‘Cautious’ Christmas planned amid concern over economic slowdownJust over half of consumers expect to have less to spend than last year, report for Irish League of Credit Unions showsMon Nov 20 2023 - 05:00
Planning persmission granted for onshore windfarm in CorkCoom Green Energy Park will have capacity to generate enough power for the equivalent of 80,000 homesFri Nov 17 2023 - 14:42
Childcare providers may withdraw from funding scheme over reporting rulesIbec group says it ‘firmly believes’ providers should not be compelled to disclose further financial informationFri Nov 17 2023 - 14:29
West Wood Club made almost €600,000 last year as Covid restrictions liftedGym company’s average number of employees throughout the year was 472, up from 279Fri Nov 17 2023 - 14:06
Irish consumers to cut Christmas shopping spend as cost of living bitesMeanwhile, six in 10 people have or will be reducing their spend in restaurants and pubs during holiday season, report showsFri Nov 17 2023 - 07:46
‘I just made it to Egypt now. I am exhausted’: Irish citizens leave Gaza and cross to safety at Rafah Ibrahim Alagha and his family confirmed they had made it across the border, but Zak Hania expects to be left off listWed Nov 15 2023 - 19:47
Eir parent company acquires 6% stake in Belgian peer ProximusCarraun says Proximus has developed a successful international business via its affiliates BICS and TelesignTue Nov 14 2023 - 10:50
Griffin hotel group says ‘relentless rise’ in interest rates behind drop in profitOperator of Monart Destination Spa and Ferrycarrig Hotel in Co Wexford, as well as nearby Hotel Kilkenny, sees profits fall by a thirdTue Nov 14 2023 - 10:26
DCC sees profits slip 4% after declines in healthcare and technology divisionsGroup’s energy arm announces acquisition of Progas, a leading distributor of liquefied petroleum gas in GermanyTue Nov 14 2023 - 09:47
Woodies DIY parent Grafton Group on track as revenue risesOverall group demand was more subdued in the four months to the end of October, group tells investors in trading updateTue Nov 14 2023 - 07:52
Dublin Airport operator DAA appoints United Oil and Gas executive as CFOPeter Dunne to replace Catherine Gubbins who is leaving the business to take up a role with sandwich-maker GreencoreTue Nov 14 2023 - 07:23
Global stocks trade cautiously as markets await US inflation data Most notable mover in Dublin was Paddy Power Betfair parent Flutter Entertainment which climbed 2.25%Mon Nov 13 2023 - 18:15
Dermot Desmond biometrics company Daon sees profits dipCompany developed the Verifly vaccine passport app used by Aer Lingus and other airlines during the pandemicSat Nov 11 2023 - 06:00
Retired finance lecturer from Co Down elected president of ACCARonnie Patton, from Bangor will lead more than 750,000 ACCA members and future members across 181 countriesFri Nov 10 2023 - 12:15
Irish signing programme Dizzy Deliveries wins Clio award in Los AngelesDizzy Deliveries is a 13-episode children’s TV show with Lámh signs which first aired on RTÉJr in October 2022Fri Nov 10 2023 - 00:01
Government receives copy of RTÉ's ‘strategic vision’ for broadcaster’s futureRTÉ has been rocked by major controversy this year amid Ryan Tubridy payments scandalThu Nov 09 2023 - 21:38
World markets stutter as hopes that high interest rates have peaked fadeAIB finished the day up 1.6% in Dublin following a share sale by Minister for Finance Michael McGrathTue Nov 07 2023 - 18:31
Primark drives strong sales at AB Foods as shoppers shrug off price hikesThe chain implemented ‘selective price increases’ for shoppers over the past year after reporting a spike in costsTue Nov 07 2023 - 08:33
Homeowners can save almost €600 per month by switching, says broker Mortgage holders may already be paying a ‘record average’ of up to €7,099 in extra repayments per year, doddl.ie saysMon Nov 06 2023 - 16:38
Dublin-based Keaney Insurance Brokers bought by US peerCompany was founded in 1993 by Terry Keaney who will continue, together with the management team, to oversee the businessMon Nov 06 2023 - 16:37
Corre Energy seals Siemens deal that will help it close pipeline of projectsCompanies said they have launched a global collaboration for the deployment of multiday compressed air energy storageMon Nov 06 2023 - 15:40
Value and volume of services sector rose in SeptemberLargest annual increase in value was in accommodation and food service activities, which surged 13.8%, CSO data showsMon Nov 06 2023 - 14:21
Property prices in urban zones falling, report findsIrish property tech firm Geowox has published its quarterly Irish housing market report which focuses on actual salesSat Nov 04 2023 - 00:01
Juvenile male arrested in connection with serious assault in SligoTeenage boy was taken to Sligo University Hospital with serious injuries and is currently receiving treatment at Beaumont HospitalFri Nov 03 2023 - 00:30
Cuts at RTÉ could ‘kill’ broadcaster entirely, says former chairFormer chair of board at the broadcaster said it is facing an existential crisis during inaugural Gay Byrne memorial lectureThu Nov 02 2023 - 22:15
