Breakingnews.ie

In 2008, TCM made a significant investment in our flagship website, Breakingnews.ie through a redesign and improved content enabling us to deliver a world class web site for our readers.

The improved navigation of the site ensures that readers can find what they want easily and quickly. Breakingnews.ie delivers domestic and international news, sport and entertainment stories and business and weather content for consumers who are time poor but wish to be constantly informed about current events in Ireland and globally.

 


 

Business News

Motor trade sees retail sales up 1%

The volume of retail sales increased by 1% last month compared to June 2009.

FTSE up more than 1%

London's FTSE 100 Index slumped more than 1% today after US figures showed weaker-than-expected growth in the second quarter.

Little change for European markets

PARIS: the Cac-40 index closed up 1.8 at 3653.7.

Jewellery sales hike a gem for retailers

The decline in retail sales eased to 5%in the second quarter of the year compared with the same time last year, according to Retail Excellence Ireland (REI) which represents 8,500 stores nationwide.

Irish consumer confidence at highest point for three years

Consumer confidence in Ireland has reached its highest point in three years.