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Seeking to make Opel relevant to Irish customers again

Leaping from Kia to Opel, James Brooks is taking on one of the toughest jobs in the Irish motor trade

Wed Feb 26 2020 - 02:45

Former UDG Healthcare chief named as Gowan Group chairman

Liam FitzGerald to succeed Michael Maughan when he steps down in May

Mon Feb 03 2020 - 10:26

Turnover at Opel Ireland falls by over €20m

Directors describe ‘challenging year’ as staff numbers go from 142 in 2017 to 34 last year

Sat Oct 05 2019 - 02:45

Gowan Group acquires Opel Ireland and installs new MD

James Brooks appointed by group owners, who hold Peugeot and Honda franchises

Tue Oct 01 2019 - 14:45

Gowan Group to take over Opel Ireland

Family business already holds the Peugeot and Honda franchises for the Republic

Thu Jul 04 2019 - 17:31

Boardroom classics and a barely-there chair at deVere’s

Demand for statement pieces should be met by eclectic mix of mid-century furniture

Sat May 18 2019 - 00:00

Income at Maughan family’s Convest almost triples

Turnover at holding company behind Gowan Group increased to €182m from €166.6m

Mon Dec 03 2018 - 12:02

Dublin city needs to protect its local shops and vital services

Capital Ideas: Keep it alive by protecting shops, fuel stations and other essentials

Sat Nov 03 2018 - 06:00

Sherry Fitz results, accountable bankers, and EY award winners

Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business desk

Fri Oct 26 2018 - 06:41

Gowan Group to close landmark Dublin car dealerships and sell sites

Maughan family company to sell Merrion Road, Dublin premises for estimated €18m

Fri Oct 26 2018 - 02:55

‘Brexit’s long-term gain offers a massive opportunity for us’

Interview: Andrew Edmiston, chief executive of Citroën and Subaru importer IM Group

Fri Jan 26 2018 - 05:30

Briton ready to drive sales revival at French icon Citroën

Linda Jackson has clear plans for the French car brand and an end to discounting is one of them

Fri Mar 25 2016 - 08:00

‘Sunday Business Post’ owner buys printer in Cerberus deal

Key Capital acquires control of Cork-based Webprint Concepts from Cerberus

Thu Oct 22 2015 - 07:30

Private importer to take over Citroën’s Irish arm

UK independent auto importer IM Group is to take over the French car brand’s Irish operations

Wed Aug 05 2015 - 00:01

Gowan Group slips back into the red

Maughan family business recorded a sharp dip in performance last year

Thu Dec 04 2014 - 01:00

Deputy CEO Cawley to step down from Ryanair

Will join the board as a non-executive director in May 2014

Mon Jul 01 2013 - 10:38