DCC gives permission for Clonskeagh student housing
Dublin City Council has given the go-ahead to a Bain Capital backed firm to build student housing at the former Smurfit Paper Mills site at Clonskeagh in Dublin 6.https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2025/07/04/dcc-gives-permission-for-clonskeagh-student-housing/?utm_campaign=Market%20Monitor&utm_medium=email&_hs
Source:The Irish Times
July 07, 2025 19:58 UTC
Ireland’s six debutants against Georgia: What they said and what song they sang
Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho“It was unbelievable, the lads made it such a special week for us. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho“That first scrum is something I won’t forget, when I got up and saw that we had won a penalty. Song: Piano Man (Billy Joel)Michael MilneIreland's Michael Milne after the game with his first cap. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho“It feels amazing, a dream come true. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho“It was challenging playing in a game with so much emotion on it, trying to keep them in check and focus on the game.
Source:The Irish Times
July 07, 2025 09:47 UTC
Noraid: ‘They started to run it down from the early 1990s – They said I had an image as an IRA supporter’
Equally, British intelligence had its own eyes inside Noraid since Sinn Féin figure, Denis Donaldson, outed nearly two decades later as a British informer, worked with it in New York in the early 1990s. Galvin tries not to sound hurt but it is clear that he is: “They started to run it down from the early 1990s. “Sinn Féin came over, shut down everything. They’re the only Republicans that Sinn Féin want to hear about. Noraid: Irish America & the IRA begins Wednesday, July 9th, 9.35pm on RTÉ One
Source:The Irish Times
July 07, 2025 00:33 UTC
Cause of death of Offaly farmer, who died day after he married, unknown due to embalming
The cause of death of an Offaly farmer who married the day before he died, could not be determined because of embalming of the body, a pathologist told an inquest on Friday. A marriage certificate was handed into the court but Mr Tansey indicated that it could be contested in the High Court. There were tense exchanges between Mr Tansey and the coroner, plus the legal representative of Ms Flaherty, Stephen Byrne, BL. Dr d’Aldhemar told Mr Tansey that when combined those three drugs could cause respiratory depression but it would depend on the levels and concentration. Ms Flaherty, a special needs assistant in a school, said she had three children but none of them were Joe’s.
Source:The Irish Times
July 05, 2025 15:44 UTC
As a Labrador swam by me out to sea his owner said ‘I hope he doesn’t meet a seal’. I later learned why
It was a Labrador, and it paid no attention to me as it swam past, seemingly intent on visiting the Isle of Man. I hope he doesn’t meet a seal.”Later, back on shore, I learned why the man hoped Arthur would not encounter a seal. Some months later I had the good fortune of seeing Arthur and a seal playing together. When the pandemic arrived, and sea swimming was put on pause, our household added a pup to our number - Lenny the lockdown Labrador. (Interestingly, the Labrador Sea, off the coast of Newfoundland, was not just a great breeding ground for cod but also for seals.)
Source:The Irish Times
July 04, 2025 16:32 UTC
BREAKING: BBC settles Ashling Murphy defamation case
The BBC has settled a defamation case in respect of Ryan Casey, partner of the late Ashling Murphy, following comments made about him by Irish Times journalist Kitty Holland on the BBC’s airwaves in November 2023. Gript Media understands that a “very substantial” compensatory sum has been paid to Mr. Casey on foot of the settlement. The BBC will also contribute a six-figure sum towards Mr. Casey’s legal costs, it is understood. I welcome the resolution of these legal proceedings and the acknowledgements made by the BBC in their statement in open court today. Let’s honour Ashling by building a better and safer Ireland, we all know we can do so much better.”In a brief statement confirming the settlement, the BBC said:
Source:The Irish Times
July 03, 2025 15:46 UTC
Third-level fees: Divisions emerge between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil over increase
Photograph: Gráinne Ní Aodha/PASharp divisions have emerged between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael over the future of third-level fees, after recent suggestions from the Minister for Higher Education James Lawless that the end of cost-of-living packages would mean that the fees payable by students would increase. But it does need to help families with the cost of putting a young person through college,” said Mr Harris. Fine Gael TD Maeve O’Connell said: “Reducing the cost of education and helping hard-pressed families is important to Fine Gael and our party. Ms O’Connell contrasted the cost of cutting the college fees with the cost of social welfare increases. Social Democrats spokeswoman Jen Cummins said: “Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael need to get their act together and keep their commitments to students and families to reduce third-level fees”.
Source:The Irish Times
July 01, 2025 11:58 UTC
Summer Learning: How to Keep Kids’ Brains Active Without Worksheets
Nature-Based Learning for Young Kids (Ages 3–7)Little ones thrive in the great outdoors, and Ireland’s parks, beaches, and walking trails offer a perfect backdrop for discovery. Make Learning an Adventure for Primary Kids (Ages 8–12)This age group loves a challenge. Encourage kids to keep a summer scrapbook with ticket stubs, drawings, and short journal entries to help with writing and reflection. Real-World Learning for Teens (Ages 13–17)Teenagers benefit from learning that ties into real-life skills. Join Local Summer Camps and ActivitiesMany camps across Ireland focus on STEM, arts, outdoor skills, or sports—providing structured, screen-free learning opportunities in a social environment.
