Zippay needs to play to its natural advantages
Revolut may have a strong head start but Zippay also has its advantages. It took them five years after the arrival of Revolut in the Irish market in 2015 to start working on a competitor to its instant payments services. Revolut assuredly has a huge head start, particularly among younger customers for whom instant payments is “normal”, not “new” and who have no particular loyalty to the established banks. But Zippay has its own inherent advantages. Zippay will appear automatically on the app that most of those customers will have been using over several years for online banking.
Source:The Irish Times
March 24, 2026 09:32 UTC
How to invest in... a fund
Irish-based investors have a couple of options when looking to put money into a fund as they can be structured as a life-wrapped fund, a UCITS (Undertaking for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) or an ETF (an exchange-traded fund). This is a pooled investment fund that is traded like a stock, hence “exchange traded”, and is thus priced throughout the day – compared to an investment fund which is priced when the market closes. This is similar to a fund in that it pools money to invest in certain assets, but is traded on a stock exchange. Once you know where you sit, you can bear this in mind when looking for an investment fund, as fund managers will typically assign a rating, indicating the risk profile of the fund. Depending on where the fund is domiciled, it might either be liable to capital gains tax or exit tax.
Source:The Irish Times
March 24, 2026 09:30 UTC
Defiant Ben Stokes issues X-rated message after England captaincy decision confirmed
Defiant Ben Stokes issues X-rated message after England captaincy decision confirmedBen Stokes' role as England captain was part of an ECB review following the recent Ashes debacle, as were the futures of head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob KeyView Image Ben Stokes will stay on as England Test captain (Image: Philip Brown/Getty Images)A defiant Ben Stokes issued an expletive-laden statement after it was confirmed that he'd remain as England Test captain. On Monday, Stokes took to Instagram to post an impassioned message, admitting that time since the Ashes has been 'without a doubt been the hardest period of his captaincy'. "Being England captain is the greatest honour a player can be given and I do not take it for granted. "I F*****G love cricket, I F*****G love this team, I F*****G love being England captain and I have got so much more to give to this role and I'm so happy that I get to do it with Baz and Rob. Article continues belowThis summer, England will host New Zealand (June) and Pakistan (August and September) for three Test matches each.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 24, 2026 09:20 UTC
Dublin Lord Mayor selected to contest by-election for Fine Gael
World News"If it goes well we're going to end up with settling this otherwise we're going to keep bombing our little hearts out," says Trump in response to Iranians' 'fake news' dismissal
Source:Irish Independent
March 24, 2026 09:12 UTC
The ghost of Aprils past: is Arsenal’s title anxiety returning?
Claims that victory in this final could be a huge psychological blow in the title race are perhaps a little fanciful. But still, that flatness in the second half, the way Arsenal were pinned back and unable to break forward, has to be a concern. City went on to win the title by five points. They lost one game during the run in, to Aston Villa, City won nine in a row, and a second title chance in two years was gone. But the biggest fear for Arsenal will be that they were undone by anxiety, tightening up as the line came into view.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 24, 2026 09:10 UTC
Social welfare probe as more than €25m overpaid to people who have died
Social welfare overpayments worth €25.6m made to dead people were uncovered by the Department of Social Protection in 2025. Of this, nearly €24.7m related to pension overpayments to over 1,500 pensioners who had passed away. Another €668,919 was overpaid to 34 people receiving carers’ allowance, while disability allowance payments worth €940,595 were overpaid to 39 people. A widow’s pension worth €11,438 was overpaid to one widow, while illness benefit overpayments of €59,336 were linked to 93 people. He said that when there is an outstanding social welfare overpayment or a new overpayment is discovered, the Department of Social Protection will “pursue the overpayment from the estate of the customer”.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 24, 2026 09:00 UTC
Cork council decision to waive third of derelict site levy on former Magdalene laundry 'a disgrace'
A decision by Cork City Council to waive more than a third of €800,000 in derelict site levies on a former Magdalene laundry has been slammed as “a disgrace”. Cork City Council has confirmed it has accepted from Moneda a payment of €500,000, waiving the €323,943 balance. A spokesperson for the Department of Housing told the Irish Examiner the only circumstances in which the derelict sites levy may be waived is under section 26 the Derelict Sites Act 1990. A Cork City Council spokesperson said the former Good Shepherd site remained on the derelict sites register, with fresh levies accruing to Bellmount until dereliction is removed. Under the new Derelict Property Tax, announced in Budget 2026, the Revenue Commissioners will soon have direct enforcement powers over the imposition of dereliction penalties.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 24, 2026 09:00 UTC
Stephen McCullagh found guilty of murdering his pregnant partner Natalie McNally
Natalie McNally (32), who was 15 weeks pregnant, was stabbed in her home in Lurgan, Co Armagh. Stephen McCullagh (36) has been found guilty of her murderThe former partner of Natalie McNally has been found guilty of her murder. McCullagh was sentenced to life imprisonment – which is mandatory for such a crime – with the minimum tariff to be set at a later date. Family and friends of the victim cheered and hugged in court after the verdict was announced, and a number broke down in tears. He then played the grieving partner and father-to-be, convincing the McNally family he was “distraught”.
