IT is a pity that Ian Paisley’s blind religious bigotry directed at the Catholic Church can get such free rein in the press and with little or no counter comment.

The maker of iconic cast iron Aga cookers today said it expected 2009 figures to show a return to profit after seeing a bounce back in demand.

Upmarket cooker firm Aga Rangemaster today said its order intake dipped 5% this summer amid challenging consumer markets.

AGA Foodservice Group is to rationalise operations in Ireland, which will result in job losses and the implementation of short-time working.

Kitchen equipment group Aga Foodservice today said a drive to promote its products as gifts contributed to a rise of more than 20% in festive sales.

THE singing South Africans may have struck a bum note with their conquered Irish victims in the 11-a-side football tournament at the AUL complex in Clonshaugh, Dublin yesterday.

Kitchen equipment group Aga Foodservice said today it was well positioned for 2003 despite market uncertainty, after posting a 9% rise in pre-tax profits.