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<p>Limerick Chamber president Mairéad Connolly said: 'There are headwinds for businesses — rising costs, tariffs, and challenges on infrastructure and housing.'</p>

economy

Mid-West needs 'more investment', says Limerick Chamber president

At the Limerick Chamber’s annual President’s Dinner and Regional Business Awards the president of the Technological University of the Shannon, Professor Vincent Cunnane, was awarded the 2025 Limerick Chamber President’s Award

<p>The Boole Syndicate is inviting active and potential investors to a membership event at the NSC Campus in Mahon, Cork on Wednesday, November 26th from 12pm to 2pm. Mick Conway, angel investor and board director of The Boole Syndicate; Donagh Kiernan, managing director and board director of The Boole Syndicate; Denise Tormey, angel investor and board director of The Boole Syndicate; Fionnuala Wall, marketing manager and EU projects coordinator at AxisBIC; and Shemas Eivers, angel investor and chair of board of The Boole Syndicate. Picture: John Allen</p>

companies

Boole syndicate makes callout for angel investors to join membership

<p>Health and Safety Authority interim CEO Mark Cullen and Midleton Distillery general manager Jaime Jordan with the robotic solution that has delivered a 100% reduction in manual handling incidents related to barrel unloading. </p>

companies

Midleton Distillery wins safety award for use of AI-assisted robot

Limerick's Translit rolls out interpreters on wheels

companies

Limerick's Translit rolls out interpreters on wheels

Killarney's Gallivan Financial expands with further acquisition in Dublin

companies

Killarney's Gallivan Financial expands with further acquisition in Dublin

Talbot Collection completes €18m deal for Limerick's Absolute Hotel

companies

Talbot Collection completes €18m deal for Limerick's Absolute Hotel

Cork-founded NBM Group to invest €1.8m in Dublin as part of expansion plans

Cork-founded NBM Group to invest €1.8m in Dublin as part of expansion plans

NBM aims to double in size over next five years

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

The Cliffs of Moher project that could change how Ireland welcomes the world

The Cliffs of Moher project that could change how Ireland welcomes the world

A University of Limerick team has created a data dashboard to help Ireland’s tourism industry tailor experiences in real time

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Cork-based Org Group acquires stake in Clonakilty's HappyPath Labs

Cork-based Org Group acquires stake in Clonakilty's HappyPath Labs

Org Group employs over 3,000 people across 19 offices in 13 countries

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

NRG Awareness opens new offices and training centre in Co Cork

S NRG Awareness opens new offices and training centre in Co Cork

European Commissioner Michael McGrath officially opened the new facility at Brooklodge Business Park

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

New luxury glamping site to open on grounds of Killarney Racecourse

New luxury glamping site to open on grounds of Killarney Racecourse

The 15-unit site will offer family and accessible glamping options

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025

Irish Distillers publishes historic business records of Cork farmers dating back 200 years

Irish Distillers publishes historic business records of Cork farmers dating back 200 years

Link with Ancestry makes barley purchase records from farming families available to view online

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

SYS Financial opens new Ballincollig office with plans for eight acquisitions nationwide

S SYS Financial opens new Ballincollig office with plans for eight acquisitions nationwide

SYS Financial manages assets of over €650m, with plans to grow to over €1bn by the end of the year

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Urban Outfitters to open second Irish store in Cork this week

Urban Outfitters to open second Irish store in Cork this week

Part of a steady rise on retails on the city's main shopping street

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Port of Waterford applies to develop terminal as support for offshore wind projects

Port of Waterford applies to develop terminal as support for offshore wind projects

The investment will transform the port’s capacity to support large-scale offshore renewable energy projects, including the proposed Tonn Nua Offshore Wind Farm

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Limerick development a model for Ireland’s regions to unlock economic potential, say backers

Limerick development a model for Ireland’s regions to unlock economic potential, say backers

Limerick's One Opera Square comprises of 106,000sq ft of Grade A office space across five floors, three ground-floor retail/restaurant units and underground car parking

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Killarney to host Network Ireland conference and awards

Killarney to host Network Ireland conference and awards

AI gender bias and inequitable funding opportunities among the items for discussion

