Thirdforce operating profits rise 160%E-learning firm Thirdforce saw a significant turnaround in its fortunes, recording a rise of 160 per cent in its operating profit…Wed Apr 16 2008 - 01:00
Mourners pay respects to Patrick Hillery as books of condolence openBOOKS OF condolence for former president Patrick Hillery were opened around the State yesterday.Tue Apr 15 2008 - 01:00
PSNI appeals over attack on rugby fanPolice in Belfast are examining CCTV footage in an attempt to identify an attacker who assaulted a Connacht rugby supporter, …Tue Apr 15 2008 - 01:00
Books of condolence open for HilleryBooks of condolence for former president Patrick Hillery were opened today.Mon Apr 14 2008 - 01:00
Blair attending charity dinner in DublinFormer British prime minister Tony Blair is to be honoured by the Taoiseach at a fundraising dinner to support cross-Border research…Fri Apr 11 2008 - 01:00
Recruitment agencies must work at adaptingTHE ABILITY to adapt is key to survival in the modern Irish economy, the National Recruitment Federation's annual conference …Fri Apr 11 2008 - 01:00
New car tax regime highlightedA new consumer information campaign aimed at raising awareness of the new road tax and vehicle registration tax (VRT) system …Fri Apr 11 2008 - 01:00
Limerick solicitor offers to mediate between factionsA Limerick-based solicitor this morning described the situation in the city as a "powder keg waiting to explode" and offered …Wed Apr 09 2008 - 01:00
OPENING CEREMONY: 'no question of boycott by Irish athletes'IRELAND: THERE IS "no question" of Irish athletes boycotting the opening ceremony of this year's Olympic Games, the president…Wed Apr 09 2008 - 01:00
'No question' of Olympic boycott - OCIThere is “no question” of Irish athletes boycotting the opening ceremony of this year’s Olympic Games, the president of the Olympic…Tue Apr 08 2008 - 01:00
Call for co-ordinated cancer care planCoordinated care plans, increased education, and more funding and staff for regional cancer networks are a vital part of improving…Mon Apr 07 2008 - 01:00
New broadband advert code in forceA new advertising code requiring broadband providers to reveal connection speeds during busy times came into force today…Mon Apr 07 2008 - 01:00
€30m Trinity sports centre opensA new €30 million sports centre officially opened its doors in Trinity College today.Mon Apr 07 2008 - 01:00
Flying highUNDER THE RADAR/DAVID BYRNES, SKY DIVE IRELAND INTERVIEW: WHAT STARTED out as a hobby soon became a career choice for David …Fri Mar 21 2008 - 00:00
Port Tunnel partially reopens after fireThe southbound lane of the Port Tunnel has reopened this afternoon after a truck tyre earlier caught fire.Tue Mar 11 2008 - 00:00
Revenue a taxing issue for social networkersUSERS OF social networking sites have often been warned about leaking private details onlineFri Mar 07 2008 - 00:00
Addressing an old-age problemPLANNING FOR the future has been a much discussed topic, with pensions frequently topping the list. With good reason tooFri Mar 07 2008 - 00:00
Siemens aims to harness young minds with Discovery BoxWith warnings of a skills gap in the market looming, business and education interests are coming together to encourage students…Fri Feb 15 2008 - 00:00
Profit warnings take their toll againDublin report: The Iseq returned to tougher trading conditions yesterday as profit warnings continued to weigh heavily on stocks…Wed Feb 06 2008 - 00:00
Medical devices firm to create 250 jobs in ShannonThe Shannon area is to get up to 250 new jobs over the next five years after US-headquartered Zimmer Holdings confirmed it would…Wed Feb 06 2008 - 00:00
Biosensia funding round raises €2mIrish technology firm Biosensia has raised €2 million in its latest funding round.Wed Feb 06 2008 - 00:00
Networking club targets professional workersA new social networking club hopes to appeal to busy professionals who have little time to organise their social life.Fri Feb 01 2008 - 00:00
IFP buys UK food company WA TurnerLarry Goodman's beef processing firm Irish Food Processors (IFP) has acquired UK-based food company WA Turner for an undisclosed…Thu Jan 31 2008 - 00:00
FG unveils broadband access planFine Gael has published its plans to help improve broadband access in Ireland.Tue Jan 29 2008 - 00:00
McInerney fails completion targetBuilding firm McInerney Holdings failed to meet its guidance for expected completions in Ireland in 2007.Mon Jan 28 2008 - 00:00
