‘We are gluttons for punishment… We don’t rest easy’ – Dating agency boss Feargal Harrington on his new alcohol venture, Kombeara
Feargal Harrington and Rena Maycock came up with the idea for Kombeara several years ago, partnering…
Pressure mounts on Transport Minister to back or sack embattled DAA chief Kenny Jacobs
The last thing Fianna Fáil needs right now is a new crisis DAA chief Kenny Jacobs.…
Richard Curran: Toughest sell for Paschal and Jack’s budget was explaining how bad things were without mentioning who had made them so bad
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe and Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers after taking part in a post-budget…
Hospitality chiefs warn of ‘unworkable’ visitor levy
Marc Crothall: ‘the current model is a disaster waiting to happen’ Scotland’s tourism and hospitality leaders…
TechIreland’s National AI Meet sets up Irish sector for future success
In fact, Ireland has a unique opportunity to be a global frontrunner in ethical and human-centric…
One-third of hospitality firms securing debt deals in small business rescue process go bust later anyway
Finding fuels fears that Scarp is too often used to stall but not prevent collapse –…
Fringe by the Sea enjoys 20% surge in visitors
Television presenter George Clarke was among the attractions Fringe by the Sea, the series of activities…
TC BioPharm’s fall from Nasdaq to administration
Angela Scott: founder Scottish cell therapy company TC BioPharm, once tipped to be Scotland’s first $1…
Ashford Castle revenues up thanks to high-end guests
Profits reduced despite revenues increasing by 2pc US visitors make up 65pc of business at Ashford…
Sir Ian Wood donates £40m to energy transition
Sir Ian Wood: critical juncture Former oil executive Sir Ian Wood has donated £40 million from…
Bleak winter for consumers as they face severe price squeeze ‘in months ahead’
Food prices were the main reason for the jump in prices, with the cost of a…
Embattled wind energy giant Orsted to lay off 2,000 people
Danish firm has been shoring up the business and will now focus on its development plans…
Spiritan Order to sell Tipperary farms worth an estimated €20m to help fund abuse redress
The Spiritan Order’s Blackrock College in Dublin is one of the country’s best known schools .…
How much does an attic conversion cost – and how much value will it add to the market price of your property?
Attic conversions can offer a significant return on investment but it pays to be aware of…
Ferrari’s shares in plunge after a lacklustre forecast for growth in earnings
Adjusted earnings will rise to at least €3.6bn by 2030 from €2.72bn this year, the Italian…
Budget tax change could freeze mergers and acquisitions activity until January
From January 1 next, the threshold is being increased to €1.5m, which means that business people…
Push to cap childcare fees below €354 a week seen as step towards Government’s €200-a-month pledge
Children’s Minister Norma Foley will try to lower upper limits on fees to reach its ambitious…
Richard Curran: Get ready for the big bang – it’s no longer a matter of if, but when markets melt
It’s hard to ignore the feeling that disaster looms as the AI bubble grows and the…
Highland Spring excels as bottled water sales soar
Top spot: Highland Spring Highland Spring Group saw a sharp increase in profit and sales last…
Prime shopping streets recover with few empty units
Buchanan Street, Glasgow, has almost zero empty units (pic: Terry Murden) Two of Scotland’s best known…
Luxembourg’s sovereign wealth fund to invest in bitcoin
By next year, the fund could hold €8.2m in cryptocurrency Gilles Roth, Luxembourg’s finance minister. Photo:…
Cryptocurrency Business Licensing: Key Challenges and New Opportunities
In recent years, digital assets have developed at a very fast pace. Cryptocurrency no longer ranks…