Person: John Rose

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world

New Zealand hit by worst drought in 30 years

New Zealand has officially declared its most widespread drought in at least 30 years.

business

Rolls-Royce identify cause of plane engine failure

business

Oil fire caused engine blow-out, says Rolls-Royce

business

Small gains on FTSE

business

FTSE on the front foot

sport

Local pride at stake as Bandon rivals fight for Munster Cup

Hockey clubs agree new league structure

IRELAND’S hockey clubs have provisionally approved the draw and structure for next year’s inaugural All-Ireland League (AIL).

Tue, 17 Jun, 2008

Anti-War Movement to hold No-vote conference

The Irish Anti-War Movement is holding a major national “No to War, No to Lisbon” conference this weekend in Dublin.

Wed, 21 May, 2008

Rolls makes progress despite dollar challenge

Rolls-Royce posted a 13% improvement in underlying profits for 2007 today, despite the “continuing challenges” of a weak US dollar and rising costs.

Thu, 07 Feb, 2008

Rolls-Royce lifts profits despite dollar weakness

Engineering firm Rolls-Royce today beat profits forecasts despite rising raw materials costs and a weaker US dollar.

Thu, 26 Jul, 2007

Rolls on track for growth

Engineering giant Rolls-Royce is on track to grow underlying revenues and profits despite rises in raw materials costs and the weaker US dollar, chief executive John Rose told the firm’s annual meeting today.

Wed, 02 May, 2007

Rolls relaxed about Airbus impact

The boss of Rolls-Royce today said the company’s earnings outlook would not be hurt by its recent suspension in production of engines for the Airbus A380.

Thu, 02 Nov, 2006

NI: Man remanded on murder bid charge

A man appeared in court today charged with attempted murder and three separate burglaries with intent to rape in Belfast.

Sat, 07 Oct, 2006

Rolls buoyed by strong first half

Rolls-Royce gave another boost to shareholders today after lifting underlying half-year profits by 22% and reporting an order book worth £25bn (€36.5bn).

Thu, 27 Jul, 2006

Major revamp as IHA sets new goals

RADICAL plans to improve competitiveness and performance standards of club and interprovincial hockey have received a broad welcome.

Mon, 27 Feb, 2006

Bateman decides to quit Irish panel

IRISH hockey goalkeeper Wesley Bateman has decided to retire from international competition.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2005

Rolls-Royce shares surge after dividend boost

Shares in aerospace group Rolls-Royce soared more than 10% today after it boosted its dividend and half-year profits.

Thu, 28 Jul, 2005

Rolls-Royce profits up 21%

Jet engine maker Rolls-Royce said today profits lifted 21% last year on the back of a better-than-expected recovery in the civil aerospace market.

Thu, 10 Feb, 2005

Munster won’t play ball in hockey row

THE crisis in interprovincial hockey shows no signs of abating, despite a compromise proposal yesterday by the IHA management committee.

Mon, 08 Nov, 2004

Feud puts future of hockey interpros in jeopardy

A LEADING hockey official has warned that the future of the Irish game’s interprovincial series is in jeopardy as the feud between the Irish Hockey Association (IHA) and the Munster branch shows no sign of abating.

Thu, 04 Nov, 2004

Rolls-Royce wins contract for new Boeing plane

Aero engine giant Rolls-Royce today secured a deal with American planemaker Boeing that could be worth billions of pounds.

Wed, 07 Apr, 2004

Rolls-Royce to tackle pension fund deficit

Engine maker Rolls-Royce today confirmed it has started talks with workers about how to tackle a £1.1bn (€1.6bn) shortfall in its UK pension fund.

Tue, 04 Mar, 2003

Rolls-Royce says long-term prospects are strong

Aero-engines firm Rolls-Royce says its long-term prospects remain strong.

Thu, 30 May, 2002

5,000 jobs going at aero-engine firm Rolls-Royce

Aero-engine company Rolls-Royce has announced 5,000 job losses in the wake of the US terror attacks.

Fri, 19 Oct, 2001