Sophia Patel — Business & Finance Editor

Irish consumers face the second-highest excise duty on alcohol in the EU and UK, trailing only Finland according to new research from Dublin City University economist Anthony Foley. Commissioned by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland, the study highlights steep levies on beer, spirits, and wine that push everyday pub prices far above continental averages. … Read more

Two Cork food businesses were served with enforcement orders in July, including a prohibition order issued against Ocras in Clonakilty and another targeting Rebel Ice Cream in Little Island, according to reports from the Food Safety Authority of Ireland and news.corksafetyalerts.com. Health Service Executive Environmental Health Officers served the directives as part of a wider … Read more

Irish Rail has issued an apology following the discovery of a spelling mistake in Irish language signage on new turnstiles at the revamped Ceannt Station in Galway city, an error the national operator blamed on an administrative slip by an outside supplier. Galway Station Signage Error Sparks Language Concerns The mistake involves the word “Ceannaigh”—the … Read more

House Limerick Shuts Doors Permanently, Eliminating 59 Jobs House Limerick, a prominent bar and restaurant situated on Howley’s Quay along the banks of the Shannon, is closing permanently. The loss of nearly 60 jobs. The venue entered receivership last December amid efforts to secure a sustainable long-term solution. Despite those attempts, staff were informed that … Read more

Erin College, an English language school with teaching locations in Dublin and Cork, has been directed by the High Court to establish a protected, segregated bank account to secure student refunds. According to court proceedings, the directive aims to safeguard fees paid in advance by international students who failed to secure the necessary visas to … Read more

Mark Zuckerberg’s $390 million superyacht, the Launchpad, did not intentionally ignore an assistance call from a stranded 21-foot skiff near Juneau, Alaska, last week, according to Brian Baker, a spokesperson for Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan. The Launchpad was closer to the fuel-depleted boat than a responding cruise ship, garnering negative attention on social … Read more

Sunset in Coosheen Schull: A Former Nine-Hole Golf Course Transforms Into a 3,725 Sq Ft Harbour-View Home Set against the iconic backdrop of the Fastnet rock, a West Cork property born from a 1990s parkland course hits the market for millions, offering rare privacy and panoramic water vistas. The Evolution of Sunset from Parkland Golf … Read more