Adam Maguire

Business Journalist

Wicked became an event movie - with fans of the musical turning up in costume to sing along to its set-piece songs

Screen Saver: How cinemas are trying to bring us back

Cinemas are one of the few businesses that is yet to recover from the pandemic - but many are getting creative in their attempts to lure audiences back, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 18 Mar 25

Matthew Gilbert, who refers to himself online as 'the Irish Viking' has previously claimed to be earning €50,000 a month through adult subscription service OnlyFans

Wicklow OnlyFans model appears on Tax Defaulters' list

A Co Wicklow OnlyFans model - and the company he owns - has appeared on Revenue's latest Tax Defaulters' list.

Business • 13 Mar 25

Jenny Melia, Executive Director of Enterprise Ireland, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke and Karen May, CFO of XOCEAN

VC investment in women-led startups hit €200m in 2024

Venture capital firms invested €200m in Irish, women-led start-ups last year, according to Pitchbook's 'Europe All In' analysis.

Business • 07 Mar 25

The US has not yet raised tariffs on EU goods - but companies here are still going to be impacted by its trade policies

Irish firms impacted by US tariffs on Canada, Mexico

Ireland will feel the effects of US tariffs - even before they are imposed on European Union goods, according to a trade expert.

Business • 06 Mar 25

Nike decided to put more emphasis on selling directly to consumers through its own shops and website - but that move has backfired

Sink or Kim: Why Nike wants to team up with a Kardashian

A short-sighted decision by Nike five years ago has opened the door to new rivals, and prompted it to recruit a new big name star in an attempt to regain growth, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 06 Mar 25

Most grocery retailers - even discounters and convenience stores - now have self-service tills

On The Self: Why shops are getting customers to do more

They used to be a rarity, but self-service options are taking over retail - requiring the customer to do more work and reducing shops' need for as many workers, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 27 Feb 25

The European Commission is expected to ease some of the sustainability reporting rules it imposed on larger firms two years ago

Europe set to change corporate sustainability rules

The European Commission looks set to ease some of the rules around corporate sustainability reporting as part of expected changes to one of its directives.

Business • 25 Feb 25

An Oscar is seen as cinema's highest honour - but it comes at a price

For Your Consideration: The cost of bagging an Oscar

While the audience might be focused on the glitz and glamour of the Oscars, behind the scenes there's a murky, million-dollar marketing blitz under way, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 23 Feb 25

Digital Infrastructure Ireland wants a taskforce to be created to deal with the issues around data centre development

Ireland 'lacks ambition, leadership' around data centres

The State needs to take the lead on data centre policy in order to ensure the ongoing strength of the wider digital infrastructure industry here, according to the chair of Digital Infrastructure Ireland.

Business • 21 Feb 25

The cost of aviation add-ons has ramped up over the past 20 years

Pay-Per Plane: How little extras make airlines big money

They used to be a tiny part of the business but now all the add-ons, extras and in-flight purchases are a major driver of airlines' profits, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 14 Feb 25