The Cork-based Carbery Group’s pre-tax profits rose by 17% to €13m last year as revenues increased by 12% to a record high of €318.3m.

A MOVE to develop a “ghost” shopping site in a Limerick suburb is causing fears it may further erode city centre retailing.

ONE of the biggest challenges facing business in the mid-west is reviving the flagging competitiveness of Limerick city centre. A number of major developments including the Opera Centre are on hold due to the recession.