How evergreen, tearjerker Christmas ads tap into our 'primal programming'
Advertising guru Neal Davies shares his thoughts on why some festive promotions have such longevity.
Conor McMahon
A major packaging firm in Cavan was ordered to pay €8,000 in a racial discrimination case
Ballyconnell-based Boxmore Plastics failed to overturn a Workplace Relations Commission decision.
The story of Ryanair's turbulent year... in 12 photos of Michael O'Leary acting the maggot
We dip into the archives to look back on an up and down 12 months at the low-cost carrier.
Danny Healy-Rae's plant hire firm is sitting on profits of more than €700,000
It was revealed that the Kerry TD’s outfit has benefited from state and county council contracts.
'I sold my home to start Lottie dolls - that was the biggest risk I've ever taken'
Arklu’s Ian Harkin also talks about why he chose Donegal over London.
Poll: Do you think it's time for Michael O'Leary to step down as Ryanair boss?
The CEO helped turn the low-cost carrier into a multibillion-euro business.
Property tycoon Paddy McKillen's decade-old plan for Lad Lane apartments has been cleared
A concerned Laois-based land owner withdrew his objection to the development.
'Three years ago, we hadn't an arse in our trousers': This Waterford gin maker has raised €1m
Blackwater Distillery is moving into a new facility in Ballyduff.
INM's print distribution wing has bought a well-known school supplies firm
Newspread’s acquisition of Supreme Stationery was cleared by the competition watchdog.
Here's what you need to know about Facebook's rejigged tax model
Potential long-term changes could have a major impact on how Ireland attracts foreign investment.
'My biggest mistake was thinking that people you do business with will do the right thing'
Chef Domini Kemp also shares some words of wisdom for people starting in the food business.
The UK is still the 'poster boy' for attracting Europeans climbing the career ladder
But Brexit is nibbling away at its status as the number-one spot for cross-border job searches.
Poll: Would you like to see more solar farms built in Ireland?
Dozens of projects are waiting in the planning system after residents’ objections.
French skincare brand Yves Rocher will shutter its Cork plant next year
Some 60 people are set to lose their jobs.
One business is fighting plans to turn a famous Donnybrook grocer into 'yet another café'
A local fishmonger says the south Dublin area has hit peak coffee shop.
'Seas of steel' and 'hell on Earth': Why dozens of solar farms are in planning limbo
Locals have appealed 27 projects to the national planning board in the past year.
Flat-pack king Ikea sold more than €160m worth of furniture in lreland this year
Turnover at the local wing of the Scandinavian giant grew by 10%.
US colossus Medtronic has bought a small Galway medical device maker for $45m
Crospon develops devices for treating gastrointestinal problems.
Inglot Ireland plunged into the red last year after opening new stores
The Westmeath-based franchise of the cosmetics brand recently opened a unit in the UK.
The Irish Times has bought the media group behind the Irish Examiner
The deal will have to be cleared by competition watchdogs.