Organisation: Cork Builders Providers

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Pat Horan, defence solicitor, said the defendant had his own construction firm and could not go to Cork Builders Providers now as a result of the offence he had committed. File picture: Richard Mills</p>

court and crime

Man admits to tricking Cork Builders Providers out of €3k worth of power tools

The judge said the defendant could do 140 hours of community service, and that given the defendant’s skills he could be of benefit to the community

Walk on: A woman and two children make their way through a rapeseed field in Co Louth. Donal Lenihan says the amateur sporting landscape has been challenged but clubs will rise to the test. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

columnists

Donal Lenihan: Crisis shows the importance of clubs outside their sporting sphere

The Grafton Group, which operates Woodie's, has suspended the company's bonus scheme as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.

business

Winners & losers: Woodies owners to take pay cut while airlines are thrown a lifeline

news

‘Remorseless’ heroin dealer gets 17 years

news

Blarney man changes plea to guilty on second day of drug-dealing case

news

Drug trial of Blarney man resumes today

Hit the horticultural highway to Mallow

Excitement is growing ahead of the Home & Garden Festival, writes Peter Dowdall.

Sat, 18 May, 2019

New ventures: Step inside Giles Norman's Kinsale townhouse makeover

Photographer Giles Norman throws open the doors of his Kinsale townhouse which had just undergone a classic makeover to become an uber-tasteful place to stay, writes Rose Martin

Sun, 01 Oct, 2017

High-quality industrial building in Cork city’s Kilbarry Business Park

A high-quality industrial building, previously occupied by Belgian-based data processing company Option Wireless, is for sale at Cork’s IDA-owned Kilbarry Business and Technology Park, guiding €1.4 million.

Thu, 06 Oct, 2016

Soundstore's warehouse and HQ goes to market in Cork

There’s a sort of musical chairs series of moves afoot at several of Munster’s TV, audio and white goods retailers this month. As one Cork city centre retailer prepares to move to an edge-of town spot for a larger footprint in coming weeks, the first out of the traps to officially confirm a relocation is the well-known and long-established Soundstore.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2016

Wish List: Kids posters

Every week Esther N McCarthy scouts around for interesting pieces for your interiors. Today she discovers wild designs and posters that are as easy as A, B, C.

Sun, 14 Oct, 2012

Jury calls for warning signs at dangerous bend after fatal head-on collision

WARNING signs should be erected at a dangerous bend where a man died in a head-on collision, a jury recommended yesterday.

Fri, 02 Mar, 2007

Grafton lets staff go as shares slip

SHARES in Grafton Group slid 4% yesterday after the building materials specialist reported strong first-half results but warned it would let 150 staff go in Britain to cope with a slowdown there.

Wed, 14 Sep, 2005

Grafton profits up 29% to €131.9m

Pre-tax profits at building company Grafton were 29% higher at €131.9m in 2004. Turnover in Ireland increased by 25% to €1.9bn while there was a 28% rise in UK turnover to over €1.4bn.

Wed, 09 Mar, 2005

Financials hold ISEQ back

The ISEQ failed to build on yesterday's gains as it closed down 19.84 points at 6397.69 today.

Tue, 11 Jan, 2005

ISEQ keeps head up

The ISEQ is staying in positive territory - just - after morning trade saw it 1.82 points up, to 6419.35 , at lunchtime.

Tue, 11 Jan, 2005

Heiton finally hammers out deal

THE long-awaited deal to match up Ireland’s leading builders merchants and DIY chains was finally hammered out last night, when Heiton’s board recommended the terms of a takeover offer from Grafton to its shareholders.

Fri, 13 Aug, 2004

Builders merchants continue to expand

BUILDERS merchants and DIY group Heiton yesterday reiterated to shareholders that the company had a bright future as an independent entity, a day after the stock exchange turned up the heat on rival Grafton’s takeover plans.

Fri, 23 Jul, 2004

Heiton builds on 30% profit rise

TAKEOVER target Heiton was bullish about its future as an independent entity yesterday as the builders’ providers and DIY group reported full-year profits of €28.8 million, an increase of 30%.

Tue, 22 Jun, 2004

Heiton urges shareholders to reject Grafton move after talks break down

BUILDERS merchants and DIY group Heiton yesterday urged its shareholders to reject an approach from Grafton, the owners of the Woodie's DIY chain. The two companies broke off takeover talks earlier this week.

Fri, 18 Jun, 2004

Heiton acquires Waterford plumbing company

Heiton, building materials and owner of home improvement outlet Atlantic Homecare, has acquired Waterford-based plumbing firm Paddy Power and Company for a reported €5m.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2004

Heiton build on housing growth with sales set to reach a record €423m

HEITON GROUP are expected to report record sales of close to €423m when it unveils its results for the year-ending April 30, 2002, on Thursday.

Tue, 01 Jul, 2003

Heiton Group boss hints at delisting

HEITON boss Leo Martin hinted strongly yesterday the group may delist if its stock market rating fails to improve.

Thu, 16 Jan, 2003