Adam Maguire

Business Journalist

Tourism Ireland takes a punt on college football fans

Tourism Ireland plans to use this weekend's American Football game in Dublin to encourage more US visitors to the island.

Business • 22 Aug

Default Line: How being the easy option is worth billions

We all like things to be as convenient as possible, which proves to be very lucrative for any company that can make itself the default option, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 20 Aug

Green Fables: How firms have misled on sustainability

Shein has been hit with two fines relating to its misleading sustainability claims, but there's a long history of firms trying to make themselves look more eco-friendly than they actually were, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 17 Aug

Wind energy made up 24% of total supply in July - report

Wind energy made up almost a quarter of the country's electricity last month, according to the latest report from Wind Energy Ireland.

Business • 12 Aug

EXL opens international business, AI hub in Dublin

Data and AI company EXL has opened its international business headquarters in Dublin.

Business • 12 Aug

Love of Pod: Has Nespresso been good or bad for coffee?

When US President Donald Trump last week announced plans for a 39% tariff on Swiss imports, he blindsided politicians in the picturesque European state.

Business • 10 Aug

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Live, Forever: Why bands are reuniting early and often

Reunion tours used to be confined to retired rockers looking to pad out their pensions, but the changing economics of the music industry has prompted groups to reunite at a much younger age, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 03 Aug

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Big Ticket: Why music festivals are so expensive

The Irish summer is laden down with music and arts festivals and going along can cost quite a lot of money - but the idea that greedy promoters are ripping gig-goers off is generally wide of the mark, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 31 Jul

Call for pensions to be able to tap into private markets

Changing pensions rules to allow investments in private markets would benefit consumers and the country, according to the CEO of one of Ireland's leading investment firms.

Business • 30 Jul

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Real economy to continue to grow this year - Davy

There will be continued strong growth in the real economy between this year and 2027, according to forecasts by stockbroker Davy.

Business • 11 Jul