Sophia Patel — Business & Finance Editor 
Texas-based convenience store chain Buc-ee’s has filed a federal trademark infringement lawsuit in Ohio against Beaver’s Mini Mart, a small family-owned store located in…
Christopher McDonagh, a security guard at the Ballisodare IPAS centre, was awarded €15,200 by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) after being unfairly dismissed and penalised for raising safety and compliance concerns. According to the WRC decision issued by adjudication officer Breiffni O’Neill, McDonagh was sacked on 15 April 2025 by You’re Secure Solutions Limited after … Read more
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
An interest in purchasing the Netherlands-based Accell Group—the parent organization behind famous bicycle labels like Raleigh—has been expressed by Mel Sutcliffe, a former Irish international cyclist whose Quanta Capital firm backs the Junior Tour of Ireland. According to verified reports, the potential transaction involves a consortium of investors alongside an as-yet-unidentified global financial institution, as … 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
Trump Media & Technology Group reported a $238m net loss in the second quarter, driven largely by unrealized drops in cryptocurrency and securities holdings. The financial setback comes as the company behind Truth Social expands its digital asset treasury and launches paid high-speed access services for traders. Cryptocurrency Volatility and Unrealized Losses at Trump Media … 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