Source:The Irish Times
July 01, 2025 10:46 UTC
AirAsia plans Gulf hub and new European destinations this year, including Dublin
AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes said the airline is considering routes from the Gulf to European cities, including Dublin. Photograph: Peter Parks/AFP/Getty ImagesAirAsia plans to open a Gulf hub this year and extend its flight network to a host of European destinations, including Dublin and London’s Gatwick airport, as the Malaysian budget airline tries to bounce back from pandemic-era financial troubles. “Airlines such as ours have just been point to point, but a shift [to a network strategy] could be a very, very profitable part of the business for us,” he said. AirAsia has not decided which Gulf airport it will use as a hub, but it has been expanding its connections to the region in recent years. Under the new strategy, Fernandes said AirAsia would utilise the Middle Eastern hub later this year to fly to cities across Europe, particularly in eastern Europe, as well as secondary cities such as Cologne, Manchester, Glasgow, and Dublin.
Source:The Irish Times
July 01, 2025 02:43 UTC
Kneecap at Glastonbury: British police assessing videos of group to see if offences were committed
Belfast rap group Kneecap perform on the West Holts stage at the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Somerset, on Saturday. As he took to the stage, Mo Chara said: “Glastonbury, I’m a free man.”British police are now assessing videos of comments made by Kneecap and punk duo Bob Vylan at Glastonbury on Saturday to decide whether any offences may have been committed. READ MOREBob Vylan performed on the West Holts Stage before Kneecap and led the crowd in chants of “Free, free Palestine” and “Death, death to the IDF”. A crowd watches Kneecap performing on the West Holts Stage during the Glastonbury Festival on Saturday afternoon. Earlier on Saturday, the BBC confirmed it would not be live-streaming the Kneecap set but said the performance would likely be made available on-demand later.
Source:The Irish Times
June 29, 2025 18:09 UTC
Trump Suspends US-Canada Trade Talks Over Digital Tax Dispute
1 day agoNews SummaryUS President Donald Trump has announced the suspension of trade discussions with Canada due to disagreements over Canada’s digital services tax targeting US technology companies. Trump has labeled this tax as a ‘blatant attack’ on US firms and has promised retaliatory measures, including new tariffs on Canadian goods. The dispute arises amidst broader tensions between the two nations, where Canada is implementing taxes on revenues generated by American tech giants within its borders. This move has halted ongoing negotiations on trade agreements, highlighting the growing friction in US-Canada trade relations.
Source:The Irish Times
June 28, 2025 13:47 UTC
Joint provisional liquidators appointed to ‘Polo Stores’ eastern European food shops
The High Court has appointed joint provisional liquidators to two companies behind the “Polo Stores” franchise which imports and retails central and eastern European food supplies. Photograph: Bryan O'Brien/The Irish TimesThe High Court has appointed joint provisional liquidators to two companies behind the “Polo Stores” franchise which imports and retails central and eastern European food supplies. Mr McGoldrick told the court Mr Bulgakov had unilaterally blocked access to online banking facilities which meant staff and suppliers could not be paid. Mr Justice Cregan said he was satisfied to appoint Brendan O’Reilly and Mark Degnan of Interpath Advisory (Ireland) as joint provisional liquidators. He granted orders giving certain powers to control the company to the provisional liquidators and said the petition to appoint full liquidators can be heard next month.
Source:The Irish Times
June 25, 2025 15:39 UTC
Profits jump at Irish unit of Musk’s Starlink
The business is owned by Elon Musk Photograph: Michael Gonzalez/Getty ImagesPretax profits at the Irish arm of Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite firm last year almost doubled to $13.87 million (€11.97 million). New accounts filed by the Dublin 2 registered Starlink Internet Services Ltd show that profits increased as revenues surged by 94 per cent to $693.79 million last year. The directors state that turnover rose significantly “driven by a substantial increase in sales to both residential and enterprise customers”. The Dublin-based unit is principally involved in the sale of broadband internet and telecommunication services and the business provides Starlink internet in various countries outside the US. The profits at Starlink Internet Services Ltd take account of intercompany costs of $630.38 million and non-cash depreciation costs of $9.32 million.
Source:The Irish Times
June 24, 2025 21:12 UTC
Damien Duff resigns as Shelbourne manager, club confirms
Damien Duff cut a frustrated figure during Shelbourne's defeat to Derry City at Tolka Park last Friday. The Shelbourne players were informed of Duff’s departure at a meeting on Sunday morning. READ MORE“During his four extraordinary years at Tolka Park, Damien transformed Shelbourne Football Club both on and off the pitch. Duff leaves the club having delivered last season’s League of Ireland Premier Division title – its first since 2006. Damien Duff with the SSE Airtricity Premier Division trophy after his Shelbourne team clinched the 2024 title against Derry City at the Brandywell.
Source:The Irish Times
June 23, 2025 00:43 UTC