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Deal-makers set sights on Irish tech and telecoms firms despite decline in M&A activity

Deal-makers set sights on Irish tech and telecoms firms despite decline in M&A activity

Transaction volumes fall 17%, says William Fry, but deal values almost triple to €33.2 billion

Mon Jul 27 2026 - 05:00
Higher occupancy levels doubles profits at Conrad Hotel

Higher occupancy levels doubles profits at Conrad Hotel

Owner Archer Hotel Capital recently secured permission to expand the Earlsfort Terrace property

Fri Jul 24 2026 - 11:23
Greencore shares soar as sandwich supplier raises profit outlook amid post-merger momentum

Greencore shares soar as sandwich supplier raises profit outlook amid post-merger momentum

Group expects to deliver ‘cost synergy’ of around £15m from Bakkavor deal this year

Wed Jul 22 2026 - 07:25
Pensions hit from divorce ‘often overlooked’ by couples

Pensions hit from divorce ‘often overlooked’ by couples

Surge in divorce cases since 2019 leads to an increase in court orders to split and share pension pots, advisors say

Tue Jul 21 2026 - 00:01
How big should your pension pot be for a comfortable retirement in Ireland?

How big should your pension pot be for a comfortable retirement in Ireland?

‘The real question is whether someone knows what income they personally need in retirement, based on their lifestyle’

Mon Jul 20 2026 - 11:00
John Malone’s MHL hotel group acquires Dublin Airport hotels from Tifco in ‘€100m deal’

John Malone’s MHL hotel group acquires Dublin Airport hotels from Tifco in ‘€100m deal’

Acquisition of Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Express is subject to regulatory approval

Fri Jul 17 2026 - 10:03
Precarious work leads to a rapid increase in ‘vulnerable jobs’ rate in Ireland

Precarious work leads to a rapid increase in ‘vulnerable jobs’ rate in Ireland

Rate of ‘employment vulnerability’ increased by more than 60% in decade after financial crisis, EuroFound says

Thu Jul 16 2026 - 14:24
AI-related trade a bright spot for Ireland amid Trump tariffs ‘whiplash effect’, says Ibec

AI-related trade a bright spot for Ireland amid Trump tariffs ‘whiplash effect’, says Ibec

But outlook for Irish economy remains ‘volatile’ amid uncertainty around global energy prices

Thu Jul 16 2026 - 05:09
Global shares mixed as US earnings season kicks off

Global shares mixed as US earnings season kicks off

Irish shares advance as home builders, banks and Ryanair move higher

Wed Jul 15 2026 - 17:35
Irish house prices rise at slowest rate in more than two years

Irish house prices rise at slowest rate in more than two years

Prices outside Dublin continue to accelerate amid a shortage of second-hand properties for sale

Wed Jul 15 2026 - 11:33
Irish economy to grow at ‘steadier’ pace in 2026 as global risks bite, says PwC

Irish economy to grow at ‘steadier’ pace in 2026 as global risks bite, says PwC

Big Four firm’s latest forecasts echo recent commentary from the Central Bank and ESRI

Tue Jul 14 2026 - 06:01
Musgrave sells SuperValu store in south Dublin to the Pettitt family

Musgrave sells SuperValu store in south Dublin to the Pettitt family

Pettit’s SuperValu operates seven stores, mostly in the south-east

Mon Jul 13 2026 - 15:15
Irish construction boom drives revenue growth at Woodie’s and Chadwicks owner Grafton

Irish construction boom drives revenue growth at Woodie’s and Chadwicks owner Grafton

Geopolitical uncertainty “continued to weigh on market confidence” in Britain, says group

Mon Jul 13 2026 - 08:17
Randox culls R & D jobs amid ‘post-Covid realignment’ of business

Randox culls R & D jobs amid ‘post-Covid realignment’ of business

Northern Ireland-headquartered diagnostics group played a central role in Britain’s pandemic testing regime

Sat Jul 11 2026 - 06:00
Irish manufacturing production slumps after frantic start last year

Irish manufacturing production slumps after frantic start last year

Multinationals rushed to produce and export goods from Ireland to the US in early 2025 in repsonse to Trump tariffs

Fri Jul 10 2026 - 13:16
Retrofit expert SE Systems to create 150 jobs as it plots national expansion

Retrofit expert SE Systems to create 150 jobs as it plots national expansion

Cork-based company has invested €3m in a new HQ and plans to grow Dublin, Cork, Clare and Donegal presence