Source:The Irish Times
March 24, 2026 08:59 UTC
Fund seeks to redeem property loan facilities of at least €124m in High Court action
The Four Courts: An investment fund is seeking to redeem what it says is some €124 million to €125 million in loan facilities on a significant commercial property portfolio due to be sold by receivers, the Commercial Court heard. An investment fund is seeking to redeem what it says is some €124 million-€125 million in loan facilities on a significant commercial property portfolio due to be sold by receivers, the Commercial Court heard. Goldstein Property ICAV is also seeking an injunction preventing receivers appointed by RELM loan firms, which provided the facilities, from selling the properties. On Monday, Judge Mark Sanfey admitted to the fast-track Commercial Court the case brought by Goldstein against RELM Loan Opportunities 2 DAC, RELM Loan Opportunities 3 DAC, RELM Loan Opportunities 4 DAC and against receivers Ken Fennel and Brendan O’Reilly. Goldstein claims it is entitled to redeem loan facilities made to it by the RELM defendants.
Source:The Irish Times
March 24, 2026 08:57 UTC
Architects and history groups sue to stop Trump ‘hastily’ gutting the Kennedy Center in latest DC makeover
The Concert Hall is the largest performance space in the Kennedy Center and seats 2,442. President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)A coalition of architects and historical preservation groups have sued to stop President Donald Trump from remaking Washington D.C.'s famous Kennedy Center in his image. The Concert Hall is the largest performance space in the Kennedy Center and seats 2,442. "Given the numerous public statements and actions by the Board of Trustees and Mr. Trump — which at minimum signal an intent to hastily gut the Kennedy Center down to its structural steel studs — immediate and effective judicial relief is required to prevent irreparable harm to the Kennedy Center." In December the board added Trump's own name to the building's facade, declaring it "The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts" — which experts have described as illegal.
Source:Irish Independent
March 24, 2026 08:36 UTC
Met Office predicts where snow will fall this week in -5C temperature drop
Met Office predicts where snow will fall this week in -5C temperature dropThe forecasters warn snow is on the way for parts of the UK on WednesdayView 2 Images Yorkshire could see some snow tomorrow (Image: PA)Snow is predicted to fall in parts of the country this week as temperatures plummet to bring back wintery conditions. The weather is said to be making a turn for the worse this week where temperatures could drop as low as -5C in some areas, the Met Office warns. Rain, sleet and hail showers are expected "potentially quite widely", the Met Office says, while snow is "likely over higher ground in the north". View 2 Images Snow is forecast this week (Image: PA)Although there may be sunshine in low-lying regions, the Met Office says conditions will feel cold due to "wind chill". "Most places remain dry with sunny spells on Thursday, although cloud and rain pushes into Northern Ireland and western parts later on," the Met Office adds.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 24, 2026 08:32 UTC
Munster in better place after 'very deliberate, very precise' review session
A 45-0 defeat may well lead to dressing-room angst, some hairdryer treatment and the airing of grievances yet Munster went about their business differently in the wake of their URC drubbing by the Sharks at the weekend. “He'd a brilliant finish to the Six Nations, he's come in with good energy, brought his voice and his knowledge. "It was very deliberate, very precise and people left the room all on the same page. "We have to move on very quickly, there's another opportunity and it's one we very much look forward to." “You've got to get over yourself very quickly, there's no point in wallowing in self-pity, what went wrong and what-ifs.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 24, 2026 08:12 UTC
Trump hopes there will be no suspicious minds as he makes trip to Graceland
Is that right?” Mr Trump said during a meeting of the Memphis Safe Task Force. A large Presley-themed entertainment complex across the street from the museum is owned by Elvis Presley Enterprises and includes the singer’s cars and planes. Mr Trump has often compared himself to Elvis through the years, as well. “What do you think?”Later that year, he shared on social media a black-and-white image that depicted Mr Trump standing alongside the singer as he played guitar. “We love Elvis.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 24, 2026 08:11 UTC
‘Cool and blustery’ start to the week and temperatures set to drop – Met Éireann
Sunny spells will develop throughout the day, but heavy showers will spread from the west as the day progresses. A cool and blustery start is forecasted for Wednesday, with any frost or icy patches clearing throughout the morning. A mix of sunny spells and showers will continue to spread from the northwest, with further wintry falls possible on higher ground. Today's News in 90 Seconds - Tuesday, March 24It will turn cloudier in the west and north towards morning, with moderate to fresh northwest winds. Temperatures are expected to reach sub zero levels, with lows of between -1 to +3 degrees.
Source:Irish Independent
March 24, 2026 08:00 UTC
Europe and Australia agree to trade deal to boost ties
The two sides also signed a Security and Defence Partnership to facilitate better cooperation on crisis management and security challenges. Australia was pushing the EU to raise the amount of beef that can enter the bloc under preferential terms. Farmers “will now pay the price for this subpar EU deal for decades to come,” he said. “Australia is blessed with huge natural wealth and they have possession of almost all critical minerals we need,” Sefcovic said. The minerals deal would also reduce dependency on China, which she framed as both an economic and security concern, criticizing its recent “weaponization” of supply chains.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 24, 2026 07:41 UTC