Zeus, the fast-growing Irish packaging company, has made two significant UK acquisitions just as its founder, Brian O’Sullivan, is preparing to compete in the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year awards.
Accumulated profits at a promotions firm operated by social media influencer Lisa McGowan last year almost doubled to €1.24m.
Pre-tax losses at the Irish National Stud last year increased by 72pc to €661,000 as stallion nomination income plummeted.