Fri Jul 10 2026 - 10:02
Business optimism on the rise despite interest-rate and geopolitical fears

Business optimism on the rise despite interest-rate and geopolitical fears

‘Volatility is the new normal for Irish businesses,’ says Neil Hughes of Azets Ireland

Fri Jul 10 2026 - 05:00
Baggage handler Swissport sees seven-fold profit growth as Dublin Airport delays ease

Baggage handler Swissport sees seven-fold profit growth as Dublin Airport delays ease

Revenues increased by 12 per cent to €66.4m, according to recent filings

Thu Jul 09 2026 - 18:26
US strikes on Iran drag global shares lower

US strikes on Iran drag global shares lower

Spanish stocks under pressure after Donald Trump reiterates threat to cut trade ties

Wed Jul 08 2026 - 17:39
Almost half of Irish workers ‘worry about AI taking their jobs’

Almost half of Irish workers ‘worry about AI taking their jobs’

Only small fraction of firms surveyed have used tech to fully replace roles, says FRS Recruitment

Wed Jul 08 2026 - 05:01
National Lottery to educate retailers around sale of lotto products to children

National Lottery to educate retailers around sale of lotto products to children

Lotto regulator said last year that an ‘unacceptable’ number of retailers were not correctly applying standards

Tue Jul 07 2026 - 13:14
Data centres account for almost a quarter of Irish electricity usage in 2025

Data centres account for almost a quarter of Irish electricity usage in 2025

Electricity consumption by data centres rose 10% last year alone, says CSO

Tue Jul 07 2026 - 11:19
Irish asset and wealth management industry could be worth $9tn by 2030, says PwC

Irish asset and wealth management industry could be worth $9tn by 2030, says PwC

Republic has ‘an established position’ as a global fund domicile and administration hub, report says

Tue Jul 07 2026 - 00:01
Comedians get green light to turn Dublin’s former Token premises into purpose-built theatre

Comedians get green light to turn Dublin’s former Token premises into purpose-built theatre

City council grant conditional approval to transform property into 200-seat licensed performance venue

Fri Jul 03 2026 - 06:00
Companies, public bodies and charities bought one in five homes sold in 2025

Companies, public bodies and charities bought one in five homes sold in 2025

Non-household entities spent €5.1bn on homes last year but rate of growth slowed significantly

Wed Jul 01 2026 - 13:14
NCT operators expect a jump in test volumes as EU overhauls roadworthiness standards

NCT operators expect a jump in test volumes as EU overhauls roadworthiness standards

Applus Inspection Services reported revenues of almost €117.7m in 2025

Wed Jul 01 2026 - 06:11
Rising living costs weigh on Irish holiday spending plans, survey finds

Rising living costs weigh on Irish holiday spending plans, survey finds

One in five Irish consumers say they cannot afford a holiday this year

Wed Jul 01 2026 - 06:00
Government introduces VAT cut for hospitality sector despite criticism

Government introduces VAT cut for hospitality sector despite criticism

Controversial policy measure has been heavily criticised by economists since its announcement in Budget 2026

Tue Jun 30 2026 - 16:17
Company failures on the rise in Ireland’s retail sector

Company failures on the rise in Ireland’s retail sector

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

Mon Jun 29 2026 - 06:31
Irish retail insolvencies surge 35% as consumer spending comes under pressure

Irish retail insolvencies surge 35% as consumer spending comes under pressure

PwC data shows overall company failure rate remains ‘remarkably’ stable despite economic headwinds

Mon Jun 29 2026 - 06:00
AI boom to put gloss on domestic Irish economy despite rising inflation, says ESRI

AI boom to put gloss on domestic Irish economy despite rising inflation, says ESRI

Think tank has raised its forecasts for inflation, driven by soaring energy prices due to ‘fluid’ situation in the Gulf

Thu Jun 25 2026 - 00:01
Foreign banks poised for growth in Ireland despite external headwinds, survey finds

Foreign banks poised for growth in Ireland despite external headwinds, survey finds

Some 44% of FIBI members expect an expansion of activity levels this year

Wed Jun 24 2026 - 13:49
Economists ‘nervous’ about home-building ramping up to target levels, conference hears

Economists ‘nervous’ about home-building ramping up to target levels, conference hears

Anxiety based on lack of sustained increase in planning permissions since 2022, says ESRI

Tue Jun 23 2026 - 14:41
Property prices fall in Dublin but are still ‘running hot’ in rural areas

