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Is a Stone Bathtub a Good Idea?

Undeniably, when considering bathroom renovation, the bathtub is one of the most defining features in the entire space. Many homeowners find themselves at a crossroads between the tried-and-true acrylic...

Record High Mortgage Values for First-Time Buyers Amid Rising Property Prices

The average mortgage value for first-time buyers (FTBs) in Ireland has reached a record...

Shamrock Rovers Draw Molde in UEFA Conference League Last-16 Play-Off

Shamrock Rovers have been drawn to face Norwegian side Molde in the UEFA Conference...

Harland & Wolff Saved by Deal with Spain’s Navantia, Securing 1,000 Jobs

Belfast's iconic Harland & Wolff shipyard, famed for building the Titanic, has been rescued...

Bank of England Holds Interest Rates Amid Growing Debate Over Economic Slowdown

The Bank of England (BoE) has decided to keep its key interest rate unchanged...

Record High Mortgage Values for First-Time Buyers Amid Rising Property Prices

The average mortgage value for first-time buyers (FTBs) in Ireland has reached a record high of just under €290,000, according to new data from...

Harland & Wolff Saved by Deal with Spain’s Navantia, Securing 1,000 Jobs

Belfast's iconic Harland & Wolff shipyard, famed for building the Titanic, has been rescued by a deal with Spain's state-owned shipbuilder, Navantia. The agreement,...

Bank of England Holds Interest Rates Amid Growing Debate Over Economic Slowdown

The Bank of England (BoE) has decided to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 4.75%, but the decision revealed growing divisions among policymakers...

New Report Reveals Income Needed for Comfortable Retirement in Ireland

A new report released by the Pensions Council of Ireland, prepared by KPMG, outlines the income necessary for a comfortable retirement. According to the...

IDA Ireland Reports Decline in Job Projects for 2024 Amid Continued FDI Growth

IDA Ireland has announced a decrease in the number of job projects secured in 2024 compared to the previous year, with 234 projects expected...

Christmas Dinner Costs Rise by 2% as Grocery Prices Surge

The cost of an average Christmas dinner for a family of four has increased by 2% this year, reaching €34.74, according to new figures...

New Pension Auto-Enrolment Scheme May Worsen Gender Pension Gap, Report Finds

A new report warns that the upcoming pension auto-enrolment scheme, set to begin in September 2025, will not address the structural inequalities women face...

Research Warns Data Centres Are Undermining Ireland’s Climate Goals

New research commissioned by Friends of the Earth Ireland has revealed that the rapid expansion of data centres in the country is undermining Ireland's...

Ireland to See Marginal Increase in New Homes in 2024, Stronger Growth Expected in Coming Years

Stockbrokers Davy predict a slight rise in new home completions in Ireland in 2024, with 34,000 homes expected to be built, a marginal increase...

EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces Opposition Despite Historic Agreement

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has hailed the newly finalized Mercosur trade deal as a “win-win agreement,” marking a significant milestone in...

Central Bank Review Finds Over 400,000 Irish Credit Card Accounts on High Interest Rates

A recent review by the Central Bank of Ireland has revealed that more than 400,000 credit card accounts in the country are subject to...

Bitcoin Surpasses $100,000 Milestone, Fueling Crypto Surge Amid US Political Shift

Bitcoin has surpassed the $100,000 mark for the first time in history, a significant achievement that has been hailed as a "coming-of-age" moment for...

Services Sector Sees Strong Growth as Inflationary Pressures Ease

Activity in the services sector surged in November, driven by easing inflationary pressures and strong demand, according to the latest data from the AIB...

UK’s Offa Acquires Bank of Ireland’s Islamic Home Finance Portfolio

UK-based ethical finance company Offa has acquired the Islamic home finance portfolio of the Bank of Ireland, a deal for an undisclosed sum. Offa,...

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