Irish bank and transport shares most exposed to the potential economic fallout from the coronavirus fell sharply for a second successive session, as an Italian official said it may need to call on the EU to offer leeway on budget targets due to the outbreak.
Wed, 26 Feb, 2020
The owner of Irish Ferries, Irish Continental Group, says the on-off threat of the UK crashing out of the EU has weighed on its business across the Irish Sea and that uncertainty continues.
Wed, 27 Nov, 2019
A number of UK-exposed Irish stocks faltered on the back of the EU warning that Britain is heading for a no-deal Brexit.
Wed, 18 Sep, 2019
UK-exposed Irish shares rose for a second day on lingering hopes of an avoidance of a crash-out, no-deal Brexit.
Fri, 06 Sep, 2019
The last gamble of Theresa May to win over MPs to support her Brexit deal appeared to unravel putting a question mark over her future and weighing on sterling.
Wed, 22 May, 2019
Shareholders in Irish Ferries-owner Irish Continental Group (ICG) have unanimously backed under-fire chairman John B. McGuckian and supported the group's executive pay policy.
Fri, 17 May, 2019
Sterling tumbled as Theresa May set down a timetable for her departure and setting up a leadership contest that may elect a hard line Brexiteer and increase the risk of Britain crashing out of the EU.
Thu, 16 May, 2019
Transport Minister Shane Ross has held "frank" crisis talks with the chief executive of Irish Ferries' parent company in a bid to prevent the closure of the Rosslare to Cherbourg route next spring.
Wed, 19 Dec, 2018
The draft agreement between the UK and the EU is not a “bad deal” for the UK. People who say it is a bad deal are only dividing a nation. We must not let them divide our island of Ireland, writes Darren McKinley.
Thu, 22 Nov, 2018
Brightening prospects of what looked like, even a week ago, an unlikely Brexit breakthrough will be the key focus of Irish exporters, foreign exchange traders, and the Dublin and London stock markets this week.
Mon, 05 Nov, 2018
The owner of Irish Ferries has said the economic outlook and its own earnings potential remain buoyant despite Brexit uncertainties, writes Geoff Percival
Fri, 09 Mar, 2018
The return of duty-free shopping between Ireland and the UK would be a silver lining in the aftermath of Brexit, says the managing director of Cork Airport.
Thu, 25 Jan, 2018
Irish Ferries owner Irish Continental Group (ICG) has said its €315m investment in two new ferries will equip it for further growth and is a sign of confidence in the Irish Sea and French passenger markets.
Wed, 03 Jan, 2018
As we look back at 2017, Brexit and Trump are two words that came to define many of the year’s headlines, says John Daly
Wed, 27 Dec, 2017
Irish Ferries has asked the public to name its new ferry, with the promise of free travel for life for the winner of the competition.
Sat, 02 Sep, 2017
Thu, 05 Jan, 2017
Shares in Irish Continental Group (ICG), the owner of Irish Ferries, fell by over 2% yesterday, despite it reporting strong first-half figures and saying bookings have recovered since an initial Brexit hit.
Thu, 01 Sep, 2016
Irish Continental Group’s share price recovery continued yesterday with a near 3% gain on the back of the Irish Ferries owner announcing a €144m deal for its first newly built vessel in 15 years.
Wed, 01 Jun, 2016
Irish Ferries is to get a new cruise ferry for €144m.
Tue, 31 May, 2016
The debate over whether the UK will exit the EU has switched dramatically to the potential gains for some Irish shareholders and most Irish exporters should the so-called ‘Bremain’ side win the looming UK vote on EU membership on June 23.
Thu, 26 May, 2016
Irish Continental Group (ICG) chief executive Eamonn Rothwell said yesterday he would be “wasting time” by planning for a possible Brexit and any implications which “might” arise.
Sat, 14 May, 2016
Investors in the Irish stock market should favour Irish firms that have less exposure to the UK — until the outcome of the British referendum on membership of the EU is known, Merrion Capital has said in a major report.
Tue, 12 Apr, 2016
Ferry and freight services business Irish Continental Group (ICG) expects to see continued earnings and revenue growth this year on the back of low fuel prices, but will also see revenues suffer slightly due to the current weakening in sterling.
