Ryan McAleer

3 weeks ago | irishnews.com | Ryan McAleer

Northern Ireland’s new car dealers recorded another weak month in May, the latest industry data suggests. Just 3,265 new cars were registered in the north last month, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). That was 16.5% (643 cars) down on the same month last year, when 3,908 new cars were recorded. It came during a month when the wider UK-market returned to growth. The 149,690 new cars registered in May was almost 3% up on May 2024.

3 weeks ago | irishnews.com | Ryan McAleer

A tax advisory firm jointly led by Tyrone’s two-time GAA All-Star winner Colm Cavanagh has been bought by the Dallas-based global tax giant Ryan. The acquisition of Inspired Corporate Advisory, which has offices in Holywood, Dungiven and London, marks Ryan’s entry into the Northern Ireland market. Founded in 2020 by Eugene O’Neill along with well-known Tyrone GAA brothers Sean and Colm Cavanagh, Inspired describes itself as Northern Ireland’s only dedicated tax firm.

3 weeks ago | irishnews.com | Ryan McAleer

Planning permission has been granted for a new 21-lane bowling alley and family entertainment centre at The Boulevard shopping complex in Banbridge. Hollywood Bowl has already been signed up as the operator for the 23,000 sq ft venture, which is due to open in early 2026. It will be the leisure group’s second site in Northern Ireland, three years on from the launch of its alley at the Odyssey complex in Belfast, which features 20 lanes, a diner, arcade and pool tables.

3 weeks ago | msn.com | Ryan McAleer

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3 weeks ago | irishnews.com | Ryan McAleer

The retail and wholesale group behind the Centra, Mace and Supervalu supermarket chains had an economic impact of around £1.2 billion in Northern Ireland last year, according to a new report. The Musgrave group’s northern business directly contributed £720 million in direct expenditure, new analysis from Grant Thornton suggests.