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An Irishman has been appointed interim CEO of Etihad Airways

Wicklow native Ray Gammell is replacing outgoing boss James Hogan.

  • 2 min read
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  • building and property

Two state-backed bodies are doing battle over long-awaited sewerage plans for Kerry

The dispute hinges on the future of Lough Leane, a popular tourist and fishing spot.

  • 4 min read
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  • building and property

A year after hauling a 767 up the Shannon, Sligo's glamping project has hit a funding snag

The funeral director behind the scheme says he may turn to crowdfunding for the €2.5 million plan.

  • 4 min read
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A shift worker got €20,000 for being 'constantly jetlagged' - here's the lesson for employers

Melanie Crowley

Melanie Crowley

Partner, Mason Hayes & Curran

The case highlights the importance of ‘reasonable accommodation’ at work for those with a disability.

  • 4 min read
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Aldi snitched on an Irish shopping-delivery startup for offering non-existent products

The German discounter complained that items listed on Buymie’s app were misleading.

  • 3 min read
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  • building and property

The curious case of a Kildare shopping centre and the 'great wall of Dunnes'

The barrier stands at around six feet – not quite as high as its Chinese counterpart.

  • 4 min read
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The firm behind First Dates Ireland: 'You're only as good as your last job and next idea'

For Coco Television and other independent TV outfits, a lot hinges on the whims of RTÉ.

  • 5 min read
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Why a business with cash to spare shouldn't just park it in the bank

Cormac Kelleher

Cormac Kelleher

Partner, Mazars

Sure, it’s a good problem for firms to have.

  • 3 min read
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'If you thought about setting up a business too deeply, you mightn't do it'

As part of our new weekly Startup Spotlight series, we profile Sligo’s StoryLab.

  • 5 min read
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  • building and property
  • resource and energy

'We don't trust them': Limerick residents fear Irish Cement dust emissions

The local cement plant is owned by a subsidiary of CRH, one of Ireland’s biggest companies.

  • 6 min read
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  • food and drink

Two court cases over the Mercantile pub group's merger are settled - but one still remains

The group of hotels and bars includes many of Dublin’s best-known haunts.

  • 2 min read
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'The shop was too reliant on me. If I was away, people would come but wouldn't buy anything'

Declan Trumble

Declan Trumble

Co-founder, KudosHealth

After being let go three times in two years, this former phone shop owner is back running his own business.

  • 8 min read
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  • Financial Services
  • food and drink

Despite wrestling branch closures, An Post is Ireland's most 'likeable' company

The mail-service provider has topped a list of the country’s most reputable firms.

  • 3 min read
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Lidl has been taken to task for advertising a 'cashmere' jumper with only 3% of the wool

The state’s advertising watchdog upheld a complaint about the product.

  • 2 min read
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  • resource and energy

Bord na Móna is shutting its Tipperary plant as demand for peat dries up

The semi-state has put aside more than €1 million for plant closures as it shifts to renewable energy.

  • 3 min read
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One major UK supermarket is going 'British-only' for beef - and it wants others to follow suit

Irish farmers fear there will be a domino effect in the key export market as Brexit looms.

  • 3 min read
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'A good speech is like a miniskirt. Long enough to cover up but short enough to be interesting'

Barbara Moynihan

Barbara Moynihan

MD, On Your Feet

Public-speaking trainer Barbara Moynihan delivers a masterclass in making presentations.

  • 7 min read
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  • building and property

Blanchardstown Centre has applied for a €15m extension

The 60,000 sq ft development would create several large retail units.

  • 2 min read
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  • building and property

Irish builders say they're facing 'unrealistic' pay demands from workers

Firms are finding it hard to source skilled staff after mass emigration during the recession.

  • 3 min read
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'I got 150 "please f**k off" letters while job hunting. I kept them all as motivation'

As part of our How My Business Works series, we profile Dublin IT firm Agile Networks.

  • 8 min read
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