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Vinted to enter Ireland's 'immature' second-hand clothing market

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 16:38
Chief executive said they looked 'very carefully' at Ireland, noting the online second-hand market was 'very immature at this point'

Profits fall by 27% at Abbvie's Botox plant at Westport

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 16:24
New accounts filed by Allergan Pharmaceuticals Ireland UC show the firm saw revenues decline by 4%

Business movers: People starting new jobs in Ireland

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 16:17
New appointees with Port of Cork Company, Bank of Ireland, Codex, Accenture, Principal Connections and Ogier

Isolationist Trump emphasises need for indigenous funding for Irish companies

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 16:11
New data from the IVCA shows VC funding in Ireland for the nine months to the end of September fell by 18% to €945.3m from €1.1bn in 2023

Almost 70% of us have never switched current account

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 15:02
Consumer Interests: There are savings to be made if you shop around for a better deal on your day-to-day banking, writes John Hearne

Meta fined nearly €800m for ‘abusive practices’ on Facebook ads business

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 13:53
European Union regulators have hit Facebook parent Meta with a fine of nearly €800m for what they called “abusive practices” involving its ...

Google TV Streamer 4K: Sleek design, smart features, and stellar streaming quality

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 11:37
The Google Home integration is a nice touch; with a quick shortcut, you can directly access your smart home devices, such as lights or cameras, from the TV interface.

Philips Hue HDMI Sync Box 8K: Immersive lighting for next-level home entertainment

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 10:01
The Sync Box’s HDMI 2.1 ports ensure that gamers can enjoy the full capabilities of their next-gen consoles, including 4K at 120Hz

Nank Runner Diver 2 Pro: A versatile bone conduction headphone for sports and outdoor use

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 09:55
The upgraded Nank Runner Diver 2 Pro includes open-ear and noise-cancelling modes, making it versatile for different environments.

Election 2024: Small business — 'They've an abundance of money, but have done nothing to help hospitality'

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 02:00
Barry McLaughlin, owner of Poachers Restaurant in Bandon, Co Cork, said this is the first time he has seen a Government 'so disconnected from the needs of our industry'

Election 2024: Small business — Firms struggling against a raft of cost increases need long-term strategy

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 02:00
National minimum wage increases and a return of the reduced 9% Vat rate are two of the main issues for small businesses, writes Ronan Smyth

The Guardian leaves X, calling it a ‘toxic media platform’

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 18:40
The Guardian newspaper has announced it will stop posting on X, formerly Twitter, describing the social media platform as “toxic”.The news outlet ...

Chelsea Manning: Big tech firms will have an interest in working with the Trump administration

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 17:23
Chief executive of Nym Technologies, Harry Halpin, said that further surveillance power is more likely to be actively used with Trump in the White House, the impacts of which will be felt across the Atlantic

Upgrade works at Trump's Doonbeg won't impact on protected snail, says report

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 16:38
Report lodged with Clare County Council on behalf of Trump Doonbeg

Paddy Cosgrave dodges Palestine questions as newly-reinstated CEO sticks to script

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 15:38
Newly-reinstated chief executive  emphasised the event’s future expansion plans and growth while skirting the issue of the war in Gaza

Provisional liquidators appointed to Homebase

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 15:21
High Court was told the retailer had suffered a British and Ireland-wide 'collapse'

Irish interest rates fall slightly following ECB decision

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 14:17
Central Bank of Ireland data shows the weighted average interest rate on new Irish mortgages as of the end of September was 4.08%, down from 4.11% in August

Trump may target Ireland's IP incentives to lure back US companies

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 13:37
President-elect's economic agenda could have detrimental effect on business here, expert says

Construction company behind National Children's Hospital posts 78% increase in pre-tax profit 

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 13:05
The company said that although turnover was down 34% compared to last year, the focus on 'fewer but better quality projects' has started to yield 'positive operating results'

Flutter Entertainment sees strong revenue and player growth 

Wed, 11/13/2024 - 10:42
Flutter’s revenue growth was driven by a strong start to the NFL season in the US along with new products which saw revenue in that region increase by 51% year-on-year

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