General Industry

Ryanair Profits Reach €18m

An eight per cent rise in average fares lifted Ryanair’s pretax profit to €18.1 million for the three months to December 31st, up 21 per cent on...

Gleeson Group Sold

Gleeson Group, the Irish company behind brands like Tipperary water and Finches soft drinks, have been bought out by drinks behemoth C&C Group in a...

No Price Increase At Bulmers

In spite of a background of recent price increases from a number of competitors, Bulmers Ltd have confirmed that the Clonmel company has no intention of ra...

Lonely Planet Recognition For Derry

Northern Ireland's second city has been named as one of the world's best cities to visit in 2013. The Lonely Planet guidebook has placed Derry fourth on it...

Gathering Could Yield €150M Boost For Kerry

An additional €150 million could flow into Kerry next year if the Gathering proves to be a success. Jimmy Deenihan, the arts and heritage minister, an...

Cycleway Success Continues Out West

A major cycle and walkway facility developed along a closed-down railway line in West Limerick is to be further extended to the Kerry border. Limerick Coun...

Mixed Year For Britvic

Preliminary financial results for Britvic plc for the year ending 30 September 2012 have revealed varying fortunes. The soft drinks manufacturer announced...

Emerging Markets Boost SAB Miller

SAB Miller has recorded a significant increase in its operating profits, with a growth of 15.7 per cent to €1.47 billion. Growth in Latin America, Asi...