Irish dealmaking holds up better than large global M&A
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Moulding a modern business from the roots of an ancient craft
Aran Woollen Mills has its roots in providing employment for local women. Now owner Vincent Hughes is planning an expansion to meet modern demands
Sheelyn Browne: ‘Loss of Westport House was like somebody cut off my oxygen’
Despite the difficulty of moving on, the artist remains inspired by her famed ancestral home
Hughes family to invest up to €75m in Westport redevelopment plan
Hotel Westport to be redeveloped alongside Westport House and Estate
Retailers seek relief from pressure of lockdown rent bills
Many landlords are striking rent agreements with retailers, but institutions such as pension funds are seen as deal laggards
Covid-19: Westport braces for tough times ahead
Effects of coronavirus will leave a scar on Mayo’s picturesque tourism hub
Portwest buys stake in Italian footwear in €40m deal
Move brings annual turnover for the Co Mayo-headquartered group to over €300m
Portwest refused permission for new HQ in Westport
Planning board overturns council decision to grant for HQ accommodating up to 150 staff
Co Mayo-headquartered Portwest invests €6m in its Australian business
Company looking to double revenues in Australia as it targets €1bn turnover
Market diversification the key to post-Brexit success
Enterprise Ireland client companies are engaging with the agency’s drive to target global markets, with great success
Sean O’Sullivan to be honoured at EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards
More than 1,500 business leaders to gather for annual ceremony in Dublin tonight
Ryanair and Microsoft results big events of week ahead
For your diary: Euro zone consumer confidence due and 2018 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year winner
Irish company to lay off workers in Britain because of Brexit
Uncertainties over the future force Portwest to set up distribution warehouse in Poland
Anchor tenant for former Central Bank; and Conor McGregor’s Green Back
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Brazilian real-estate developer named World Entrepeneur of the Year
One in every 200 Brazilians live in a home built by Rubens Menin’s company MRV
Clothing firm Portwest forecasts revenues up to €220m for 2018
Co Mayo company is experiencing strong period of growth
Homeware company turning household chores into domestic pleasure
Brabantia is 100 years in business next year and is planning growth through acquisition
Portwest chief up for EY World Entrepreneur of the Year award
Harry Hughes of the Westport-based safety firm is in the running for prestigious prize
Portwest completes acquisition of second Australian company
Mayo-based family-owned business acquires Huski workwear brand for €10 million
The successful habits of Ireland’s most successful business leaders
Winners of The Irish Times Business Person of the Month Award, on what leadership is, who they are influenced by, and what alternative career they might have pursued
Judges gather as clock ticks down to Irish Times Business Awards
Winners selected in four categories, including Business Person of the Year
Who are the contenders for ‘Irish Times’ Business Person of the Year?
Six Business Person of the Month winners are profiled ahead of awards night in May
Irish building up a head of steam in Myanmar
Infrastructure is improving as digital and communications companies gain foothold
‘Irish Times’ Business Person of the Year awards to take place in May
Inaugural gala awards night run in association with KPMG, to showcase best in business
Nominations open for EY Entrepreneur of the Year programme
Closing date is February 16th and the 24 finalists will be announced on April 23rd
Portwest on target to achieve record sales this year
Co Mayo-based company manufactures speciality wear sold in 100 countries worldwide
Top house sales of 2017 – the buyers and the sellers
Gorse Hill on Vico Road, Killiney, former home of solicitor Brian O’Donnell, Dublin’s top sale this year
‘The Irish Times’ Business Person of the Month: Harry Hughes
Portwest chief executive named Entrepreneur of the Year and closes €10m Australian deal
Westport House sale to local business dynasty a ‘red letter day’
Sale expected to mean €50 million will be invested in Co Mayo house and estate
New chief of staff at BofI, American union backs Ryanair pilots, EY entrepreneur awards
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Harry Hughes of Portwest named EY Entrepreneur of the Year
Co Mayo-headquartered safety wear company recorded revenues of over €140m in 2016
Tension mounts as Entrepreneur of the Year award winner to be named
The 24 finalists together employ over 5,200 people with revenues of more than €477m
Irish companies set to announce deals in Australia
Portwest, Fexco, Combilift and Akari among 55 firms taking part in President’s state visit
Pitt leaves INM; ‘extraordinarily difficult’ Brexit deals and why 13 is a lucky number (for some)
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Westport work wear firm expands in Australia
Family-owned Portwest spends nearly €10 million on second acquisition in six months
Westport-headquartered company with big plans to expand
EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist Harry Hughes, Portwest
Seeing beyond the local saved and grew the family business
Business interview: Harry Hughes, chief executive of Portwest
EY Entrepreneur of the Year: 24 firms shortlisted for award
Finalists employ more than 5,000 people and generate annual revenues of over €475m
Silke’s scarves
Ireland’s newest scarf designer Ciara Silke has just launched a collection of bold and colourful prints in silk and cashmere
Irish firms on trade mission close deals worth €65m in Gulf states
Deals are expected to lead to the hiring of 95 people
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