The biggest wedding trends of 2026From flowers to fashion, the rules are changing for every aspect of weddings in the year ahead
CAO 2026: Life skills key to preparing for collegeIt’s a big leap from school to third level, relieve the stress of the transition, have skills in place beforehand, advises guidance expert
Entrepreneur enjoys a new lease of life thanks to his career pivotRonan Corrigan is an innovative and hugely successful entrepreneur, but he struggled in 9-to-5 jobs; he reflects on his career decisions
The smarter way to study for the Leaving CertExpert advice on how to lay the groundwork for Leaving Certificate success through mindset and confidence
Challenges around infrastructure are finally being tackledImplementation of the list of 30 actions set out in the Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce report is critical for Ireland’s ambitions to meet its climate targets, and for our future economic development
West Cork diver makes remarkable discoveries with Ireland's second commercial submarineFormer naval service diver John Kearney and his team at Muirí Carraige Aonair Teo uncovered the wreck of a trawler sunk by a U-boat in the Second World War
Cook with a chef’s larderTrade up to Blas award-winning ingredients to upgrade your kitchen output, with recipes by Clare Anne O’Keefe
Conversations with friends — the things I want my loved ones to know about pensionsStart a pension now. "It’s money for jam" when you consider the tax relief on each contribution; €100 to your pot will only cost you €60 or €80 in real terms
HomeHak is a positive development for tenantsThe quality of management and letting services has never been higher and more professional
Don’t accept the first offer – choosing the right VC partner is criticalVenture capital is designed for high-growth, scalable businesses with innovative products or services; founders should look for meaningful support alongside money, writes Edel Corrigan
New homes supply still trailing demand The latest CSO figures for new homes make for grim reading, with a reported decrease of 12.5% in the total number of dwelling units approved, reports Tommy Barker, Property Editor
Apprentices are a step ahead of college graduatesEvery apprenticeship host has an apprenticeship mentor, who mentors their work and academic progress to ensure they get any help or assistance they need
Staycations: Actor loves lights, cameras and action of BelfastActor Ciaran Bermingham recalls Belfast’s attractions, grasped in gaps between his stage and screen roles there
Coastal Living: Celebrating the eternal appeal of life by the seaThe numbers of city buyers moving to the coast continues to soar, boosted by the trends of remote and hybrid working in the years since Covid
S How Kinsale became a hotspot for the super-rich as billionaires reshape the south coast As billionaire buyers acquire landmark homes and push prices skyward, long-time residents say Kinsale’s character and affordability are slipping away
MSD developing talent for business-critical positionsA mentoring program is provided at three levels to coach each participant in career and leadership development
Instrotec rescue plan approvedHigh Court approves Joe Walsh’s rescue plan for Westport-based Instrotec Ireland, which saves the jobs of 480 workers
Developing the skills Irish fintech requires to grow and competeTargeted training, Government investment and a centralised hub can fuel the sector’s continued growth and competitiveness
Guide to solving the post-acquisition simultaneous integration equationAdvance planning is critically important, according to Deloitte M&A Partner Ian Whitefoot
Tick off your checklist carefully so you don’t miss out on CAO offersThere have been 5,834 CAO applications made since the February 1st deadline
Two exciting new developments in East Cork, with Hegarty Properties Ard na Sailí, Carrigtwohill, and Ard Chriócha, Ladysbridge, two new housing developments coming to market with Hegarty Properties, respected estate agents for 20 years
Agentic opportunity for Irish business: The time to act is nowThe agentic era has burst onto the scene with thousands of companies deploying fully autonomous AI agents
Easter Food: Sweet treats, good to eatIt's easy to celebrate Easter without raising your sugar levels. Caroline Hennessy serves up suggestions your dentist would approve of
Family dynamic is often a key success factorNatural competitiveness motivates those in family-run businesses to never settle for second best
Ten minutes with Brenda Keating of Foróige"Working with young people and families who need support can be challenging; accepting that is part of the journey of becoming a good youth worker"
Ireland is a safe harbour in an increasingly fragmented worldIreland's stability has been invaluable in attracting and retaining critical investment from US multinational companies, writes Ann-Marie O’Sullivan
Rehab's commitment to health and social care jobs in IrelandRehabCare is synonymous with excellent person-centred support for children, adults, and older persons with disabilities and their families
Apex enjoys surge in growth both at home and in overseas marketsSpecialist recruiter Apex Global Resources providing support personnel in Belgium, Denmark, Sweden and Germany, with further growth on horizon for 2025
Flick through 'Gift Guide 2024' for great gift ideasFrom fashion, gadgets, toys and hotel vouchers — there's something for everyone in our Gift Guide e-magazine
Give a wedding speech that’ll have the room falling in love with youWhether you’re worried about getting tongue tied or pushing the jokes too far, always seek expert advice
Retirement options: What should I do with my tax-free lump sum?Why are retirees leaving their retirement lump sum on deposit? Expert advice on the range of options to choose from
Enjoy our Staycations e-mag — 40 pages packed with magical home holidaysTreat yourself to our exciting Staycations e-paper, packed with great hotel deals, an autumn/winter events guide, an all-island food guide, and beautifully written personal accounts of hidden gems all over the island of Ireland
Fourth time's a charm for Comerford in Winter Olympic questThe 29-year-old is one of just four athletes who will be representing Ireland at the Games in northern Italy.