People living in ‘very or extremely disadvantaged’ areas up by a thirdGap between Ireland’s most disadvantaged areas and the national average has increased since 2016, major report findsThu Nov 02 2023 - 00:01
Manufacturing sector weakens to greatest extent for three monthsStaff hiring stagnated as manufacturers became less optimistic about growth prospects for the year aheadWed Nov 01 2023 - 05:00
Energy price cuts of 10-30% for nearly all Irish households in coming daysAlmost all households will see cuts of between 10 and 30 per cent over coming days as suppliers start competing for businessWed Nov 01 2023 - 05:00
Paschal Donohoe to be interviewed by Colm O’Regan at KilkenomicsThere will be more than 60 speakers and hosts discussing a range of topics at Kilkenomics across Kilkenny city this weekWed Nov 01 2023 - 05:00
Consumer lending grows at highest annual rate since financial crashThe annual growth rate has been consistently positive for the last 21 months, the Central Bank said in a noteTue Oct 31 2023 - 16:23
Consumer sentiment boosted by supports in Budget 2024Uptick in confidence driven by domestic factors as improved sentiment in Ireland contrasted markedly with other countriesTue Oct 31 2023 - 06:00
Irish-headquartered tech firm Konversational to expand in EuropeGroup expects to generate revenue growth of more than €5m with new offices in France, Germany and SwitzerlandTue Oct 31 2023 - 06:00
Global stocks edge higher as investors await earnings reportsRyanair finished down in Dublin, lagging peers, after speculation reached investors the airline may cancel its Boeing orderMon Oct 30 2023 - 17:32
Revolut offers users enhanced trading options for €15 monthly feeTrading Pro also comes with a desktop trading terminal where active traders can set up custom workspacesMon Oct 30 2023 - 12:10
CAB seized almost €6.4m in ‘ill-gotten gains’ last year, including luxury cars, handbags and watchesA €28,000 Audemars Piguet watch among seizures made from Graham Whelan when he was staying at the Intercontinental HotelMon Oct 30 2023 - 12:00
Wet weather to continue next week after flooding in Cork Cork City Council’s flood assessment team reviews forecasted super spring tides which are expected to result in ‘significant tidal flooding’ in low-lying areas of Cork city centreSun Oct 29 2023 - 20:42
Renowned archaeologist David Sweetman dies aged 85Former chief archaeologist of the Office of Public Works and Dúchas was involved in restoration of Trim CastleSun Oct 29 2023 - 20:26
Indiana Stones: Meet the man bringing back Ireland’s ‘lost culture’ of stone liftingFor centuries, the stones on Ireland’s rugged landscape were more than simple geographical featuresSun Oct 29 2023 - 19:56
Goods handled by Irish ports down 7% in second quarterBritain and Northern Ireland accounted for 35% of the total tonnage of goods handled in the main ports by regionFri Oct 27 2023 - 11:58
Inflation in Ireland slowed to 3.6% in October as energy prices fellFood prices are estimated to have grown by 0.2% in the last month and increased by 6.7% in the last 12 monthsFri Oct 27 2023 - 11:56
Bank of Ireland hikes variable mortgage rates 0.25%It is the bank’s first change to its variable rates since the European Central Bank started raising interest ratesFri Oct 27 2023 - 10:21
Aer Lingus operating profit exceeded pre-Covid 2019 in third quarterThe airline said it is experiencing increased seasonality in the business and continuing high fuel pricesFri Oct 27 2023 - 07:59
Numbers reporting sexual abuse in childhood up 12% last year, One in Four saysBroadcast of documentary on abuse in Dublin schools ‘encouraged hundreds of men‘ to report experiencesThu Oct 26 2023 - 07:36
Irish citizens urged to leave Lebanon immediately as Middle East situation deterioratesDepartment of Foreign Affairs says events could escalate with very little warning, which could affect exit routes out of regionWed Oct 25 2023 - 21:56
National Archives building to close until next week after water damageCensus records from 1926 were unaffected by leak on top floor of building and review of all records on-site has been completedWed Oct 25 2023 - 19:59
Shamrock Rovers triples profits as academy pays offClub hails ‘another excellent year’ for academy with ‘significant progress’ on all key performance indicatorsWed Oct 25 2023 - 06:00
Open Day advice: what to do on a university tourMost college open days include workshops on subjects such as admissions and scholarshipsTue Oct 24 2023 - 01:00
McCabes Pharmacy group bought by owner of LloydsPharmacy chainDeal will bring together two of the best-known retail pharmacy brands in the country as they merge their operationsMon Oct 23 2023 - 17:08
Invest Northern Ireland appoints senior IDA man as chief executiveKieran Donoghue is currently global head of strategy, public policy and international financial services but will leave next yearMon Oct 23 2023 - 16:17
Down-headquartered Graham group wins key development contract in BritainWestern Growth Corridor project set to transform the city and bring new opportunities for housing and economic growthMon Oct 23 2023 - 15:59
