Skellig Star due to reopen The Skellig Star hotel, formerly known as the Watermaque Hotel, is due to reopen later this month after a €3 million refurbishment and is expected to give tourism in the area a major boost. The 56 bedroom hotel has been rebranded as the...
Ireland’s grocery retail market has seen its biggest growth since January according to the latest figures from Kantar Worldpanel. The figures, which deal with the 12 weeks ending 18th June, show there was an increase in the overall volume of sales of 4.6%. The sector...
German discount retailer Aldi have announced plans to invest $3.4bn (€3bn) in their US operations. The announcement comes as rival retailer Lidl open their first US stores this week. Lidl will open nine stores in three states, Virginia, North & South Carolina...
The Good Friday ban on the sale of alcohol is to be lifted from all premises including hotels, restaurants and clubs, by 2018. The Government is to ensure that the lifting of the ban on the sale of alcohol on Good Friday will apply to all premises rather than be...
Global makeup brand Urban Decay have released the official opening date for their first Irish store. The beauty brand, which has become a cult favourite due to the success of their ‘Naked’ eyeshadow palettes, have announced their new Dublin store will open for...
Ireland’s food service industry has continued to grow at a rapid pace and is currently worth €7.5bn a year. According to research carried out by Technomic, in conjunction with Bord Bia, the food service industry in Ireland is currently consists of over 33,000...
