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Meta Is fighting a mountain of social-media lawsuits—at just the wrong time

In the midst of an expensive AI transformation, the company is grappling with litigation that could cost it billions and force painful changes, write Erin Mulvaney and Meghan Bobrowsky The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal.
28th Jul, 2026 - 5 min read

Highest level of security risk allegedly behind Powerscourt cancellation

On July 3, the Powerscourt Hotel claimed force majeure to cancel a meet-up by Dialog, the group backed by right wing Silicon Valley investor Peter Thiel. Now the hotel is being sued for millions for breach of contract and reputational damage.
Francesca Comyn
27th Jul, 2026 - 4 min read

No strike out: €2.1m McKillen Jr bankruptcy petition to proceed

The former Press Up boss claimed lender HSPF had issued the bankruptcy summons in bad faith, without first securing a judgment order against him. The hospitality businessman also contested the debt as overstated and unenforceable.
Francesca Comyn
27th Jul, 2026 - 2 min read

The “unsettled” vibe that’s creeping through the markets

Stocks face major tests this week from tech earnings and the Federal Reserve rate decision, write Sam Goldfarb and Hannah Erin Lang, The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal.
27th Jul, 2026 - 4 min read

Roscommon council orders top peat firm to halt “unauthorised” activity

The local authority recently issued an enforcement notice to Harte Peat after an investigation on the back of calls for action from the EPA as part of its ongoing crackdown on midlands extraction. The company denies it was involved in any unauthorised activity at the Cornaveagh bog.

Niall Sargent
27th Jul, 2026 - 3 min read

The best stadiums in sports are at the Tour de France—and completely free

As the race heads to the Alpe d’Huez for two stages, before a final-day fight on the streets of Montmartre, hundreds of thousands of fans are flocking to the most celebrated roads in cycling, writes Joshua Robinson, The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal.
26th Jul, 2026 - 4 min read

What the voice did next: John S Doyle on Bono, In Dublin and planting a forest in Sligo

John S Doyle’s voice is instantly recognisable as the presenter of ‘It Says In the Papers’ on Morning Ireland. Doyle has written a book, part memoir, part nature log, of a transformation of soggy land in Sligo into a wood and a home.
Dion Fanning
25th Jul, 2026 - 4 min read

Ireland’s season is over – time to call in the auditors

Glass half full or half empty? Wrong question. The glass is fine. It's the quality of the wine we should be worried about.
Brett Igoe
25th Jul, 2026 - 5 min read

“At a certain stage they introduced cameras into the studios. I’m sure there are shots of certain editors running in, going through your script, striking out lines.”

Dion Fanning
25th Jul, 2026

John S Doyle and his wife found an unremarkable site in Sligo and from it, over the course of a lifetime, planted trees, watched a wood grow and an orchard take shape. Doyle was also a journalist in Dublin during that time, a founder of In Dublin magazine and the possessor of one of the most identifiable voices on Irish radio. He speaks to Dion Fanning about his career and his memoir of the Sligo transformation.

Top Voices

Paul McArdle: SkillStack’s journey from Rolodex to camera roll

The executive online learning platform has an A-list faculty of speakers. Its founder Robert Mac Giolla Phadraig tells me this is just the beginning.

Paul McArdle
27th Jul, 2026 - 6 min read

Budget 2027 and the best-laid plans: Rewinding the week that was

The Summer Economic Statement used to ringfence tax-and-spend plans for the next year. It now shows how fast they become out of date.
Thomas Hubert
26th Jul, 2026 - 6 min read

Paul Flynn: Why Kerry should win – and how Mayo still can

As I walked out of Croke Park after the hurling final, I wondered if football's showpiece would follow the same script: one outstanding team proving simply too good. I still think it will.
Paul Flynn
25th Jul, 2026 - 5 min read

Inflation’s hidden story: What costs more, what costs less, and why

Rents and household energy have raced ahead of incomes, while electronics, clothing and groceries have become more affordable. The contrasting trends reveal much about how the Irish economy really works.
Dan O'Brien
24th Jul, 2026 - 5 min read

Byron Fry: Why global capital still chooses Ireland

If you ask post‑Brexit London or New York executives why they treat Dublin as a serious European hub, very few start with tax anymore. Ireland's FDI pitch now reaches far beyond that.
Byron Fry
23rd Jul, 2026 - 8 min read

Colm McCarthy: MetroLink deserves scrutiny, not blind faith

Public infrastructure should be judged by rigorous, independent appraisal rather than political momentum. MetroLink, the most expensive capital project ever proposed by the State, should be no exception.

Colm McCarthy
22nd Jul, 2026 - 5 min read

It will take Burnham more than soundbites to bridge England’s north-south divide

Susan O’Keeffe lived and worked in Manchester for 17 years. Andy Burnham’s promise of a “No10 North” won’t fix the distrust she has witnessed between the region and the capital.
Susan O'Keeffe
21st Jul, 2026 - 8 min read

The Government changed its argument on Vat. Now it must prove it works

Fifteen years ago, the lower Vat rate for the hospitality sector was supposed to make meals cheaper and create jobs. Today, it is presented as a lifeline for businesses. That shift matters.
Ian Kehoe
20th Jul, 2026 - 3 min read

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