Ulster Business

Ian Coulter Tughans
Leaders in Business – As managing partner of one of Northern Ireland’s largest law firms, Ian Coulter is definitely one of the main leaders in the local legal field. Symon Ross finds out what drives the company’s youngest ever managing partner and how he views the local economy

Nic Stirk – SLA Mobile
Leaders in Business – The mobile communications sector is one of the fastest-growing in the global economy and Nic Stirk, as CEO of SLA Mobile, is making sure Northern Ireland is well represented at the top. He tells Ulster Business about his secrets of success in one of the most competitive [...]

Brian Ambrose has been at the helm of George Best Belfast City Airport during some of its most successful and controversial times. We hear more about the former Short Brothers apprentice and get a hold on the challenges facing the airport. Brian Ambrose knows the

If there’s one area of the Northern Ireland economy which has managed to shrug off the worst effects of the recession over the last few months it’s the retail sector in the border regions. Newry in particular has benefited from the rush of shoppers from the Republic of Ireland, or ROI, taking advantage

The Emer Gallery is one of Belfast’s longest-established galleries, operating from newly-expanded premises on the Antrim Road. Founded by Michael Flanagan in the mid-1980’s, the Gallery is associated with many famous Irish artists including Markey Robinson, Basil Blackshaw and Noel Murphy. In this edition of Ulster Business, the gallery’s