AIB, Bank of Ireland and Permanent TSB (PTSB) are set to launch Zippay, a new instant mobile payment service, by early next year. Aimed at rivalling fintech giants like Revolut and N26, Zippay will deliver person-to-person payments directly through users’ existing banking apps. The initiative is being developed in collaboration with Nexi, a leading European paytech company … [Read more...] about Irish banks set to launch instant mobile payment service
Mary Lou McDonald rules out presidential run
SINN Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has officially ruled herself out of the running in the upcoming Irish presidential election. Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, McDonald said her name is “no longer in the mix” for the presidency and emphasised the importance of “leading from the front” as the country navigates pressing economic challenges. “I’ve considered very carefully what … [Read more...] about Mary Lou McDonald rules out presidential run
Appeal for information on man wanted for 2002 murder of his father and attempted murder of his mother
POLICE appealing for information on a man wanted in connection with the murder of his father and attempted murder of his mother have revealed he has links to Northern Ireland. John O'Hare, 51, and his 44-year-old wife Diane were attacked in their home in Oxton, Merseyside in December 2002. Mr O'Hare was killed while his wife was left with life-changing injuries, which … [Read more...] about Appeal for information on man wanted for 2002 murder of his father and attempted murder of his mother
Man dies after getting into difficulty in water in Co. Dublin
A MAN in his 70s has died after getting into difficulty in the water in Co. Dublin. Gardaí were alerted to the incident at Skerries at around 10am on Saturday. The man was removed from the water but was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. "Gardai and emergency services were alerted to an incident where a male, aged in his 70s, encountered difficulty in the water at Skerries, … [Read more...] about Man dies after getting into difficulty in water in Co. Dublin
Irish Bishop says first saints canonised by Pope Leo can inspire young people to connect with Jesus
AN IRISH bishop has said the first saints to be canonised by Pope Leo XIV can act as an inspiration to young people to strengthen their connection to Christ. Father Fintan Gavin, Bishop of Cork and Ross, was speaking ahead of Sunday's canonisation Mass for Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis. In his homily in front of more than 80,000 people in St Peter's Square — including … [Read more...] about Irish Bishop says first saints canonised by Pope Leo can inspire young people to connect with Jesus