GRADUATES of the Thomas Crosbie Holdings (TCH) third-level programmes in sales and journalism were conferred with their diplomas yesterday at two awards ceremonies at the media group’s headquarters at South Mall, Cork.

THE deal that brings the Echo Group into Thomas Crosbie Holdings’ (TCH) ownership was completed and signed yesterday, following approval by the Competition Authority.

IRISH EXAMINER owner Thomas Crosbie Holdings (TCH) has bought The Echo Group of newspapers in Wexford.

A FIANNA Fáil councillor who posted his picture and an advert on a gay website looking for dates says he’s done nothing illegal or immoral and won’t be stepping down.