Over 30,000 Galway homes and businesses can now avail of a fibre connection to the NBI network

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network under the National Broadband Plan (NBP) on behalf of the Government, has said that over 30,000 Galway homes and businesses are now passed and can now avail of a high-speed fibre broadband connection, with over 11,000 premises already connected to NBI’s network.?

KPMG Enterprise Barometer 2025 shows most private businesses are confident

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

Confidence among Ireland’s private businesses and entrepreneurs remains robust despite rising costs, recruitment challenges, and global uncertainty, according to the latest KPMG Enterprise Barometer, conducted in partnership with RED C Research in September.

Ireland’s first AI Venture Forge Accelerator concludes Paris mission with high-level showcase

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

PorterShed’s AI Venture Forge accelerator, Ireland’s first programme dedicated exclusively to AI start-ups, concluded its international phase last week with a three-day trade and innovation mission to Paris, culminating in a pitch showcase at the Embassy of Ireland, Paris.

Irish Games Talent Incubator marks innovative step in developing Ireland’s next generation of game developers

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

A new initiative to equip Irish game developers with the tools to break through in the +$200 billion global games market has just completed its first year.

Connacht fail to build on superb start in Europe

Sun, Dec 07, 2025

Ospreys 24
Connacht 21

Connacht 21

ShopBallinasloe.ie wins Business Community Spirit Award

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

ShopBallinasloe.ie has been awarded the Business Community Spirit Award at the People of the Year Awards Ceremony held at The Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe. The awards celebrate individuals, groups, clubs, and businesses who make a real difference in the community across sport, culture, volunteering, and business.

Solid Accounting: Guiding businesses toward clarity and confidence

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Marguerite Maher of Solid Accounting understands first-hand the pressures business owners face.

Reflecting on her earlier accounting roles, she explains that staff shortages often made it difficult to give clients the dedicated attention they deserved.

Chanelle Pharma appoints Sébastien Boussemart as Head of Animal Health

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Chanelle Pharma this week announced the appointment of Sébastien Boussemart as Head of Animal Health, a strategic leadership role designed to accelerate the company’s growth, strengthen global operations, and advance its vision as a fully integrated B2B partner of choice for the animal health industry.

Datavant launches tech talks

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

A series of talks on emerging technologies will begin next Tuesday, December 2, at the Hyde Hotel on Foster Street, with doors at 6pm.

Galway company Allta Ecology wins Three’s Grants for Small Businesses

Wed, Nov 26, 2025

Three Ireland is delighted to announce that Allta Ecology from Galway has been chosen as one of 10 winners of 2025’s Grants for Small Businesses programme which sees the business secure a portion of the €100,000 bursary.

Three’s Grants for Small Businesses programme - funded by Three Ireland and administered by the small business network and support provider, Enterprise Nation - includes a €5,000 cash award, €5,000 worth of device and connectivity solutions, along with ongoing support from Three Ireland’s team of in-house business experts.

Advance Science celebrates 15 years’ protecting pollinators

Wed, Nov 26, 2025

At a time when honey bee health and colony losses are a global concern, Galway-based Advance Science is celebrating 15 years in business – and 15 years of helping beekeepers around the world keep their bees alive and thriving.

Minister Lawless launches cybersecurity education programme

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless T.D. this week launched a new cybersecurity executive education programme at University of Galway.

Galway renewable advocate to open Irish Wind Farmers Conference

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Ireland’s onshore wind sector is “trapped in an eternal Groundhog Day,” according to the Irish Wind Farmers’ Association (IWFA), which has warned that persistent delays in the planning system are jeopardising the State’s 2030 renewable energy targets.

O’Connor’s Centra Salthill celebrates success at Centra’s 2025 national award ceremony

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

O’Connor’s Centra Salthill has been recognised at the prestigious Pride of Centra Awards, held at the Round Room, Mansion House, Dublin. The awards, Centra’s national celebration of retail excellence, honour the very best stores, teams, and individuals across Ireland.

Ballinasloe business to star in national hubs campaign

Thu, Nov 06, 2025

A Ballinasloe-based digital marketing company is one of the stars of a new national campaign showcasing the benefits of working in local enterprise hubs.

Free business breakfast event at The Connacht Hotel shares Galway’s global tech success story

Thu, Nov 06, 2025

Galway’s Sales Professionals Network is hosting a Free Business Breakfast Event at The Connacht Hotel on Tuesday, November 11, featuring an inspiring session with Michael FitzGerald, CEO and Founder of OnePageCRM—a Galway-born tech company making waves across the world.

Deuce to jam Gallagher blues

Thu, Nov 06, 2025

Formed in 2012 when three friends met busking at the Rory Gallagher Festival in Ballyshannon, Deuce is fuelled by a shared admiration for the guitar legend.

Western Development Commission hits €100 million investment milestone

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

The Western Development Commission’s (WDC) Western Investment Fund (WIF) has reached a major milestone, having now invested €100 million across more than 350 SMEs, social enterprises, community projects and strategic regional initiatives throughout the Western Region.

Ability West is hiring

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

Ability West is a long standing organisation that supports persons with varying levels of autism and intellectual disabilities. It has been in existence for 63 years and its services are still expanding.

A taste of Galway at ‘Flavours of Ireland’ event in London

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

Tourism Ireland’s ‘Flavours of Ireland’ event took place in London this week – connecting local tourism businesses from across Ireland with leading global inbound tour operators who bring visitors at scale to Ireland from around the world.

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