Tue, 08 Mar, 2016
Ferry and freight services business Irish Continental Group (ICG) is expected to be debt free by the end of 2016.
Fri, 28 Aug, 2015
One51 — the investment firm which is owned by, among others, 50 agricultural co-ops around the country — has received an approach from private equity fund CapVest of €1.80 per share, it has been confirmed.
Mon, 03 Aug, 2015
Ferries and freight business Irish Continental Group (ICG) has reported a strong start to the year, with revenues up by over 7% for the first four months of the year, on an annualised basis.
Fri, 15 May, 2015
Ferries and freight business Irish Continental Group (ICG) is anticipating further strong revenue and earnings growth this year, largely thanks to lower oil prices, after reporting a strong showing for 2014.
Fri, 06 Mar, 2015
Irish Continental Group has reported a 10.3% year-on-year increase in revenues for the third quarter of 2014, its most important period of the year.
Tue, 18 Nov, 2014
Irish Ferries owner Irish Continental Group saw profits fall significantly in the opening six months of the year despite an increase in revenues.
Fri, 29 Aug, 2014
Irish Continental Group (ICG) has seen an 18% rise in its freight market.
Mon, 19 May, 2014
Fri, 07 Mar, 2014
The Competition Authority has called for a major overhaul of lease management at Dublin Port as part of recommendations aimed at improving competitiveness in the Irish ports sector.
Sat, 30 Nov, 2013
Ryanair is to return up to €1bn to shareholders over the coming two years, via two separate share buy-back programmes or a special dividend payout.
Fri, 21 Jun, 2013
Irish stocks are climbing three times faster than equities in Spain, Italy, Greece and Portugal as the nation looks to become the first country to exit a EU-led bailout.
Thu, 13 Jun, 2013
Irish Ferries’ owner Irish Continental Group (ICG) said it will continue its policy of not hedging on fuel costs; adding that if it had done so at the turn of this year, it would already have lost around €4m on the back of falling oil prices.
Thu, 30 May, 2013
Irish Continental Group’s (ICG) revenue was €72m for the first four months of the year compared with €70.4m for the same period last year, although operating costs were 1.1% higher at €67.3m.
Wed, 15 May, 2013
European markets continued to rally on the back of positive sentiment on the strength of the German economy.
Thu, 20 Dec, 2012
Irish shares closed in positive territory once again as European markets await confirmation that Spain will formally seek a bailout.
Thu, 04 Oct, 2012
The Iseq Index lost ground yesterday after finishing the previous week strongly as world markets responded well to aggressive moves by the US Federal Reserve to tackle unemployment.
Tue, 18 Sep, 2012
Irish Continental Group’s share price jumped by over 9% yesterday on the back of management proposing a return of up to €111.5m to shareholders via its latest share buyback move.
Fri, 31 Aug, 2012
The Iseq Index continued to fall a further 14.6 points to 3148.4 as German leaders provided little in the way of support for extending Greece’s time to implement its reforms, while also throwing some doubt on its support of a deal for Ireland in relation to its banking debt.
Sat, 25 Aug, 2012
International stock markets rebounded yesterday after Italy ended a successful bond auction, despite suffering a two- notch credit downgrade by ratings agency Moody’s.
Sat, 14 Jul, 2012
The head of Irish Ferries has said that initial sales indications for the summer months have been “reassuringly positive”, adding that the company could also survive a collapse of the euro currency.
Thu, 31 May, 2012
Market analysts have remained relatively upbeat over the prospects for ferry operator/freight business, Irish Continental Group (ICG) — which holds its annual general meeting on Wednesday.
Mon, 28 May, 2012
The Iseq index rebounded yesterday to close up 88.88 points at 3,237.51 in line with European and world markets.
Fri, 09 Mar, 2012
Irish Ferries owner Irish Continental Group has warned of the effect of rising fuel costs on its balance sheet but remains “confident” about its prospects.
Irish Continental Group (ICG) has today announced that operating profit in 2011 down 8.3% to €28.9m compared to €31.5m in 2010.
Thu, 08 Mar, 2012
IRELAND’s ISEQ index finished the year’s last trading session with a near 2% rise — its second consecutive daily increase — closing at just over 2,900 points.
Sat, 31 Dec, 2011
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