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CRH predicts annual earnings of up to €6.6bn as Q2 profits climb 9%

CRH predicts annual earnings of up to €6.6bn as Q2 profits climb 9%

CRH is the third largest cement manufacturer in both North America and Europe

Ex-Ibec president in new role with major US retail association

S Ex-Ibec president in new role with major US retail association

CWS Workwear to build new laundry in Blarney Business Park

CWS Workwear to build new laundry in Blarney Business Park

Fears for Irish stores as fashion retailer Claire's Accessories files for bankruptcy in the US

Fears for Irish stores as fashion retailer Claire's Accessories files for bankruptcy in the US

Law firm O’Flynn Exhams recruits experienced new partner

S Law firm O’Flynn Exhams recruits experienced new partner

Colm Manning rejoins O’Flynn Exhams, bringing experience in senior roles with law firms William Fry, BDM Boylan and RDJ

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025

Former Nama executive and Hammerson managing director Connor Owens to lead Falcon AM

S Former Nama executive and Hammerson managing director Connor Owens to lead Falcon AM

Mr Owens will take up his appointment in December

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025

contactless payment - woman paying bill with smartphone at cafe

Contactless card transactions continue to rise but ATM use falls 11%, says Bank of Ireland

Figures for second quarter of 2025 released

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025

EirGrid chief Cathal Marley takes on new role as DCU chancellor

S EirGrid chief Cathal Marley takes on new role as DCU chancellor

EirGrid's Cathal Marley accepts new role, succeeding Brid Horan as chancellor of Dublin City University

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025

Business Trends Graphs and charts

Weak growth recorded in services sector in July, says AIB's Purchasing Managers' Index

Growth maintained but at marginal rate

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025

Palma de Mallorca, Spain - May 27, 2025: Ryanair Boeing 737 airplanes at Palma de Mallorca airport in Spain.

Ryanair carried record 20.7m despite French strikes

Irish airline operated over 113,000 flights during the month

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Penneys launches new app for Irish customers

Penneys launches new app for Irish customers

Customers can check store opening times, new arrivals and updates but cannot make purchases on the app

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Domino's Pizza Group says weak consumer confidence sliced into summer sales

Domino's Pizza Group says weak consumer confidence sliced into summer sales

The company has more than 1,300 stores in Ireland and the UK

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Government's own housing development finance company grows approvals to €3bn

Government's own housing development finance company grows approvals to €3bn

Home Building Finance Ireland has approved funding for a total of 15,186 new homes in 206 developments, across 25 counties

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Pfizer lifts profit view as cuts offset flat sales outlook

Pfizer lifts profit view as cuts offset flat sales outlook

Company rebuilding following decline in demand for its covid products, slashing about €6.2bn from its spending and focusing on pipeline of new medicines

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

FILE PHOTO: Outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Dublin

Documents detail Government thinking on bankers' salaries in final AIB share sale

Finance minister Paschal Donohoe asked for three-week delay as sale would 'inevitably refocus the discussion around the topic of remuneration', and the salary cap for bankers

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Brittany Ferries increasing Rosslare-Cherbourg services as passenger volumes up 40% and freight units double

Brittany Ferries increasing Rosslare-Cherbourg services as passenger volumes up 40% and freight units double

Stena Line is departing the route this autumn to focus on Irish Sea services

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Final Preparations For Arthur's Day: The Guinness 250th Anniversary

Guinness-owner Diageo posts 28% decline in profit following 'challenging' year

The company’s operating profit fell to $4.3bn - down 27.8%. It said this was primarily due to exceptional impairment and restructuring costs, unfavourable foreign exchange and a decline in organic operating margin

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

BP financials

BP reveals plans for group-wide costs and business review as profits fall

BP bosses have unveiled plans to look for further cost cuts and conduct a “thorough” review of its portfolio as it comes under pressure from shareholders.

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

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Small Irish firms 'have not yet explored full potential of AI', survey finds

Small Firms Association said small businesses needed to 'adopt AI strategically to keep up with large businesses to survive'

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

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Venture capital funding environment for Irish AI start-ups 'challenging'

EY report noted while Ireland had emerged as a strong adopter of AI among start-ups, many are struggling with access to capital and infrastructure

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Spotify Adds Covid Notices In Effort To Stop Rogan Boycotts

Spotify to increase premium subscription prices

Price increases vary but could be around €1 a month

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

SheIn Group Ltd.'s Dublin Pop-Up Store As Expansion Adds Pressure for Fast-Fashion Rivals

Italian regulator slaps €1m fine on Shein's Dublin-based European online company

Watchdog said customers were misled about the environmental impact of products

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Business Trends Graphs and charts

European shares climb but Swiss stocks slump amid tariff fears

The top 10 decliners on the pan-European STOXX 600 were Swiss stocks

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Sac Freres Launches New Mayfair Bag Collection

Tributes after death of Hilary Weston, the woman who helped build Penneys and Brown Thomas

A family statement described her as 'a beloved wife, proud mother, cherished sister, adoring grandmother and loyal friend'

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Cork video game studio urges greater backing after global success of 'Ready or Not'

Cork video game studio urges greater backing after global success of 'Ready or Not'

Cork’s Void Interactive is behind a global gaming hit — but warns that Ireland is failing to support the sector’s rise

