IFG confirms takeover talksFinancial services firm IFG has confirmed it has entered into talks with private equity firm Bregal Capital for a possible takeover…Wed Aug 31 2011 - 01:00
Revenue surges at KentzEngineering firm Kentz said revenue in the first half of the year rose by 48 per cent and pre-tax profit also surged as it prepared…Tue Aug 30 2011 - 01:00
ICG earnings hit by high fuel costsRevenue at Irish Continental Group (ICG) rose in the first half of the year, but the company saw its profits and earnings fall…Tue Aug 30 2011 - 01:00
Foreign investment 'may surge'Foreign direct investment in Ireland could rise by as much as 60 per cent for the year, a new report said today.Tue Aug 30 2011 - 01:00
Ulster Bank predicts GDP to grow 0.3%THE IRISH economy is set to return to growth this year, Ulster Bank said yesterday, but it cut its forecasts as the global outlook…Tue Aug 30 2011 - 01:00
Datalex 'on track' for 2011 targetsTravel software firm Datalex said it was on track to meet targets it laid out in March as it won more new business and increased…Tue Aug 30 2011 - 01:00
'Robust' results for UTVUTV Media reported a "robust" set of results for the first half fo the year, as first-half pre-tax profits on continuing operations…Tue Aug 30 2011 - 01:00
PTSB to buy Northern Rock branchIrish Life & Permanent's retail banking arm, Permanent TSB, is to buy Northern Rock's Dublin-based savings branch, it was…Tue Aug 30 2011 - 01:00
Online business drives Paddy PowerPre-tax profit at bookmaker Paddy Power rose 15 per cent in the first half of year, driven by online activities and international…Tue Aug 30 2011 - 01:00
Ulster Bank revises forecastsThe Irish economy is set to return to growth this year, Ulster Bank said today, but it cut its forecasts as the global outlook…Mon Aug 29 2011 - 01:00
Retail sales fall by 0.5% in JulyRetail sales edged lower in July, putting the retail sector under further pressure.Mon Aug 29 2011 - 01:00
Property prices fall 12.5 per centResidential property prices continued to decline in July, although the pace moderated slightly from the previous month.Mon Aug 29 2011 - 01:00
The Ticket Gig of the WeekWhether youre a fan of their latest album or not, you cant deny that the Kaiser Chiefs can get a crowd on their feetFri Aug 26 2011 - 01:00
Apple likely to launch cheaper iPhone 4ANTICIPATION OF a cut-price iPhone 4 is intensifying, with Asian suppliers to Apple said to have begun manufacturing the new …Wed Aug 24 2011 - 01:00
PRSI change to cut employer burdenEmployers no longer have to pay employer PRSI on share-based remuneration, Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton said today…Tue Aug 23 2011 - 01:00
Trade surplus at record in JuneIreland's trade surplus hit a record in June, rising by 8 per cent to €4Tue Aug 23 2011 - 01:00
Ryanair to close Kerry, Cork routesRyanair has announced it is ending its services from Cork and Kerry to Dublin.Tue Aug 23 2011 - 01:00
Most small firms have frozen pay rates - surveyTHE MAJORITY of small businesses around Ireland have frozen pay rates, saying it was necessary to sustain employment, and many…Tue Aug 23 2011 - 01:00
Profit, revenue rise at KingspanInsulation and building materials specialist Kingspan said profit and revenue rose in the first half of the year, but warned …Mon Aug 22 2011 - 01:00
Chief executive Lynch stands to make $1bn from sale of Autonomy to HPTIPPERARY-BORN founder and chief executive of Autonomy Mike Lynch stands to make up to $1 billion from the sale to HP of the …Sat Aug 20 2011 - 01:00
13% pay gap between sexes, report showsTHE GENDER pay gap has widened slightly, with men earning about 13 per cent more than women.Sat Aug 20 2011 - 01:00
Technology giants wage war with patentsTHE NOTION of Apple and Google being locked in a bitter battle for consumers would have seemed incongruous just a few years ago…Fri Aug 19 2011 - 01:00
Annual manufacturing prices fallAnnual manufacturing prices fell in July but remained static compared to a month earlier, the Central Statistics Office said …Thu Aug 18 2011 - 01:00
Irish inflation rate 'lowest in EU'Ireland's annual rate of inflation was the lowest in the EU last month, new statistics have shown.Wed Aug 17 2011 - 01:00
Profit, sales rise at CRHPretax profit at CRH rose by €70 million in the first half of the year, driven by the group’s operations in Europe and the Americas…Tue Aug 16 2011 - 01:00
Chinese and Irish firms sign energy dealRENEWABLE ENERGY firm Gaelectric Holdings has signed a deal with XEMC VWEC to co-develop three wind farms in Ireland, with a …Tue Aug 16 2011 - 01:00
Google to buy mobile division of MotorolaGOOGLE HAS agreed to buy the mobile device division of Motorola for $12Tue Aug 16 2011 - 01:00
Petroceltic strengthens asset portfolioOil and gas exploration company Petroceltic said it made “significant” progress on an operational and financing level as it strengthened…Tue Aug 16 2011 - 01:00
Gaelectric signs wind farm dealRenewable energy firm Gaelectric Holdings has signed a deal with XEMC VWEC to co-develop three wind farms in Ireland, with a …Mon Aug 15 2011 - 01:00
Falling demand leads to drop in ordersTHE MANUFACTURING sector shrank again in July as falling demand led to a decline in new orders during the month.Wed Aug 03 2011 - 01:00
UPC customers grow by 11%Cable operator UPC grew its business in the second quarter as an increasing number of people signed up for its TV, phone and …Wed Aug 03 2011 - 01:00
Manufacturing sector shrinksThe manufacturing sector shrank again in July as falling demand led to a decline in new orders during the month.Tue Aug 02 2011 - 01:00
Lending to households continues to fallLoans to households continued to fall in June, but the pace of decline moderated slightly, and company loans rose for the first…Fri Jul 29 2011 - 01:00
Cars 2GAME OF THE WEEK: 7 cert, Disney Interactive, PS3 (also DS, Xbox 360, PC/Mac, Wii) ****Fri Jul 29 2011 - 01:00
Central Bank cuts growth forecastThe Central Bank has lowered its economic forecast for the year, predicting the economy will grow by 0.8 per cent in 2011.Fri Jul 29 2011 - 01:00
BBC hopes to catch up with iPlayerIT HAS taken a couple of years for the Global iPlayer to become a reality, but BBC Worldwide is hoping that the extra time taken…Fri Jul 29 2011 - 01:00
Car scrappage scheme drives rise in retail sales figureRETAIL SALES rose in June, with the motor trade continuing to sway the overall figures.Fri Jul 29 2011 - 01:00
Retail sales rise in JuneRetail sales climbed in June, with the motor trade continuing to sway figures.Thu Jul 28 2011 - 01:00
Data use drives O2 IrelandThe popularity of smartphones has driven customers at O2 Ireland, with the number using the devices rising by 40 per cent in …Thu Jul 28 2011 - 01:00
Irish exports rise by €6bnIrish exports rose by €6 billion in the first six months of the year, an 8 per cent rise, the Irish Exporters Association said…Thu Jul 28 2011 - 01:00
