Adam Maguire

Business Journalist

Everything from food drives to films have raised money through crowd-funding platforms

People Power: The massive growth of crowd-funding

From charity drives to tech start-ups, crowd-funding has become a major source of finance for many, but campaigns don't always go smoothly, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 15 Feb 24

Irish CEOs are worried about risks from inflation, cyber attacks and AI

Irish CEOs more upbeat about economy - survey

Irish CEOs are more upbeat about the growth potential of the Irish economy this year, but they continue to be concerned about risks to their businesses.

Business • 13 Feb 24

Advertising spend predicted to grow 4.1% in 2024 - Core

Advertising spend is predicted to grow by 4.1% this year, according to marketing advisory firm Core.

Business • 12 Feb 24

LG's Signature is part of a trend of making our TVs more discreet - but you'll have to pay big money to get one

Tube Tech: TVs are getting brighter but harder to see

TV technology seems to be constantly advancing, but sorting out the good from the gimmicks can be tricky, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 08 Feb 24

Mark Zuckerberg had a weeks of highs and lows - none of which he's likely to have foreseen when he set up Facebook 20 yaers ago

Facing the challenges of adulthood - Facebook turns 20

It's 20 years since Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook from his Harvard dorm room, but this was the week when it finally embraced its place in corporate America, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 04 Feb 24

We're generating so much data and, with little incentive to delete anything, it's leading to a digital clutter crisis

Cloud Clutter: Why you need a digital spring clean

Multiple devices and countless clouds have made it easy for digital clutter to accumulate – which can stress us out, slow us down, and harm the environment, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 01 Feb 24

Dara Deering, CEO of Home Building Finance Ireland

Home Building Finance Ireland loans worth €408m last year

Home Building Finance Ireland approved loans worth €408m last year, bringing its total approvals to date to €1.66 billion.

Business • 31 Jan 24

Elections this year in the US, EU, India, Pakistan, Mexico and many other countries are influencing the way investors are managing their portfolios

'Year of elections' adds to uncertainty for investors

The unusually high number of elections taking place around the world this year poses a challenge to markets, according to one of the country's largest investment managers.

Business • 30 Jan 24

Dilosk has raised €1.1 billion in bond issuances since April 2023

Dilosk plans mortgage offer changes following bond sale

Dilosk DAC, which trades as ICS Mortgages, plans to announce changes to its owner-occupier mortgage products following its latest bond sale.

Business • 26 Jan 24

Aer Lingus said it had decided to cease operations on the Dublin-Gatwick route following a review of its performance

Aer Lingus to end Dublin-Gatwick service from April

Aer Lingus is to end its service between Dublin Airport and London's Gatwick Airport at the end of March.

Business • 19 Jan 24