News
Viewing figures for the PTC Grand Finals, which was held in Galway last week, were “beyond all expectations”.
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In the news
As a former Director General of RTÉ, Cathal Goan is used to steering a big ship, but he says he is looking forward to his new role with Druid, which is more about supporting the artistic endeavour of the company.
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Sport
Longford 3-7
Galway 3-11
Galway boss Alan Mulholland wants his men to have a serious crack at promotion after carving out victory at Pearse Park.
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All-Ireland Final
Galway’s hurlers dominate the shortlist for the 2012 GAA GPA Hurling All-Star awards, released today.
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Setlist
Comedian Eleanor Tiernan talks to Conor Harrington about her first foray into professional theatre, in John Breen’s smash hit play, ‘Alone It Stands’.
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Money Matters
The economics of Netflix
Money Matters
Posted on 13/03/2013 by Cian Twomey
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Technology, media and telecommunications predictions for 2013
Money Matters Posted on 27/02/2013 by Simon MurphyDeloitte has recently launched its predictions for the technology, media and telecommunications industries for 2013. The report highlights the emerging global trends likely to have significant medium to long term impacts for companies in technology, media,
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Measuring wellbeing: Is there more to life than GDP?
Money Matters Posted on 20/02/2013 by Cian TwomeyMany people assume that economists are obsessed with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Gross National Product (GNP). Since World War II, these measures have been the key indicators of a country’s economic health.
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Reasons to be optimistic
Money Matters Posted on 13/02/2013 by Don HoctorStock markets have had a good run, with many up over 15 per cent or more over the last nine months. The question is, where do they go from here? Although, they are due a pullback, there are good reasons to be positive for the long term.
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Pitching perfectly
Money Matters Posted on 06/02/2013 by Hannah Kiely, CEO, HC Financial AdvisersYou stand near the green, just a few feet from the flag, pitching wedge in hand. All that is needed to seal the game is a perfect pitch. ‘Take your time, get it right,’ you tell yourself. But, if you hit it too hard or too gently, it won’t be perfect.
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Will digital kill the high street?
Money Matters Posted on 23/01/2013 by Cian Twomey, Lecturer in Financial Economics, NUI GalwayThe sheer scale of their recent sales discounts were a clear sign that HMV was in real trouble. In the UK, the chain is now in administration; in Ireland, Deloitte has been appointed receiver to its 16 shops here.
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Emerging opportunities
Money Matters Posted on 16/01/2013 by Don HoctorWhen formulating your investment strategy, it always makes sense to invest in areas that have good growth prospects and there is one area that looks particularly interesting at the moment, namely Asian and emerging market economies.
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At the cliff edge
Money Matters Posted on 09/01/2013 by Hannah KielyHave you ever looked over the cliff and wondered what would happen if you fell? The New Year saw many Americans looking over the fiscal cliff and wondering what if? The term ‘fiscal cliff’ has been used for some time now to refer to various fiscal issues.
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Optimism up amongst CFOs
Money Matters Posted on 26/12/2012 by Shane MohanThe third quarter of the year saw the crisis in the EU continuing. That said, markets have more or less stabilised with the expectation that they now more fully understand the extent and scope of the economic issues.
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An economist’s guide to buying Christmas presents
Money Matters Posted on 19/12/2012 by Cian TwomeyIn less than a week’s time, it will all be over. However, the next few days may well be stressful for many people, as they ponder what to buy for all of those friends and family members. This season has already been dubbed ‘Austerity Christmas’ by some commentators.
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Panda's not a bear, it's a monster!
Money Matters Posted on 19/12/2012 by Neil BriscoeFiat has commissioned a Panda ‘Monster Truck’ prototype for use in a new television advertisement due to air in 2013. The new Fiat Panda ‘Monster Truck’ TV spot will help create awareness of the Panda 4X4 Climbing and is the latest in a series of advertisements that are underpinned by the strapline ‘New Panda, Panda Exaggerated’.
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Nollaig na mBan?
Money Matters Posted on 12/12/2012 by Hannah KielyThe Nativity is a celebration of the birth of the leader of the largest religion in the world and Christmas is a time when we all reflect on the human side of the Holy Family. Although we are at a considerable remove, both in terms of time and distance, from the nativity scene in Bethlehem all those years ago, we all empathise with the young mother struggling to bring her infant into this world in difficult circumstances.
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Monkey business
Money Matters Posted on 05/12/2012 by Don HoctorMany investors are currently attracted by the perceived safety of government bonds (e.g. US, UK, Germany, Japan), which have had a great run in recent years and are now more expensive than at any time in the past.
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Multi-channel strategy key this Christmas
Money Matters Posted on 28/11/2012 by Richard HowardThe annual Deloitte consumer survey of Christmas spending predicts that Irish consumers will once again be the highest spenders in Europe this festive season. However, the survey finds that for the third year running, Irish consumers plan to spend less this festive season.
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4G mobile technology: The €1 billion a year bonus to our economy?
Money Matters Posted on 21/11/2012 by Cian TwomeyLast week, the Government received a pre-Budget bonus when ComReg announced the results of the 4G auction. In total, Vodafone, Meteor, O2 Ireland and Three have committed €855 million for the spectrum rights, comprising €482 million immediately and the remaining €373 million to be paid in instalments over the life of the licenses up to July 2030, subject to inflation.
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