Major crypto firm slapped with €21.4m fine by Irish Central Bank

A major cryptocurrency platform has been fined over €21.4 million by the Central Bank of Ireland for breaches of its anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing transaction monitoring obligations. Coinbase Europe Limited has accepted the...

Powderly Solicitors merges with Dublin firm Taylor & Buchalter

Kildare-based Powderly Solicitors has expanded into Dublin through a merger with long-standing practice Taylor & Buchalter. Established in 1954, Taylor & Buchalter has built a strong reputation in areas such as family law, wills and probate, and...

BDO UK and Ireland near completion of merger negotiations 

BDO UK and BDO Ireland have entered the final stage of merger discussions, contingent on partner approval and clearance from regulatory bodies. If the deal proceeds, it would combine the operations in Dublin and Limerick with the 18 offices in the...

Tributes paid to the former Mayor of Kerry

Former Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council and long-serving Fine Gael councillor Jim Finucane has passed away at the age of 68. Mr Finucane dedicated almost three decades to public service, serving a total of 29 years as an elected...

Son of man murdered by loyalists urges British government to press ahead with legacy plan

The son of a Co Tyrone man shot dead by loyalist has urged the British government to implement planned changes to the Legacy Act. Tommy Casey’s son made the call ahead of a commemoration to mark the Sinn Féin member’s murder 35 year ago. Mr Casey...

Comedians call for inclusion in arts funding law

Comedians have called for an end to what they describe as a "legislative blind spot" that prevents them from being considered for arts funding in Ireland. The Arts (Recognition of Comedy) (Amendment) Bill 2024 seeks to amend the existing...

North West life sciences businesses join joint Mayoral trade mission to Ireland

GM and LCR Irish trade mission Eleven life sciences businesses from the Greater Manchester and Liverpool City regions joined a joint Mayoral Trade Mission to Ireland this week. The Irish health care sector has undergone significant transformation...

What are the effects of an Arctic ‘tug-of-war’ on Britain and Ireland’s winter weather?

The team found a considerable influence of Arctic sea ice on winter weather conditions with a range of outcomes influenced by a ‘tug-of-war’ between the amount of sea-ice loss relative to background global warming. More dramatic sea-ice loss is...

Government say strategy for Donegal schools with defective blocks will be developed

Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee says her Department is developing a strategy to address the issue of defective blocks in school buildings. The move that comes directly after a visit to Drumfad National School in Kerrykeel on the...

Housing Minister James Browne Is Confident That The Government’s Recent Policy Changes Will Accelerate Housing Delivery And Ultimately Help Solve The Housing Crisis

Minister for Housing, Wexford TD James Browne, has discussed the government’s ongoing efforts to address Ireland’s housing crisis this morning with Alan Corcoran. He confirmed that a new housing plan will be released in two weeks, aimed at...

Dublin Couple Arrested in Santa Rosa Killing of San Francisco Club Manager

DUBLIN — A Dublin couple has been arrested on suspicion of killing Mark Calcagni, 60, the general manager of San Francisco’s historic Condor Club, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department’s Violent Crimes Investigations Team (VCI). Calcagni...

‘Irish Independent’ joins ‘The Trust Project’ as part of drive for media transparency

International consortium of news companies has developed transparency and integrity standards in journalism The Irish Independent and Belfast Telegraph have today been awarded the Trust Mark, joining The Trust Project, an international consortium...

Winning the global race: How European CIOs are building for international success

The year 2040 may sound distant. But it’s closer than we think – nearer to us than Bitcoin’s launch. By then, the global economy is projected to double to $221 trillion in GDP. This represents a huge opportunity for ambitious UK and European...

Kyle Edwards' Anishinaabe hockey novel among $25K Governor General's Literary Award winners The awards recognize the best in Canadian books across seven categories in both English and French. Books |4 hours ago

Anishinaabe author Kyle Edwards has won the 2025 Governor General's Literary Award for fiction for his novel Small Ceremonies. Small Ceremonies is among 14 titles, seven in English and seven in French, that were acknowledged by the Governor...

Westmeath names on successful Irish side

Published: Thu 6 Nov 2025, 1:20 PM Hurling-Shinty International Rules Series Westmeath's hurling fraternity looked on with interest as Ireland retained the Mowi Quaich Cup and made it three wins in a row in the Hurling-Shinty International Rules...

Dublin Youth Committee To Hold Mental Health Forum

The Dublin Youth Advisory Committee will host a Youth Mental Health Forum at Shannon Community Center, 11600 Shannon Ave., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13. The forum will include a panel discussion with school counselors, therapists,...

Irish learner drivers warned licence could be taken away under new laws

The new law targets learners(Image: Getty) Campaigners have praised the new regulations signed by the Minister for Transport to address repeated learner-permit renewals, describing the move as a positive and necessary measure to promote safe...

Lisdoon Nirvana brings 1980s Ireland to life

An Grianán Productions presents Lisdoon Nirvana, a nostalgic journey through 1980s Ireland, at Belltable on Thursday, November 13 at 8pm. Written and performed by Frankie McCafferty and directed by Charlie Bonner, the show follows 17-year-old...

Tom Farrell handed Ireland debut at 32 against Japan

Munster centre Tom Farrell will become the oldest back to make an Ireland debut in the professional era after being selected to start Saturday’s clash with Japan in Dublin. The 32-year-old is among eight changes to head coach Andy Farrell’s...

Joey O'Brien: 'This is an opportunity for us to go out and get a win here in Ireland with our own fans'

Spanish warmth awaits Shelbourne before Christmas but sending a shiver through Kosovans FC Drita is the immediate priority for Joey O’Brien. Their league phase debut has entailed two tight contests containing just one goal. That concession, an...