Shannon Airport is Ireland’s fastest-growing major airport for third consecutive month
Thu, Sep 10, 2026
Latest figures published by the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) show Shannon Airport recorded the strongest passenger growth among Ireland’s major airports in July, with passenger traffic increasing by almost 9% compared to the same month last year.
Read more ...Final call for Galway organisations to apply for Airbnb Rural Tourism Fund
Thu, Sep 10, 2026
Airbnb are encouraging Galway organisations to apply for the second year of Ireland’s Rural Tourism Fund, doubling its support to locally led projects and organisations that help visitors discover rural Ireland, and strengthen rural communities, to €200,000. The Fund is open to community groups, rural tourism organisations, small businesses and local enterprises across the Republic of Ireland, with the application portal closing on 16 September 2026.
Applications are open across three categories, Outdoor & Activity, Heritage & Arts, and Hospitality & Food. To support the fund, Airbnb has partnered with category experts, Ireland’s Association for Adventure Tourism, Historic Houses of Ireland and Vintners’ Federation of Ireland.
Read more ...MENTORSWORK encourages Galway SMEs to avail of free business support programme places
Thu, Sep 10, 2026
MentorsWork, the award-winning initiative delivered by the Small Firms Association (SFA) in partnership with Skillnet Ireland, the national workforce development agency, is encouraging business owners and SMEs across Galway to apply for the 2026 programme today, as only a limited number of places remain.
Open to business owners and managers employing between one and 250 people, the award-winning 12-week programme pairs each participant with a dedicated, experienced mentor and gives them access to expert-led masterclasses and peer learning, building the skills and confidence to adopt new technology, win new business and drive sustainable growth.
Read more ...BIM inviting Galway seafood business to join its Seafood Business Advisory Programme
Thu, Sep 10, 2026
Seafood businesses in Galway are being encouraged to strengthen their competitiveness and prepare for future challenges through BIM’s Seafood Business Advisory Programme.
Read more ...Scoth na foilsitheoireachta le ceiliúradh sa Taibhdhearc
Thu, Sep 10, 2026
Má bhíonn mearbhall ort riamh agus tú ag roghnú leabhar Gaeilge sa siopa nó sa leabharlann, tá moladh agam duit. Is maith an treoraí iad na lógónna beaga ciorclacha a bhíonn le feiceáil ar chuid de na leabhair a thugann le fios go raibh an leabhar sin ainmnithe do, nó gur bhuaigh sé, Gradam Foilsitheoireachta an Oireachtais.
Read more ...Noel Hussey appointed General Manager of Clayton Hotel Galway
Thu, Sep 03, 2026
Clayton Hotel Galway has announced the appointment of Noel Hussey as its new General Manager, marking the beginning of a new chapter for one of Galway’s best-known hotels.
Read more ...Female entrepreneurs from Galway urged to apply for business development programme
Thu, Sep 03, 2026
ACORNS is inviting female entrepreneurs from Galway to submit their applications for the 12th cycle of the highly successful business development programme.
Read more ...Shannon Airport is Ireland’s fastest-growing major airport for third consecutive month
Thu, Sep 03, 2026
Latest figures published by the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) show Shannon Airport recorded the strongest passenger growth among Ireland’s major airports in July, with passenger traffic increasing by almost 9% compared to the same month last year.
Read more ...Energy conservation and renewable energy technology training for Gaeltacht companies and tradespeople
Thu, Aug 27, 2026
Údarás na Gaeltachta are pleased to announce that the ‘Glasoiliúint’ scheme is now open for applications. The scheme is designed for Gaeltacht companies or tradespeople who wish to upskill in energy conservation or renewable energy technologies.
Read more ...Science and Tech fest manager to represent Galway at national awards ceremony
Thu, Aug 27, 2026
Anne Murray, Festival Manager of the Galway Science and Technology Festival (GSTF) will represent Galway at the Network Ireland National Businesswoman of the Year Awards in September, having won the STEM Professional category at the Network Ireland Galway Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026. The award recognises Anne’s career, leadership and contribution to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), during her career with IDA Ireland, Galway Science & Technology Festival and Sláinte Wellness.
Read more ...Final call for Galway sustainability leaders to enter 2026 Repak Resource Awards
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
Repak is issuing a final call for businesses, community groups and individuals across Galway to enter the 2026 Repak Resource Awards, with entries closing on Monday, August 31.
Read more ...‘Not simply an equality issue’: Network Ireland seeks Budget 2027 investment in women-led businesses
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
Women-led businesses should be given greater priority in Budget 2027, with targeted measures needed to help female entrepreneurs overcome barriers to growth and support Ireland’s wider economic performance, according to Network Ireland.
Read more ...HLB Ireland acquires Galway’s OMB Chartered Accountants in major west of Ireland expansion
Thu, Aug 13, 2026
HLB Ireland, part of Mentora Group, this week announced the acquisition of Galway-based OMB Chartered Accountants, significantly expanding its presence in Galway and across the west of Ireland.
Read more ...Chadwicks Galway and Joyces Hardware & Home named finalists in Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards
Thu, Aug 13, 2026
Chadwicks Galway and Joyces Hardware & Home – Headford have been named regional finalists representing Connacht/Donegal/Monaghan/Cavan in the 2026 Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards, recognising leading businesses in the builders’ merchant sector across the island of Ireland.
Read more ...CREW seeking expressions of interest for the upcoming Creative Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development
Thu, Aug 13, 2026
CREW is accepting expressions of interest for the upcoming Creative Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (CEED) incubation programme developed in partnership with ATU’s School of Design and Creative Arts, Galway City (Wellpark Rd) campus and supported by LEO Galway.
Read more ...Galway’s vacant buildings offer new opportunities for city centre businesses
Thu, Aug 06, 2026
Efforts to breathe new life into Galway city centre are gathering pace, with a series of regeneration initiatives designed to encourage businesses to occupy vacant commercial properties and restore vitality to the heart of the city.
Like many urban centres across Ireland, Galway has experienced changing retail habits, the growth of online shopping and evolving workplace trends, all of which have contributed to an increase in vacant premises. However, rather than viewing these empty buildings as symbols of decline, Galway City Council, local business organisations and Government agencies increasingly see them as opportunities to create a more vibrant, sustainable and economically resilient city centre.
Read more ...ITIC report shows Shannon was Ireland's fastest-growing major airport in June
Thu, Aug 06, 2026
New figures published by the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) show Shannon Airport recorded the strongest year-on-year passenger growth among Ireland's major airports in June, with traffic increasing by 14% compared to the same month last year.
Speaking today, CEO of The Shannon Airport Group, Ray O’Driscoll said he is encouraged to see the recently published industry figures from ITIC showing Shannon Airport recording the strongest year-on-year passenger growth among Ireland's major airports in June.
Read more ...Peer learning programme supports rural female entrepreneurs
Thu, Jul 30, 2026
Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, has opened the call for applications for ACORNS 12 today and set the deadline for applications to be midnight on Friday, September 18.
Read more ...Galway electrical wholesaler wins at Ireland’s second AEW awards 2026
Thu, Jul 30, 2026
Flaherty Markets Electrical Galway scooped the award for ‘Best Performing Branch’ for lighting recycling at Ireland’s second Association of Electrical Wholesalers (AEW) awards in Dublin recently.
Read more ...Minister marks B Corp Certification Achievement for Galway-based iSupply
Thu, Jul 30, 2026
The Minister of State at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, Alan Dillon TD, welcomed representatives of Galway-based print and signage company iSupply to his constituency office in Castlebar to mark the company's latest milestone, achieving B Corp certification.
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