Circle Oil extends loan arrangementsOil and gas exploration firm Circle Oil has extended a $30 million financing arrangement for three years.Thu May 24 2012 - 01:00
Smartbox to create 70 jobs at international centre in DublinGIFT VOUCHER firm Smartbox is to set up a new international centre in Dublin which could create up to 70 jobs at the firm.Thu May 24 2012 - 01:00
HP to lay off 27,000 staffTechnology giant HP is to cut its workforce by 8 per cent over the next few years as it aims to trim costs and kick start its…Thu May 24 2012 - 01:00
Bacon says Spain could learn from Ireland on bank crisisSpain could learn lessons from Ireland’s handling of its banking crisis, according to economic consultant Peter Bacon, the architect…Thu May 24 2012 - 01:00
Dublin-based Brite:Bill secures new equity funding of €1.25mDUBLIN-BASED communications software firm Brite:Bill has secured €1Thu May 24 2012 - 01:00
Smartbox to set up Dublin centreGift voucher firm Smartbox is to set up a new international centre in Dublin, in a move that could create up to 70 jobs at the…Wed May 23 2012 - 01:00
UPC launches catch-up, box set and film serviceUPC WILL bring on-demand television to its digital customers from Friday, the company said.Wed May 23 2012 - 01:00
Vodafone reports significant rise in smartphone usersDATA USE on Vodafone’s Irish network rose in the first quarter of 2012 as a growing number of customers signed up for smartphones…Wed May 23 2012 - 01:00
UPC to offer on-demand servicesUPC will bring on-demand TV to its digital customers from Friday, the company said today.Tue May 22 2012 - 01:00
Ryanair reports record profitsNo-frills airline Ryanair said profit and revenue rose in the year to March 31st, as rising fares and passenger numbers helped…Mon May 21 2012 - 01:00
IBM hub to create up to 300 jobsIBM IS to create 200-300 jobs at its Dublin-based technology campus with the opening of a new global services integration hub…Sat May 19 2012 - 01:00
Soaring fuel charges hit ICG profitsIRISH CONTINENTAL Group (ICG) saw revenue and profit fall as freight volumes fell off and soaring fuel charges inflated operating…Sat May 19 2012 - 01:00
Revenue trends slip at INMRevenue at Independent News and Media to date is trailing 2011 trends, the group said today, with both advertising and circulation…Fri May 18 2012 - 01:00
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
Kenny says more than 230 jobs going to westTHE WEST of Ireland got a major employment boost yesterday when the Taoiseach announced more than 230 jobs would be created at…Fri May 18 2012 - 01:00
IBM to create up to 300 jobsIBM is to create between 200 and 300 jobs at its Dublin-based technology campus with the opening of a new global services integration…Fri May 18 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
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
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 4 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 2 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 1 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 1 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 1 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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