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An order of nuns just sold their south Dublin nursing home to a private operator

Orwell Healthcare, one of Dublin’s largest facilities, has taken over Queen of Peace.

  • 4 min read
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How to keep staff happy - without (necessarily) paying everyone more

Karl Purcell

Karl Purcell

Consultant, Carr Communications

Don’t underestimate the motivational power of a sense of purpose, or just saying thanks.

  • 4 min read
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  • Sports

The Irish firm controlled by super agent Jorge Mendes delivers a €12m windfall

The football agent represents stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho.

  • 3 min read
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How Cork's Market Hub was taken over by a €400m French labelling giant

Roy Horgan recently sold a majority stake in his four-year-old company.

  • 4 min read
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  • Financial Services

The High Court has squashed a bid to stop the state's €3bn AIB share sale

A judge called the attempt ‘frivolous, vexatious and bound to fail’.

  • 4 min read
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Three telcos are in hot water over 'inappropriate' marketing slipped into contract docs

Vodafone, Eir and Sky all face possible fines from the communications watchdog.

  • 3 min read
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'I had a solid business but the recession nearly killed me – it was a real lesson in humility'

Eamonn Cunningham

Eamonn Cunningham

Owner, Artists at Irish Table Top

After getting burned out, this artist found a second lease on life with a new business partner.

  • 7 min read
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Dublin's famous Dr Quirkey's arcade rings up a €1m profit

The company is owned by Richard Quirke, one of Ireland’s richest businessmen.

  • 3 min read
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The state will pay for the collapsed Setanta Insurance - but customers still have to wait

A significant court ruling means other insurers won’t be liable for the Maltese firm.

  • 3 min read
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Why Google Shopping is such a big deal for retailers - and how to make it work for you

Alan Coleman

Alan Coleman

CEO, Wolfgang Digital

Wolfgang Digital boss Alan Coleman delivers a masterclass in the e-commerce tool.

  • 6 min read
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What these two would-be leaders are promising to do for Irish business

Simon Coveney and Leo Varadkar go head to head in their first debate tonight.

  • 5 min read
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An Post 'needs to change direction' as losses mount at the mail provider

Rising costs meant the semi-state plunged €17 million into the red last year.

  • 3 min read
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A couple settles their Electric Picnic damages case after security's 'unlawful entry' in their tent

The court heard claims the pair were assaulted and wrongfully imprisoned.

  • 2 min read
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  • building and property

Tayto Park is planning a seven-storey hotel with sky bars and a slide

The hotel will have capacity for up to 1,000 guests.

  • 2 min read
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  • food and drink

This Sligo craft brewery wants to help small producers take on the big players

White Hag Brewing Company is launching a beer festival to showcase international brews.

  • 4 min read
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'We went from delivering small parcels in Dublin to moving Ferraris across the US'

As part of our How My Business Works series, we profile Wheels We Deliver.

  • 7 min read
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Michael O'Leary wants a 'beauty parade' to decide who builds Dublin Airport's third terminal

The Ryanair chief is strongly in favour of a privately-owned facility.

  • 6 min read
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  • building and property
  • food and drink

Guinness-maker Diageo gets the go-ahead for its €25m Dublin whiskey distillery

The facility will produce its new premium Irish whiskey product Roe & Co.

  • 3 min read
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  • food and drink

Two major Irish meat processors are joining forces - but farmers aren't happy

Waterford’s Dawn Meats has announced a partnership with Northern Irish firm Dunbia.

  • 4 min read
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  • Financial Services

'You're now free to go': All charges dropped against Seán Fitzpatrick

The ex-Anglo chair told media he was busy celebrating last night.

  • 4 min read
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