This Week
What was making the headlines in B&F this week ten years ago, twenty years ago, thirty years ago and forty years ago
10th September 2009
Impressive commercial sponsorships ensured for Eircom Park; Merrel Dow pulls out of plans; Jack Lynch and Margaret Thatcher meet; Credit cards are a big hit in Europe;
27th August 2009
Owen O'Callaghan on the move; Rumours of MBO at Golden Vale; Car sales plummet during the eighties; OECD's optimistic forecasts; Fashion export hopes; Jameson closes premises.
2nd July 2009
BoI and AIB square up to overseas opportunities; Pub trade gets a bounce; Irish executives underpaid; IDA sets lofty employment targets; Shannon Free Airport Development Company targets region.
30th July 2009
Radio licenses for Dublin are put to tender; Environmental protesters interfere with the IDA's plans; The Central Bank tightens its grip; Aer Lingus on target to make a profit.
