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Limerick launches ‘twilight’ initiative to boost night-time economy
Limerick launches ‘twilight’ initiative to boost night-time economy
Twilight Thursdays will run on the last Thursday of every month, offering live music, food and drink experiences, and cultural showcases

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Limerick's Sysco Foods paid €7.59m for Dublin food business
Limerick's Sysco Foods paid €7.59m for Dublin food business
Profits dip to €23.76m last year

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Expert tells conference what Cork Luas needs to deliver on time and within cost
Expert tells conference what Cork Luas needs to deliver on time and within cost
Paolo Carbone, Head of Public Transport Capital Programmes, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, said it was important to take time with the delivery of the light rail system and to 'plan it right'

Thu, 22 May, 2025

AFTA delivers €35m annual economic benefit to Munster
AFTA delivers €35m annual economic benefit to Munster
Flight training academy has trained 2,800 pilots since 1995

Tue, 13 May, 2025

Limerick's AMCS acquires UK and Australian firms
Limerick's AMCS acquires UK and Australian firms
Jimmy Martin's company has acquired more than 20 companies in recent years

Sun, 04 May, 2025

Clonmel-based Shorla Oncology to increase revenues significantly
Clonmel-based Shorla Oncology to increase revenues significantly
New accounts show that the group recorded a pre-tax loss of €8.07m in 2023 as the business continued in its development phase

Thu, 01 May, 2025

Fota Island Resort owner posts €1.2m loss despite turnover rise
Fota Island Resort owner posts €1.2m loss despite turnover rise
Between October 2013 and December 2024, Xiu Lan Holdings said it had invested €25m in Fota Island Resort and The Kingsley in Cork

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

Concerns grow over potential delay of BusConnects as Limerick hits employment record
Concerns grow over potential delay of BusConnects as Limerick hits employment record
Limerick Chamber said there would be major implications for both employees and business across the city and region if the initial rollout of the plan is delayed past 2025

Fri, 25 Apr, 2025

McDonalds gets approval for two outlets as Cork grandmother opposes Carrigaline branch
McDonalds gets approval for two outlets as Cork grandmother opposes Carrigaline branch
Grounds for the objections to new McDonalds restaurants include health concerns and proximity to creches

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Wind energy sector can learn from British experience, ambassador tells Cork business leaders
Wind energy sector can learn from British experience, ambassador tells Cork business leaders
Ambassador Paul Johnston meets business stakeholders at event in Cork

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Conferences and events in Cork to bring in €14m in 2025
Conferences and events in Cork to bring in €14m in 2025
Cork Convention Bureau hosted its annual business events showcase, Keep Cork Meeting, at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Cork principal's new wellness business for schools recognised at UCC Ignite awards
Cork principal's new wellness business for schools recognised at UCC Ignite awards
Showcase highlights innovative start-ups making an impact in health, sustainability, education, and music

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Cork engineering firm wins award for €215m Dunkettle Interchange design
Cork engineering firm wins award for €215m Dunkettle Interchange design
The Dunkettle Interchange work was carried out by John Sisk & Son Ltd, with Fehily Timoney and Company as their lead designer

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

Blarney Brewing Co launches with €1m investment and pints 50c cheaper than rivals
Blarney Brewing Co launches with €1m investment and pints 50c cheaper than rivals
From new entrant Blarney Brewing Co to the booming Changing Times group in Dublin, small brewers are thinking big in crowded beer sector

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025

'Ardnacrusha would take 25 years to go through today's planning'
'Ardnacrusha would take 25 years to go through today's planning'
At a Shannon Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Mayor of Clare councillor Alan O’Callaghan lashed out at the current bottle-necks in the planning system

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Accumulated profits at Michael Healy-Rae's plant-hire firm jump to €808,911
Accumulated profits at Michael Healy-Rae's plant-hire firm jump to €808,911
Last year, the company’s cash funds more than doubled, from €198,748 to €434,224

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

Farmers set to share €7.2m from Carbery's new bonus measure
Farmers set to share €7.2m from Carbery's new bonus measure
Dairy and nutrition giant updates sustainability scheme available to almost 1,200 suppliers

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

Lisavaird Co-Op celebrates centenary with special event in West Cork
Lisavaird Co-Op celebrates centenary with special event in West Cork
The co-op business has undergone a major modernisation and in the past 12 months completed a €5.5m investment into a new mill, launching a range of agri-feeds

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

National esports centre opening puts Cork 'on global stage of gaming', says Taoiseach
National esports centre opening puts Cork 'on global stage of gaming', says Taoiseach
Located on South Mall, the National Esports Centre reflects a €1m investment in gaming infrastructure

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

Former Seanad leader Lisa Chambers to head up Consello's public affairs wing
Former Seanad leader Lisa Chambers to head up Consello's public affairs wing
Ms Chambers will join the communications and public affairs team at Consello in Ireland, one of six business units in the newly established company here

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

New CEO outlines Cork City Council's vision to develop Cork Futures Group
New CEO outlines Cork City Council's vision to develop Cork Futures Group
Valerie O'Sullivan said the council's focus will be on the city centre, new approaches to the ‘Living Over the Shop’ challenge and the introduction of a Community Warden service

