Shortlist for 2026 EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards revealed
The 24 finalists will take part in the Big Four firm’s nine-month-long programme
Portwest
Clothing company Portwest being sued by English firm
Westport company allegedly infringed design of ‘bump cap’ headgear
Irish dealmaking holds up better than large global M&A
Resilient domestic economy, strong valuations in parts of tech sector and insurance broker sector consolidation support deal traffic, Davy finds
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
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