2026 - 6 min read

Mike Ashley’s Irish playbook: Rewinding the week that was 

Six years ago, Ashley’s Irish operation was losing €19.4m. Its latest accounts show €229m in revenue and a €48m pre-tax profit. The journey tells the story of Ashley’s Irish playbook.
Ian Kehoe
23rd Aug, 2026 - 4 min read

Rassie Erasmus did not invent rugby. But he is changing what is possible

South Africa's head coach has led the way in recent innovative thinking. His Springboks team now takes on the All Blacks in four Test matches and the rugby world will be keen to see what he comes up with next.
Brett Igoe
22nd Aug, 2026 - 6 min read

Thomas Hubert: Social media platforms won’t tackle dangerous driving, but car makers could

There are countless ways existing vehicle technology can override dangerous drivers. Cars should no longer be sold without it.

Thomas Hubert
21st Aug, 2026 - 3 min read

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