Ireland ended 2025 in technical recession, CSO data indicates
Ireland’s economy shrank in the last three months of 2025, according to early estimates from the statistics agency.…
Value of Ireland’s strategic gold reserves soars to €1.6bn amid Trump volatility fears
US president Donald Trump. Photo: AP/Evan Vucci The value of the Central Bank of Ireland’s gold reserves have…
Businessman John Purdy dies aged 63, just a day after completing business sale
The entrepreneur had just completed the sale of his company, Ergo, for an estimated €100m He is survived…
Businessman John Purdy dies, aged 63
The entrepreneur had just completed the sale of his company, Ergo, for an estimated €100m He is survived…
Avant owner Bankinter says Irish lending has hit €5bn, no interest in PTSB
CEO rules out any interest in bidding for a business in Ireland Bankinter’s CEO, Gloria Ortiz, during a…
Avant owner Bankinter says Irish lending has hit €5bn, no interest in PTSB
CEO rules out any interest in bidding for a business in Ireland Bankinter’s CEO, Gloria Ortiz, during a…
Boost for PTSB sale as Central Bank backs more favourable mortgage treatment
PTSB chief executive Eamonn Crowley. Photo: Photo: Frank McGrath Plans to sell PTSB have been given a boost…
U2 at Croke Park, Trump at Doonbeg and AI in healthcare: our experts make their big predictions for 2026
What will we be wearing, watching, cheering on and raving about in the coming year? We asked our…
Irish shares soar in 2025 with gold being standout trade
Lenders PTSB, AIB and Bank of Ireland clocked up huge gains PTSB chief executive Eamonn Crowley. Photo: Collins…
My Future Fund security checks being reviewed as some employers locked out
The new National Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings Authority (NAERSA) has said all employers are obliged to register this…
Irish economy contracts slightly, consumer spending flat but exports continue to grow
The Central Statistics Office says gross domestic product (GDP) fell slightly, by 0.3pc, in Quarter 3. It followed…
PTSB buyer will ‘have to significantly cut headcount and branches,’ new analysis warns
Acquirer unlikely to pay more than €1.1bn, according to Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe.…