Adam Maguire

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M&A activity up in 2025 but values fell - William Fry

The value of mergers and acquisitions deals involving Irish companies fell sharply last year, according to William Fry.

Business • 14 hrs

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Bankinter continues Irish expansion with deposit accounts

Bankinter has launched two new deposit savings offerings as it continues its expansion into the Irish market.

Business • 10 Feb

Lidl Ireland CEO Robert Ryan and Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon

Lidl Ireland spending on Irish goods & services hits €2bn

Lidl Ireland spent more than €2 billion on Irish goods and services last year, a 20% increase on 2024.

Business • 09 Feb

After the gold rush: Rocky times for the precious metal

It's been a bit of a rollercoaster few months for gold – and a particularly volatile week.

Business • 08 Feb

Car driving through flooding in Sandycove

Employers urged to develop extreme weather policy

Companies should set out a clear plan for what happens in extreme weather events, according to a HR expert.

Business • 06 Feb

Full Nelson: Where the Peltz family made its money

While the recent Beckham family spat grabbed lots of attention, few know much of Brooklyn's father-in-law - despite him having far more financial and political power than David and Victoria combined, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 31 Jan

HBFI grew loan approvals to €3.3 billion in 2025

Loan approvals by State-owned lender Home Building Finance Ireland hit €3.3 billion by the end of last year.

Business • 28 Jan

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary poses with a poster for a 'Big Idiot Sale'

Musk row a negotiation that became a 'PR gift' - O'Leary

Ryanair's spat with Elon Musk was a "public negotiation that turned into a huge PR gift", according to group CEO Michael O'Leary.

Business • 26 Jan

BATH, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 20: Mars bars are displayed for sale in a shop, on October 20, 2024 in Bath, England. Mars Wrigley, which makes the likes of Mars bars, Snickers, M&M’s, Celebrations, Maltesers, Galaxy and Skittles, has paid out a huge £600m

Leader of the Snack: How Mars became a food behemoth

Mars is a brand you think you know, but its reach across the grocery aisles - and the story of how it got there - is far bigger than most realise, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 25 Jan

Global airline profits to reach $41bn this year - Avolon

Global airline profits will reach $41 billion this year, according to analysis by aircraft leasing firm Avolon.

Business • 23 Jan