Aughinish refinery group back in black after two years of lossesTHE LARGEST aluminium refinery in Europe, Rusal Aughinish on the Shannon estuary, returned to profit last year after sustaining…Mon Jul 04 2011 - 01:00
Dubarry profits up 13% on booming overseas salesONE OF the State’s oldest firms, Dubarry, enjoyed significant growth in profits last year due largely to a 44 per cent increase…Fri Jul 01 2011 - 01:00
'Gap in information' noted at inquest of drowned sistersGARDAÍ FOUND bloodstains in the car owned by two Waterford-based sisters who both drowned off a Co Clare beach in March, an inquest…Thu Jun 30 2011 - 01:00
HSE to end 'indiscriminate' transport arrangementsTHE HSE is due to publish a review later this week that is set to end “the indiscriminate arrangements” for transporting dialysis…Tue Jun 28 2011 - 01:00
American Ireland Fund raises record $40mTHE CHIEF executive of the American Ireland Fund confirmed yesterday that the fund had its most successful year to date last …Sat Jun 25 2011 - 01:00
Gilmore warns of 'damage' to French relationsMINISTER FOR Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore said yesterday he had told his French counterpart that France’s opposition to Ireland…Sat Jun 25 2011 - 01:00
Clare council refused offer to reinstate iconic signpostTHE CONTROVERSY over the removal of road signs in the Burren village of Ballyvaughan, Co Clare, has taken a new twist with the…Sat Jun 25 2011 - 01:00
Bhamjee tells of his fears for mental health servicesAHEAD OF his retirement from the Health Service Executive (HSE) after 37 years of service, Dr Moosajee Bhamjee admits that “there…Tue Jun 21 2011 - 01:00
Gallagher looks likely to receive support of Clare councillorsBUSINESSMAN and “Dragon” Seán Gallagher looks poised to receive the support of Clare County Council to be a candidate in the …Tue Jun 21 2011 - 01:00
Developer fined for destroying bat roostCO CLARE developer John Declan Flanagan was yesterday ordered in court to pay more than €3,000 between costs and a fine after…Fri Jun 17 2011 - 01:00
Locals angry over removal of tourism landmarkTHE NATIONAL Roads Authority has caused controversy by removing a remarkable tourism landmark used by Tourism Ireland in marketing…Wed Jun 15 2011 - 01:00
Tributes as Ennis student laid to restTHE BROTHER of 21-year-old Ennis man Eoin Ryan yesterday asked mourners to remember Eoin “as a peaceful, loving, beautiful young…Sat Jun 11 2011 - 01:00
Man appears in court charged with murder of law studentA CLARE man appeared in court last night charged with the murder of law student Eoin Ryan.Thu Jun 09 2011 - 01:00
Man charged with Clare murderA 31-year-old man appeared before Ennis District Court this evening charged with the murder of 21-year-old Eoin Ryan yesterday…Wed Jun 08 2011 - 01:00
Operators of nursing home claim report is 'overly critical'INSPECTORS HAVE uncovered “unacceptable practices” at a Co Clare nursing home, saying they are not satisfied the health and wellbeing…Mon Jun 06 2011 - 01:00
Louis Fitzgerald pub group records €50.3m pre-tax lossTHE PUB, restaurant and hotel group run by Louis and Helen Fitzgerald recorded a €50Sat Jun 04 2011 - 01:00
Ennis takes delivery of Dev's restored DodgeTHE DODGE Plymouth that transported two of Ireland’s presidents in the early years of the State was driven back to Ennis, Co …Thu Jun 02 2011 - 01:00
Call for HSE Healthstat system to be changedTHE DIRECTOR of Operations for HSE West, John Hennessy, yesterday called for the criteria in which acute hospitals are evaluated…Tue May 31 2011 - 01:00
Proposed wind farm in Clare halved in sizeTHE DEVELOPERS of a proposed 400ft wind farm in west Clare have halved its size after concerns were expressed by local residents…Thu May 26 2011 - 01:00
Surf wear boss joins opposition to Doolin pierTHE CHIEF executive of one of the world’s largest surf apparel companies, Billabong, has intervened in a row between surfers …Wed May 25 2011 - 01:00
Over-reliance on junior doctors 'must end'PATIENTS WILL suffer and hospital departments will close unless structural reform of the Irish hospital system takes place that…Tue May 24 2011 - 01:00
Moher visitor centre posts reduced lossesLOSSES AT the company that operates the Cliffs of Moher visitor attraction amounted to €83,000 last year, according to new figures…Thu May 19 2011 - 01:00
Healthcare in midwest targeted for €17.6m cutsTHE HEALTH Service Executive (HSE) is proposing fresh cuts totalling €17Wed May 18 2011 - 01:00
Management overhaul after worst hospital performanceAN OVERHAUL in the management of the worst performing hospital in the country is to take place.Tue May 17 2011 - 01:00
An Taisce labelled secret society by councillorAN TAISCE was last night labelled a secret society as councillors demanded that the Minister for the Environment delist the organisation…Tue May 17 2011 - 01:00