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

US fast-food franchise Wendy's to open Cork Mahon Point outlet

US fast-food franchise Wendy's to open Cork Mahon Point outlet

US fast food giant Wendy’s will open its first Cork restaurant at Mahon Point in October, creating 50 jobs

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

'It’s not a luxury, it’s essential': Why the Kerry-Dublin flight is a lifeline for workers and businesses

'It’s not a luxury, it’s essential': Why the Kerry-Dublin flight is a lifeline for workers and businesses

Businesses and multinationals say the route is absolutely critical, writes Emer Walsh

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Analog Devices' Limerick unit pays out dividends of $5.42bn

Analog Devices' Limerick unit pays out dividends of $5.42bn

The directors said the results for 2024 'were in line with expectations'

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

Killarney's Gallivan Financial enters Dublin market through new acquisition

Killarney's Gallivan Financial enters Dublin market through new acquisition

Killarney wealth management firm Gallivan Financial is to acquire Dublin-based Mount Street Group and Tralee-based Kelly O’Shea Pensions & Financial Services.

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

CWS Workwear to build new laundry in Blarney Business Park

CWS Workwear to build new laundry in Blarney Business Park

JCD Group has, in recent years, completed 440,000 sq. ft of new buildings in Blarney Business Park with occupiers including Merck, DHL, doTERRA, Nisbets, Park Place Technologies, FedEx and Paardekooper

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025

Cork Builders Providers managing director named 'Munster champion' for construction services

Cork Builders Providers managing director named 'Munster champion' for construction services

Guaranteed Irish honours Dan Twomey for almost half a century in the sector

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

Paradyn predicts revenues from ManageEngine partnership to pass €1.6m

Paradyn predicts revenues from ManageEngine partnership to pass €1.6m

Services used across 40 public sector organisations and government agencies

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

Heart device sales help Boston Scientific beat profit estimates

Heart device sales help Boston Scientific beat profit estimates

The medical device manufacturer expects 2025 adjusted profit of $2.95 to $2.99 per share, up from the prior view of $2.87 to $2.94 earlier

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

Ryanair chief cites lower costs after moving aircraft from Cork Airport to Shannon

Ryanair chief cites lower costs after moving aircraft from Cork Airport to Shannon

Michael O’Leary was speaking as Ryanair Holdings reported an after tax profit of €820m between April and June

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

SYS Financial acquires Cork-based Qifa Financial Planners and Wicklow firm Efficient Financial

SYS Financial acquires Cork-based Qifa Financial Planners and Wicklow firm Efficient Financial

SYS Financial expects to grow assets under management to over €1bn by the end of the year

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

Killarney Brewing & Distilling: Politicians urge Government to help after 'devastating blow'

Killarney Brewing & Distilling: Politicians urge Government to help after 'devastating blow'

All 55 staff are to lose their jobs as the €30m business is set to close

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Bioreactor

Pharma company Aenova creates 10 jobs as it announces expansion of its Kerry facility

The new roles will be in the areas of research, and development, pharmaceutical technology and analytics

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Over 50 jobs lost as Killarney Brewing & Distilling Company ceases operation

Over 50 jobs lost as Killarney Brewing & Distilling Company ceases operation

All 55 staff are to lose their positions, it has been confirmed locally, after staff were called to meetings.

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Cork dairy giant Carbery and Climate KIC invest €700k in new research trial on farms

Cork dairy giant Carbery and Climate KIC invest €700k in new research trial on farms

Initiative is part of the Farm Zero C research project for sustainable farming

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

'Major milestone' as Limerick's Film Lab brings together international producers

'Major milestone' as Limerick's Film Lab brings together international producers

Initiative brings together 18 producers from Ireland, Canada, and Scotland, in an effort to foster new partnerships

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

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

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

Bar will reopen on Friday with a new upstairs restaurant

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Kerry engineering firm Tricel announces new partnership with Xylem

Kerry engineering firm Tricel announces new partnership with Xylem

Founded in 1973 as Killarney Plastics, Tricel has grown into a global presence

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Logistics firm Fusion unveils €15m warehousing project in Limerick

