Spanish bank eyes Irish market through Avantcard takeover

Bankinter is first overseas lender to take stake in Irish retail market since the crash

Barclays’ rosiest CRH view sees market value reaching record €38bn

Medium-term outlook positive despite exposure to US market, analysts say

John Barclay: ‘We want it to be chaotic and uncomfortable in Dublin’

Breakdown king a threat to Ireland’s Grand Slam ambitions

Rugby Statistics: Ireland must be zealous in protecting ruck ball

The concession of vital turnovers and penalties proved so costly to England’s hopes

IDA targets UK-based TV channels for Brexit move

Under cross-frontier broadcasting licensing laws broadcasters need just one ‘country of origin’ licence in one EU state to be able to broadcast

France backs Alstom-Siemens train move

Merger with German firm’s rail unit signals shift in French industrial policy

Seán Quinn funding online betting firm from his own resources

Former billionaire will not be involved in its running, but some of his family are directors

First phase of McKillen food emporium opens on Dublin’s quays

Roberta's - run by the Press Up Entertainment Group, which owns the Dean Hotel - opens next week, with a large food hall, casual eatery and steakhouse to follow

Home Front: interiors, ideas, events, people

The Scandis are coming, M&S goes glam, smart bedheads and friendly colour advice

High Court confirms Mayo Renewable Power examinership

Talks with potential investors ‘positive’, say company’s lawyers

Denis O’Brien, the dossier and the spy who came into the Dáil

For months, Denis O’Brien has battled Dublin public affairs firm Red Flag in the High Court, claiming that an illegal conspiracy exists to damage him. But how did it come to this? Peter Murtagh explains a tortuous trail . . .

Cantillon: UK economy slips towards recession

Extent of downturn will be determined by consumers and response from government

The Caribbean Irish: the other Emerald Isle

With many islanders claiming Irish ancestry, Montserrat is proud of its 'green history' - even if it defies the notion of the 'nice' Irish slave holder. Today, however, its focus is on rebuilding after natural disasters

Paddy McKillen’s blend of wine and art in Provence

Developer and hotelier Paddy McKillen has turned an estate on 600 acres in the picturesque south of France into a biodynamic vineyard, and a unique art and architecture project in which well-known artists and sculptors are given creative rein

Paddy McKillen seeks access to Department of Finance files

Investor alleges ‘inappropriate’ contact with Barclay brothers over his Nama, IBRC loans

NBA summer draft allows men to dream and children to cry

New York Knicks fans have little faith obscure seven-foot Latvian can revive them

Barclays sell their stake in London hotels

Move signals end of dispute with developer Paddy McKillen

Andy Lee faces biggest fight of career in bid to retain belt

World champion faces unbeaten American Peter Quillin in his first title defence

Paddy McKillen joins Barclays to Nama High Court case

Claim listed parties benefited from information Nama leaked

Barclays trading in Aer Lingus shares

Notice filed with stock exchange shows IAG’s broker dealt in contracts for difference

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