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Virtual reality marketing is in vogue – but brands beware the novelty factor

Cheaper technology has put VR in reach of many more firms.

  • 6 min read
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  • Financial Services

A Central Bank database conceived after Anglo's demise will finally be ready in 2018

The establishment of a central credit register was one the troika’s demands during Ireland’s bailout talks.

  • 3 min read
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Transatlantic flights from Cork finally get the go-ahead

US officials have granted a permit to Norwegian Air International after several delays.

  • 3 min read
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The firm behind Dublin Bikes lost a chunk of cash last year

Advertising giant JCDecaux reported a loss of more than €364,000 in its Irish operation.

  • 2 min read
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'When it’s your name over the door, you tend to take things personally'

Martin McElhinney

Martin McElhinney

General Manager, McElhinney's

This retailer reveals how eBay helped his Donegal department store cut its teeth in e-commerce.

  • 7 min read
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  • Financial Services
  • Sports

Cristiano Ronaldo accused of using an Irish company to avoid Spanish tax

But a firm connected to the Real Madrid star claims it was the victim of a cyberattack.

  • 4 min read
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  • building and property

Losses snowball at luxury Kilkenny retreat Mount Juliet

A plan to build more residential houses on the estate was recently shot down by Kilkenny councillors.

  • 3 min read
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  • building and property

Grafton Street is going to become an even pricier place to set up shop

The street is already one of the world’s most expensive strips on which to rent.

  • 3 min read
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  • Financial Services

Your crash course in... Why a crackdown on 'black money' has left Indians queuing for cash

A ban on 500 and 1,000 rupee notes has rocked the economy – but it might only be a short-term sting.

  • 6 min read
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Mark Little is leaving Twitter Ireland - six months after taking over as its new boss

The former RTÉ journalist, who founded social media agency Storyful, decided against a move to the US.

  • 2 min read
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One-third of UTV Ireland staff facing the axe in merger with TV3

Virgin Media became both stations’ parent company after a buyout in July.

  • 2 min read
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Ryanair moves closer to becoming the 'Amazon of air travel' with package-holiday bookings

The low-cost carrier launched ‘Ryanair Holidays’ in Ireland, the UK and Germany.

  • 2 min read
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Irish-founded tech startup Qstream raises $15m in a major funding round

The software company, co-founded by Dubliner Duncan Lennox, is set to expand rapidly in the US and Europe.

  • 3 min read
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The med-tech firm that keeps 'superbugs' off your smartphone has bagged €1.5m

The investment round in Irish company Kastus was led by Atlantic Bridge.

  • 2 min read
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  • resource and energy

Oil prices are climbing after major producers' first output cut in eight years

Opec members will reduce production amid a global glut of supply.

  • 2 min read
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'We have to stay connected': Irish ex-Unilever boss pleads to avoid another Brexit

Niall FitzGerald says it’s worrying when people blame trade for being less well-off.

  • 3 min read
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  • building and property

Rents for Dublin houses have fallen for the first time in three years

But the average cost nationwide now stands at €973 per month – up nearly 10% in a year.

  • 2 min read
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Meet the Dublin jeweller who travels the world in search of flawless diamonds

As part of our How My Business Works series, we profile John Brereton jewellers.

  • 9 min read
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Chasing cross-border debts? Brexit means now is the time to act

Jason Harte

Jason Harte

Partner, Mason Hayes & Curran

Current EU rules make it easy to enforce judgments in the UK – but that could soon change.

  • 4 min read
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The fiscal watchdog has warned of 'loss of momentum' in the economy

A new report said increased spending would have to be offset by raising taxes.

  • 2 min read
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