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The unique Irish twist on the classic 'The Nutcracker' ballet show will use the traditional Clerys Department store on O'Connell Street as its setting

Ballet Ireland to tour 'The Nutcracker' with Irish twist

Ballet Ireland will be hitting the road for the next six weeks on a nationwide tour with its unique Irish version of the classic 'The Nutcracker' ballet show, starting with an opening show tomorrow night.

Ireland • 01 Nov 24

91 companies with 65,000 employees have signed the charter since 2022.

Female representation rises in financial services sector

Female representation on the boards of financial services firms rose to 39% at the start of this year, from 35% in 2022.

Business • 11 Jul 24

According to today's report from AIB, inflation has returned to the 'normal' range and it is expected to stay there in the near term

Economic growth set to moderate but remain robust - AIB

The Irish economy is expected to continue expanding at a robust pace in the coming years, according to a new report from AIB.

Business • 31 May 24

Cross border tourism triples in last decade, report shows

The tourism industry across the island of Ireland is worth almost €17 billion to the economy, and supports 300,000 jobs, new data shows.

Business • 29 May 24

Its latest results show a 70% jump in the value of mortgages issued in the 12 months to the end of March

Credit union lending up almost 14%, driven by mortgages

Lending at credit unions increased by almost 14% in the past year, driven by a significant rise in mortgage lending.

Business • 28 May 24

Martin Robinson, Director of Strategy at InterTradeIreland.

Cross-border traders outperforming others

Businesses that trade across the border are performing better than those that don't, new data shows.

Business • 28 May 24

While the rate of inflation has eased, the report suggests that consumers are disappointed that things are not improving as fast as they had hoped.

Consumer sentiment falls for fourth month in a row

Consumer sentiment fell for the fourth month in a row in May, new data shows.

Business • 23 May 24

BNPPRE said a strong pipeline of supply will cause vacancy rates to keep rising until late 2025.

Take-up of Dublin office space hits three-year low

Take-up of office space in Dublin dropped to a three-year low between January and March, new data shows.

Business • 07 May 24

64% of workers are considering asking for a pay rise over the next 12 months

60% would turn down a job that does not offer hybrid work

60% of people would turn down a job if it did not offer hybrid working, new data shows.

Business • 10 Apr 24

ESB's Customer Solutions' division, which includes Electric Ireland, reported an operating loss of €12m for 2023 compared to a loss of €109m in 2022

ESB profits after tax rise over 30% to €868m for 2023

ESB has reported profits after tax of €868m for 2023, up over 30% on the previous year.

Business • 07 Mar 24

The goals include improving access to finance for women-led or owned companies.

UN charter aims to promote women in sustainable finance

A new United Nations charter aimed at promoting gender equality in the area of sustainable finance is being launched in Dublin this morning.

Business • 26 Sep 23

(L-R) Parents Rena Kieran, Paula Ruane, Sarah Seymour and Principal Karen Jackson outside Coldwood National School

Concerns about drivers speeding outside Galway school

So far this year 130 people have died on Irish roads, with the highest number of fatalities occurring in Co Tipperary where 14 people have lost their lives.

Connacht • 18 Sep 23

The new roles will be primarily across digital sales, engineering, research and development

Tech firm ServiceNow to create 400 jobs

Digital workflow company, ServiceNow, has announced plans to create 400 jobs in Ireland over the next three years.

Business • 13 Jun 23

Each organisation receives a score out of 100, with the Credit Union receiving the highest at 82.8.

Credit Union the most reputable organisation in Ireland

The Credit Union is regarded by the public as the most reputable organisation in the country, new research shows.

Business • 10 May 23

Today's report states that an increase in consumption of seafood helped drive growth last year.

Value of seafood economy up 4% in 2022 to €1.3bn

Ireland's seafood economy grew by 4% last year to a value of €1.3 billion, according to new figures from Bord Iascaigh Mhara.

Business • 18 Apr 23

KPMG said new graduated bands of income tax should be introduced

KPMG calls for new, lower rates of income tax

Consulting group KPMG has called for new, lower rates of income tax to be introduced.

Business • 05 Apr 23

The drop in asking prices was particularly sharp in Dublin

Home asking prices fall for third consecutive quarter

Asking prices for homes fell by 0.3% in the first three months of the year when compared to the previous quarter, new data from property listings website MyHome.ie has found.

Business • 03 Apr 23

Michael Malewski, CEO of Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon.

Lufthansa Technik Turbine opens new facility in Shannon

Lufthansa Technik Turbine is today opening a new facility in Shannon, Co Clare.

Business • 31 Mar 23

The 9% VAT rate for their industry is due to expire at the end of the month.

Decision on VAT rate for hospitality expected next week

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said there will be further meetings this week in relation to the hospitality VAT rate, involving the key ministers of finance, public expenditure, social protection and the party leaders.

Business • 14 Feb 23

Footfall in shops across the country is up significantly compared to the same time last year

Retailers expect busiest shopping days of the year

With just two shopping days left until Christmas, retailers are preparing for what will most likely be the busiest shopping days of the year.

Business • 23 Dec 22

Sterling hit by UK political uncertainty

Sterling falls on political uncertainty as Truss quits

Sterling fell as economic and political uncertainty weighed today after the resignation of British Prime Minister Liz Truss, following the unravelling of her vast planned tax cuts which crashed the pound and sent borrowing costs soaring.

Business • 21 Oct 22

85% of firms see higher costs as having the greatest impact on their operations in the next 12 months.

Inflation, staff shortages top concerns for Irish firms

Inflation and the shortage of talent are the two biggest concerns facing Irish businesses in the coming year, according to a new survey of executives here.

Business • 17 Aug 22