Multiplatinum recording artist and Hollywood actress was also a philanthropist and the head of her own entertainment empire, writes Alan Light, The Wall Street Journal.
Last week it was announced that Mark Zuckerberg had bought Strancally Castle in Waterford. Historian and expert on the great houses of Ireland, Terence Dooley talks about the historical significance and if there is any surprise in big tech buying the big house.
Tony McDonnell spent 15 years playing for UCD while building a career in financial services. Now a senior HSBC executive, he believes footballers need more help preparing for the day their playing careers end.
Apollo Chief Marc Rowan’s seaside joint in Montauk draws celebrities and influencers. The neighbors say it shouldn’t be there at all, writes Erin Mulvaney, The Wall Street Journal.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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