Sat, 02 Aug, 2025

Tesla dealership damage

Tesla sales surge 32% in Munster but slide in Dublin

Overall electric vehicle sales in Ireland up 57% this year, says Society of the Irish Motor Industry

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

AIB first-half profits fall 16% to €927m amid lower interest rates

AIB first-half profits fall 16% to €927m amid lower interest rates

The bank returned to full private ownership in June

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

We take pride in our DEI – and it’s also good for business

We take pride in our DEI – and it’s also good for business

Bord Gáis Energy MD Dave Kirwan says fostering a welcoming culture results in happier, more productive employees

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Aer Lingus A321 NEO at Manchester Airport

Aer Lingus profit up 48% as airline warns airport rules threaten future growth

Aer Lingus posts record Q2 profit but warns its growth could be derailed by Dublin Airport’s night-time flight restrictions

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Earns Apple

Apple overcomes trade war and slow start in AI to deliver strong quarter

Apple shook off the issue of tariffs and a slow entry into artificial intelligence to accelerate its revenue growth during its spring-time quarter, but the tech giant still faces a bumpy road ahead that could lead to higher iPhone prices.

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Health workers see inclusion as central to caring for patients

Health workers see inclusion as central to caring for patients

Ireland's inclusive healthcare sector is very successful in attracting talent, both in Ireland and from abroad

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

€7.5m upgrade for two Munster SuperValu stores as Liam Ryan backs retail growth

€7.5m upgrade for two Munster SuperValu stores as Liam Ryan backs retail growth

Liam Ryan will invest €7.5m in upgrading his Glanmire and Kilmallock SuperValu stores, with a €5m revamp planned for Cork

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Close up of woman receiving botox injection in lips

Botox maker AbbVie raises profit forecast after strong sales of immunology drugs

AbbVie has a significant presence in Ireland, in Dublin, Sligo, in Carrigtwohill in Co Cork

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Irish firms wanting to scale up face €1.1bn funding gap over next five years

Irish firms wanting to scale up face €1.1bn funding gap over next five years

Accessing finance continues to be a top concern for start-ups, report found

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

A different casting call for Cork's famed Everyman as theatre recruits executive director

A different casting call for Cork's famed Everyman as theatre recruits executive director

New executive director who will also work as co-CEO

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

S Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

New appointees with HOMS Assist, Three, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, BDO Ireland, Takeda Ireland and Orbitus

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

PTSB profits tumble as falling interest rates offset rising mortgage market share

Lender saw pre-tax profits fall by almost 75% to €19m in the first six months of this year

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

AIB unveils key promotions as the bank underpins its core services

S AIB unveils key promotions as the bank underpins its core services

Bank says it is simplifying its management structure to focus on retail banking, capital markets and climate capital

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Smurfit Westrock posts quarterly loss of more than €22m

Smurfit Westrock posts quarterly loss of more than €22m

Company reported net loss for period April to June as a result of costs associated with previously announced plant closures and other restructuring actions, which cost $280m

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

Cork Builders Providers managing director named 'Munster champion' for construction services

Cork Builders Providers managing director named 'Munster champion' for construction services

Guaranteed Irish honours Dan Twomey for almost half a century in the sector

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

Kerry-based Fexco acquires Sainbury's Travel Money service

Kerry-based Fexco acquires Sainbury's Travel Money service

Company said through this acquisition it will assume full responsibility for the Sainsbury’s Travel Money business, including its digital platforms and channels, and more than 220 physical outlets in the Sainsbury’s retail network

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

Kerry Group reports €3.5bn revenue as profit rises despite cautious global consumer sentiment

Kerry Group reports €3.5bn revenue as profit rises despite cautious global consumer sentiment

Kerry Group lifted revenue and profits in the first half of 2025, supported by innovation, margin gains, and Americas-led growth

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

Specialist investor BGF to inject further funds into Irish companies

S Specialist investor BGF to inject further funds into Irish companies

BGF Ireland says that it is committed to backing ambitious businesses in every region of the country

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

Paradyn predicts revenues from ManageEngine partnership to pass €1.6m

Paradyn predicts revenues from ManageEngine partnership to pass €1.6m

Services used across 40 public sector organisations and government agencies

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

Energy transition at a crossroads as data centres to use 20% of power by 2030

Energy transition at a crossroads as data centres to use 20% of power by 2030

Report on renewables calls for wider push towards low carbon energy sources

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

Estate agent giving house keys to customer and sign agreement in office.

CCPC calls for new property laws to improve transparency home-buying process

Watchdog urges Government to legislate for earlier, clearer disclosure of property details to ease delays and protect homebuyers

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

MSD won't close Irish sites as part of $3bn cutbacks

MSD won't close Irish sites as part of $3bn cutbacks

MSD employs more than 3,000 people at eight separate locations in Ireland

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

Cork-based multinational Johnson Controls raises annual profit forecast

Cork-based multinational Johnson Controls raises annual profit forecast

Quarterly revenue 'modestly' beats market expectations

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

CRH makes push into US cement alternatives with €2.1bn Eco Material purchase

CRH makes push into US cement alternatives with €2.1bn Eco Material purchase

Irish materials giant continues expansion in North America

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

Mason Hayes & Curran boosts its healthcare law team

S Mason Hayes & Curran boosts its healthcare law team

The five newly promoted ‘of counsel’ lawyers are working across the firm’s medical law and healthcare practices

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

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