Some may have felt the budget fell flat, but Cork is in a position to benefit from its innovation-focused initiatives, says Meadhbh Costello, Senior Policy Executive in Ibec

Almost 250 staff are at risk of redundancy as a result of the change.

DK Windows and Doors suddenly ceased trading last December, leaving some 225 unfilled contracts on which customers paid a total of €1.2 million

The pre-tax profits of €10.19 million are an 88 per cent increase on the pre-tax profits of €5.39 million in 2023.

The revenues of €33.12 million last year work out at an average weekly revenue of €637,015.

Fiona Bird was summarily dismissed from her job at YAYA boutique shortly after she had made a protected disclosure to the Health and Safety Authority

New accounts filed by Hozier’s Haskey Ltd show that the company recorded post-tax profits of €1.59 million in 2024.

The airline allows each passenger to bring one free carry-on bag on board, but these bags must be capable of fitting under each passenger’s seat.

New abridged accounts filed by Murphy’s Ice-Cream Ltd show that it enjoyed a bumper 2024 as post-tax profits increased by 179 per cent from €76,417 in 2023 to €213,608 last year.

Numbers employed last year increased by 178 from 1,411 to 1,589 and staff costs increased from €174.35 million to €202.89 million.

Springsteen’s sell-out Cork concert and a Munster hurling blockbuster helped drive Páirc Uí Chaoimh revenues up 55% in 2024

Kildare County Council has granted planning to Robert Moffett’s Herbata Ltd's plans for the six data centre campus for a site next to the M7 motorway and business park at Naas, Co Kildare.

The retailer thanked its customers for their support: "We are incredibly grateful."

Corrib Oil was announced last year as Wendy’s franchise partner in Ireland.

The US-focused company reported "strong growth" in its health nutrition and dairy nutrition businesses

The new service area will also have a convenience store, a service station forecourt, and an initial 8 ultra-Fast EV charging ports.

O'Driscoll's company recorded post-tax profits of €217,379 in the 12 months to the end of August last.

The IPOA has proposed a number of practical measures to "level the playing field" for landlords and make the rental market more sustainable.

A growing number of farmers are offering on-farm and mobile milk vending machines directly to the public. KATE RYAN chats to three Cork farmers who have embraced the trend, and finds out why they do it.

Dalata operates 56 hotels under the four-star Maldron and Clayton brands, mainly in Ireland and Britain

The flight took off from Waterford Airport bound for London Gatwick on Monday, July 8th, 1985.

O'Malley Ireland Spirits Trading Ltd and Nonto DAC brought proceedings against Great Northern Distillery Ltd (GND), claiming they purchased some €60 million in whiskey from GND for around five years.

The AIB Ireland Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 53.7 from 52.6 in May, marking the highest reading since May 2022

Director at the group, Noel Cregan, said that the increase in revenues and profits was achieved through organic growth with instore footfall increasing year over year.

Around 100 redundancies will be at its international headquarters in Dublin.

People in Kilkenny are most likely to expect a salary increase (69 per cent), followed by those in Sligo (68 per cent) as well as Dublin and Limerick (65 per cent).

The project will be delivered on a phased basis and is expected to create 1,560 new permanent jobs (including 581 by office occupier), alongside 365 jobs during construction.

Mr O’Leary’s pay package was made up of basic pay of €1.2 million, a bonus payment of €600,000 and share options of €2.03 million.

Studyclix subject expert and German teacher Geraldine Dwyer said the Junior Cert German exam was "pleasant" and covered a range of topics.

Over half of Irish employers’ report struggling to attract and retain staff now vs 2024.

A recent leadership event in Cork brought up many issues facing businesses. Here are some takeaways from it, courtesy of Nick Charalambous, Managing Director of financial consultants, Alpha Wealth

Twin sisters Therese Deane and Sue Nelson were both recognised at the recent Network Ireland Cork Businesswoman of the Year Awards. They tell EMMA CONNOLLY why sharing in the experience is the icing on the cake.

Nomupay started operations in 2021 after buying licences from payments company Wirecard

Dalata operates 55 hotels under the Maldron and Clayton brands

He has qualified for the share options after shares in the Dublin-based company hit a six-year-old target.

While 49 per cent said they are increasing their commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, 42 per cent believe there is too much focus being placed on it.

The new owners of the hotel are Brady Hotels Ireland.

Cork woman Tara Tait took a career leap in January when she started teaching Zumba. She tells CHRIS DUNNE the move has had surprising benefits.

New data showed a fall-off in the number of social media companies operating in Ireland and an 11 per cent fall in jobs in the sector

The drinks giant said it believes its current plans will mitigate around half of the impact of these higher costs.

Richard Quirke opened Dr Quirkey’s Good Time Emporium on Dublin’s O’Connell Street in 1976

Yoplait claims Danone is piggybacking on the goodwill it has built up in its product to sell its product and engaging in an unfair competitive tactic in doing so.

Sales at Primark, whose boss Paul Marchant resigned last month over inappropriate behaviour, rose 1 per cent to £4.5 billion

There are concerns over the impact reported job cuts at Intel could have on its Irish operations, which employ 5,000 people

Galway Biomedical Limited works in the development and contract manufacturing of medical devices

The restaurant said it is "very appreciative of the support and loyalty" of its management and staff.

Insolvency practitioners Myles Kirby and Padraic O’Malley have taken High Court proceedings against Colm Wu

The new ATM fleet has greater cash processing capacity and will slash energy use by more than half, Bank of Ireland said.

Over the course of Wednesday, Harris is due to hold several further meetings on Capitol Hill to discuss Ireland’s economic, trade and foreign policy priorities.

In recent years, Cartoon Saloon has benefited from the boom in content demand from streaming services such as Netflix, Apple+, and Disney+.