Outlay on sports clothing surged by 35% in the lead up to the game, while transport spending in city centre rose by 256%

Deal brings to five the number of London sites under development in €917m investment as Irish group focuses on larger projects

Ryanair was flat despite a planning decision that raised hopes airlines could add up to 5,000 more flights at Dublin Airport

Minimum wage expected to rise by 65 cent, or almost 5%, in next week’s budget

Subdued customer demand, global trade uncertainty and Donald Trump’s tariffs among factors

Euronext Dublin finished the day up 1.6% off the back of a strong performance from budget airline Ryanair and the banks

Companies also concerned about the cost of doing business in Ireland and meeting European regulations, industry report finds

Jack Kennedy to leave his position on September 30th

US president announced plans to hit pharma with a 100% import tax unless a company is building a manufacturing plant in America

Total of 4,536 mortgages were approved in August, with first-time buyers approved for almost two thirds

Just over 60% of residential properties were purchased jointly last year, underscoring affordability challenges in the market

Kingspan gave up 0.4% following big gains on Wednesday

Highest commercial vacancy rates continue to be found in the west of Ireland

Vacancy rates in rural areas more than twice that of urban areas, with the highest rates along the west coast, data shows

About 10% of growth organic rather than being attributable to new stores in Swords and Tullamore, says group