Investment deals to top €4.5bn in surprisingly strong yearResidential increased its muscle in 2021, yields in most prime property sectors remained stable and German investors dominated
Planning for the distributed workplaceLast year saw radical changes to the workplace for many of us, and the evidence suggests that they could be permanent. What does the next 18 months have in store for the office?
Séamas O’Reilly: Be kind to yourself and resist any resolutions just yetJanauary is the worst time to make any promises or predictions about anything, let alone after a year like we’ve just had
Lise Hand: The future ain’t what it used to beWhat should we lose and what should we keep from the hellfire that was last year?
Mind and matter: Acid trips and fitness kicks on the cards for 2021From sexual wellness to polar challenges, we predict the feelgood trends of this year
Resolution or revolution? 21 things to look out for in 2021 With a vaccine roll-out, a Biden presidency and a full Brexit still all to play themselves out, the only thing we can be sure of is that this year won’t be uneventful
The New Year food forecastAfter a year of changes, we predict how we'll be eating and drinking in 2021 and highlight ten trends to look out for this year
Firm favourites: the business names to watch in 2021We pick the entrepreneurs and investors most likely to make a mark on Irish business landscape in the coming year
A new chapter: the books to look forward to in 2021Whether we’re locked down or set free by the advent of vaccines this year, there are plenty of exciting releases to liberate our minds
Screen test for 2021: reviving the film industryAfter the long coronavirus hiatus, there’s a big backlog of blockbusters, dramas and arthouse efforts ready to go that should keep cinemas ticking over throughout the new year
Willie O’Reilly: Expect the unexpected in a new year of promiseIn 2021, I predict tighter regulation of online media, a big rise in advertising spend – and unforeseen developments at every turn
