University of Galway showcases 22 high potential start-ups

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Twenty-two of Ireland’s top entrepreneurs and innovators presented new research breakthroughs to leading figures in business and industry at a special showcase at University of Galway.

Galway entrepreneurs look forward to the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Galway will be well represented at the 2024 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Awards which will take place on Thursday 28 November in Powerscourt Hotel, Co Wicklow.

Tracking down your past occupational pension with Galway employers

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Losing track of an old workplace pension is more common than you might think. Whether it’s because of a job change, a company closure, or simply the passage of time, many people across Galway have funds sitting in forgotten accounts. The good news is that Q Financial Advisors are here to help.

Galway’s Suil Pharma wins special award at InterTradeIreland’s Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Galway’s Suil Pharma walked away with this year’s ‘Special Award’ at InterTradeIreland’s all-island Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition, receiving a cash prize of €10,000. This is presented each year to the best venture stemming from a university spinout or a recognised support programme. Suil Pharma, based in Rosscahill, Galway, research and develop innovative solutions focusing on vision and hearing.

Galway’s PorterShed and Gradignan’s La Canopée sign partnership agreement

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Last week, a significant milestone was reached for the startup communities of Galway and Gradignan, France, as Mayor Michel Labardin of Gradignan and Mary Rodgers, CEO of The PorterShed, signed an agreement establishing an innovative “Passport” system for tech startups.

Last chance for female entrepreneurs to apply for Going for Growth

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Only a day remains for ambitious female entrepreneurs to send in their applications for the 17th cycle of Going for Growth, the award-winning business development programme.

Means test must be abolished to support carers across Galway – O’Hara

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Sinn Féin General Election candidate for Galway East, Cllr Louis O’Hara, has said that carers across Galway are struggling financially and receiving payments way below the established minimum essential standard of living. O’Hara argues that the means test for carers allowance must be abolished and that Sinn Féin in government are committed to doing so.

Skillnet Ireland announces launch of new Skillnet Offshore Wind Academy

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Skillnet Ireland, the national talent development agency for businesses, in partnership with Wind Energy Ireland, Ireland’s leading renewable energy representative body, have launched a new national initiative, Skillnet Offshore Wind Academy.

Radisson appoints Galwayman

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

The Radisson hotel group has appointed Loughrea man Aidan Donohue as manager of its new Radisson Red Hotel to open soon in Crown Square on the Monivea Road in Galway city.

A day in my life as a support worker with the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Being a Support Worker with the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland isn’t just a job—it’s a career that’s given me stability, growth, and purpose. I start each day helping those I support with their morning routines, ensuring people feel respected and comfortable as they get ready for the day. It’s in these small, everyday moments that trust is built.

Network Ireland launches virtual branch

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Network Ireland has established a virtual branch to make its services available to women in business who are currently outside the reach of its seventeen in-person Branches. The organisation, which offers mentoring and professional development opportunities, as well as peer-to-peer support is inviting women throughout the island of Ireland and beyond to avail of the new online resource.

Workshop on supporting staff through grief

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Local employers are invited to attend a special workshop, Strategies for Supporting Grieving Employees, on Wednesday, 6 November, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Diligent Bonham Quay, Dock Rd, Galway. This workshop, hosted by HopeSpace Children’s Grief Support Service, will provide guidance on how to support employees dealing with grief, ensuring both compassionate care and sustained workplace performance.

Galway conference hears SIPTU calls for workers’ right to unionise to be central to General Election debate

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

SIPTU’s Manufacturing Divisional Organiser, Neil McGowan, has called for workers’ rights and the right to unionise to be central to the debate in the upcoming General Election at the Union’s Manufacturing Division Biennial Delegate Conference in Galway last week.

Targeting luxury travel business for Galway in Paris

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Thirty-five (35) top French luxury travel buyers attended a networking event organised by Tourism Ireland in Paris – where they met, and did business with, 15 tourism companies from Ireland – including Cashel House Hotel and Galway Food Tours.

Auto Enrolment — new Government Retirement Savings Scheme to be known as ‘My Future Fund’

Thu, Oct 24, 2024

Thursday, October 10 was a pivotal day in the move towards the launch of Auto Enrolment in 2025, with Minister Humphreys signing the commencement order. Auto Enrolment will be called “My Future Fund” and it is hoped it will help hundreds of thousands of hard-working people save for their futures, supplemented with contributions from their employers and the State.

BIA Innovator Campus and BIM announce strategic partnership

Thu, Oct 24, 2024

Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s seafood development agency and BIA Innovator campus have announced a strategic partnership agreement to drive the sustainable development of the Irish seafood industry.

Galway’s food businesses receive a tasty boost through new training programmes

Thu, Oct 24, 2024

Launched by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO), Galway in collaboration with BIA Innovator, the newly unveiled curated, food industry led training and networking programmes provide a delicious opportunity for local food businesses that are currently in the pre-start-up stage.

Success is projected to be sweeter and easier than ever thanks to the newly launched programmes which are specifically aimed for micro and small food businesses and will provide expertly crafted support for pre-start-up companies up until their first 48 months in operation.

Galway food and drink companies invited to apply for leading accelerator programme

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Are you a food or beverage entrepreneur with a vision to disrupt the industry? Do you have a product, food technology solution or ingredient that has the potential to make a global impact? Food and drink companies from County Galway are being encouraged to apply for Food Works 2025, Ireland’s leading investment accelerator programme for high-potential food and drink companies, which is now accepting applications for its 2025 cohort.

Pension auto-enrolment is coming to Ireland in 2025: Is your business ready?

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

In 2025, Ireland is set to introduce Pension Auto-Enrolment, ensuring that all employees are automatically enrolled in a workplace pension scheme. This move aims to improve retirement savings across the workforce, but it also brings immense pressure for Irish employers.

As a business owner, it’s essential to understand how this change will impact you and your employees. While auto-enrolment will help workers save for their future, many SMEs are concerned about the additional costs involved. Fortunately, there are much more economical pension options available that can ease the financial burden while still offering high-quality benefits to you and your team.

The Role of Telematics in Modern Fleet Management: How Businesses are Optimising Operations

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Fleet management is not only about keeping a vehicle on the road but also about smarter ways to run the operation, save cost and time, etc. With innovation, solutions like telematics have made this easier with data. The question is how the data can help.

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