Operating profits at the group which owns the luxury Faithlegg House Hotel in Co Waterford grew by 44% to €8m last year.

The Irish recruitment scene is enjoying an upsurge in activity in recent times, as can been seen with this selection of new appointments and promotions.

A hero fireman has saved the life of a priest who almost drowned in a swimming pool on the Costa Del Sol.

INSURANCE and investments specialists FBD Holdings had good news for shareholders yesterday, with an upbeat trading statement that lifted the share price to an all-time high.