Stocks slide on another tough dayShares in Irish banks fell sharply today after a global financial institution warned of risk to earnings presented by the Irish…Mon Jan 28 2008 - 00:00
US stocks fall on fears banks will be hit by new credit-market lossesUS stocks dropped for the first time in three days yesterday afternoon, led by financial companies, on concern banks will be …Sat Jan 26 2008 - 00:00
Shares slide as profit-takers pounceMarket Report: The markets sat back and took a breather yesterday after the strong activity of the last few days.Sat Jan 26 2008 - 00:00
Gold rises to over $900 on Fed interest rate cutGold has regained its value in recent months as prices climbed to more than $900 (€610) an ounceFri Jan 25 2008 - 00:00
Management buyout at AerogenGalway medical device firm Aerogen has completed a management buyout from its US-based parent company for an undisclosed sum.Fri Jan 18 2008 - 00:00
Relief as Iseq bucks downward trendDublin report: It was another volatile day on the Irish Stock Exchange yesterday, yet the Iseq managed to come out on top.Fri Jan 18 2008 - 00:00
MBA students shunning jobs in government-owned firmsBusiness graduates are shunning careers in government-owned companies in favour of publicly listed or venture capital-funded …Fri Jan 18 2008 - 00:00
Fewer job vacancies in DecemberThe number of job vacancies fell slightly in December, with 2 per cent fewer reported, according to a Fás/ESRI employment and…Thu Jan 17 2008 - 00:00
C&C see-saws in volatile day's tradingDublin report: It was not a day for the faint-hearted in Dublin as the market endured yet another volatile session.Thu Jan 17 2008 - 00:00
Food enforcement orders up in 2007A total of 57 enforcement orders were served against businesses for breaches of food safety legislation in 2007.Tue Jan 08 2008 - 00:00
Martin denies construction industry in crisisThe Minister for Trade Enterprise and Employment Michael Martin has denied the construction industry is facing a crisis and claimed…Tue Jan 08 2008 - 00:00
Dundalk named Ireland's cleanest townDundalk is Ireland's cleanest town, according to a new survey.Mon Jan 07 2008 - 00:00
E-government services heavily criticisedIrish e-government services are still only in line with the EU average, despite ambitious plans from the Government to get all…Mon Jan 07 2008 - 00:00
Gardaí to target guns, drugs in 2008Tackling gun crime, drugs and road offences are among the priorities for the Garda under a plan revealed today.Mon Jan 07 2008 - 00:00
Service sector confidence tumblesConfidence in the Irish service sector fell to a six-year low in December amid concerns over the slowdown in the construction…Fri Jan 04 2008 - 00:00
Grafton warns of challenging marketBuilders merchant Grafton Group increased its turnover by 10 per cent in 2007 but warned that profit may come in slightly below…Fri Jan 04 2008 - 00:00
CRH predicts profits to rise 18%Building materials group CRH is expecting full-year profit for 2007 to rise by more than 18 per cent and growth to continue in…Thu Jan 03 2008 - 00:00
Stockbroker predicts slowdown in 2008The rate of growth in the Irish economy will slow in 2008, according to stockbroker Davy but it predicts a bounce back the following…Thu Jan 03 2008 - 00:00
'Better affordability' for first-time buyersThe average first-time buyer is spending more than 20 per cent of their net income on mortgage repayments, but affordability …Thu Jan 03 2008 - 00:00
Irish firms 'expect growth in 2008'Confidence among small and medium sized businesses in Ireland remains high, with more than three quarters of companies expecting…Wed Jan 02 2008 - 00:00
House prices fell 6.8% in 2007 - reportHouse prices continued to fall in the final months of 2007, new data from estate agent Sherry FitzGerald has indicated.Wed Jan 02 2008 - 00:00
Irish manufacturing hits 4-year lowThe Irish manufacturing sector experienced its first dip in more than four years in December, new data showed today.Wed Jan 02 2008 - 00:00
New salmon conservation measuresThe Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Eamon Ryan has announced measures to help conserve Irish salmon…Tue Jan 01 2008 - 00:00
Local govt to get €6m for recyclingLocal authorities are set to get €6 million in funding to help with the costs of running recycling facilities.Tue Jan 01 2008 - 00:00
