Business
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Understanding Public Spending in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
PublicPurse.ie is a brand-new independent transparency project that collects and organises information about government spending. Built by William Kennedy, the project aims to answer the question: “Where is Ireland’s public money actually going?” The site aggregates spending data already published by public bodies,…
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Trump’s Visit Reignites Conversation Around a United Ireland
The question of a united Ireland has returned to the centre of political discussion following US President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Ireland, where he publicly said that he would like to see the island reunified. During a press conference alongside Taoiseach Michael…
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Could Michael O’Leary’s comments cost Ryanair customers?
Ryanair has built its business on one simple idea: low fares across Europe. However, following chief executive Michael O’Leary’s comments comparing rival airlines to “high-fare rapists”, the company faces a different question: could controversy surrounding its most recognisable figure affect how customers view…
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Local Cafe and Greengrocer in Naas expands to meet evolving customer demand
Founded in 1985, Swans on the Green is expanding to keep pace with Naas’s growing cafe culture and changing customer demand. By Iqra Siddiqui Three weeks ago, Swans on the Green opened its expanded seating area, adding approximately 100 sq/m to accommodate a growing…
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Iconic Blackrock landmark reopens as new ‘Mister Magpie’ café
The newly restored Blackrock Tearooms has become the site of a new Mister Magpie café. The restoration is part of a larger development plan by the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.
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The ‘Vinted Effect’ in Ireland’s Thrift Economy
As inflation and the high cost of living continue to shape consumers’ spending habits, second-hand fashion has emerged as one of the fastest growing retail businesses among young consumers in Dublin. Globally, the second-hand apparel market is projected to reach $350 billion by 2028, growing three times faster than the overall apparel market, according to the ThredUp 2024 Resale Report. Recent research by…
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Christmas Spending – The Value of Christmas
The Central Statistics Office on November 13th released the consumer price index for this year, which shows a 2.9% increase in the inflation rate over the last 12 months, which is the fastest and highest rise of inflation since March of 2024. The…
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A Look Inside Caulstown Christmas Tree Farm
Caulstown Christmas Tree Farm is a family run business located in Dunboyne, Co. Meath. Their current owner Gráinne took over the business from her dad 6 years ago, and made the farm her own. Gráinne made great additions to the farm, from the…
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The business of coffee
There are no cheap shots when it comes to the price of coffee The business of coffee, like any other business, has its up and downs. However, the cost of coffee in the last few years is showing an upward trend. Statistics released by the Central Statistics…
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My Future Fund: What does the new pension plan mean for students and small businesses?
By Sean Kavanagh The Irish Government has announced that they will provide €154 million in contributions to fund a new pension scheme named My Future Fund, beginning in 2026. This initiative will offer many young people their first opportunity to start saving for…
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