Post Script Post Script: JetBlue’s Dublin no show, Conor McGregor’s new money men and Indo’s AI The Business Post takes a look at the scenes behind the stories
Sport Johnny Ward: Cheltenham barely at the races as prize meeting falls flatThe showpiece festival of British National Hunt racing seems to have lost its way in every respect
Sport Cork City owner: League of Ireland should be ‘carved out’ of FAIDermot Usher said the Leesiders have big plans on and off pitch in coming years and suggests League of Ireland should be ‘carved out’ from FAI
Sport Ash dieback causing delays at hurley maker TorpeyThe firm’s owner said he expected ash hurleys to be available online soon, and that the ‘luxury’ of being able to prioritise its bamboo range allows them to be more selective with ash
Sport Horses bound for Cheltenham face new Brexit hurdlesFestival binds the UK and Ireland around their love of thoroughbreds - but bureaucratic hurdles both sides must jump are another reminder of the barriers Brexit
Sport You’ll never talk alone: Jürgen Klopp’s homage to spirit of Bill Shankly is a lesson for all leadersThe German coach has shown how it is possible to harness a culture to inspire individuals
Sport New Old Trafford will be real legacy of new ownership modelThe ambitious plan to regenerate the decaying stadium will built a new economic hub in the north-west of England
Sport Sky hoping its sponsorship of women’s team will yield results on and off the pitchOrlaith Ryan, Sky Ireland’s commercial chief, said that internal research shows a ten-point increase in public interest in the sport since 2021
Sport Louis Saha’s private tech firm helping sport stars avoid bad investmentsThe former Manchester United striker’s Axis Stars aims to stop athletes being preyed on by bad advisors
Sport Christian Horner scandal poses unique questions for Red BullUnlike other recent controversies around sports stars, the Formula 1 team has not had to act with haste because uniquely Red Bull is Red Bull’s main sponsor
Sport Analysis: Jonathan Hill pay breach kicks off at most damaging time for FAIThe months old revelation that the chief executive was paid above agreed levels has taken on new life
Sport Analysis: FAI’s manager search is as much about finance as footballThe embattled and indebted football association has a tough decision to make from a shrinking list of candidates
Sport Bundesliga caves to fan and club backlash over €1bn media rights dealGerman football remains one of the last major leagues without foreign investment
Retail Getting physical: Castore takes on Adidas and Nike with new Dublin store and premium offeringThe sportswear brand has enjoyed a rapid expansion spurred by Andy Murray’s initial backing and the support of a range of new partners including the Irish men’s and women’s football teams
Sport Shane Coleman: billionaires back League of Ireland but more is neededIt is no surprise to see billionaires investing in Irish football, its up to the government to back the clubs
News In pole position: Glanbia’s Optimum Nutrition goes racing with McLaren F1 partnershipThe company, headquartered in Kilkenny, is now a nutrition partner of the racing giant, and will feature prominently on their equipment
Media A tribute to Onside founder John Trainor: a true sports and media influencerVodafone Ireland sponsorship chief Gerry Nixon remembers the industry influencer who died on Monday at the age of 52
Sport IRFU commercial chief Padraig Power on sports sponsorship: ‘If we stand still, we’re dead’Rugby’s governing body in Ireland has a host of strong commercial partners, but the IRFU is always looking to evolve what it can offer brands
Tech Andrew Trimble says start-up success rivals Ireland and Ulster rugby careerThe sports tech firm, whose clients include rugby world cup winners, South Africa and the European Ryder Cup golf team, was acquired in January
From the Editor This week: McGrath supports Dublin Airport cap increase; Ireland ‘closed for business’ to data centresThis week’s paper also includes coverage as powersharing is restored at Stormont and a new ‘Diary’ column which kicks off with Paschal Donohoe, the public expenditure minister