IRISH billionaire and media magnate Denis O’Brien has further consolidated his grip on the Irish media after purchasing a leading publication, the Ballyhibbert Parish Newsletter, for €4 million. The newsletter’s editorial direction will remain unchanged for the 2-page parish publication according to inside sources, and backers of a free and balanced press had their fears… Read more »
THE GOVERNMENT has confirmed that if their appeal of EU’s Apple tax ruling to be unsuccessful, it has already decided how they would use the money. “We have earmarked a beautiful bit of land down in Cork, which is perfect for growing apples, and we think if we were to inject a modest investment of… Read more »
AHEAD of its new product launch this Thursday, Apple has been subjected to a large number of leaks relating to the new iPhone. And if the nuggets of information we’ve amassed so far are anything to go by this will truly be Apple’s greatest achievement to date. WWN has all the much anticipated new features… Read more »
AS the EU’s ruling against Apple in a tax case continues to dominate the headlines, WWN takes a closer look at Tim Cook: Name: Timothy Cook Age: 55 Occupation: CEO of Apple, nerd. Maniac capitalist hell bent on the destruction of mankind, possibly. Why is he in the news: due to an EU ruling, which… Read more »
MINISTER for finance Michael Noonan has clicked ‘close’ on a recent update from Apple, claiming that it’s probably unnecessary and he hasn’t got the patience for dealing with it right now. The update, recently approved by a European Commission in to the tax affairs of the tech giants, popped up on Noonan’s computer earlier today, and… Read more »
A LOCAL businessman in the Waterford area of Europe has disguised himself as a multinational business plying its trade in Ireland to pay what economic experts have referred to as ‘fuck all tax’. “Don’t tell anyone boi, but ya can take the absolute piss if you pretend yer one of dem companies that does be… Read more »
SHARES in tech giant Apple took an unprecedented tumble today, as Irish rock group U2 announced their next album was nearing completion, and could possibly see a release in September or October of this year. The news sent icy blasts of pure fear through the souls of iTunes users worldwide, as they remembered the dark… Read more »
FANS of the 2008 financial crisis were delighted at the news that a recent stress-test of Irish banks have brought about a trip down memory lane, with glaring holes showing up across several Irish financial institutions along with huge numbers of politicians and banking officials rushing to assure the population that ‘everything is grand’. Tests… Read more »
THERE were fun and festivities for a full two minutes earlier today as Apple allowed labourers in their Chinese factories a rare moment of rest to celebrate the 1 billionth iPhone sold. CEO Tim Cook ‘OK’ed’ the 120 second break as sales figures for the mould-breaking smartphone, now heading into its 7th generation, crossed the… Read more »
