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A Sliver of Light – Homebeat’s midwinter music & arts weekender – returns to Hotel Doolin for its second edition, held amongst the majesty and drama of the West Clare coastline, inviting us all to escape to the edge of the island together to mark and celebrate the moment we emerge from the true depths of the darkness into… A Sliver of Light, 23-25 January 2026. A Sliver Of Light 2026 builds on a successful 2025 edition, and continues to combine three days of cutting edge contemporary live music & DJs from Irish & International artists with selected highlight performances…

As JD Vance arrives in Islamabad to negotiate a peace deal with Iran, his first high-profile assignment of the war looks to be a poisoned chalice.Vance, a vocal opponent of US wars in the Middle East gone quiet since the beginning of the current military campaign, will now face off with Iranian negotiators who feel emboldened by their new control of the Hormuz strait and their resilience in the face of the largest US-Israeli onslaught in history. Vance’s presence at the talks as vice-president will make it the highest-level meeting since the Iranian revolution of 1979.Vance’s task is straightforward enough:…

See the lineup below. A Sliver of Light is set to return to Doolin from January 23 to January 25. This will be the contemporary arts weekend’s second year of festivities and will include three days of events. A Sliver of Light will be hosted by RTÉ Lyric FM at Hotel Doolin, and presented by Homebeat, an independent Irish music label and promoter, in collaboration with Doolin Arts. The weekend will include a series of curated talks and experiences, as well as performances from Irish acts such Citrus Fresh, Smithereens, DJ P Disconaut, as well as Berlin DJ Nick Hoppner and…

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Property investors are adjusting their strategies in 2026 as the UK market responds to economic pressures, regulatory changes, and evolving tenant preferences, according to industry analysis. Average property prices have recorded modest increases compared with the previous year, while rental yields have improved in many regions, signalling continued demand in the rental sector. However, high interest rates and inflationary pressures continue to affect purchasing power, requiring careful financial planning for new acquisitions. Sustainability becomes core investment factor Energy efficiency has moved from a secondary consideration to a primary investment criterion as regulatory requirements tighten. Under the UK Government’s Warm Homes…

While fixed-rate mortgages are far more popular than adjustable-rate mortgages, the latter are worth considering if you’ve got a little tolerance for uncertainty. That’s because an ARM may offer a low rate during its introductory period before adjustments kick in—making this loan type potentially attractive for folks planning to rent out or flip the property they’re buying, or who are planning to move before the introductory period comes to an end. Stay with us and we’ll walk you through how ARMs work, take a look at when they might be considering instead of a regular fixed-rate mortgage, and consider current…

Joining Alan Morrissey on Thursday’s Morning Focus was Emmet Condon, organiser of A Sliver of Light, Homebeat’s midwinter music and arts weekender, which returns to Hotel Doolin this January. Taking place from the 23rd to the 25th, the festival brings three days of cutting-edge contemporary live music, DJs and curated experiences to the West Clare coast, featuring Irish and international artists including Session Victim, Nick Höppner and Icelandic singer JFDR. Emmet spoke about the vision behind A Sliver of Light and what people can expect from its second edition. You can listen to thew full interview below: Source link

Labor issues, declining revenue, and a risky dividend are steering investors away from United Parcel Service (UPS +0.02%), with its shares falling more than 5% over the past month. Instead of worrying about UPS’s future, there are mega-cap stocks that continue to deliver, even if they aren’t in the delivery business. Here’s why investors should consider Applied Materials (AMAT +0.42%) and Caterpillar (CAT +0.46%) instead. Image source: Getty Images. Why UPS is a risk The delivery company is dealing with the high costs of its 2023 and 2025 Teamster contract negotiations, though it just reached a settlement regarding severance issues. These…

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Fleet Mortgages has launched three 75% LTV two-year tracker products within its three buy-to-let lending ranges: standard, limited company and HMO/multi-unit freehold block (MUFB). Within both the standard and limited company ranges, the tracker products are available at Bank Base Rate (BBR) plus 0.75%, with a current price of 4.5%. Both include a free valuation up to £500,000. The HMO/MUFB two-year tracker is available at BBR plus 1.4%, with a current price of 5.15%.  The new tracker products come with a 2% completion fee (minimum £750) and no ERCs. All three tracker products revert to BBR plus 3%…