Only way is up for vibrant St Pat's

Their 47-year wait for an away victory in Europe over, Dublin side St Patrick's Athletic FC travel to face Hertha BSC Berlin in the UEFA Cup as underdogs but with the ambition to pull off a "phenomenal" upset.

Another UK tour operator goes bust

A second British tour operator has gone bust days after the collapse of XL Leisure sent the travel industry into turmoil, the aviation regulator confirmed today.

XL collapse sees rivals prosper on FTSE

The collapse of a rival operator buoyed holiday giants TUI Travel and Thomas Cook today as the FTSE 100 Index surged nearly 2% in the final session of the week.

XL travel rivals see shares rise on FTSE

UK holiday giants TUI Travel and Thomas Cook were experiencing strong gains today as investors digested the collapse of rival operator XL.

More tour operators expected to go under

The collapse of tour operator XL is the latest blow to the UK air travel industry, which has endured a torrid summer with a number of companies closing down.

Happy Christmas for New Look

UK fashion chain New Look said today that it enjoyed a successful Christmas after sales rose 2.8% on a comparable basis with a year earlier.

CRH leads ISEQ on upward curve

The ISEQ index of Irish shares fared well in early trading, cheering 71.38 points to 2, 573.26 by 11.15am.

Foreign direct investment up 14% last year

The level of foreign direct investment in Ireland increased by 14% last year, according to the IDA's end-of-year statement.

Positive retail results steer FTSE upwards

Better-than-feared trading updates from retailers Next and Debenhams helped steer the FTSE 100 Index towards a sixth straight session of gains today.

Aer Lingus claims Ryanair takeover bid is a failure

Aer Lingus says Ryanair's takeover bid is failing.

Strong sales in Debenhams designer ranges

Sales of designer ranges are booming in the economic and consumer downturn, department store chain Debenhams said today.

Ryanair demands EGM of Aer Lingus shareholders

Ryanair has demanded an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders at Aer Lingus, amid ongoing controversy over its takeover bid.

FTSE continues upward surge

The FTSE 100 Index held on to its New Year rally today as retail cheer helped offset more bad news for the economy.

Reasonable gains for US stocks

Wall Street brushed off more bad economic news today and finished with a rally that left stocks at their highest levels in two months.

Phillies' J. C. Romero Suspended 50 Games By MLB

Phillies reliever J.C. Romero and Yankees minor league pitcher Sergio
Mitre have been suspended for the first 50 games of next season after
testing positive for a banned substance.