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Real wages fell by 1.3% during first three months of the year

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 14:17
CSO data shows distribution, transport, hotels, and restaurants sector saw a wage decline of 3.2%, while industry was down 2.9%, and public administration, education, and health was down 2.6%

Enhanced competitiveness supports needed in Budget 2026, says Cork Chamber 

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 14:10
Chamber members highlighted investment in infrastructure and connectivity as the single most important budgetary measure to support competitiveness

Irish music industry contributes €1bn to national economy

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 14:05
On average, Irish adults spent €757 on music events last year, with concerts in high-capacity venues accounting for the largest share at €298

Meet the Irish psychologist preventing business chiefs suffering 'leadership derailment'  

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 14:01
Dr Mary-Clare Race has worked with senior executives at organisations like Lloyds, Citi, the UK government, and Britain’s NHS

M&S says April cyberattack caused by 'sophisticated impersonation' of third-party

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 14:00
The company's Irish online store remains closed for orders

Bulgaria gets go-ahead to switch to euro currency next year

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 13:36
Taking up the European single currency is the culmination of nearly two decades of work toward adoption, an ambition since Bulgaria joined the EU in 2007

Dutch airline KLM announces third route to Amsterdam from Cork Airport

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 08:03
The addition comes as part of the company’s expansion of its winter schedule adding 32,000 seats compared to the period in late 2024 and early 2025

Construction sector records fastest activity decline in almost 18 months

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 01:05
Residential construction activity slowed last month at a faster rate compared to May

More than 1,300 jobs saved by SCARP since launch in 2021

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 00:05
Some 15 SCARPs have commenced to date in 2025, reflecting an increase of 15% on the same period last year

Irish economy expected to continue to grow this year despite tariff treat

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 00:05
MDD growth could be 2.5% or greater this year and will be similar in 2026

'No justification' for 17% hike in personal injury awards, hoteliers warn

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 15:03
IHF President warned the hike will hurt businesses already grappling with surging costs

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe to retain presidency of Eurogroup

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 14:37
Rival candidates pull out ahead of vote

Tesla slides as investors worried by Musk's latest political move

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 14:17
Chief executive plans to launch a new US political party

How has Ryanair changed its cabin baggage rule and will other airlines do it too?

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 13:17
Airline increases size of free cabin bag by 20% in time for summer holidays as rivals align with EU rules

Cork bar Clancy's prepares for €500k 'reimagining' after Diageo link-up

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 12:45
Bar will reopen on Friday with a new upstairs restaurant

John Fahey: Central bankers treading carefully an uncertain global financial path

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 10:34
Europe and the US adopted differing postures as they face unpredictable macro backdrop

Kerry engineering firm Tricel announces new partnership with Xylem

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 09:13
Founded in 1973 as Killarney Plastics, Tricel has grown into a global presence

Cost of living fears delaying travel plans for Irish holidaymakers 

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 08:13
Travel sentiment survey finds 70% of respondents are either waiting for holiday prices to fall or feel prices are too high 

Three new pubs in Cork to stock Changing Times beers as brewery ramps up production

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 07:45
Independent brewery expects to generate additional €1.1m in revenue by end of 2026

John Whelan: As Ireland's oil imports continue to grow, falling prices ease the pain

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 06:00
The oil prices in euro terms are also lower as the US dollar has fallen in value since Trump’s inauguration

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