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GSK is closing its Sligo manufacturing site - cutting 165 jobs

The pharma giant will shut down the skincare plant over the next three years.

  • 2 min read
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  • building and property
  • Startups and tech

After initially hitting a roadblock, one of Ireland's largest startup hubs is expanding

The €6.5 million development will increase NovaUCD’s capacity by more than 50%.

  • 3 min read
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  • Startups and tech
  • tourism and transport

This Dublin business travel firm has nabbed millions to conquer Europe

Roomex’s clients include Musgrave, Dairygold and Kepak.

  • 2 min read
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  • health and education
  • Startups and tech

The Dundalk startup guarding next-generation medical devices from cyberattacks

As part of our weekly Startup Spotlight series, we profile Nova Leah.

  • 5 min read
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  • retail and services
  • Work

An Post wants to move out of its 'dilapidated' GPO offices as part of a major shake-up

Hundreds of jobs at the post provider could be cut under the plan.

  • 3 min read
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  • food and drink
  • Startups and tech

Irish food-ordering startup Flipdish has scooped up a Dutch firm to enter the European market

The deal gives the Dublin company a foothold in Belgium and the Netherlands.

  • 2 min read
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  • Financial Services
  • Startups and tech

Kerry's Fexco has snapped up another London FX firm to strengthen its place in the City

The firm has been on the acquisition trail for several years.

  • 2 min read
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  • Startups and tech

'We've still much to learn': Paddy Cosgrave has withdrawn Marine Le Pen's invite to Web Summit

The French far-right leader had been invited to speak at this year’s event in Lisbon.

  • 3 min read
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  • Startups and tech
  • tourism and transport

A high-profile property mogul is putting cash into Dublin bike-sharing startup BleeperBike

The funding from Bartra Capital will go towards adding electric bikes to the ‘stationless’ network.

  • 3 min read
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  • insights and opinion
  • Startups and tech

'I was an oyster farmer, a bouncer, a milkman, a janitor - it all helped get me to where I am today'

David Whelan of Immersive VR Education also talks about why founders shouldn’t skip meals.

  • 7 min read
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  • retail and services

Homebase plans to close three Irish stores as its new owners slice costs

The DIY retailer is looking to shutter 42 outlets in the UK and Ireland after sales ‘declined significantly’.

  • 2 min read
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  • Financial Services
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A probe into FBD's boss has 'cast an unwelcome shadow' - despite coming up clear

The insurer has concluded its investigation into allegations against chief executive Fiona Muldoon.

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

Shane Ross wants big hotels to pay more VAT - but he's not sure how that system will work

The tourism minister says the Department of Finance will have to look at the plan.

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

Dunnes Stores is turning a long-vacant, former Blackrock pub into a new store

The site of the ex-Playwright bar has been empty since 2011.

  • 3 min read
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  • insights and opinion
  • Work

Poll: Do you check work emails while on holiday?

This is the time of year when most people check out from the daily grind – in theory, at least.

  • 1 min read
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  • tourism and transport

Waterford Airport needs a 'minimum' €12m to build a bigger runway to secure its future

The company has asked the government to chip in €5m for the project.

  • 3 min read
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  • food and drink

'A bitter pill for shareholders': The troubled firm behind Cuisine de France wants to raise €800m

Bakery firm Aryzta said it needs the funds to pay down debt.

  • 2 min read
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  • retail and services

Ticketmaster is shutting down Seatwave as new laws crack down on ticket touting

The ticket reseller said it will replace Seatwave with another “fan-to-fan” ticket exchange system.

  • 3 min read
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  • retail and services

From snow to heatwaves, Irish retailers have been at the mercy of weather this year

Many stores have reported bumper summer sales as customers stock up on ice cream and BBQs.

  • 3 min read
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  • food and drink
  • retail and services
  • tourism and transport

Tour groups 'pulling a fast one' are overrunning Cork's English Market

Traders in the iconic marketplace have complained that snap-happy visitors are hurting business.

  • 4 min read
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