'Personal trainer' phone aims to get texters off the couchSAMSUNG HAS unveiled a new mobile phone aimed at getting users fit by acting as a virtual personal trainer.Fri Nov 14 2008 - 00:00
Ireland can't shrink from European role - ArchbishopIreland cannot "shrink" from its European responsibilities, the Archbishop of Dublin said today.Fri Nov 14 2008 - 00:00
Patients waiting nine months for bowel cancer testPatients are waiting up to nine months for a crucial test for bowel cancer, the Irish Cancer Society (ICS) said today.Fri Nov 14 2008 - 00:00
Government rules out bank recapitalisation planThe Government has no immediate plans to recapitalise Irish banks, the Tánaiste, Mary Coughlan, told the Dáil today.Thu Nov 13 2008 - 00:00
Subway to create 1,300 jobs in two yearsSandwich franchise Subway is aiming to create 1,300 new jobs by 2010 with the opening of 119 new stores, the company said today…Thu Nov 13 2008 - 00:00
Condolences expressed on Limerick murderHundreds of people have gone online to sign a book of condolences for Limerick rugby player Shane Geoghegan, who was shot dead…Tue Nov 11 2008 - 00:00
Appeal for information on Limerick murderGardaí investigating the death of a rugby player in Limerick over the weekend have renewed their appeal for information on the…Mon Nov 10 2008 - 00:00
More than 32,000 jobs lost in 2008More than 4,600 people were made redundant in October, with in excess of 32,000 jobs lost since the start of the year new figures…Mon Nov 03 2008 - 00:00
Northgate wins £29m Kent schools ICT contractNORTHERN IRELAND technology firm Northgate Information Solutions has won a £29 million (€36Fri Oct 31 2008 - 00:00
Web and mobiles set to be 'drivers' of media industryONLINE AND mobile will be the drivers of the entertainment and media industry, a new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) …Fri Oct 17 2008 - 01:00
Government increases threshold for over-70s medical cardThe Government has bowed to pressure and increased the eligibility threshold set for medical cards and GP visit cards issued …Thu Oct 16 2008 - 01:00
Companies fail to exploit IT, says surveyIRISH COMPANIES are failing to capitalise on the potential of IT to bring innovation and improvements to their business and increase…Fri Oct 10 2008 - 01:00
Irish online shoppers cautious due to downturnTHE ECONOMIC downturn has hit Irish online shoppers, with a new report finding a reduction in the products and services bought…Fri Oct 10 2008 - 01:00
A time and a place name for everythingDESPITE ONLY launching officially on Wednesday, www.LogainmFri Oct 03 2008 - 01:00
Age Action calls for review of cost-cutting planAge Action has called on the Government to review controversial cost-cutting proposals that would abolish the automatic entitlement…Sun Sept 28 2008 - 01:00
Union 'surprised' at public sector redundancy commentUnions have expressed surprise at the Minister for Finance's comments yesterday that he would support a redundancy package being…Thu Sept 25 2008 - 01:00
EU to cap roaming charges for textingEU TELECOMS commissioner Viviane Reding is targeting the mobile phone industry once again, with proposals to cut roaming charges…Wed Sept 24 2008 - 01:00
Commission plans to cap SMS roaming chargesEU telecoms commissioner Viviane Reding is targeting the mobile phone industry once again, with proposals to cut roaming charges…Tue Sept 23 2008 - 01:00
Aryzta 'confident' of further growthFood group Aryzta said today it was confident that it would continue to see earnings growth as it reported its results for the…Mon Sept 22 2008 - 01:00
Thousands to enjoy Culture NightTHOUSANDS OF people are expected to attend free events in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick tonight as part of a cultural festival…Fri Sept 19 2008 - 01:00
Group calls for Combat Poverty to stay independentAn umbrella group for organsiations fighting poverty and social exclusion has called on the Government to ensure the Combat Poverty…Fri Sept 19 2008 - 01:00
First national Culture Night kicks offUp to 200,000 culture fans are expected to get a taste of what’s on offer in Irish cities tonight as the first national Culture…Fri Sept 19 2008 - 01:00
Hoax device discovered in DublinArmy bomb disposal experts were last night called to the Liberties area of Dublin to deal with a suspicious device that turned…Fri Sept 19 2008 - 01:00
Credit cards by BlackBerryA MORE cost-effective way to take credit card payments is set to be launched in Ireland, using BlackBerry devices as mobile terminals…Fri Sept 12 2008 - 01:00
