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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

How Bezos learned to love Trump—and win more contracts for Blue Origin

Space company has booked rapid growth under this administration, after founder spent president’s first term being "hated", write Dana Mattioli, Josh Dawsey, and Shane Shifflett, The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal.
3rd Jul, 2026 - 9 min read

A finance mega-merger in China leaves a question mark over a quiet Irish subsidiary

Guotai Haitong Securities was formed last year but the long-running business model of Haitong’s Irish subsidiary “is no longer the group’s strategy for operations in Ireland”.
Jonathan Keane
3rd Jul, 2026 - 3 min read

Trump made $1bn on crypto deals while his fans lost a fortune

Roughly two-thirds of investors in the president’s memecoin are currently in the red, write Vicky Ge Huang, Amrith Ramkumar and David Uberti, The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal.
2nd Jul, 2026 - 4 min read

As pressure grows around Aughinish, fresh legal action piles in on Oleg Deripaska

The sanctioned oligarch and Rusal are facing a new lawsuit in the UK by other shareholders hit by sanctions. It’s the latest in a series of disputes among them running more than a decade.
Jonathan Keane
2nd Jul, 2026 - 3 min read

Dubai plots a postwar comeback that repairs its shattered image

U.S.-Iran peace talks lift hopes for a city-state that depends on outside money, but any recovery will be slow, writes David S. Cloud, The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal.
2nd Jul, 2026 - 6 min read

Autonomous cars are coming. These founders say autonomous buildings are next

Dublin start-up EclimAI uses AI and computer vision to reduce energy waste, lower costs and cut carbon emissions in buildings. Having proven the concept at home, they are now raising funds to take the business into the US and Europe.
Tom Lyons
2nd Jul, 2026 - 6 min read

Time to scale: Why August Equity is taking a majority stake in Irish hoteltech firm Alkimii

Over 500 hospitality businesses use the software developed by former Jurys group IT chief Ronan McAuley. Now, the London private-equity investor wants to scale it into the UK and further afield.

Michael Cogley
2nd Jul, 2026 - 7 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

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

Succession and shadows: Brett Igoe on how Leinster should plan for life after Leo Cullen

The trophies are already secured. The lasting verdict on Cullen's reign may depend on whether Leinster can emerge from his shadow without suffering the effects of authority decay.

Brett Igoe
27th Jun, 2026 - 7 min read

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