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

Limerick fleet management firm Tranzaura acquires UK company
Limerick fleet management firm Tranzaura acquires UK company
Staff at UK-based firm Truckfile will join the Tranzaura group following the acquisition 

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

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Two-thirds of London's iconic red buses use this Limerick company's software
Tranzaura has grown by 20%-25% every year, helped by its growing presence in Ireland, the UK, and Australia

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

Cork business confidence at peak levels despite ongoing skills shortage
Cork business confidence at peak levels despite ongoing skills shortage
Two-thirds of firms are predicting an increase in turnover in the first quarter, with 52% predicting an increase in net profit in the same period

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

Profits surge to €2.35m at INEC operator despite Vat hike hit
Profits surge to €2.35m at INEC operator despite Vat hike hit
Revenues increased by 13% to hit €28.68m in 2023

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

Lismore Food Company announces it is 'taking a pause' as owners reflect on best future decision for business
Lismore Food Company announces it is 'taking a pause' as owners reflect on best future decision for business
Well-known food and drinks brand said the 'changing landscape' has led them to take an extended pause in business in the coming months 

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

Tralee's HR Suite is acquired by global consultancy operator NFP
Tralee's HR Suite is acquired by global consultancy operator NFP
HR Suite founder Caroline Reidy will lead NFP’s specialist HR division in Ireland

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025

Staff at Bausch + Lomb’s Waterford plant vote for strike action
Losses increase at Bausch + Lomb as revenues climb to $2.2bn
The company recorded Irish revenues of $3.6m

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025

Waterford's Suir Engineering acquires Scottish firm as it eyes UK expansion
Waterford's Suir Engineering acquires Scottish firm as it eyes UK expansion
Deal will allow firm to take advantage of the UK's 'Great Grid Update' plan to build onshore and offshore energy projects

Tue, 07 Jan, 2025

New Limerick mayor sought Apple tax funds to be spent in Munster
New Limerick mayor sought Apple tax funds to be spent in Munster
Mayor John Moran suggested the money be split with €3.5bn going to Cork, €2bn to Waterford, €1bn to Galway and €2bn to Limerick

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

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Competition watchdog to examine B&Q acquisition of Homebase stores in Waterford, Navan and Letterkenny
Deal will expand the DIY retailer's eight current stores

Sun, 29 Dec, 2024

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PE Global acquires Tipperary's QA Resources
The deal is the Cork firm's second acquisition in Ireland this year

Sun, 22 Dec, 2024

Declan Kelly's Consello adds Ronan O'Gara as senior advisor
Declan Kelly's Consello adds Ronan O'Gara as senior advisor
Consello, which Kelly started two and a half years ago with NFL legend Tom Brady, has commenced operations in Ireland

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

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Labour Court recommends 8% pay rise for 205 Pinewood Healthcare workers
Clonmel-based pharma firm told court it has successfully refinanced its debt but is in an extremely sensitive and precarious situation

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Aer Lingus to end Cork to Amsterdam route after 26 years
Aer Lingus to end Cork to Amsterdam route after 26 years
Airline has competed on the route with Dutch airline KLM since 2020

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Waterford insurance broker MDRB acquired by Arachas
Waterford insurance broker MDRB acquired by Arachas
MDRB is one of the largest independent insurance brokers operating in the South-East

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Wellness tourism in Ireland needs to move beyond spa treatments
Wellness tourism in Ireland needs to move beyond spa treatments
Adventure tourism is now a rapidly growing part of Irish tourism, conference hears

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Pharma company Hovione to double capacity at Cork site as part multi-million euro investment
Pharma company Hovione to double capacity at Cork site as part multi-million euro investment
Company's latest expansion will add 20 new jobs to the Ringaskiddy site 

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Cybersecurity firm Paradyn to expand further, adding 20 jobs
Cybersecurity firm Paradyn to expand further, adding 20 jobs
New roles in Cork and Dublin will be in the areas of cybersecurity, network services, and sales

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

Cork digital agency Granite acquires Limerick-based data science agency Coalface
Cork digital agency Granite acquires Limerick-based data science agency Coalface
The deal will see Granite's workforce grow to more than 145 digital specialists 

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

Kerry Group to sell dairy division to Kerry Co-op
Kerry Group to sell dairy division to Kerry Co-op
The €500m deal will only proceed if approved by a majority of the co-op’s shareholders at a Special General Meeting

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

Fexco sees operating profits jump to €24m
Fexco sees operating profits jump to €24m
Fexco said its investment in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and South America continues to generate strong results

Mon, 11 Nov, 2024

IT service firm Nostra opens new Cork office adding 70 jobs
IT service firm Nostra opens new Cork office adding 70 jobs
Company acquired Compunet and Spectrum AV in 2023

Mon, 11 Nov, 2024

Iron Mountain to pay €51m for Cork's Wisetek
Iron Mountain to pay €51m for Cork's Wisetek
The deal is one of the largest acquisitions of an Irish firm this year by value

Sun, 10 Nov, 2024

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