Logistics firm Fusion unveils €15m warehousing project in Limerick

Company says facility will almost double capacity and increase staffing by up to 20%

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

Inside West Cork Music’s €20m plan for a new cultural and performance hub in Bantry

Inside West Cork Music’s €20m plan for a new cultural and performance hub in Bantry

Three West Cork festivals are now worth €4.74m to the local economy — and a €20m music hub is next

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

AxisBIC; Grant Thornton; The Entrepreneur Experience Alumni Gathering

Business development support AxisBIC helps firms raise €500m

Entrepreneurs invited to apply for latest support event

Wed, 18 Jun, 2025

Cork food firm Ingredient Solutions opens new €15m cheese production facility

Cork food firm Ingredient Solutions opens new €15m cheese production facility

Company owned by Austrian firm Rupp to scale cheese production to 27,000 tonnes annually

Tue, 10 Jun, 2025

Turnover rises to €218.5m at Lisavaird as Irish food portfolio continues growth

Turnover rises to €218.5m at Lisavaird as Irish food portfolio continues growth

Profits at cooperative and foods group Lisavaird Co-Op grew 7. 5% to €4. 4m, despite lower milk volumes in 2024. The West Cork-headquartered co-op said turnover reached €218. 5m last year from €213m the year previous.

Tue, 10 Jun, 2025

MyWealthManagement to complete four acquisitions in 2025

MyWealthManagement to complete four acquisitions in 2025

Mortgage broker and financial advisor MyWealthManagement Group is targeting a workforce of 300 employees across the country by 2030 through acquisitions and a recruitment drive.

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Cork McDonald's operator aiming for €32m in revenues this year

Cork McDonald's operator aiming for €32m in revenues this year

Jim Ronayne oversees the operation of six McDonald's in Cork and Tipperary

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

Parknasilla revenues increase to €12m for 2024 as 2025 'looks to be very strong'

Parknasilla revenues increase to €12m for 2024 as 2025 'looks to be very strong'

Managing director of Parknasilla, Tony Daly, said that Irish customers account for 78% to 80% of the hotel’s client base

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

Limerick launches ‘twilight’ initiative to boost night-time economy

Limerick launches ‘twilight’ initiative to boost night-time economy

Twilight Thursdays will run on the last Thursday of every month, offering live music, food and drink experiences, and cultural showcases

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Limerick's Sysco Foods paid €7.59m for Dublin food business

Limerick's Sysco Foods paid €7.59m for Dublin food business

Profits dip to €23.76m last year

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Expert tells conference what Cork Luas needs to deliver on time and within cost

Expert tells conference what Cork Luas needs to deliver on time and within cost

Paolo Carbone, Head of Public Transport Capital Programmes, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, said it was important to take time with the delivery of the light rail system and to 'plan it right'

Thu, 22 May, 2025

AFTA delivers €35m annual economic benefit to Munster

AFTA delivers €35m annual economic benefit to Munster

Flight training academy has trained 2,800 pilots since 1995

Tue, 13 May, 2025

Limerick's AMCS acquires UK and Australian firms

Limerick's AMCS acquires UK and Australian firms

Jimmy Martin's company has acquired more than 20 companies in recent years

Sun, 04 May, 2025

Clonmel-based Shorla Oncology to increase revenues significantly

Clonmel-based Shorla Oncology to increase revenues significantly

New accounts show that the group recorded a pre-tax loss of €8.07m in 2023 as the business continued in its development phase

Thu, 01 May, 2025

Fota Island Resort owner posts €1.2m loss despite turnover rise

Fota Island Resort owner posts €1.2m loss despite turnover rise

Between October 2013 and December 2024, Xiu Lan Holdings said it had invested €25m in Fota Island Resort and The Kingsley in Cork

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

Concerns grow over potential delay of BusConnects as Limerick hits employment record

Concerns grow over potential delay of BusConnects as Limerick hits employment record

Limerick Chamber said there would be major implications for both employees and business across the city and region if the initial rollout of the plan is delayed past 2025

Fri, 25 Apr, 2025