GOREY ECHO

www.goreyecho.ie 
 

 The Gorey Echo Newspaper is part of The Wexford Echo Group which has been serving the people of Co. Wexford since 1902. The Gorey Echo (Tel 053 94 22565) reflects the news and views of one of the fastest growing areas in Ireland – North Wexford. Gorey, the main town in North Wexford and South Wicklow, is a thriving business hub, and The Gorey Echo reflects the town and district’s interest in community news and sport, particularly rugby and the GAA.  The Gorey Echo has a loyal readership in Courtown and Kilmuckridge.

For more information contact editor@theecho.ie


 

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.