Corrib Oil planning to expand in MunsterPRETAX PROFITS at the Galway-based Corrib Oil forecourt group were flat last year in spite of its revenues rising by 14 per cent…Mon May 16 2011 - 01:00
Insurance body calls for more spending on flood defencesTHE CHIEF executive of the Irish Insurance Federation has warned that current levels of investment in and implementation of flood…Wed May 11 2011 - 01:00
Discount retailer creates over 100 new jobsDISCOUNT RETAILER Euro General Retail has announced the creation of more than 100 new jobs with the opening of 12 new stores.Tue May 10 2011 - 01:00
Revenues at Thomond Park firm rise 40%REVENUES AT the company that operates the €40 million Thomond Park in Limerick last year increased by 40 per cent as the company…Sat May 07 2011 - 01:00
Former GP is no conman, counsel tells courtFORMER GP Paschal Carmody is not the conman the prosecution is suggesting but a man who has given his life to the treatment of…Wed Apr 27 2011 - 01:00
Developer's firm in €9.28m lossA LIMERICK property development company owned by one of the country’s best-known developers and hoteliers, Jerry O’Reilly, incurred…Tue Apr 26 2011 - 01:00
Shell invests extra €60m to complete Corrib gas projectSHELL IRELAND has received a further cash injection of €60 million from its parent company to complete the Corrib gas project…Mon Apr 25 2011 - 01:00
Exclusive golf club back in black after subscription hikeONE OF the Republic’s most exclusive golf clubs has reversed significant losses of recent years – but only after increasing members…Sat Apr 23 2011 - 01:00
Revenues halve at Irish arm of Procter & GambleREVENUES AT the main Irish arm of consumer products group Procter & Gamble almost halved last year as the company recorded…Sat Apr 23 2011 - 01:00
Meteor cites downturn as earnings drop by 19%THE ECONOMIC downturn and intense competition in the mobile phone market contributed to a 19 per cent fall in earnings to €102…Fri Apr 22 2011 - 01:00
Carmody tells court his brother went into remission after treatmentFORMER GP Paschal Carmody said yesterday that a cancerous tumour and multiple lesions in the body of his brother, Peter, disappeared…Tue Apr 19 2011 - 01:00
Bruton vows to defend rate of corporate tax 'tooth and nail'MINISTER FOR Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton has told business leaders in Shannon that the Government would defend…Sat Apr 16 2011 - 01:00
Carmody denies offering cancer cureFORMER CLARE GP Paschal Carmody told a jury yesterday he never promised 15-year-old Conor O’Sullivan a cure for his cancer.Fri Apr 15 2011 - 01:00
Bill for one psychiatric patient tops €1 millionTHE BILL FOR providing 24-hour security for one male patient at the acute psychiatric unit at Ennis General Hospital has exceeded…Tue Apr 12 2011 - 01:00
Clare landlord fined €500 for assault during forcible evictionA 10-YEAR-OLD boy was “roughed around” while his family were being forcibly evicted from their home by their landlord and his…Tue Apr 12 2011 - 01:00
HSE intends to close Limerick hospitalTHE HEALTH Service Executive (HSE) said yesterday that it is fully committed to the closure of St Joseph’s psychiatric hospital…Mon Apr 11 2011 - 01:00
ISPCA to raffle home of dog loverTHE IRISH Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) is set to hold a national raffle for a €200,000 home after the…Sat Apr 09 2011 - 01:00
Pensioner forced to sleep in car may return homeA JUDGE yesterday ordered that a pensioner (73) forced to sleep in his car after being made homeless by his nephew can remain…Sat Apr 09 2011 - 01:00
Lahinch toilets site gets go-aheadTHE LOO in Lahinch with the €400,000 sea view is set to be demolished after An Bord Pleanála yesterday gave the go-ahead to make…Thu Apr 07 2011 - 01:00
Man remanded over Clare murderA man has been remanded in custody charged in connection with the murder of Ballyvaughan woman Deirdre McCarthy.Thu Apr 07 2011 - 01:00
Animal windfall as house left to ISPCA goes under hammerTHE REPUBLIC’S vulnerable cats and dogs are to set to receive a windfall of about €200,000 after a Co Clare doctor and dog lover…Thu Apr 07 2011 - 01:00
New hope for critics of Doolin pier planA SECOND CHANCE for opponents of development at Doolin pier has opened up with the announcement that further consideration has…Tue Apr 05 2011 - 01:00
Reilly urged to tackle hospital's performanceTHE CHAIRMAN of the HSE West Regional Forum, Cllr Pádraig Conneely, yesterday called on Minister for Health Dr James Reilly to…Tue Apr 05 2011 - 01:00
Profits at Amazon's Irish unit up 29%OPERATING PROFITS at the main Irish unit of online retailing giant Amazon increased by 29 per cent last year as revenues climbed…Mon Apr 04 2011 - 01:00
