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Anatomy of a block: How The Hoxton embodies hotel pressure on Dublin’s nightlife

Acquired by private equity in 2019 and mired in a high-profile legal battle, the story of the building that once housed the Central Hotel reveals much about the financial machinations changing the capital's streets.
Michael Cogley
25th Aug, 2026 - 13 min read

Fire risks, mould, and other health and safety concerns flagged at major refugee centres

While the latest Ipas inspection points to a largely well-run private accommodation system, systemic issues persist at a significant number of large properties in receipt of hundreds of million of euro in State support.

Niall Sargent
25th Aug, 2026 - 6 min read

LinkedIn has accidentally become a dating site—despite its no-romance rules

The professional platform, with its clear headshots and ample details about a person’s path in life, is becoming a go-to tool for singles, writes Celia Bernhardt, The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal.
23rd Aug, 2026 - 4 min read

“If you want to keep democracy healthy, invest in the mainstream media”

John Ware made acclaimed current affairs programmes for Panorama and World in Action. In the wake of the tragic death of Cambridge academic Jason Arday, he talks about the state of British media today.

Dion Fanning
22nd Aug, 2026 - 4 min read

Four medals tell only part of the Irish athletics story

Mark English, Kate O’Connor, Rhasidat Adeleke and Andrew Coscoran came from very different paths to the podium. Together, they show how far the structures around Irish athletics have come.
Daniel Hussey
22nd Aug, 2026 - 5 min read

AI has plunged the book publishing industry into utter chaos

The spectacular implosions of big deals over suspected AI use are forcing a reckoning over creativity, trust and the future of the industry, writes Anna Silman, The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal.
22nd Aug, 2026 - 7 min read

Hotel royalty and a hedge-fund founder: The family handing the keys to Mark Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have become the latest stewards of the Waterford Castle. The Alen-Buckleys, their predecessors, have spent the past 25 years at its helm restoring it and calling it home.
Michael Cogley
21st Aug, 2026 - 6 min read

The brains who powered China’s surprising AI leap

University lab nurtured the computer scientists who are using ingenuity and imitation to chase down Anthropic and OpenAI; ‘they know perfectly how to monetize their work’, writes Raffaele Huang, The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal.
21st Aug, 2026 - 8 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

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

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

Dan O’Brien: Employment is the best measure of the economy – and the reading is good

The impact of AI on jobs appear to be slight and slow – for now. Competition for workers between employers in the growing construction and hospitality industries is a bigger factor shaping Ireland's economy.
Dan O'Brien
21st Aug, 2026 - 5 min read

The Collisons have outgrown the Irish story we tell about them 

John and Patrick Collison have spent 15 years building Stripe into one of the world’s most valuable private companies. And their recent M&A activity shows they are just getting going.

Ian Kehoe
20th Aug, 2026 - 3 min read

Stuart Fitzgerald: How Danny Buckley defied the odds to deliver thousands of diagnostics with ADHD Now

A widower’s grief and neurodivergence led him into a “spiral” – until he found the strength to turn them into a revolutionary healthcare business.

Stuart Fitzgerald
19th Aug, 2026 - 7 min read

Colm McCarthy: Ireland is letting the white elephants roam free

August is peak time for pre-Budget lobbying, and Ireland’s politicians are being presented with plenty of schemes that deserve much more scrutiny than they are getting.

Colm McCarthy
18th Aug, 2026 - 6 min read

Life on the air: the amazing Pat Keys

Aged 90, the founder of Off Air Electronics installed broadcasting systems in the world’s most unlikely locations. His memoir is about to be published.

Paul McArdle
17th Aug, 2026 - 10 min read

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