Top Stories

A German general prepares his country for war—and the clock is ticking

Could Russia launch a war across Europe? The Germans aren’t waiting to find out, writes Gordon Fairclough, The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal.
13th Feb, 2026 - 9 min read

Hotelier admits misleading business partner over Spanish loan

Denis Connolly, co-proprietor of the upmarket Wicklow wedding venue Tinakilly House, accepted under cross-examination that he used money advanced by his business partner to clear his own debts at a time when he was in financial difficulty.
Francesca Comyn
13th Feb, 2026 - 2 min read

OpenAI executive who opposed “adult mode” fired for sexual discrimination

The executive, who was accused of sexual discrimination against a male employee, had raised concerns about upcoming launch of erotic content, write Georgia Wells and Sam Schechner, The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal.
13th Feb, 2026 - 2 min read

Alex Gerko’s XTX Markets wants its case against Aviva back to square one

The British trading firm has locked horns with Aviva in the Irish courts over alleged discrimination against its Russian founder. The dispute could wind up back at the WRC where it all started.
Jonathan Keane
13th Feb, 2026 - 4 min read

Hotelier denies concealing his interest in Tinakilly House because of debts

Denis Connolly was defending eight sets of debt proceedings for millions of euro when he acquired Tinakilly House with wealthy Philippines-based businessman Gerard Lane in 2013, the High Court has heard.
Francesca Comyn
12th Feb, 2026 - 2 min read

Doyle Shipping director is raising a $20m fund to back supply-chain start-ups

Max Doyle’s Freight Ventures has already invested in start-ups, from logistics software to advanced paint for shipping vessels, and is eyeing a final close of the fund later this year.
Jonathan Keane
12th Feb, 2026 - 3 min read

Savior or “supervillain”? A Trump ally’s gamble to unlock Venezuela’s oil

Florida energy mogul Harry Sargeant III has been eyeing the country’s reserves for years. He’s on the cusp of the windfall of a lifetime, write Scott Patterson, Kejal Vyas and Alex Leary, The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal.
12th Feb, 2026 - 9 min read

“There’s a heavy pipeline of deals and the demand continues to outweigh the supply”

EY aviation finance sector leader Niamh Tobin talks to The Currency about deal flow in the aviation industry, the challenges of tariffs and how Ireland can maintain its leadership role.
Jonathan Keane
12th Feb, 2026 - 6 min read

“The brief was very simple… to get us up on our own two feet and not be totally reliant on government agencies”

Ian Kehoe
11th Feb, 2026

Every March, St Patrick’s Day transforms Dublin — but few people know the man helping to turn a single parade into one of Ireland’s biggest cultural and economic events. Richard Tierney is the CEO of St Patrick’s Festival, the organisation behind Ireland’s national celebration. In thispodcast with Ian Kehoe, Tierney explains how the festival has evolved into a multi-day, citywide programme — with free daytime events, night-time culture and thousands of participants — while still carrying the weight of national identity at home and abroad. Coming from a background in live entertainment and major commercial deals, Tierney was brought in with a clear brief: make the festival financially sustainable without losing its cultural soul.

Top Voices

Brett Igoe: Ireland used to kill teams at turbo speed. Now we can’t execute it

Remember when Ireland were the side that thrived in chaos? When the pace lifted, we got sharper. Now, when it speeds up, we’re the ones making the mistakes.
Brett Igoe
13th Feb, 2026 - 6 min read

Dan O’Brien: Ireland ranks surprisingly high in EU housing league

Housing trends in Ireland compare more favourably with peer countries than one might believe, including for younger people – but this does not mean current policy is adequate.
Dan O'Brien
13th Feb, 2026 - 4 min read

Constantin Gurdgiev: Economic growth amidst state and markets fragility

US policies and AI valuations mean economic seas are getting rougher, technological shocks are getting harsher and geopolitics are smashing economic policies’ doors. Welcome to the second year of the new era.
Constantin Gurdgiev
12th Feb, 2026 - 8 min read

John Looby: The dollar is losing more than ground

Exchange rates fluctuate. Reserve currency status does not. As allies question American stewardship and rivals seek alternatives, the greenback’s role as the world’s trusted anchor faces its sternest test in half a century.
John Looby
11th Feb, 2026 - 3 min read

Ronan Glynn on anti-obesity medicines, AI and the future of food

We’ve never had more food, more data or more advice about how to be healthy — and yet diet-related illness keeps rising. A new wave of anti-obesity drugs and smart technology may finally be changing the balance.
Ronan Glynn
10th Feb, 2026 - 4 min read

Willie O’Reilly: The real cost of public service broadcasting

As RTÉ recruits a new CFO, candidates will be faced with the reality that inflation has eroded much of the organisation’s dwindling revenue for the past two decades.
Willie O'Reilly
9th Feb, 2026 - 4 min read

Larry Murrin and the proxy war consuming Bord Bia: Rewinding the week that was

The sustained campaign against Bord Bia’s chair is not really about Brazilian beef or conflicts of interest. It is a wider battle over Mercosur, power and the future direction of Irish agri-food policy.
Ian Kehoe
8th Feb, 2026 - 5 min read

Code orange: Irish Rugby heading to status red reality check in Paris

The stats say Ireland competed. The scoreboard — and the eye test — said otherwise. France’s 36-14 dismantling in Paris exposed an Irish side struggling for identity, cohesion, and conviction.
Brett Igoe
7th Feb, 2026 - 5 min read

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