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'On the day I signed the lease, the news that night said the recession had started'

Matt Hall

Matt Hall

Owner, John Keogh's

Matt Hall reflects on 70-hour weeks during the downturn and building pubs from scratch.

  • 8 min read
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  • tourism and transport

Budget airline Norwegian rejected not one but two takeover offers from Aer Lingus's parent

IAG has been circling the Scandi carrier in recent times.

  • 2 min read
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  • building and property

Here are the priciest - and cheapest - places to rent in Ireland right now

According to the latest Daft report, average prices rose 11.5% in the 12 months to the end of March.

  • 2 min read
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  • retail and services

Dr Quirkey's profits halved the same year the famous arcade fell foul of the taxman

The directors stated the firm is still snapping up land to build a mega casino in Tipperary.

  • 2 min read
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  • retail and services

‘The idea came at the right time - it was just before we were planning to emigrate’

As part of our How My Business Works series, we profile The Irish Fairy Door Company.

  • 7 min read
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  • Startups and tech

A Dublin medtech startup has raised nearly €2m for its Canadian expansion

Pharmapod’s software platform is used to track and reduce medication errors.

  • 2 min read
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  • building and property

One of Ireland's largest developers wants another crack at building 900 homes in south Dublin

Developer Michael Cotter lodged a fresh bid to build his Ballyogan residential project this week.

  • 3 min read
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  • Startups and tech

This ex-police helicopter pilot ditched his job for the 'thrill' of the tech startup world

As part of our weekly Startup Spotlight series, we profile Cork-based Over-C.

  • 6 min read
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  • tourism and transport
  • Work

This global car tech developer is moving its headquarters from the UK to Ireland

Aptiv will add a hundred staff to its 250-person Irish operation as part of the move.

  • 2 min read
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  • policy and economy

Tesco Mobile got a slap on the wrist for months of overcharging customers on EU roaming

The communications regulator found the mobile carrier was not complying with EU rules.

  • 3 min read
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  • food and drink

After nearly two decades in Athy, Coca-Cola is shuttering its local factory

The company is shifting production to Ballina in Mayo and cutting dozens of jobs.

  • 2 min read
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  • retail and services
  • Work

Lloyds Pharmacy's refusal to negotiate with trade unionists could spark industrial action

The company says it deals with employees through a ‘colleague representative committee’.

  • 3 min read
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  • building and property
  • Work

Overseas construction workers are turning down moves to Ireland due to high property prices

The property sector has suffered from a lack of skilled workers in recent years.

  • 2 min read
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  • food and drink
  • insights and opinion

'The biggest risk I've ever taken? Working directly with my father'

Cól Campbell of Bewley’s also talks about the toughest thing he’s ever had to do.

  • 4 min read
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  • building and property

Co-working spaces could be the big winners from Dublin's office shortage

CBRE said the likes of WeWork and Iconic Offices may be a stop-gap solution for new entrants to the city.

  • 3 min read
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  • Startups and tech

Irish LinkedIn rival Cohort is shutting down after failing to raise more money

The startup, founded by Eamon Leonard, was backed by some tech heavyweights.

  • 3 min read
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  • building and property
  • health and education

A major expansion of Dublin's 'vital' Hermitage clinic has been blocked

A two-storey extension has been proposed to cater for increased demand.

  • 4 min read
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  • insights and opinion
  • policy and economy

Poll: Should businesses get involved in political campaigns?

Some think companies shouldn’t weigh in on societal issues.

  • 1 min read
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  • policy and economy
  • Work

There has been a sharp decline in Irish workers moving to the UK this year

A LinkedIn report has shown Irish professionals aren’t as keen on making the move since the Brexit vote.

  • 2 min read
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  • food and drink
  • policy and economy

'There's always going to be sugar, that's the reality': How Irish firms are prepping for the sugar tax

The sugar-sweetened drinks tax will be introduced in Ireland tomorrow.

  • 6 min read
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