Ulster Bank has announced a phased withdrawal from the Irish market.
The bank's wind down will take place over a number of years, with no immediate change for customers.
In a statement, Ulster Bank says it's made a non-binding agreement with AIB for the sale of 4 billion euro worth of performing commercial loans.
It's also in early discussions with Permanent TSB regarding other parts of the business.
Keith Grace, Karol Sadlier, Ceola and Carron announced as the station's A New Local Hero finalists
With Irish Music Month underway, the good news is continuing to roll in for rising stars across the nation, with more than eighty artists being named as local finalists in the national search for A New Local Hero over the coming weeks. Here are Sunshine 106.8's four picks: Keith Grace, Karol Sadlier, Ceola and Carron.
Andrea Hayes talks with Brian Redmond from RTE One's Dancing with the Stars Show
Pat Shortt in conversation with Sunshine 106.8's Joe Harrington