Every child in Ireland should be given €130 a year for sports and cultural activities, says Sinn Féin
‘Flight shame is dead’: Concern grows over climate impact of tourism boomPost-covid hunger for travel is taking a heavy toll on the environment amid race to net zero, say experts
Stress, anxiety and menopause can take a hard toll on women's cardiac healthWomen have historically been thought to have a lower risk of cardiovascular issues than men. Yet statistics disprove this, writes Sharon Ní Chonchúir
Tim Clancy: Connection to Cork City brought Seani Maguire and Ruairí Keating back, not moneyCity acted quickly to complete the signings of Ruairí Keating and Seanie Maguire, who had been released by St Pats and Carlisle United respectively, and manager Tim Clancy was keen to state that duo didn’t move back to the club for money.
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine named Cork Chamber Company of the YearJ&J IM, which this year marks two decades in Cork, was presented with the award at Cork Chamber’s annual dinner at City Hall
Staycations: Flick through 40 pages of great Irish breaksExperience the Emerald Isle in a thrilling new way through the beautifully illustrated pages of this Staycations e-magazine
Green finance is fast moving from niche to normFrom green bonds that fund renewable energy projects to bank loans linked to carbon-reduction targets, this new wave of capital is helping companies align profitability with responsibility, writes Edel Corrigan
Flick through our 32-page Dairyland e-paper for insights on Ireland's No1 agri-food sectorDairyland e-paper: Industry views and expert commentary on the challenges facing Ireland's dairy farmers as their sector comes under pressure to produce more milk while assessing calls to reduce the size of the national herd as part of the nation's drive to reduce CO2 emissions
Cabinet to discuss plan to speed up infrastructure deliveryNational Development Finance Agency expertise could shave up to 12 months off completion time for major infrastructure works
Electric vehicle ownership higher in urban areas while rural dwellers more likely to opt for petrol or diesel
Office refuses to say how many ministers are repaying incorrect pension deductionsDocumentation provided to the public accounts committee on December 24 confirmed that the miscalculation for former and current ministers was €360,000
Irish International Trading Company: Founded in 1920, now bigger than ever!The Cork-founded company has more than a century's worth of experience in providing the best possible service for customers
Could this secretive UK project be the key to life beneath the waves?In a flooded quarry in Gloucestershire, a group of experts is working on a bold mission — creating permanent human homes beneath the ocean
My Job: The merger of accountancy firms just adds upFiona Byrne of Forvis Mazar in conversation with John Daly
Ireland's call: 'Something in the Atlantic Ocean, Celtic and Irish Seas calls to us from the deep'MEP Grace O’Sullivan reflects on the call of the Ocean for Irish people and how a new approach to our seas could be Ireland’s own ‘Green Deal’
CAO change-of-mind options in MTU — opportunities to define your own life's journeyMunster Technological University has a wealth of excellent courses for anyone reviewing their options ahead of the CAO 2023 change-of-mind deadlines
What more can be done to attract women into careers in engineering?With female levels of participation in the industry still low, Deanna O’Connor asks if enough is being done to encourage women
More than 6,500 vacant HSE posts despite funds being availableUnions met the HSE on Friday to discuss their concerns, but said they not satisfied with the information shared with them
Working Life: It’s fantastic that children will be protected against chickenpox as it isn't just a mild illness
No high-rise perch for King Puck on Scattering DayGoat will make final appearance at Puck Fair at short dethroning ceremony but will not be raised into the air
'Polish MEP snorted at me like a pig': Cynthia Ní Mhurchú makes complaint against Jacek OzdobaIreland South MEP also criticised committee chair saying the noises and Bogdan Rzonca's response risked 'giving the impression of bias and misogynistic behaviour towards female MEPs'
Ten minutes with Kristine O’Shea of Northern Trust"Northern Trust invests heavily in people's personal and professional development, always looking at how we can support people to achieve the best that their career has to offer"
Food, pints and insurance costs surge as inflation hits Irish householdsNew CSO figures show food, drink and insurance costs rising far faster than headline inflation, deepening pressure on households
Men's Health, with Cork University Hospital: Actions that men can take to enhance their healthHealth experts at Cork University Hospital offer advice for men of all ages to help them spot symptoms and take early actions to enhance or even save their lives.