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Chain Reaction Cycles scoops top Viscount Awards prize
30th May, 2012
Chain Reaction Cycles has scooped the top prize at the annual Aer Lingus Viscount Awards. The online bike store was among eight Northern Irish companies rewarded for helping... -
Six companies to open headquarters in Ireland
30th May, 2012
A total of 100 new jobs are set to be created in Dublin and Cork as six businesses have announced plans to establish headquarters. -
Amazon to create 100 Dublin jobs
30th May, 2012
Online retailer Amazon is set to create 100 technology jobs at its development centre in Dublin. -
Irish space industry to 'grow substantially' - Sherlock
30th May, 2012
After taking a role in the first commercial flight to dock at the International Space Station (ISS), Irish businesses could be set to benefit further from space technology projects.... -
A quick chat with...
29th May, 2012
A quick chat with...Neal Lucas, managing director of Lisburn-based Neal Lucas Recruitment. -
Merrion chief executive to step down
29th May, 2012
The chief executive of Merrion Pharmaceuticals is to stand down at the end of June. -
Irish Open to drive golf tourism boom
22nd May, 2012
Next month's €2m Irish Open is heading towards a sell-out, according to organisers the European Tour, with the arrival of more than 100,000 fans expected to provide a major... -
Austin Trumanns acquired by Barrett Steel
21st May, 2012
Austin Trumanns has been acquired from Murray Group by Barrett Steel, safeguarding jobs at the Newry-based structural steel business. -
Profits fall at Musgrave Group
15th May, 2012
Musgrave Group has posted sales of €4.5bn in its latest financial results but profits at the food retailer have fallen. -
Profits tumble at luxury hotel chain
15th May, 2012
Profits more than halved at Belfast-headquartered Hastings Hotel Group in 2011, accounts for the family-owned luxury hotel chain have revealed. The business, which employs more... -
Price pressures led to closure of Oatfield factory - Kavanagh
15th May, 2012
Growing pressure on prices and unsustainable production led to a decision to close the Oatfield Confectionary factory in Letterkenny in County Donegal, its owner has told Insider. -
Paddy Power Cheltenham ad banned
15th May, 2012
A Paddy Power TV advert for the Cheltenham Festival featuring transgender people has been banned for "causing serious offence". -
Social media boom 'to benefit Ireland'
14th May, 2012
The presence of well-known social media companies in Ireland is expected to boost the country's economy, according to the organisation responsible for attracting overseas investment.... -
English law firm launches NI office
11th May, 2012
A law firm based in the South West of England has launched an office in Belfast as part of its expansion outside of England. -
ZMDI to launch Limerick R&D centre
9th May, 2012
German semiconductor company ZMDI is to launch a R&D design centre in Limerick and create 35 jobs. -
Pre-tax profits up for United Drug
9th May, 2012
Pharmaceutical giant United Drug has reported a boost in its pre-tax profit after "significant improvement" in its medical and science businesses. -
Internet security to set up European base in Dublin
8th May, 2012
California-headquartered Total Defense Internet Security Ireland is to establish a hub for its European operations in Dublin. -
'Strong' foreign investment in Ireland
8th May, 2012
The ongoing uncertainty in the eurozone will not deter businesses from exploiting the inward investment opportunities available in Ireland, according to the organisation charged... -
Shortfall for creditors after Adamsez administration
8th May, 2012
Creditors of historic Belfast-based bath manufacturer Adamsez (NI) are set to be lose out on more than £1.4m, according to a new report from administrators. The company,... -
A quick chat with...
8th May, 2012
A quick chat with…David McComb, general manager at the Belfast office of Parity Talent Management.