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Carolan Lennon (above) named as Eir's new CEO while David McRedmond will become its new non-executive chairman

Eir names new CEO and chairman

Eir has announced Carolan Lennon as its new chief executive designate, while David McRedmond will become its new non-executive chairman-designate.

Business • 21 Feb 18

Eir spent €3m on network repairs after hurricane Ophelia last year

Eir's second quarter revenues dip by 2%

Telecoms provider Eir has reported a 2% drop in revenue for the second quarter, while earnings - before storm costs - were 4% higher.

Business • 02 Feb 18

A consortium led by French billionaire Xavier Niel is to buy a majority stake in Eir

Majority stake in Eir sold to French billionaire

A consortium led by billionaire Xavier Niel has agreed to buy a majority stake in Eir in a deal which values the company at about €3.5 billion - including debt.

Business • 20 Dec 17

Eir said its first quarter results were in line with expectations

Eir's first quarter results in line with expectations

Telecoms company Eir has reported falling revenue but rising earnings over the three months to the end of September.

Business • 03 Nov 17

Eir's full year earnings up by 4%

Telecoms and entertainment group Eir has reported an increase in earnings for the full financial year to the end of June, while its revenue rose by 1%.

Business • 13 Sep 17

Eir's CEO Richard Moat says company remains on track to meet its full year guidance

Eir says on track to meet full year guidance

Telecoms internet and tv company Eir has reported higher revenue and earnings for its third financial quarter.

Business • 28 Apr 17

Eir's CEO Richard Moat says the company's strong business momentum continues

Eir's half yearly revenues and earnings up by 2%

Telecoms, internet and entertainment group Eir has announced results for the half year to the end of December.

Business • 26 Jan 17

Eir said its total group broadband base stood at 867,000 at the end of September

Eir's quarterly revenues edge 1% higher

Eir has reported revenue of €327m for its first financial quarter, an increase of 1% on the same time the previous year.

Business • 03 Nov 16

Eir CEO Richard Moat reports 'solid' third quarter performance

Eir's third quarter earnings rise by 6%

Telecoms group Eir has said its earnings - before accounting for interest on its debt, depreciation of its assets and tax - rose by 6% to €120m for the three months to the end of September.

Business • 26 Nov 15