As the season finale of season two of Ted Lasso arrives, Esther N McCarthy explains the appeal of a show that's become a firm favourite of the Covid era 

Many firms took the direct route to continental Europe, while bigger companies looked to Asia, to diversify.

Most goods and freight coming through Dublin and Rosslare ports are passing new EU customs, agricultural, and public health checks but the full impact of Brexit may not yet be clear, senior civil servants have said.

The political rhetoric in the North in recent days would lead one to conclude the lines of communications are badly in need of repair

EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness also said the EU will "be the adults in the room"

Hartecast Street Furniture has completed projects in Cork Airport, University College Cork, University of Limerick, and the region's train stations

Demand for workers in customs and trade-related roles is expected to intensify

Ireland’s 'vulnerability' can not be overstated in this new trading landscape the FTAI has warned

Overall, the UK’s departure from the EU and its customs union and single market is viewed by many as lowering the potential growth rate of the country's economy over the medium term, via negative impacts on investment and trade. 

DPD UK said up to 20% of parcels are arriving with incorrect or incomplete data attached, meaning parcels have to go back to customers 

Health and Safety Authority outlines the implications for the trade and supply of chemicals, machinery, transportable pressure equipment and for accreditation

The harsh realities of Brexit are coming home to roost with added charges, confusing calculations, and even some UK websites simply stopping deliveries to Ireland.

Britain's relationship with the EU is now on a new basis said the Foreign Affairs Minister

The fishing industry will take "a lot of pain upfront" as a result of Brexit, but will be supported by the Government, the Agriculture Minister has said.

The Brexit trade deal could still fall short for carmakers in the UK with too little leeway to take on more expenses. 

The team behind Wicklow technology firm Hubbcat spent many years working together in the telecoms sector in the Caribbean before founding the company.

Brian Keegan, director of public affairs at Chartered Accountants Ireland, talks to John Daly

Regardless of the outcome of the Brexit negotiations, here are 10 essential things that should be done to prepare for Brexit.

When it comes to wellness, prevention is better than the cure. When it comes to business, it’s all about preparation. For Brexit, it means signing up for a Local Enterprise Office Prepare Your Business for Customs workshop.

We must remember that despite the effects of Covid-19 on Irish business this year there are a number of future economic challenges that we face together - the most significant of which is Brexit.

Ian Talbot, CEO of Chambers Ireland, says Irish companies are taking many of the right changes ahead of UK’s exit from the EU. He talks to Joe Dermody

Without prejudging the outcome of ongoing negotiations between the EU and the UK, my advice to business is to continue to prepare for the substantial and permanent changes that are coming.

Skillnet Ireland chief executive, Paul Healy, says there is still time for companies to prepare for new Customs challenges. He talks to Colette Sheridan

Dublin entrepreneur Pamela Laird is the driving force behind Moxi Loves, an innovative beauty business which currently sells its products through Penneys and over 900 pharmacies and retail outlets in Ireland.

Emer O’Byrne, of Enterprise Ireland’s Brexit Unit, urges businesses to avail of free online supports. She talks to Joe Dermody

"Irish measures taken over the past year will ensure we successfully cope with the new reality on January 1st"

Securing Enterprise Ireland’s new Ready for Customs grant helps ensure Emerald Freight Express, one of Ireland’s leading freight forwarders, is fully prepared for December 31.

It’s often been said that successful businesses look for the opportunities in every situation — but undoubtedly the challenges thrown up in 2020 have tested this theory to the max.

Preparation is everything when it comes to Brexit, with the consensus being that you really can’t start early enough to prepare for the changes that will come in 2021.

Deli Lites is a leading Co Down food-to-go firm that supplies customers across the island with high quality produce. Its business is also growing internationally.

Paul Lynam, director of policy, British Irish Chamber of Commerce, advises business owners to prepare for a range of scenarios. He talks to Colette Sheridan

InterTradeIreland is on hand to provide essential guidance for businesses ahead of Brexit whilst continuing to support cross-border cooperation, says Margaret Hearty

Established in 2004, award-winning Pallet Xpress is one of the leading freight companies in Ireland which will be significantly impacted by Brexit.

MANY business owners will be sitting down to eat their Christmas dinner exhausted from the year gone by. It’s been a year without precedent. Covid-19 has dominated so much of all of our lives and has demanded so much from each and every one of us.

The size of the area to be monitored is 1 million sq miles, 12 times the landmass of the country.