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<p>Whilst neo banks have taken the mobile banking industry by storm, increasingly traditional banks are investing much more in customer experience and placing customer value and ESG at the core of their purpose.</p>

economy

Irish banks to launch Revolut rival, Zippay

Service on banks’ apps will allow customers to send, request, and split payments using contacts' mobile numbers

<p>The plans would see the construction of 251 apartments, an office block for up to 580 workers, a new civic plaza/market square for gatherings such as the weekly farmers markets, a multi-storey car park, a discount retailer, and eight to 10 additional 'bigger box' shops.</p>

munster

Cork City Council puts brakes on Mahon 2.0 plans

<p>A Garda search under way in Donabate, Dublin, amid an investigation into the circumstances of the disappearance and current whereabouts of a 7-year-old boy. Picture: Eamonn Farrell</p>

news

Ann Murphy: The State is playing pass the parcel with missing children

Grey-haired man and a blonde woman lying on the bed and looking romantic

advice

Sex File: I'm struggling to keep pace with his sex drive

Planning exemption proposals for garden cabins carry 'serious risks'

news

Planning exemption proposals for garden cabins carry 'serious risks'

Parish life beckons at €340k former West Cork presbytery

residential

Parish life beckons at €340k former West Cork presbytery

David Clifford hits 1-5 as Fossa late goals stun Kilcummin in IFC thriller

gaa

David Clifford hits 1-5 as Fossa late goals stun Kilcummin in IFC thriller

Pope Leo XIV declares 15-year-old computer whiz, known as ‘God’s influencer’, a saint

world

Pope Leo XIV declares 15-year-old computer whiz, known as ‘God’s influencer’, a saint

I started housesitting in Ireland and abroad to avoid paying rent – this is my experience

people

I started housesitting in Ireland and abroad to avoid paying rent – this is my experience

Regular Columnists

S Terry Prone: Bertie Ahern’s past political bombs come back to blow up in his face

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Simon Harris threats highlight toxic abuse of politicians on social media

Paul Hosford: Still waiting for forgiveness, Bertie Ahern bows out of the race for the Áras

Clodagh Finn: If only we had hospital builder Madam Steevens in today's world

Insight: Must Reads

Jack O’Connor 22/7/2025

S The Jack O’Connor interview: 'This is why loose, casual pub-talk criticism hurts'

It’s five weeks since Kerry annexed their 39th All-Ireland football title with a final performance out of Utopia. All the more remarkable that it came after a year of stress and strife in the Kingdom but golf legend Tom Watson’s creed served manager Jack O’Connor well: play the game, play the opponent, play it as it lies

45th Annual News Emmy Awards

Donie O'Sullivan: 'I forked out $700 for my Emmy Award statue the other day'

'I was finding hundreds, if not millions of scams': The struggle to find student accommodation

'I was finding hundreds, if not millions of scams': The struggle to find student accommodation

Annmarie O'Connor: Three things I've learned since my Parkinson's diagnosis

Annmarie O'Connor: Three things I've learned since my Parkinson's diagnosis

News

Baby hands in mother hand

Birth Information and Tracing Act: Government issues €122,000 tender for review

The act provides a tracing process for people who, as children, had been adopted, boarded out, subject to an illegal birth registration, or who otherwise have concerns as to their origins

Sad boy standing alone in the hallway

Children’s Ombudsman and Tusla chief to address seminar on our most vulnerable children

Irish put 'defence and security' top for EU's global standing

Irish put 'defence and security' top for EU's global standing

Law and justice concept

Restorative justice referrals almost double

sport

Republic of Ireland v Hungary - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Hallgrimsson vows to learn lessons as Ireland look to Armenia trip

The Boys in Green have plenty to work on after an opening night draw on Saturday.

APTOPIX US Open Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz beats Jannik Sinner to claim second US open title

Turkey Spain WCup Soccer

Ruthless Spain dismantle Turkey as Mikel Merino hits hat-trick

Cork camogie: Blackrock set for Carbery showdown as quarter-finals take shape

Cork camogie: Blackrock set for Carbery showdown as quarter-finals take shape

Lifestyle

Spider On A Picture Rail

Life Hack: Cruelty-free ways to keep spiders out of your home this autumn

Here are some of my go-to methods to keep my home spider-free in autumn and winter.

Woman shopping at a grocery store and checking her receipt

Caitríona Redmond: Food prices are at a tipping point — brace for a hard winter

'The Traitors' episode four review: Paranoia is rising and alliances are wobbling

'The Traitors' episode four review: Paranoia is rising and alliances are wobbling

Renowned artist, Jennifer Trouton at Her Belfast Studio.

