Transition Year - make it count

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Many students are now facing into Transition Year (TY) with a mixture of trepidation and excitement. This year offers a great opportunity to gain skills and experiences that should not be missed writes SABINA TRENCH, CAREER COACH, SLI NUA CAREERS.

What’s the plan?

AtlanTec Festival 2016 brings Ireland’s first IBM Watson IoT Hackathon to Galway

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

AtlanTec Festival 2016 have announced that IBM, supported by Cisco, VT Networks and ITAG Skillnet, is hosting Ireland’s first IBM Watson IoT hackathon. The weekend event takes place at the PorterShed, the hub of Galway’s innovation district, from October 7-9 2016.

The Ardilaun hotel scoops award

Fri, Sep 02, 2016

The Ardilaun hotel, Galway, has received a major accolade in the Luxury Travel Guide Awards announced recently.

Electronics company in Oughterard celebrates milestone

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

A electric company based in Ougherard, Co Galway, celebrates 35 years of business this year, having established itself as a leading player on the international market.

New home care provider enters Galway market

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Home care provider Right at Home has opened its first office in Galway.

Galway craft a hit in Sweden

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

A Galway designer’s ability to recycle materials into original craft products has proved a hit in Sweden.

Ireland West Airport joins forces to launch major tourist campaign

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Ireland West Airport is stepping up its efforts to boost tourism in the west of Ireland.

Loughrea manufacturer shortlisted for award

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Loughrea-based Chanelle Group has been shortlisted for Pharma Contract Services Company of the Year.

Shannon Airport flying to another award ceremony

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

In 2015, Shannon Airport won an acclaimed international award at a ceremony in Durban, South Africa, and this year, the independent airport has again been shortlisted for the same award for the fourth year running, having put in another stellar performance over the last 12 months.

The airport has been nominated for the ‘best marketing of airports in the world under four million passengers’ at the World Routes Marketing Awards 2016, which will see Ireland’s third busiest airport compete with more than 700 airports worldwide for the title.

Clayton Hotel receives a top award

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

The Clayton Hotel in Galway Galway has a received a prestigious award in the Luxury Travel Guide Awards, named in the category of Contemporary Luxury Hotel of the Year.

Galway Secondary schools receive financial boost from BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

BT Ireland confirmed financial grants of €5,400 to Galway secondary schools that participated in this year’s BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, one of the world’s largest and longest-running school STEM showcases. The company also reaffirmed its commitment to providing travel and accommodation grants for schools taking part in the 2017 exhibition, which closes for entries on September 28.

The grant scheme is designed to provide financial assistance to the growing number of schools travelling to Dublin each year to participate in the event, ensuring that young people with a passion for science and technology have an equal opportunity to get involved, regardless of their geographical location. Schools that are located over 70km from the RDS, where the exhibition is held, are eligible to apply for a grant of €150 per individual entry or €300 for a group entry, up to a maximum of €1,500 per school.

The future is designed

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

The Portershed and advertiser.ie have come together to bring the much-anticipated documentary Design Disruptors to Galway.

NUI Galway-led research projects receive almost €4.4 million in funding

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

NUI Galway-led research projects received almost €4.4 million in funding last week in an announcement by Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell-O’Connor TD. Three projects from the University were funded and they will investigate: the use of cell therapy for diabetic complications; the therapeutic potential of compounds from sponges and corals; and more efficient energy production.

Five tips to make career change as painless as possible

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

Most people change careers several times in their lives, a trend that looks set to endure. However it can feel like there are many roadblocks to making the big switch, writes HEATHER HAMILTON, CAREER COACH, SLI NUA CAREERS.

Transitioning can be difficult and it is important not to let job dissatisfaction continue for too long. Working out a solution is the first step.

Storm Technology can transform businesses

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

IT innovation is critical to business growth and the key to success is the clear alignment of an organisation's business goals with its technology strategy, according to Storm Technology.

Galway’s oldest family business becomes part of Ireland’s best known builders’ merchants

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

Ireland’s largest privately owned Builders Merchant group, the HPC Group, has recently acquired two Builder Merchants & DIY stores in Oranmore and Gort securing 42 jobs with further growth expected in the coming months.

Eight sales habits to bring to job interviews

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

Q: On a number of occasions in your column, you have mentioned that an interview is like a sales process. I’m a salesperson, but I still struggle to sell myself in a job interview. I fail to see the connection. Could you elaborate on what you mean?

A: Of course, and, by way of clarification, this advice extends beyond people who work in sales. A teacher doing a job interview is selling themselves; ditto the marketing person, the electrician, the carpenter and the personal assistant, writes LIAM HORAN, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers.

Galway retailer appointed to national MACE council

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

Dermot Lyons, owner of MACE Carnmore, has been appointed to the MACE Retail Council (MRC) for 2016/2017, after being nominated along with 11 of his peers from across Ireland to represent MACE’s 240 independent retailers in developing the Group’s overall strategy and policies.

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation visits Galway Technology Centre

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Ms. Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD, visited Galway Technology Centre (GTC), in the IDA Business Park, Mervue, Galway on Tuesday. Ms. Mitchell O’Connor was accompanied on her visit by Sean Kyne TD, Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources and Hildegarde Naughton TD.

Harkin highlights discrimination against Irish credit unions

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

The continued anti credit union policy of the Irish government which required voluntary directors to be subjected to greater regulation than the Directors of the commercial banks was unacceptable and needed to change.

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