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Last week
8th March 2026 - 14th March 2026
Explainer
Artificial Intelligence at war: How the US and Israel is using AI in its bombing of Iran
The United States has confirmed that it is using artificial intelligence in its bombardment of Iran but it is not a new venture for the American military.
Niall O'Connor
12 Mar
5.3k
med tech firm
Irish offices of Stryker hit as part of global cyber attack linked to Iran-backed group
11 Mar
16.0k
War Death and Taxes
Opinion: Be careful who you aim your anger at when it comes to diesel prices
Paddy Comyn
10 Mar
8.7k
35
Analysis
GAA, RTÉ and dodgy boxers: Who were the winners and losers in the GAAGo deal?
9 Mar
14.4k
12
investment funds
There are clear reasons why Ireland's big corporate landlords are happy with the new rent rules
Ireland’s biggest landlord says new rent rules will allow it to hike prices by 25%, even as small landlords flee the market.
Paul O'Donoghue
8 Mar
31.5k
13
This month
March 2026
The Morning Lead
Hoxton vs Yamamori: Weeks of emails show how a noise dispute spilled over into legal action
Legal filings show the origin of the High Court case between the hotel and nightclub.
Stephen McDermott
4 Mar
16.3k
Last month
February 2026
Analysis
Motoring: Why the Chinese car has gone mainstream
Paddy Comyn
28 Feb
9.7k
40
tariff threats
US ambassador hosts Irish business event and talks Trump's tariffs, but uncertainty remains
24 Feb
5.8k
14
new cars
Major French arms company to provide new armoured vehicles for Irish military
24 Feb
10.8k
Analysis
Ireland is planning a new savings scheme: How do they work elsewhere and how much could you earn?
Paul O'Donoghue
22 Feb
65.8k
54
FactCheck
Debunked: There is no new EU policy to allow ‘1%’ of India to move to Ireland
19 Feb
6.6k
Motoring
Steering clear of stress: how to navigate the complex Irish car finance market
Paddy Comyn
14 Feb
5.5k
9
Why luxury
Motoring: 'I don't remember much about being 3, but I remember that car like it was yesterday'
Paddy Comyn
8 Feb
8.7k
21
Epstein files
'Vultures': Jeffrey Epstein's involvement in potential €3 billion AIB deal is 'deeply concerning'
5 Feb
29.6k
54
Epstein files
Jeffrey Epstein discussed potential €3 billion AIB deal at height of Irish financial crisis
AIB was in dire straits in 2011 when Epstein was involved in conversations about a deal with the ailing Irish bank.
Sophie Finn
4 Feb
34.0k
41
Retail
Hundreds of jobs under threat as discount chain EuroGiant collapses into liquidation
4 Feb
24.8k
26
January
January 2026
The Luas is Free
Think about it: If public transport was free, would you use it more?
Paddy Comyn
31 Jan
15.0k
90
FactCheck
Debunked: No, the EU didn’t fine X €45 million for making users ‘think Donald Duck was a real person'
30 Jan
3.3k
FactCheck
Debunked: No basis to claims Jamie Oliver won a court case by proving McDonald’s food is toxic
26 Jan
7.0k
FactCheck
Debunked: No evidence that Christine Lagarde plans to outlaw cash transactions of more than €1,000
23 Jan
6.5k
World Economic Forum
Taoiseach to travel to high-stakes Davos summit as world leaders brace for Trump tariff showdown
Updated 20 Jan
10.3k
63
Pumped Prices
Surprise surprise: Ireland is among the most expensive countries in the EU to fill a car
Paddy Comyn
17 Jan
16.4k
62
FactCheck
Factfind: Who, if anyone, can be held legally responsible for abuse images on Grok and X?
While the harms of abusive images are clear, the law is far murkier.
17 Jan
5.5k
War of Words
Elon Musk has now gotten into a little spat with Michael O'Leary
15 Jan
32.9k
Last year
2025
in memoriam
In memoriam: Remembering the famous faces from around the world we lost in 2025
30 Dec 2025
27.6k
17
best buys
My Christmas list: Our car expert picks the 5 best vehicles of 2025
Paddy Comyn
20 Dec 2025
16.8k
Artificial Intelligence
Opinion: Any shifts in employment patterns as a result of AI, government must be ready to respond
Malcolm Byrne
16 Dec 2025
3.2k
Motoring
Motoring: The list of top-selling EV cars tells us two things about Irish shoppers
Paddy Comyn
13 Dec 2025
25.7k
67
new pension scheme
Fewer than half of employers have signed up for auto-enrolment pensions so far
10 Dec 2025
11.0k
29
high flyers
Aer Lingus profits have jumped by €31m, but things aren't as rosy for its parent company IAG
7 Nov 2025
9.1k
22
Analysis
Ireland’s minimum wage will rise above €14 per hour - will this cause inflation?
A rise in the minimum wage could ruffle prices, but the effect is likely smaller than you think.
Paul O'Donoghue
2 Nov 2025
25.9k
Analysis
Dumb move on mortgage interest relief shows how hard it is to stop ‘temporary’ spending
Paul O'Donoghue
26 Oct 2025
29.2k
12
Let's get down to business
Taoiseach and Tánaiste bring Irish weather to Canada and DC while talking up trade with Ireland
The Tánaiste is understood to have raised the drinks industry tariffs of 15% with Howard Lutnick.
Christina Finn
reports from Washington DC
Updated 25 Sep 2025
15.4k
62
FactCheck
Debunked: The government is not giving migrants €60,000 to start new businesses
16 Sep 2025
9.0k
murphys ice cream
Chinese sales help Irish ‘brown bread’ ice cream shop to scoop up a tasty profit
27 Aug 2025
26.3k
40
Ryanair
Ryanair will pay staff €2.50 for every oversized bag they spot
27 Aug 2025
21.1k
89
United States
Elon Musk's tech companies are suing Apple and ChatGPT owner
25 Aug 2025
12.2k
Bluebell
Over 100 apartments in Dublin vacant for three years over lengthy planning issues
25 Aug 2025
28.2k
financial services union
Union takes its fight against Bank of Ireland's return-to-office policy to the WRC
20 Aug 2025
25.5k
75
Dundrum
Dubliners concerned new drone deliveries will disrupt funerals
Updated 20 Aug 2025
21.4k
52
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