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Kerrygold-owner Ornua reports €130m profit and strong US sales as tariff threat looms

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 07:20
Dairy giant sells 12 million retail packs of Kerrygold butter and cheese each week

Farmer loses €351,545 capital gains tax battle with Revenue

Tue, 04/15/2025 - 20:41
Tax Appeals Commission rules that the main purpose — or one of the main purposes — of the farmer's arrangement was the avoidance of liability to tax

McDonalds gets approval for two outlets as Cork grandmother opposes Carrigaline branch

Tue, 04/15/2025 - 19:29
Grounds for the objections to new McDonalds restaurants include health concerns and proximity to creches

US economy set to lose billions as foreign tourists stay away

Tue, 04/15/2025 - 16:59
Goldman Sachs estimates in a worst-case scenario, the hit this year from reduced travel and boycotts could amount to almost $90bn

Ireland among most vulnerable to trade war with US

Tue, 04/15/2025 - 16:20
European ratings agency Scope Ratings said that if the US pushes through and implements the full range of tariffs it 'would represent the biggest peacetime trade shock to the global economy in more than 100 years'

Apple airlifted 600 tons of iPhones from India to beat Trump tariffs

Tue, 04/15/2025 - 16:11
At least six cargo jets were used in the operation which one source described was a way to "beat the tariffs".

Round Hill appoints UK firm to operate Cork and Dublin student apartment schemes

Tue, 04/15/2025 - 13:22
The centres in Cork are Broga House on the Western Road, Curraheen Point on Farranlea Road and Ashlinn House on the Bandon Road

Irish exports to the US surge by over 210% in February ahead of tariff announcement

Tue, 04/15/2025 - 11:57
The increase was driven largely by medical and pharmaceutical products

Economic gap between Ireland and Northern Ireland grows

Tue, 04/15/2025 - 00:00
In Ireland, household disposable income is 18.3% higher than in Northern Ireland, with this gap widening over time

Ireland ranked as second largest pharma exporter in EU last year 

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 17:05
The total value of Ireland’s exports during 2024 stood at €223.8bn

Irish Life revises down equities position amid tariff related volatilty

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 16:57
Irish Life said client concerns were 'understandable in times like these'

New routes announced as Cork Airport launches 2025 summer schedule 

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 14:29
New routes this summer will be operated by Aer Lingus, TUI and SunExpress

Cork business community in shock following death of John Mullins

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 11:53
The well-known businessman and politician held top roles in Bord Gáis, the Port of Cork and Amarenco, the renewable energy giant he co-founded in 2013

David McNamara: Markets have found the pain threshold for the US

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 10:21
While the tariffs U-turn is something of a reprieve for now, European trade partners have little certainty on eventual US trade policy

Brittany Ferries passenger numbers up 12% as turnover hits €516m

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 09:13
Freight volume between Ireland and France up 73%

Ireland will struggle to meet EU targets on e-waste recycling, warns WEEE

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 08:50
Organisation said targets do not account for improved lifespan of technology

Euro zone bonds rise as fears over tariffs on Chinese electronics ease

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 08:22
Shares in Asian tech companies that supply Apple rise 

Ryanair threatens to cut flights to smaller Spanish airports unless fees reduced

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 08:01
Airline says Spain's regional airports "need low fees to stimulate growth"

One in three line managers not trained to deal with employee wellness needs

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 07:33
Ibec research finds almost 70% of Irish employees say that wellness is now a more important consideration for them in the workplace

Apple avoids biggest crisis since covid with temporary tariff concession

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 02:00
White House policies are likely to shift again, and Apple may need to pursue more dramatic changes. At least for now, though, management is breathing a sigh of relief

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