A FAMILY-RUN egg firm in Northern Ireland has announced a nearly £3m investment plan to grow the business. Ready Egg has confirmed it will plough £2.9m into the business to drive productivity and growth. The Fermanagh-based firm, processes more than one billion eggs each year at its plants in Lisnaskea and Chesterfield, with products including liquid and powered egg, … [Read more...] about Family-run egg firm announces £3m investment to drive growth
Number of Irish multi-millionaires hits record high
THE NUMBER of Ireland’s ultra-wealthy has climbed again, with new figures from the Revenue Commissioners showing 1,770 people now holding assets worth €20m or more. That represents an increase of 170 people in the past year, reflecting what officials describe as the resilience of the Irish economy and the “increase in wealth based on higher stock market valuations”, according … [Read more...] about Number of Irish multi-millionaires hits record high
President Higgins spends second night in hopital following infection
PRESIDENT Michael D. Higgins has spent a second consecutive night at St James’s Hospital in Dublin, where he is receiving treatment for an infection. A spokesperson confirmed that the president’s condition has continued to improve, though doctors have advised him to remain in hospital to complete the prescribed course of treatment. “The president is in good spirits and feeling … [Read more...] about President Higgins spends second night in hopital following infection
Teenage boy and girl charged over assault on pedestrian
A TEENAGE boy and girl have both been charged in relation to an assault on a pedestrian in Belfast. The victim was attacked as they walked along a pedestrian walkway suspended over train tracks in the Lisburn Road area, near a hospital, on Monday, October 6. A 16-year-old boy has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, attempted grievous bodily harm with intent and … [Read more...] about Teenage boy and girl charged over assault on pedestrian
Belfast boxing star Lewis Crocker celebrated at City Hall reception
BELFAST boxing star Lewis Crocker has been honoured with a civic reception in his home city. The sports icon became the IBF World Welterweight Champion last month after defeating rival Paddy Donovan in a sellout bout at Windsor Park. Newly crowned Crocker was welcomed to City Hall this week by Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tracy Kelly, who hosted the special event to mark … [Read more...] about Belfast boxing star Lewis Crocker celebrated at City Hall reception