Woman seriously injured in Co Galway crashA woman has been seriously injured after a collision between a car and a lorry in Co Galway early this morning.Wed Sept 03 2008 - 01:00
Prison security plans 'an abject failure' - Fine GaelFine Gael has criticised the Government following a record seizure of gangland weapons, saying its plans to tighten prison security…Wed Sept 03 2008 - 01:00
Two held after armed robbery in LaoisTwo men have been arrested following an armed robbery in Co Laois last night.Wed Sept 03 2008 - 01:00
Sexual violence increasing, warns rape crisis centreSexual violence is rising, despite official crime figures showing that the number of reported rapes had declined, the Dublin …Wed Sept 03 2008 - 01:00
Annual inflation in OECD area at 4.8% in JulyAnnual inflation in the OCED area continues to rise, increasing to 4.8 per cent in July.Tue Sept 02 2008 - 01:00
Veris profit rises despite 'difficult' trading conditionsSupport services firm Veris said profit and revenue at the company rose in the first half of 2008, despite difficult trading …Tue Sept 02 2008 - 01:00
Newcourt profits fall on exchange rate weaknessIrish-based security, aviation and recruitment services group Newcourt said revenue increased 34 per cent to €22Tue Sept 02 2008 - 01:00
Iseq gains in early tradingThe Irish stock market opened in positive territory this morning, despite mixed performances from financial stocks.Tue Sept 02 2008 - 01:00
House prices fall 9.4% in 12 monthsProperty prices have fallen 9.4 per cent in the past 12 months, new figures showed today.Mon Sept 01 2008 - 01:00
Iseq slides as weak financials weighThe Irish Index of shares slipped today as European financial stocks took a hit.Mon Sept 01 2008 - 01:00
Total Produce acquires stakes in salad producersFruit and vegetable distributor Total Produce has completed its acquisition of 60 per cent stakes in two Dutch salad producers…Mon Sept 01 2008 - 01:00
Strong trading sees Andor beat expectationsSpecialist imaging group Andor Technology said it would significantly outperform expectations after strong trading in the second…Mon Sept 01 2008 - 01:00
Tullow Oil reaches record revenue on strong oil pricesOil and gas exploration firm Tullow saw revenue rise to a record level as strong oil and prices lifted the company's results.Wed Aug 27 2008 - 01:00
IL&P profit slips on weaker lending growthProfits at Irish Life & Permanent slumped in the first half of 2008, with bank lending hit by weaker demand.Wed Aug 27 2008 - 01:00
Number of new cars registered increases 2.8% in JulyThe number of new cars licensed for the first time in July rose by 2Wed Aug 27 2008 - 01:00
Kingspan profit slides as construction demand weakensFalling demand in the construction market in Ireland and the UK caused Kingspan profit to slip for the first time in six years…Wed Aug 27 2008 - 01:00
Glanbia first half profit, revenue rise in 2008Profit and revenue at food group Glanbia rose in the first half of the year, the company said today.Wed Aug 27 2008 - 01:00
Punters' winning streak leads Paddy Power to lower outlookBetting chain paddy Power today lowered its forecast for 2008, reducing its operating profit expectations from €82 million to…Wed Aug 27 2008 - 01:00
Oglesby warns of tough trading conditionsTOOL MAKER Oglesby & Butler returned a revenue increase of 5 per cent for the quarter ended June 2008, but said tough trading…Wed Aug 20 2008 - 01:00
Plan for Hiestand merger with IAWS is approvedHIESTAND HOLDING shareholders have approved a plan to merge with IAWS to create the world's biggest maker of frozen baked goods…Wed Aug 20 2008 - 01:00
Greencore performance 'solid' despite UK difficultyGreencore said its performance as "solid" despite the current economic difficulties, reporting increased sales in its convenience…Tue Aug 19 2008 - 01:00
Readymix reports €9.6m loss as property market slowsBuilding materials group Readymix said the property market slowdown caused demand for its products to fall sharply, leading to…Fri Aug 15 2008 - 01:00
DCC to buy Chevron's UK fuel and oil distribution unitDCC has agreed to buy Chevron's UK fuel and oil distribution business for €27Fri Aug 15 2008 - 01:00
Construction jobs fall 15.2% in JuneThe number of people employed in the construction sector fell further in June, according to new data from the Central Statistics…Fri Aug 15 2008 - 01:00
CRH appoints group finance directorBuilding material group CRH has announced it has appointed Glenn Culpepper as group finance director designate.Fri Aug 15 2008 - 01:00
Petroneft signs deal with Arawak EnergyPetroneft, the Dublin-listed Russian oil exploration firm, has agreed a deal with Arawak Energy to pursue new opportunities in…Thu Aug 14 2008 - 01:00
