Apple has updated its iPad line and dropped the “Air” branding as it boosts the specs on its mid-tier product. More colours for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus have
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A fund run by former executives at Goldman Sachs has received €50m from the Irish Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) to develop financial services jobs in Ireland. Reverence Capital Partners Opportunities
IFA President Joe Healy has called for an immediate ban on Brazilian meat imports into the EU. He said the latest revelations on the failure of Brazil to meet EU
British Prime Minister Theresa May will trigger article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, the formal notification of the United Kingdom’s intention to leave the European Union, on March 29th. The
Esri Ireland, a global leader in Geographic Information’s Systems (GIS), has appointed Paul Synnott to its board of directors. In his current role as country manager, Paul is responsible for leading
Northern Ireland born Sarah Friar has been appointed the first independent board member at Slack, the business communications platform. Friar is currently the CFO of payments company Square and is
According to new research from Cushman & Wakefield, a record €720 million was spent on 51 hotel transactions in Ireland last year. Cushman & Wakefield, the commercial partner here of
University College Dublin has received the Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award in recognition of its commitment to improving gender equality. Athena SWAN was established in 2005 and is operated by
A €6.7 million EU-backed initiative to combat the effects of pollution on bathing waters in Wales and Ireland has been announced by Paschal Donohoe TD, Minister for Public Expenditure and
What do the Big Banana in Australia, an Ethiopian Airlines aircraft in Addis Ababa and two rhino statues in Nairobi have in common? They are just some of the more
Dublin Airport will welcome more than 376,000 passengers arriving and departing through the airport in the coming days for the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. A variety of musical entertainment is
According to the latest consumer price index (CPI), inflation has risen to its highest level in almost four years due to rising fuel costs and a pick-up in hotel and
Lottoland, a website that allows users play lotteries in other jurisdictions, has launched in Ireland. Based in Gibraltar and headed up by Betfair’s former Irish regional manager Graham Ross, the
A new study from PwC has reported that Brexit and digital technology will reshape the asset and wealth management industry, although only 10% are investing in digital. Among global companies
Job site Indeed has compiled a list of 25 companies to feature in ‘Best Places to Work in the Private Sector in Ireland’, with tech giant Dell coming out on
Four companies have been each awarded €25,000 Phase 2 funding to develop smart technology solutions to help increase bicycle usage, to gather better data to understand cyclist behaviour and also
The Small Firms Association (SFA) has called for a complete review of the social welfare system to ensure that work always pays more than welfare. Linda Barry, SFA Assistant Director,
A new report from Savills on Ireland’s property investment market has revealed that, since the beginning of 2013, 1.1 million sq m (11.84 million sq ft) of modern office space
A report from the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has found that executive pay in some Irish private companies increased by up to 238% between 2009 and 2015, a
The Bank of Ireland StartUp awards 2017 were officially launched to business nationwide recently. The competition, now in its sixth year, recognises and rewards Irish startups for their success in business
New figures show that for the first time, Dunnes Stores has maintained its position as the country’s biggest grocer for two months in a row. Figures from Kantar Worldpanel show
Minister for Employment and Small Business Pat Breen is leading a 4-day Enterprise Ireland trade visit to the USA. The highlight of the trade visit is the Enterprise Ireland exhibition
250 employees at the Coty plant in Nenagh are to lose their jobs when the multinational company closes its business in the town. Staff at the former Procter & Gamble
Abbeyfeale Community Council plans to transform the convent into a hub for new businesses and job creation, a community events
Two Irish tech companies are joining forces to create a new €50m IT service operation. PlanNet21 Communications and Agile Networks
The Irish subsidiary of WH Smith, paid a €2.5 million dividend to its parent late last year after it recorded
Aviva Ireland has reported a 20% hike in operating profit for 2016 as it continues to turn around its financial
HBAN (Halo Business Angel Network), the all-island group responsible for the promotion of business angel investment in Ireland, recently announced
Many Irish small- and medium-sized businesses are still unaware of the dangers posed to them by Brexit, according to a
Ireland’s economy grew 5.2% last year, exceeding all other euro zone countries and most official forecasts for the third successive
Online food ordering service Just Eat saw a 52% rise in revenues to £375 million (€432 million) last year. The
Apple Pay allows people using certain Apple mobile devices to pay for goods and services in thousands of retail outlets
Hopes that global insurer AIG might relocate its European regional HQ to Dublin from London have been dashed, with Luxembourg
The Chief Executive of An Post, David McRedmond, has said that the cost of a national stamp is to rise
According to the Central Statistics Office (CSO), the number of new cars licensed in Ireland in February fell by 20.2%
Windows might be the leading operating system around the world thanks to its presence on desktop PCs and laptops but
Paddy Power Betfair has reported higher revenues and operating profits for 2016 – its first full year of earnings since
Researchers from across Europe, led by University of Limerick (UL), have begun a project to produce carbon fibre from forestry
More than €7 million of EU funds will be invested in science and technology projects to help protect and develop
Liam Edwards, proprietor of Jim Edwards Bar and Restaurant in Kinsale, is the new president of the RAI. Edwards, 43,
Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, has published the draft River Basin Management Plan (RBMP)
The impact of climate change represents a significant opportunity for Ireland’s Dairy Sector but also poses a threat, a special
The latest Live Register figures show a continuing fall in the numbers of people signing on. The seasonally adjusted figures
Ventac won the Overall National Small Business Award 2017, the Small Firms Association (SFA) announced on Thursday.. Winners were selected
During 2016 there were 71,647 days lost to industrial disputes, according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office on
A talented group of teenagers from Galway, Cork, Kilkenny, Offaly and Dublin claimed the winning spot at the 2017 BT
Irish service providers benefited from improving economic conditions in February, seeing further sharp rises in activity and new business and
The FREED Project is inviting applications from companies, SME’s or start-ups to develop innovative energy technologies, the Western Development Commission
AIB announced annual pre-tax profits of €1.7 Billion and proposed a dividend of €250 million on Thursday. In a statement,
New car registration figures released on Wednesday by Motorcheck.ie show that new car sales in February 2017 have fallen 21%
Post provided by Mazars. Ireland has one of the highest concentrations of digital technology activity and employment within the OECD
The rate of input cost inflation accelerated sharply in February, amid higher prices for a range of raw materials, but
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor announced on Wednesday that Mobile Technologies Inc. (MTI) is to hire
Post provided on behalf of Spaciotempo. A multinational FTSE 100 distributor of non-food consumables and equipment turned to temporary building
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is inviting businesses to come to the Energy Show 2017, taking place at
Some of the best young business minds in the country are getting ready to be put through their paces at
Minister of State for Employment and Small Business Pat Breen met with the Prompt Payment Code Stakeholders to discuss the
Average weekly earnings were €716.07 in Quarter four of 2016, a rise of 0.6% from €712.02 one year earlier according
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