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Warm weekend ahead before rain returns next week, Met Éireann forecasts
Ireland is set to enjoy temperatures that could exceed those in Ibiza this weekend, with parts of Connacht potentially reaching 26 degrees Celsius on Saturday. Met Éireann predicts unbroken sunshine across the entire country throughout the weekend. The fine weather is expected to continue into early next week, with most areas remaining dry and sunny
Greencore acquires UK’s Bakkavor in €1.4 billion food manufacturing deal
Dublin-based convenience food manufacturer Greencore has reached an agreement to acquire UK fresh food provider Bakkavor Group in a deal valued at £1.2 billion (€1.4 billion), creating a major player in the British food-to-go sector. The acquisition, announced Thursday following preliminary discussions in April, will combine two complementary businesses with extensive reach across UK supermarkets.
Dublin’s property boom continues as resale prices near €600,000
The average price of a resale property in Dublin has risen to €593,936, marking an increase of over €50,000 since March 2024, a new property survey for Q1 2025 has revealed. According to the latest residential market review from estate agents DNG, prices climbed by 1.9 per cent in the first three months of the
Survey reveals most people in Ireland support welcoming immigrants
A recent survey revealed that around 64 per cent of people believe that Ireland should welcome individuals who move to the country in search of a better life for themselves or their families. However, 18 per cent of those surveyed disagree with this stance. The survey, conducted by Ireland Thinks for the Migrant Rights Centre
US and China agree to significant tariff reductions in trade war de-escalation
The United States and China have reached a landmark agreement to dramatically reduce trade tariffs, marking a significant step towards easing tensions in their ongoing economic dispute. In a joint statement following weekend talks in Geneva, the two economic superpowers agreed to reduce their previously imposed high-level tariffs to more moderate levels. US Treasury Secretary
Consumer spending surges in April with big boost from cinema and hospitality sectors: AIB survey
Consumer spending in April climbed 11 per cent year-on-year, according to the latest AIB Spend Trend survey, with online purchases up 16 per cent and in-store spending rising by 6 per cent. Cinema spending soared by 47 per cent compared to April 2024, driven largely by the Easter release of A Minecraft Movie and boosted
Revolut launches instant access savings for under-18s, offering up to 2.5% interest
Revolut has introduced instant access savings accounts for users of its ‘Revolut <18’ app, tailored for children aged 6–17 and linked to a parent or guardian’s main account. This new feature is designed to help young users grow their pocket money by earning daily interest—just like adult accounts—with no cap on how much interest they
Skype shuts down after two decades as Microsoft focuses on Teams
Microsoft has officially discontinued Skype today, ending a 21-year run for the pioneering video communication service that once dominated internet calling. The technology giant, which acquired Skype in 2009, announced the closure in February as part of its strategy to consolidate video communication services around Microsoft Teams, its business-oriented collaboration platform that has gained substantial
Ireland’s young footballers secure maiden World Cup spot in dramatic qualification
In a momentous achievement for Irish football, the Republic of Ireland’s Under-17 national team has qualified for the 2025 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, marking the first time the men’s youth squad has reached this prestigious tournament. Manager Colin O’Brien’s talented young squad sealed their historic qualification through a compelling performance in the UEFA European
