Analysts are expected to increase net profit forecasts for Origin Enterprises, following the Dublin-based agri-services group reporting a strong start to its current financial yea, writes Geoff Percival.

Fuel forecourt retailer Applegreen has said its pipeline of petrol filling stations is strong as it outlined expansion plans in Ireland, the UK and the US.

Two separate deals yesterday sparked foods shares into life, as Glanbia eyed a big cheese expansion in the US, while Tesco unexpectedly unveiled a €4.3bn purchase of restaurants supplier Booker.

Brothers Ed and Dominick Joyce both chalked up half-centuries to steer ICC hosts Ireland to their first-ever World Cup with victory over Denmark at Bangor.

The Irish cricket team today qualified for the World Cup for the first time in its history.

Middlesex’s Ed Joyce hit his second century of the ICC Trophy to snatch Ireland a last-gasp victory at Stormont.

Ireland’s dream of qualifying for their first World Cup moved a step closer to becoming a reality when they defeated Uganda at a blustery Conber.

Scotland skipper Craig Wright threw the gauntlet down to his batsmen after they seized control to set up a thrilling finale in their Inter Continental Cup qualifier against Ireland in Clontarf.

IRELAND’S bid to win cricket’s European Championships was left in tatters despite a commanding win in their final match against whipping-boys Denmark.

Ireland’s bid to win cricket’s European Championships was left in tatters despite a commanding win in their final match against whipping-boys Denmark.

IRELAND coasted to a five-wicket victory against a gutsy Scottish outfit to keep their dreams of being crowned European champions alive.

The Irish Cricket Union has announced a 12-man squad to play Holland in the ICC’s Intercontinental Cup group match against Holland later this month.

IRISH Cricket Captain Jason Molins wants to take on England in an annual one-day game.

The Irish squad to face the West Indies in the two Bank of Ireland One Day Internationals on Wednesday June 16 and Thursday June 17 has been named.

The Irish cricket team to take on Northamptonshire in the Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy on May 30 has been named as follows:

IRELAND recorded a famous win over Surrey in the C&G Trophy when they cruised to victory with 10 balls to spare at Clontarf yesterday.

IRELAND’S captain and top scorer, Jason Molins, hopes their shock five-wicket victory over Surrey in the C&G Trophy second round game at Castle Avenue in Dublin yesterday might persuade the powers-that-be to include his side in the National League.

Ireland recorded a famous win over Surrey in the C&G Trophy when they cruised to victory with 10 balls to spare at Clontarf.

The Irish Cricket Union has announced the following squad for the tour of England.

Jason Molins etched his name alongside the heroes of Sion Mills as Ireland recorded another famous win over top-class international opposition.

Ireland have comfortably earned a facile victory in their One-Day International at Stormont.

The Irish selectors have picked an experienced squad of 12 for their one-day internationals against Zimbabwe and South Africa.

INDIA’S determined batting line-up prevented England claiming a fourth successive Test win and spared them the embarrassment of narrowly missing out on victory because of their reluctance to play on two nights earlier.