Property prices fall in Dublin but are still ‘running hot’ in rural areas

Prices in Dublin fell by 2.3% in year to end of June, says Daft.ie

Tue Jun 23 2026 - 00:01
Shares slip as SpaceX rout clouds Iran deal optimism

Shares slip as SpaceX rout clouds Iran deal optimism

UK shares largely shrugged off news of prime minister Keir Starmer’s resignation

Mon Jun 22 2026 - 17:53
Elkstone completes 345-bed student housing scheme in Galway city

Elkstone completes 345-bed student housing scheme in Galway city

Private market investment firm says a further 240 beds will be delivered by September 2027

Sat Jun 20 2026 - 06:00
Irish arm of Western Union paid $32m dividend to parent company

Irish arm of Western Union paid $32m dividend to parent company

Dublin company reports revenues of more than $627.6 million for 2025

Fri Jun 19 2026 - 16:04
European shares end week on cautious note after Iran peace deal hits early snag

European shares end week on cautious note after Iran peace deal hits early snag

US vice president JD Vance abruptly cancelled his trip to Switzerland for talks with the Islamic Republic

Fri Jun 19 2026 - 14:24
Revolut to refund thousands of Irish customers after ATM charge error

Revolut to refund thousands of Irish customers after ATM charge error

Issue relates to a third-party cash machine provider, which incorrectly applies a fee to users, says fintech

Fri Jun 19 2026 - 09:09
Look under the hood. There are ‘echoes of 2006’ in the Irish economy

Look under the hood. There are ‘echoes of 2006’ in the Irish economy

Trump says Iran peace deal has averted ‘worldwide depression’ but closer to home experts worry prices will continue to rise regardless

Fri Jun 19 2026 - 06:00
Energy price shock to squeeze Irish wage growth this year, says Central Bank

Energy price shock to squeeze Irish wage growth this year, says Central Bank

Global oil and gas prices now unlikely to return to more normal levels despite putative Middle East peace deal

Thu Jun 18 2026 - 06:00
‘Clear echoes’ of Celtic Tiger in Government’s reliance on corporation tax, fiscal watchdog warns

‘Clear echoes’ of Celtic Tiger in Government’s reliance on corporation tax, fiscal watchdog warns

Ifac chairman Seamus Coffey tells Oireachtas committee Government should follow its own rules on spending

Tue Jun 16 2026 - 17:45
Management consultancy fees jump 22% in first quarter

Management consultancy fees jump 22% in first quarter

Prices charged by services firms up 1.3% since March 2025, CSO figures show

Mon Jun 15 2026 - 14:40
Salesforce to buy Irish-founded tech firm Fin for $3.6bn

Salesforce to buy Irish-founded tech firm Fin for $3.6bn

Deal for software company formerly known as Intercom set to be one of the biggest sales of an Irish-founded tech firm

Mon Jun 15 2026 - 13:28
Central Bank’s Vasileios Madouros: The impact of the 2008 crash is ‘persistent’

Central Bank’s Vasileios Madouros: The impact of the 2008 crash is ‘persistent’

Athens native Vasileios Madouros talks about the future of money, and how the financial crash continues to shape key aspects of Irish life

Fri Jun 05 2026 - 06:00
Strong start to 2026 for Ires as new rent rules come into effect

Strong start to 2026 for Ires as new rent rules come into effect

Demand for rental accommodation remains strong

Thu May 28 2026 - 14:58
Greencore shares slide as sandwich supplier reports cost of €1.4bn UK merger

Greencore shares slide as sandwich supplier reports cost of €1.4bn UK merger

Convenience food group incurred acquisition costs of £60.6m in first half

Wed May 27 2026 - 13:03
Iran war shock will ‘test resilience’ of Irish borrowers, says Central Bank

Iran war shock will ‘test resilience’ of Irish borrowers, says Central Bank

Authority also highlights risk of ‘disorderly correction’ of global stock prices amid AI-driven surge in valuations

Wed May 27 2026 - 12:33
Irish house prices to increase by ‘more sedate’ 4% in 2026, says Bank of Ireland

Irish house prices to increase by ‘more sedate’ 4% in 2026, says Bank of Ireland

New homes drive market as affordability remains ‘stretched’ and second-hand sales continue to decline

Wed May 27 2026 - 05:01
Financial and insurance sector earnings surge as job vacancy rate remains low

Financial and insurance sector earnings surge as job vacancy rate remains low

Tech workers remain the best remunerated in Ireland, according to CSO data

Tue May 26 2026 - 15:45
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