TWO people have died and two others have been seriously injured following a shooting in the village of Maguiresbridge, County Fermanagh. Emergency services were called to the Drummeer Road area at 8:21 a.m. on Wednesday. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service confirmed that three emergency vehicles and an air ambulance attended the scene. One patient was airlifted to the Royal … [Read more...] about Three dead and one injured in Fermanagh shooting
Three dead and one injured in Fermanagh shooting
Northern Ireland launches its first self-driving bus in Belfast
NORTHERN Ireland has launched its first self-driving electric shuttle bus in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter. The eight-seater vehicle, known as the Harlander, began its pilot service this July. Running every 20 minutes on a one-mile loop, the Harlander connects Titanic Halt Railway Station to the Catalyst tech campus. The service is entirely free to the public during its trial … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland launches its first self-driving bus in Belfast
Ireland’s financial services hit record levels
IRELAND’S financial services sector has reached a major milestone, now employing more than 60,000 people—up from just 35,500 in 2015. The nearly 70% growth over the past decade is in part to do with Brexit, which caused many companies to relocate operations from Britain to Ireland. However, a new consultation paper from the Department of Finance warns that this Brexit-driven … [Read more...] about Ireland’s financial services hit record levels
Gunpowder Irish Gin reports 1/4 drop in pre-tax profits
DRUMSHANBO Gunpowder Irish Gin has reported a 25% drop in pre-tax profits to €2.8 million. Financial filings from PJ Rigney Distillery and International Brands Ltd., the parent company behind the Leitrim-based Shed Distillery, show revenues declined by 6% to €17.27 million in the 12 months ending last September. The company, which makes Gunpowder Irish Gin, said it delivered a … [Read more...] about Gunpowder Irish Gin reports 1/4 drop in pre-tax profits
Complaint over DAA advert upheld by the Standards Authority
THE DUBLIN Airport Authority (DAA) is facing criticism on two fronts following a ruling by the Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland (ASAI) and the disclosure of nearly €7 million spent on failed planning applications. The ASAI has found that a radio advertisement produced by DAA and voiced by broadcaster Marty Whelan breached advertising rules. The ad, which formed part … [Read more...] about Complaint over DAA advert upheld by the Standards Authority