Ciara O'Brien

Ciara O'Brien

Ciara O'Brien is an Irish Times business and technology journalist.

European stocks boosted by Glencore surge

Iseq closes week marginally higher

Are sexualised images being made by Grok AI illegal in Ireland?

Backlash after AI tool used to create flood of suggestive images on X

American airlines file complaint to US transport officials over Dublin Airport passenger cap

Ryanair warns Irish airlines could face retaliatory action as US airlines argue Dublin cap is ‘discriminatory and anticompetitive’

Tesco forecasts profit at upper end of guidance after Christmas sales rise

Company makes gains in Irish grocery market

SwitchBot Safety Alarm review: It will find your keys and also deter an attacker

Small enough to carry regularly, a useful device that was only let down by the sometimes patchy bluetooth connection

Irish femtech company Peri starts taking orders at CES for its perimenopause product

Wearable delivers data on symptoms over time which, alongside dietary habits and medication, delivers personalised insights on whether treatments are working

Alliance Group chief executive steps down weeks after Dawn Meats deal

Dawn Meats acquired a majority stake in the New Zealand-based meat processor last month

Harvey to open Irish office as it seeks further growth

Company provides AI tools for professional services

50 people to watch in 2026: From film and music to arts, activism, sport and more

The artists, entrepreneurs, activists and musicians set to shake things up in the new year

Average value of second-hand homes rises by almost 7%

Annual rate of increase slightly down on previous year, say Sherry FitzGerald

Irish economy set for robust growth, but risks remain

Global trade tensions and infrastructure issues could be inhibiting factors, KPMG says

European markets climb as year-end approaches

Banking and construction help domestic Iseq index advance

Test your tech knowledge with our Christmas quiz

Up for grabs: an iPhone 17 Pro from Vodafone Ireland

Irish cyber-security specialist Integrity360 to buy business in Belgium

Integrity 360 acquires Belgian company Cresco as part of its European expansion plans

Fenergo’s profits almost double as Irish fintech continues to expand

Revenues rose by 7% while profits hit €21m at Irish company that develops software for the financial sector

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