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'Foreign c**t' comment relevant in trial of three men for alleged murder of Croatian national in west Dublin, court hears
09:46, 15 Oct 2025Updated 09:50, 15 Oct 2025 Josip Strok Three men accused of "brutally and savagely" beating a Croatian man to death on a Dublin street knew that their alleged victim was a foreign national when they chased him down, a barrister...

Planning permission withdrawn for arcade at former Dublin butcher's
The ground floor of the building at 304 Ballyfermot Road was previously home to McLoughlin's Butchers There was a rare moment of unity for Dublin City Council today as councillors rejoiced at news a planning request for an arcade on Ballyfermot...

“ESPN Is Full of Sh**”- Dana White Pressures Business Partner After Viral Juan Diaz Moment at Contender Series
Dana White’s Contender Series season 9 has been delivering some viral moments, and UFC CEO Dana White is loving every second. At DWCS 85 last week, White handed out $25,000 after Ecuador’s Adrian Luna Martinetti and Russia’s Mark Vologdin went to...

Ifac: Corporation tax more reliant on manufacturing, ICT
Official data may be understating the amount of corporation tax paid by the manufacturing and information and communications technology (ICT) sectors, according to the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council. Figures from the Revenue Commissioners show that...

Irish sisters are stabbed in double-knife attack as they tried to protect their youngest sibling while on holiday in Brazil
When Laura Silva settled down for a quiet evening at her parents' house over in Brazil, she could have been forgiven for breathing a sigh of relief. After all, she had made the 5,000-mile journey from Dublin to Ribeirao das Neves to drag her...

Ireland to roll out 90 new EV charging hubs nationwide
Nearly €10 million investment to strengthen the charging network and support the country’s EV transition.Ireland’s electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure is set for a major boost as the government announces the development of 90 new EV recharging...

South Africa, Ireland strengthen cooperation in education and innovation
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has described his recent visit to Ireland as an important step in aligning the education and innovation ecosystems of South Africa and Ireland toward shared global development goals. Manamela...

BB7 joins CERTANIA to establish UK and Ireland Buildings & Infrastructure platform
Leading fire and façade consultancy becomes a cornerstone of CERTANIA’s expansion into the UK and Irish market. BB7 Consulting Ltd, a leading Fire, Façade and building safety advisory services firm in the UK and Ireland has joined the CERTANIA...

Transshipment and Origin Risks: How Vietnam-Based Businesses Can Stay Compliant
The US administration has heightened its scrutiny of transshipment practices, viewing them as a factor behind “imbalanced trade” with key partners such as Vietnam, believed to serve as a rerouting channel for Chinese-origin goods into the US...

Wexford Construction Companies Urged to Prioritize Safety in 2025 CIF Campaign
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has launched its 2025 Construction Safety Campaign, calling on Wexford-based companies to go “Back to Basics” and strengthen safety protocols on site. Running from October 13th to 24th, the campaign...
Irish Designers Take the Spotlight at Network Ireland Waterford’s Charity Gala
Glamour and elegance will take centre stage this October as Network Ireland Waterford is thrilled to host their inaugural Fashion Event and Ladies Charity Gala Dinner, proudly collaborating with the esteemed Council for Irish Fashion Designers....

Irish retro-horror movies to celebrate Halloween
Grab yourself a cushion to hide behind, throw on Netflix or wherever you stream and be prepared to be terrified. The Irish make a great horror movie. I mean, the landscape itself just instantly lends itself to the horror genre and combines that...

Tips to get your money in order: Paul Merriman helps listeners with finances
Money can bring a lot of people stress, but it isn’t supposed to. Financial education is key to resolving this stress, but where do we get this education? And how do we sort our own finances? Speaking to Lunchtime Live, CEO of Fairstone Ireland...

This Irish Online Boutique Champions A Natural Lifestyle
Dawn Mayne launched her online beauty boutique in 2019, to reflect her passion for healthy living. Luia (originally The Clean Beauty Edit) features the brands that Mayne, a certified health coach with knowledge of herbalism, wanted to use herself....

Ireland to take its Gaza funding to nearly €100m
Ireland is set to approve additional aid funding for Gaza in the coming months, bringing its contribution to almost €100 million ($115.5 million). Foreign Minister Simon Harris was updating Cabinet colleagues on Tuesday about the need to continue...

119 jobs at risk as Paddy Power shuts 28 shops in Ireland
Bookmaker Paddy Power is to close 28 shops in Ireland, putting 119 jobs at risk. Parent company Flutter UKI has announced that a total of 57 outlets are to close across Ireland and the UK following a review of its high street estate. "Impacted...

Irish drivers warned over common in car items causing 'serious damage'
As the weather turns colder, drivers across Ireland are being warned about four everyday items that could quietly cause serious damage to their cars this autumn. Autumn may not be as harsh as winter, but it’s still a tricky time for vehicles....
New L.A. Concept West Hollywood Breakfast Company to Open October 25
West Hollywood Breakfast Company, the newest Los Angeles concept from San Diego’s Rise & Shine Hospitality Group, will open its doors at 7141 Santa Monica Blvd with a two-day soft opening on Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26. During the...

Claire’s goes into liquidation in Spain following its US parent’s bankruptcy
Accessories and jewellery chain Claire's continues to scale back its international network. After filing for bankruptcy in the US this summer, Claire's has now added Spain to the list of markets affected by the group's global crisis. Spain thus...

Which of Ireland’s waterways are most in trouble from agriculture and human activity?
Ireland’s rivers, lakes and estuaries carry evidence of all the human activities around them and, as the latest Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report found, this burden is choking the life out of them. The main stressor is agriculture, with...