Finally! Central Dublin section of Royal Canal Greenway confirmed to open in 11 days adding to an emerging 40km network of cycle routes
Subscribe todayDublin City Council’s central section of the Royal Canal Greenway is to open in under two weeks’ time, approximately two months behind schedule. Dublin City Council’s Royal Canal Greenway Phase 3 runs from Glasnevin and Phibsborough to North Strand Road, where it links to the Clontarf to City Centre route and Phases 1 and 2 of the canal route, and onto the central section of the Grand Canal Route. Dublin City Council apologises for any inconvenience caused to the public by this delay.”The opening of the long-awaited 2.1km long Phase 3 will add to a growing network of around 40km of segregated and low-traffic cycle routes in Dublin City. Cllr Feljin Jose (Green Party) said: “This greenway connects with the new Clontarf to City Centre scheme, the Liffey Cycle Route and the Grand Canal Greenway. The Royal Canal Greenway route is open between the River Shannon at Cloondara, west of Longford town, to Leixlip near the Kildare/Dublin county border.
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August 28, 2025 11:18 UTC
Residents flee as Israeli tanks close in on Gaza City
Israeli military pressed operations around Gaza City as President Donald Trump prepared to host a White House meeting on postwar plans for the shattered Palestinian territory. Israel has said it is preparing to launch a new offensive in Gaza City, which it describes as Hamas’s last bastion. Thousands have already left, but church leaders in the city said on Wednesday they were staying put, as leaving Gaza City and “trying to flee to the south would be nothing less than a death sentence”. Israeli soldiers prepare tanks last week on the the Gaza border, when it launched a ground offensive in an effort to capture and occupy all of Gaza City. Gaza health authorities said Israeli fire had killed at least 20 people, including a four-year-old girl, across the enclave.
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August 27, 2025 20:56 UTC
IT Issues Hit Finance Officials Hours Before Budget Release
The Department of Finance experienced major IT issues just before last year's budget, with staff locked out of documents, frozen systems, and overheating laptops. The issues related to the eDocs system and caused significant pressure to meet deadlines. The Department of Finance encountered significant IT issues in the hours leading up to last year's budget, causing severe disruptions and delaying crucial documentation. Some staff faced "white screens" and "vanishing" documents when multiple users attempted to access them simultaneously [1].The IT problems were not isolated to the day of the budget. Other officials faced difficulties editing spreadsheet files and creating the Minister's budget speech simultaneously.
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August 26, 2025 13:20 UTC
Stablecoins Spark Global Race to Redefine Money’s Future
The EU, long cautious in its approach to digital currencies, has been compelled to accelerate its plans for a digital euro. Previously, the ECB leaned toward a private, centralized system for the digital euro, citing privacy and security concerns. However, the passage of the GENIUS Act has prompted a reevaluation of these assumptions. Arthur Hayes’ forecast of a crypto bull run extending into 2028 hinges on the continued growth and integration of stablecoins into global financial systems. Hayes’ prediction of a prolonged bull run underscores the growing influence of stablecoins and the potential for blockchain technology to redefine global financial systems [5].
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August 25, 2025 11:13 UTC
The new IRB: a band of conspiracy theorists who have set up a parallel Irish ‘government’
In a 2023 meeting of its “supreme council”, members agreed there was no need for the “spilling of blood”. Documents were then issued to the genuine local councils, informing them that all decisions must first be referred to their IRB counterparts. Flanagan denied that the IRB local councils and co-ops were trying to replace the legitimate councils. Flanagan denied that the IRB local councils and co-ops were trying to replace the legitimate councils. He said there were 2,000-3,000 people involved in the IRB’s local councils.
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August 23, 2025 20:01 UTC
The new IRB: a band of conspiracy theorists who have set up a parallel Irish ‘government
It has a cabinet of ministers (which it calls secretaries), a nascent court system and a network of local government bodies. It even claims control over Óglaigh na hÉireann, the official Irish name of the Defence Forces. In a 2023 meeting of its “supreme council”, members agreed there was no need for the “spilling of blood”. But this was an actual seal, rather than the harp used by the modern IRB. Confused civil servants and court officials began receiving a deluge of documents adorned with the ornate wax seals of the IRB.
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August 23, 2025 14:44 UTC
CRH Faces Legal Battle Over Ukraine Cement Plant Acquisition
CRH is in a legal battle with Ukrainian building materials group Kovalska over the purchase of Dyckerhoff, a cement plant owner, which Kovalska claims will create a duopoly in Ukraine's cement market. CRH's Legal Battle with Ukrainian Building Materials Group Kovalska Over the Purchase of DyckerhoffCRH, the global building materials giant, is embroiled in a legal dispute with Ukrainian building materials group Kovalska over the purchase of Dyckerhoff, a cement plant owner. This sparked legal challenges by Kovalska, who argued that the deal would harm competition in the market for a vital building material. The company argues that the acquisition gives CRH 46% of Ukraine's cement market on average and up to 99% in some regions, which it claims threatens competition. However, even before the conflict, Ukraine could only produce 11 million tonnes of cement [1].Investment ImplicationsThe legal battle could have significant implications for CRH's operations in Ukraine and its overall investment strategy.
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August 22, 2025 17:53 UTC
Leaving Cert results 2025 live: ‘I put a lot of hard work in’ says Cork student who achieved eight H1s
You can submit any questions you have about this year’s process, from points Leaving Cert results, to appeals, deferrals and more. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA WireSinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty, meanwhile, has said a potential return to €3,000 third-level fees “casts a shadow” over the Leaving Cert results day. How the Leaving Cert 2025 results compare with 2024How the Leaving Cert 2025 results compare with 2024Although no date is set in stone yet for the release of Junior Cert results, the SEC expects the release date to be in line with last year, it said. You can submit any questions you have about this year’s process, from points Leaving Cert results, to appeals, deferrals and more. Those receiving results today will be competing with almost 20,000 former Leaving Cert students who sat their exams in previous years.
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August 22, 2025 16:40 UTC
CAO 2025 Helpdesk: Expert Guidance for College Applicants
The Irish Times CAO Helpdesk for 2025 is now open for questions about this year's college application process. Education experts Deirdre Garrett and Brian Howard will be available to answer questions on points, Leaving Cert results, appeals, deferrals, and more. The Irish Times CAO Helpdesk for 2025 is now open, offering education experts Deirdre Garrett and Brian Howard to answer questions about the college application process. It is an opportunity to get quick feedback and expert advice on navigating the college application process. Students are encouraged to follow the link to submit their questions and receive assistance from the experienced education experts.References:[1] https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/education/2025/08/22/leaving-cert-results-day-a-unique-second-level-journey-reaches-its-end/
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August 22, 2025 16:10 UTC
Trump’s $500m civil fraud fine thrown out by New York appeals court
US president Donald Trump was appealing a judgment entered by judge Arthur Engoron in Manhattan, following a three-month non-jury trial. Lawyers for Mr Trump did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The appeals court was splintered. Referring to Mr Trump and other Trump Organization figures, judge Engoron said their “complete lack of contrition and remorse borders on pathological”. The appeals court put these restrictions on hold during the appeals process, while letting a court-appointed monitor for the Trump Organization continue her work.
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August 22, 2025 13:04 UTC
