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Mark Mellett: “It’s not much different to roadblocks I’ve seen in Mali”

There’s nothing unusual about protest – but according to a former chief of staff of the Irish Defence Forces, what’s happening now risks going further than most people realise.

Ian Kehoe
10th Apr, 2026 - 2 min read

When Bill Ackman vented over $2m, fellow billionaires rushed to commiserate

The investor revealed a family office feud. The world’s richest man came to his defense on social media, write Peter Rudegeair and Kevin T. Dugan, The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal.
10th Apr, 2026 - 6 min read

How “enthusiasm” drove a Galwayman and his wife from a few traffic cones to a €16.3m Australian beachfront home

Damien Kelly and his Australian wife Karla made it big in traffic management. Their company's sale has seen them buy a dream Queensland beach property.
Alice Chambers
10th Apr, 2026 - 3 min read

White House warns staff not to place bets on prediction markets amid Iran war

Well-timed bets about the war in Iran have raised eyebrows and calls from Democrats for more regulation, writes Philip Wegmann, The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal.
10th Apr, 2026 - 3 min read

He waited two decades to win the Masters. Is Rory McIlroy just getting started?

After becoming just the sixth man to complete golf’s career grand slam, the 36-year-old from Northern Ireland is hoping he can spark another run of major titles—starting with a second green jacket., writes Andrew Beaton, The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal.
10th Apr, 2026 - 3 min read

Instead of US dreams, Monzo hopes for new EU momentum – starting with Ireland

Monzo couldn't replicate its UK success in the US. After a disappointing run across the Atlantic, it's hoping Ireland can launch it into the EU market. Will it succeed?
Alice Chambers
10th Apr, 2026 - 4 min read

The Renatus M&A report: Deals are holding up – but the drivers are changing

Behind stable headline figures, Irish-led acquisitions surged in early 2026. Meanwhile, private equity pulled back, international buyers grew more cautious, and funding tilted towards fewer, larger raises.

Ian Kehoe
10th Apr, 2026 - 5 min read

The 45-year-old major champion defying his age at the Masters

Justin Rose’s career looked like it was winding down. Then he transformed his game and enters the season’s first major playing some of the best golf of his life, writes Andrew Beaton, The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal.
9th Apr, 2026 - 3 min read

“Freedom exists because we obey laws, and we work within the norms and principles that define us”

Ian Kehoe
10th Apr, 2026

In a former life, Mark Mellett was vice admiral of the Irish Navy and chief of staff of the Irish Defence Forces. Since retiring, he had taken on a number of other roles, including chairman of Sage Advocacy, a group that represented older and more vulnerable members of society, many of whom are impacted by the ongoing protests. As protests over fuel price gather steam, he spoke to Ian Kehoe to discuss the nature of protest, democracy, and the need to distinguish between legitimate protest and actions that undermine democratic institutions.

Top Voices

Fuel protesters claim to defend SMEs and motorists. They are hitting them hardest

The overlap between fuel-price and anti-immigrant protest organisers goes hand-in-hand with their disregard for the hurt they cause to small businesses and their staff.
Thomas Hubert
10th Apr, 2026 - 3 min read

John Looby: The age of ignorance is over and Trump now stands permanently exposed

The movement started by Michael Gove’s public call to ditch the experts has ended with Donald Trump stuck at the Strait of Hormuz. The consequences are, at last, sinking in.
John Looby
10th Apr, 2026 - 4 min read

Token efforts: Part 2 – Blockchain finance’s threat and opportunity for Ireland

Ireland has done exceptionally well to become a hub for critical financial market infrastructure like fund domiciles and administration. How it navigates the blockchain frontier will determine the country's long-term success in the industry.
Byron Fry
9th Apr, 2026 - 6 min read

Token efforts: Part 1 – How institution blockchain adoption will reshape financial services

The early years of blockchain technology in the finance sector were difficult to ignore. But as it matures, financial institutions are looking beyond the hype-driven craze and towards a quieter – but equally consequential – use case: tokenisation.

Byron Fry
8th Apr, 2026 - 7 min read

Ronan Lyons: A two-speed housing market emerges

Recent signs of stabilisation in parts of the housing market are encouraging. Prices are still rising, but more slowly. Supply remains tight, but availability is improving in some places. But until the country is consistently building far more homes each year, underlying pressures in the market are likely to remain.
Ronan Lyons
7th Apr, 2026 - 6 min read

Drones today, self-driving cars tomorrow? Rewinding the week that was

Like them or not, autonomous vehicles in the air and on land will replace cars and vans. Ireland is well placed to become the place where the world puts them together.
Thomas Hubert
5th Apr, 2026 - 4 min read

Rory review: his heart on the green

Rory McIlroy’s successes have been interspersed with periods of poor play. His greatness stems from his ability to fight through adversity, writes John Paul Newport, The Wall Street Journal.
The Wall Street Journal.
4th Apr, 2026 - 4 min read

Frameworks and new markets: Investment accounts will open another financial battleground

The introduction of a tax-incentivised savings and investment scheme in Ireland is a welcome step in diversifying Ireland's wealth. It will also create a new area of competition for banks, fintechs, and other financial institutions.
Michael Cogley
3rd Apr, 2026 - 6 min read

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