It has been revealed that the Irish Central Bank is in discussions with a number of international investment companies to prepare for a possible influx of investment managers into Ireland if the UK chooses to leave the EU.

Manchester United looked to have secured a major financial boost today after reportedly cutting £28m (€40.7m) from its annual interest bill.

Advance Learning, the Galway- based provider of online and interactive IT Training and multimedia products and services has announced the appointment of Fred Perkins as its new chairman of its board of directors.