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Founded in 2003, Micksgarage is being sold to one of the world’s biggest car parts companies

The proposed new buyer of Micksgarage is listed on the New York Stock Exchange with a market capitalisation of $18.8 billion.
Tom Lyons
25th Aug, 2026 - 2 min read

Investors are snapping up shabby hotels and whipping them into shape

Hotel sales rose 28% in the first half of the year; more owners are selling to buyers who will spend on necessary upgrades, writes Will Parker, The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal.
25th Aug, 2026 - 3 min read

The world’s craziest stock market has turned into a fright ride

A slow-motion collapse in South Korea’s Kospi index erased $2.5 trillion in market value, burning investors who bet on the AI boom, writes Jiyoung Sohn, Sooyoung Rhee and Jack Pitcher, The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal.
25th Aug, 2026 - 7 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

Unseated and insolvent: Inside Horse Sport Ireland’s financial crisis

HSI has applied for the appointment of an interim examiner to rescue the national governing body for showjumping and equestrian sports. An independent expert believes it can be saved if restructured. But how did it reach such a perilous state of affairs?
Tom Lyons
24th Aug, 2026 - 6 min read

The Trump intervention that got the DOJ off Live Nation’s back

Antitrust case started out aiming to force concert giant to sell Ticketmaster. After two White House meetings, a deal kept the company intact, write Rebecca Ballhaus, Joe Palazzolo, Dana Mattioli, Josh Dawsey and Dave Michaels, The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal.
24th Aug, 2026 - 12 min read

Ireland’s thriving medtech sector had a certifier on its doorstep – now the NSAI is winding it down

The standards body, which certifies medical devices under EU rules, is shuttering its medtech unit, creating bottlenecks for companies that need certification services.
Jonathan Keane
24th Aug, 2026 - 4 min read

From a makeup bag in Portugal to Brown Thomas: Amelia Slattery on the rise of Solas Skin

Amelia Slattery spotted a gap in the market while on holiday in Portugal. Two years later, her Irish SPF brand has hit its six-month sales target in six weeks and is preparing for its next stage of growth.

Olivia Napier
24th 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

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

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

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