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New conference centre dedicated to Feeney for Limerick

A new conference centre dedicated to Irish-American philanthropist Chuck Feeney has opened at the Castetroy Park Hotel in Limerick.

Business • 28 Aug

The draft programme for government includes plans to cut the VAT rate to 9% for food services, entertainment and hairdressing in the next budget

Restaurant industry welcomes plans to cut VAT rate to 9%

The new draft programme for government includes plans to cut the VAT rate to 9% for food services, entertainment and hairdressing in the next budget.

Business • 15 Jan

Supermac's pre-tax profits of €43.6m were boosted by a non-cash gain of €3.74m on the increase in value of investment properties

Supermac's enjoys record year as profits jump to €43.6m

Pre-tax profits at Pat McDonagh's Supermac's fast food and hospitality group last year surged by 28% to a record €43.6m.

Business • 06 Nov 24

Supermac's Managing Director Pat McDonagh wants the 9% VAT rate back

McDonagh calls for 9% VAT rate to be brought back

Supermac's Managing Director Pat McDonagh has called on the Government to reintroduce the 9% VAT Rate for the hospitality sector in Budget 2025.

Business • 22 Jul 24

Supermacs said that currently, there are between 200 to 250 Supermacs staff in mainly houses specifically purchased to accommodate staff.

Supermacs spent €6m-€7m on houses for staff

Supermacs boss, Pat McDonagh has stated that his group has spent between €6m to €7m on purchasing accommodation to house staff.

Business • 15 May 24

Pat McDonagh told RTÉ's This Week that massive increases in electricity bills would make many businesses unsustainable within a short period of time (file pic)

10% of businesses may fail over rising costs - McDonagh

Galway businessman Pat McDonagh has said up to 10% of small businesses could fail due to the current energy crisis.

Business • 05 Sep 22

Supermac's CEO Pat McDonagh says more needs to be done to address the energy crisis

Supermac's boss urges re-opening of power stations

The founder and CEO of fast-food chain Supermac's has suggested that the State and ESB should consider reopening the closed down peat fired power stations in Lanesborough and Shannonbridge and the defunct windfarm in Derrybrien in order to address the energy challenge this winter.

Business • 26 Aug 22

Pat McDonagh said staffing for his business is currently its biggest challenge

Supermac's forced to recruit from overseas to fill jobs

Supermac's boss Pat McDonagh has confirmed that the group is now recruiting workers from overseas due to a shortage of Irish applicants.

Business • 29 Nov 21

Supermac CEO Pat McDonagh said the fast food chain will come through the Covid pandemic well

Supermacs group in expansion mode after 'decent' 2021

The Supermacs group is eyeing expansion with its chief executive Pat McDonagh confirming that it aims to have "three or four substantial openings" in 2022.

Business • 24 Nov 21

Supermac's has opened a new service station in Portlaoise in recent months

Supermac's to create 100 jobs in new Limerick plaza

Supermac's is planning to create 100 new jobs with the construction of a new motorway service plaza on the outskirts of Limerick city.

Business • 30 Nov 20

Richard Kennedy, from Devenish, wins the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award for 2019

Devenish's Kennedy named EY Entrepreneur of the Year

Richard Kennedy has been named EY Entrepreneur of the Year for 2019.

Business • 22 Nov 19

This is the second significant trademark win this year by Supermac's

Supermac's scores further trademark win over McDonald's

McDonald's ownership of the "Mc" trademark across the EU has been partially cancelled following a further victory by Supermac's in its battle with the global fast food giant.

Business • 06 Aug 19

Pat McDonagh and his wife Una announced the plans in Co Laois today

McDonagh to create 300 jobs at Supermac's and in hotels

The owner of the Supermac's fast food chain is to create 300 jobs, with the opening of new outlets and the redevelopment of three hotels his company has taken over.

Business • 06 Feb 19