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  • media and marketing

'I took over a business that two people spent 10 years building. It was emotional'

As part of our How My Business Works series, we profile Dublin firm Cogs & Marvel.

  • 7 min read
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  • Financial Services
  • policy and economy

'Cheap political point-scoring' could hinder Permanent TSB's huge loan sale

Analysts say the state-owned bank may get less money than expected.

  • 3 min read
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After more than 10 years, RaboDirect is closing down in Ireland

The lender holds deposits from 90,000 Irish customers.

  • 2 min read
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  • building and property
  • retail and services

Dealz has been ordered to shutter one of its Dublin stores

An Bord Pleanála has said the British-owned retailer’s Fonthill store is breaking planning rules.

  • 3 min read
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  • food and drink

Glanbia is taking a punt on the trendy world of plant-based 'superfoods'

The Kilkenny-headquartered food giant acquired US nutrition firm Amazing Grass in 2017.

  • 2 min read
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  • building and property

A major US fund is selling more than 100 apartments in Cork city

Most of the ‘City Square’ complex is expected to sell for about €30m.

  • 2 min read
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  • Financial Services
  • insights and opinion

'I used to think I had to do everything myself - I learned that smart people ask for help'

Fexco’s Ruth McCarthy also talks about why she tries not to worry too much about things.

  • 6 min read
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  • food and drink
  • Work

Chefs' pay is increasing - but it's still sub-par for junior roles

Industry officials say Irish food firms need 5,000 new chefs a year to meet demand.

  • 3 min read
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  • food and drink

The company behind Bulmers is having big problems selling cider in the US

C&C’s distribution deal with the Pabst Brewing Company has come to an end.

  • 2 min read
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  • retail and services
  • Startups and tech

An Irish answer to Amazon's same-day delivery has bagged €650k from investors

Dublin startup WeBringg has raised funding from several private investors – but it needs more.

  • 4 min read
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  • Financial Services

A major Dublin-based insurance firm has been banned from issuing new policies

CBL Insurance has about 12,500 customers throughout Europe.

  • 2 min read
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  • insights and opinion
  • policy and economy
  • tourism and transport

Poll: Should cars be banned from central Dublin at peak times?

Fianna Fáil’s Dublin spokesman said barring cars would help solve traffic problems in the capital.

  • 2 min read
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  • retail and services

'Times are changing': Waltons has shut its iconic Dublin music store after two decades

The retail business will now operate exclusively from its Blanchardstown branch.

  • 2 min read
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  • retail and services
  • Sports

Irish bookmakers have offloaded their gambling site set up to rival Paddy Power

Independent bookies launched the loss-making Betpack in a bid to match bigger competitors.

  • 3 min read
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  • Startups and tech
  • Work

'I'm an optimist - life is a wonderful gift': Welcome to the world of Seán Gallagher

The one-time presidential candidate explains why he’s so bullish on the future for Ireland.

  • 8 min read
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People don't trust businesses like they used to - here's how to win them back

Martyn Rosney

Martyn Rosney

Director, Reputation Inc

Maintaining public confidence is harder than ever in the age of hyper-transparency.

  • 4 min read
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  • food and drink

Keelings has taken a swipe at the government for having no 'vision' for family firms

The fruit group’s CEO Caroline Keeling has been busy writing to ministers.

  • 4 min read
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  • Startups and tech
  • Work

How tech firms outside Dublin are luring staff away from an overheating capital

Companies in Cork, Limerick and Galway are targeting workers increasingly priced out of Ireland’s main city.

  • 8 min read
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  • building and property
  • media and marketing

'It will be world class': Omniplex has bought the long-vacant Longford shopping centre

The cinema group is hoping to breathe life into the complex.

  • 3 min read
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How 'love contracts' can protect employers from messy break-ups in the workplace

Aoife Bradley

Aoife Bradley

Partner, LK Shields Solicitors

Business owners must protect themselves from harassment claims if an office romance turns sour.

  • 4 min read
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