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Ireland’s economic growth set to cool, warns bosses’ lobby group

Ireland's economic growth set to cool, warns bosses' lobby group

The predicted cooling is unsurprising given international trade turbulence and the boom seen in recent years, said the Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC). ADVERTISEMENT The Irish economy is at an inflection point with growth set to cool in the coming years, Ireland’s main business advocacy group said on Wednesday. Domestic demand will grow by 3% this year and by …

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Six Nations 2025: Uncapped Leinster prop Jack Boyle named in Ireland’s squad

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Uncapped Jack Boyle has been included in Ireland’s Six Nations squad, replacing the suspended Tom O’Toole. Leinster prop Boyle, 22, has been promoted to the squad by interim head coach Simon Easterby having been a development player in Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series squad in November. Ulster’s O’Toole received a six-game ban following his red card against Munster which would have …

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Euro 2025 play-offs: Republic of Ireland’s Megan Connolly and Louise Quinn ruled out of Georgia games

Megan Connolly and Louise Quinn

The Republic of Ireland will be without Louise Quinn and Megan Connolly for their Euro 2025 play-off games against Georgia. Centre-back Quinn has injured her hip while Lazio midfielder Connolly is out with a hamstring issue. Republic of Ireland head coach Eileen Gleeson, who is already without several players through injury, has opted against calling up replacements. Goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan …

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