Jennifer Trouton: Tackling the theme of abortion through flowers in her art

Viewpoints

Social media app icons displayed on Apple iPhone

Proposed EU Chat Control regulation could create surveillance state

New law would threaten individual privacy and undermine public trust in digital life as well as leaving every European device open to cyber-criminals and hostile states, writes Brian Honan

Israel Palestinians Gaza

Knowledge is power, and Israel is intent on destroying both in Gaza

Limerick mayoral election

Future of artists support scheme is yet to be determined

Race for the Áras: The psychology behind deciding whether or not to run for president

Race for the Áras: The psychology behind deciding whether or not to run for president

Subscriber

Eamon De Valera 50th anniversary

S Terry Prone: Bertie Ahern’s past political bombs come back to blow up in his face

The rationale for Bertie's rejection, and the manner in which it was executed, are resonant of his own past modus operandi

East Cork JAHC: Killeagh progress as Carrigtwohill braced for relegation battle

S East Cork JAHC: Killeagh progress as Carrigtwohill braced for relegation battle

Cork Premier SHC: Niall O'Sullivan 'immensely proud' as side show 'true Newcestown spirit'

S Cork Premier SHC: Niall O'Sullivan 'immensely proud' as side show 'true Newcestown spirit'

My Wedding Day with Neven Maguire: 'It was a feeling I've never forgotten'

S My Wedding Day with Neven Maguire: 'It was a feeling I've never forgotten'

LISTEN NOW

Watch: Reaction to Ireland's dramatic draw in World Cup campaign opener

Watch: Reaction to Ireland's dramatic draw in World Cup campaign opener

Brendan O’Brien and John Fallon talk through the Republic of Ireland’s comeback against Hungary at the Aviva Stadium

The Mick Clifford Podcast: A unique take on the divided isles of Ireland and Britain

The Mick Clifford Podcast: A unique take on the divided isles of Ireland and Britain

The Gaelic Football Show: reckoning with our predictions and the managerial merry-go-round

S The Gaelic Football Show: reckoning with our predictions and the managerial merry-go-round

IRELAND-POLITICS-DE VALERA

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Who was Éamon de Valera? Colum Kenny reflects 50 years after his death

Watch Now

Watch: Reaction to Ireland's dramatic draw in World Cup campaign opener

Watch: Reaction to Ireland's dramatic draw in World Cup campaign opener

Brendan O’Brien and John Fallon talk through the Republic of Ireland’s comeback against Hungary at the Aviva Stadium

Watch: Tallow Horse Fair

Watch: Tallow Horse Fair

Watch: Gardaí search open ground in Donabate for a child who is missing and presumed dead

Watch: Gardaí search open ground in Donabate for a child who is missing and presumed dead

farming

Which one's your favourite?

Planning for the future of the family farm

Few topics stir as much emotion – or uncertainty – among farming families as succession. For many, the family farm is far more than a business.

Farmer and Financial Advisor

Tax reliefs for farm succession

Pat Whelan: Cutting waste, keeping quality

Pat Whelan: Cutting waste, keeping quality

33-acre holding on Clonmel outskirts expecting €20k/acre

33-acre holding on Clonmel outskirts expecting €20k/acre

Property

Want an extra ‘0’ on your Irish property sale? Just add water....

Want an extra ‘0’ on your Irish property sale? Just add water....

The demand for waterfront and water adjacent property continues apace

Somewhere over the rainbow could land you at €750k Rochestown Road home

Somewhere over the rainbow could land you at €750k Rochestown Road home

Trading in the rat race for €645k home in tranquil Glandore

Trading in the rat race for €645k home in tranquil Glandore

Unique Kerry home inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright available to buy for €920,000

Unique Kerry home inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright available to buy for €920,000

World

Australia Poisonous Mushrooms

Australian judge sentences mushroom-killer Erin Patterson to life in prison

An Australian judge on Monday sentenced triple-murderer Erin Patterson to life in prison with a non-parole period of 33 years for poisoning four of her estranged husband’s relatives with death cap mushrooms.

Mideast Wars Israel Prisoners

Israel’s Supreme Court says government not feeding Palestinian prisoners enough

Russia Ukraine War

Government building damaged in Kyiv in largest Russian attack since war began

Immigration Raid Hyundai Plant

South Korea says it has reached deal with US to release 300 workers at Georgia plant

Sponsored Content

Gas Networks Ireland sets €200m investment record to power energy transition

Gas Networks Ireland sets €200m investment record to power energy transition

New peaking power stations, biomethane infrastructure, and major upgrades mark a pivotal year as the gas network evolves to support Ireland’s renewable future

Stay Safe Stay Clear: Electrical safety on the farm

Stay Safe Stay Clear: Electrical safety on the farm

Dell Technologies Forum to empower Irish organisations harness AI innovation this September

Dell Technologies Forum to empower Irish organisations harness AI innovation this September

FDC Group announces newest office in the Irish Farm Centre in Dublin with grand opening event

FDC Group announces newest office in the Irish Farm Centre in Dublin with grand opening event

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