High fuel costs hit ICG profitIrish Continental Group saw revenue and profit fall as freight volumes fell off and soaring fuel charges inflated operating costs…Fri May 18 2012 - 01:00
Start-ups woo investor interestIN DUBLIN’S Google-heartland, established businesses were yesterday given a warning: young entrepreneurs are coming for you…Thu May 17 2012 - 01:00
Tech firms to create 237 Galway jobsThe west of Ireland got a major employment boost today as the Taoiseach announced more than 230 jobs would be created at two …Thu May 17 2012 - 01:00
Keeping your children safe through their mobile phonesAN IRISH-based firm has unveiled new software aimed at keeping children safe on their mobile phones.Thu May 17 2012 - 01:00
Paddy Power planning expansionBookmaker Paddy Power said it was accelerating its investment to expand its business as the group reported 28 per cent growth…Thu May 17 2012 - 01:00
UTV predicts Olympic boostRevenue at UTV Media’s Irish radio division turned positive in the first fourth months of the year, but foreign exchange movements…Thu May 17 2012 - 01:00
TVC Holdings increases value of portfolio by 24%TVC HOLDINGS increased the value of its portfolio by 24 per cent in its last financial year, and reported a gross return of €…Wed May 16 2012 - 01:00
TVC portfolio rises in valueTVC Holdings increased the value of its portfolio by 24 per cent in its last financial year, and reported a gross return of €…Tue May 15 2012 - 01:00
Government debt at record levelThe Government’s liabilities rose during the fourth quarter of 2011, reaching a record level, new data showed today.Tue May 15 2012 - 01:00
Providence narrows losses in 2011Exploration firm Providence Resources narrowed its losses last year, reported a pre-tax loss of €5.2 million.Mon May 14 2012 - 01:00
Telefonica brings its Wayra start-up initiative to IrelandTELEFONICA, THE parent of mobile operator O2, will today launch its Wayra accelerator programme for technology start-ups in Dublin…Thu May 10 2012 - 01:00
Samsung people launch the 'human' phone in LondonSAMSUNG HAS moved to raise the smartphone bar with its latest Galaxy device that promises a more “human” smartphone.Fri May 04 2012 - 01:00
Manufacturing up slightly in AprilTHE MANUFACTURING sector expanded marginally in April, as a contraction in output was offset by a rise in new orders and export…Wed May 02 2012 - 01:00
Cisco to create 115 jobs with €26m investment at Galway operationUS TECHNOLOGY giant Cisco is to invest €26 million in its operations in Galway, creating 115 jobs.Tue May 01 2012 - 01:00
Permanent TSB cuts interest ratesMore than 70,000 mortgage customers with Permanent TSB got a reprieve this afternoon as the bank announced it would cut its standard…Tue May 01 2012 - 01:00
Manufacturing output falls in AprilThe manufacturing sector expanded marginally in April, as a contraction in output was offset by a rise in new orders and export…Tue May 01 2012 - 01:00
FBD says policy volumes risingThe Irish insurance market shrank in the first quarter of the year, but FBD said its premium levels were in line with 2011, and…Mon Apr 30 2012 - 01:00
Cisco announces 115 Galway jobsCisco is to invest €26 million in its research and development centre in Galway, creating 115 jobs.Mon Apr 30 2012 - 01:00
Household lending continues to declineLoans to companies rose in March, but lending to households continued to decline during March, new data showed today.Mon Apr 30 2012 - 01:00
Small rise in monthly retail sales but annual sales slidingTHE VOLUME of retail sales rose marginally last month compared with February as more consumers bought cars, while bar sales also…Sat Apr 28 2012 - 01:00
House price decline slows for first time in seven monthsRESIDENTIAL PROPERTY prices fell further in the year to the end of March, but the pace of decline slowed for the first time in…Fri Apr 27 2012 - 01:00
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Elan revenues up to $288m as sales of Tysabri increaseIRISH BIOTECH firm Elan grew its revenue and said it was on track to meet its guidance for the year, as it put in a “solid” performance…Fri Apr 27 2012 - 01:00
Marginal rise in monthly retail salesThe volume of retail sales rose marginally last month compared with February as more consumers bought cars while bar sales also…Fri Apr 27 2012 - 01:00
Petroceltic narrows lossesExploration firm Petroceltic International narrowed its losses last year as it cut costs and increased its income from continuing…Thu Apr 26 2012 - 01:00
Elan 'on track' for $1.2bn revenueIrish biotech firm Elan grew its revenue and said it was on track to meet its guidance for the year, as it put in a “solid” performance…Thu Apr 26 2012 - 01:00
Troika warns on challengesIreland’s bailout programme is on track but significant challenges remain as external growth slows, domestic demand remains …Thu Apr 26 2012 - 01:00
Stream if you wanna go fasterDespite the absence of many of the leading streaming services in Ireland, music fans have a number of options to choose fromThu Apr 26 2012 - 01:00
Watson to buy Actavis for €4.25bnGeneric pharmaceuticals firm Watson is to buy Actavis for €4Thu Apr 26 2012 - 01:00
Factory gate prices rose 2.6% in year to end of MarchFactory gate prices rose by 2.6 per cent in the year to the end of March, as monthly prices were static.Wed Apr 25 2012 - 01:00
'No change' for promissory notesIreland must meet its contractual commitments on promissory notes issued in respect of Anglo Irish Bank, the head of the European…Wed Apr 25 2012 - 01:00
BoI to cut staff as bank shrinksBank of Ireland will reduce the size of its workforce further as the lender continues to shrink in size, chief executive Richie…Tue Apr 24 2012 - 01:00
100 new jobs at high-tech firmsThere was good news on the jobs front today as a Cork-based technology firm announced its expansion and five high-growth companies…Mon Apr 23 2012 - 01:00
Apple to create 500 jobs at Cork operationAPPLE IS to expand its presence in Cork, creating more than 500 jobs in what is being described as a “huge boost” for the country…Sat Apr 21 2012 - 01:00
Trinity Biotech's Q1 revenues up over 7%Revenues at Trinity Biotech rose by more than 7 per cent in the first quarter, as sales of its HIV products rose in Africa.Sat Apr 21 2012 - 01:00
Game used by killer had 10 million subscribersWORLD OF Warcraft, the video game mentioned in evidence yesterday by Anders Breivik, is an online role-playing game, set in a…Fri Apr 20 2012 - 01:00
Providence offers to buy back bondsProvidence Resources has made an offer to holders of its convertible bond to purchase the remaining principle.Fri Apr 20 2012 - 01:00
Ireland's most costly house withdrawnIt was once Ireland’s most expensive house, but now Walford on Shrewsbury Road in Dublin's embassy belt has been withdrawn from…Fri Apr 20 2012 - 01:00
Apple to create 500 jobs in CorkApple is to expand its presence in Cork, creating more than 500 jobs in what is being described as a “huge boost” for the country…Fri Apr 20 2012 - 01:00
50 new jobs for WestmeathParcel carrier DPD Ireland is to expand its facility in Co Westmeath, creating 50 jobs over the next 18 months.Thu Apr 19 2012 - 01:00
Recession bites for Irish tech firms as companies delay investmentsIRISH TECHNOLOGY firms are turning to new markets and concentrating on product innovation to overcome the weakness in domestic…Thu Apr 19 2012 - 01:00
BOI offers negative equity loansHome owners with properties in negative equity are being offered new mortgages that allow them to move home.Thu Apr 19 2012 - 01:00
Trade surplus falls as both imports and exports declineIreland’s trade surplus fell in February as both imports and exports declined.Wed Apr 18 2012 - 01:00
