David McWilliams: The rise of the singleton has transformed Ireland Africa Rising: US may be a powerful country, but it is on the decline Department of Justice must address Drew Harris’s MI5 role ...

Ireland has one of the highest rates of natural population growth in Europe. CSO figures point to around 20,000 last year – 55,500 births minus 35,500 deaths.

Café Bazar in Salzburg may seem an unusual spot to consider Ireland's future economic choices, but it could be a perfect place to start. After the British leave the EU, Ireland will need a new ...

In 2022, Dublin’s population of 1.45 million accounts for just under 30 per cent of the Republic’s total, with Cork City next on the list accounting for just 222,333 or 4 per cent.

Blackrock after winning the Leinster Rugby Schools Junior Cup final at Energia Park, Donnybrook, Dublin. Today Ireland’s rugby academies, ... David McWilliams. Sat May 06 2023 - 05:00.

No control. Dublin accounts for 61 per cent (€7 billion) of VAT receipts; 52 per cent (€8.5 billion) of PAYE/USC income tax; 45 per cent (€1.1 billion) of self-employed income tax; 62 per ...

David McWilliams: Ireland is awash with money. Sitting on it would be a monumental waste. ... such as moving Dublin Port, and creating an entirely new city of 60,000 homes, ...

Yet, on St Patrick’s Day 2017 and 2018, legions of locals left deepest south Dublin, decked out in the red and white of Cuala, for Croke Park to cheer on a hurling team sponsored by that pillar ...