Ireland could be pitched as a 'detox destination' for soul-searching celebs
A State-sanctioned report says the travel sector should chase well-heeled tourists.
Conor McMahon
Flyefit's bumper profits highlight the very lucrative business of budget gyms
The low-cost chain has rapidly expanded and will soon open its first branch in Cork.
Excess heat from Amazon's giant data centre will be used to warm homes in Tallaght
The local authority has a €15 million plan for Ireland’s first data centre-based ‘district heating system’.
Haunted by its illicit past, poitín is getting a promo overhaul to ensure its future
Two decades after the drink was legalised, take-up has been a mere trickle.
Poll: Do you think the government is wrong to favour fibre for the National Broadband Plan?
Some suggest wireless services would be a better option for rural internet users.
'Spa-like showers' and a 'barista bar': How Dublin Airport plans to go fancy in a €1.7bn upgrade
The hub has proposed more than 100 projects as it caters to another 10 million passengers from 2020.
Inside Dublin Airport's 'secret third terminal' - the one where selfies are banned
DAA is targeting deep-pocketed executives and honeymooners with its ‘platinum services’ facility.
Pat Phelan says his new cosmetic clinic chain could be a 'half-billion-dollar business'
The Cork entrepreneur is planning five new Sisu branches across Ireland and the UK.
Ireland would be seen as a much pricier destination without Airbnb, tourism officials say
Fáilte Ireland CEO Paul Kelly said short-term letting has been a ‘welcome addition’ to the travel sector.
Penneys' owner will keep shunning online shopping so it can drive social media 'mania'
Associated British Foods is planning to introduce more partnerships with so-called ‘influencers’.
Poll: Would you get junior recruits to coach senior staff?
Some say ‘reverse mentoring’ builds ‘a more inclusive’ workforce. Others find it patronising.
Aer Lingus is adding millions of extra transatlantic seats - a move that pundits approve
The IAG-owned carrier will grow its North American capacity by two-thirds over the next five years.
Dún Laoghaire's scrapped tech hub is looking for new locations - including overseas
Founder Philip Gannon has ruled out ever opening Harbour Innovation Campus in the town.
'Nothing's more challenging than dealing with tragedy - this job goes beyond dispensing drugs'
McGreals Pharmacy’s Kilian McGreal also talks about drawing the line under new business ideas.
The fashion juggernaut behind Zara, Bershka and Pull&Bear had a bumper year in Ireland
Local companies owned by Spain-based Inditex collectively delivered sales of over €135 million.
Poll: Would you pay more for a taxi if it was easier to hail a cab at busy times?
Industry figures say such a move could entice more people to work as drivers.
After opting for fewer but bigger stores, Life Style Sports has managed to stay in the black
The company restructured its retail portfolio in 2017 and made a €4.1m profit.
Fewer visitors toured Ireland by bus last year - and not everyone's blaming it on Brexit
Industry figures say poor parking facilities are also hindering the sector.
The duo behind Dublin's newest tourist attraction say its near-end was like 'sudden death'
Four years since the idea was floated, the Vaults Live is open after being spared from examinership.
Peugeot and Honda's Irish importer is winding down two Dublin dealerships
The Gowan Group said the outlets are “not suitable” for modern retailing.