Rise in small business interest in green supports

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

Small and medium-sized businesses interested in grants to help them invest in sustainable measures increased by over 40% in the past year, according to the bi-annual Uisce Éireann SME Sustainability Sentiment Survey.

University of Galway and Deloitte Ireland announce new strategic partnership

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

University of Galway and Deloitte Ireland have today unveiled a new five-year strategic partnership, which sees Deloitte commit €550,000 to create opportunities for students to benefit from the company’s professional expertise, leadership and future career opportunities.

GTI announces details of annual open day

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

Galway Technical Institute has announced that its annual open day will take place this year on Tuesday, March 5, from 9am to 4pm, providing an opportunity for all prospective learners to view the facilities, speak with staff and students and have any queries addressed on the day.

Galway among counties targeted by firestick enforcers

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

Fire Stick sellers in Galway are being targeted in an enforcement against illegal IPTV providers across Ireland. It was confirmed last night that FACT has launched a third wave of action across Ireland targeting those selling illegal access to premium TV content.

Theft from a car in Ballinasloe

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

Gardaí in Ballinasloe are investigating a theft from a car that occurred at Church Hill, Ballinasloe on Saturday, February 17 at 1am where the back window of a car was smashed and items were taken from the car.

So what can you do for JCI Galway?

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

JCI Galway is hosting a Recruitment Event on February 21 at PorterShed, commencing at 6:30 p.m. to introduce its dynamic new board but also to invite people to connect and contribute to an organisation that has achieved so much for Galway over the decades.

Galway companies take part in Ireland’s largest hardware trade show

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

A number of Galway companies such as Bluewater Filtration LTD, ECC Timber, Graf Ireland Environmental and Hygeia Group Limited, will be attending The Hardware Show this weekend.

Make them want to bite your hand off

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

A big challenge when preparing for job interviews is to first of all identify your real skills and strengths and then to portray those properly on the day.

Fairstone Ireland and Carey Financial Planning forge strategic partnership, pioneering groundbreaking acquisition model.

Mon, Feb 12, 2024

Fairstone Ireland, a forward-thinking leader in the wealth management industry, has announced a strategic partnership with Carey Financial Planning, signalling a new era in financial services through a groundbreaking acquisition model. This innovative approach focuses on mutual growth and synergies, marking a significant milestone for both firms.

New app launches at Shannon Airport to assist US bound passengers

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

The travel experience will now become even easier for passengers travelling to the United States from Shannon Airport with the introduction of a new innovative Mobile Passport Control app (MPC).

MPC is a free mobile app, designed to streamline the traveller’s entry process into the United States by reducing inspection time at the US pre-clearance facility in Shannon Airport.

Commitment sees Fidelity Investments Ireland awarded Investors In Diversity Gold accreditation

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

Fidelity Investments Ireland has been awarded the Gold Investors in Diversity EDI Mark accreditation by the Irish Centre for Diversity. The award is in recognition of its commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) across the organisation.

BIA Innovator Campus provides recipe for success

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

It was another momentous day in Athenry last Friday when Ireland’s first National Centre of Excellence dedicated to supporting start up, micro and small food businesses was officially opened by An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.

Coffey commemorates 50 years of water infrastructure excellence

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Coffey, a leading and multi-award winning specialist in water infrastructure and civil engineering, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024. To commemorate this momentous occasion, the company is hosting a series of events across Ireland and the UK, inviting customers, partners, suppliers, and friends to join in the festivities.

Retail business costs have become unsustainable

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Conversations with local businesses here in the city and in towns around the county have conveyed to me a growing level of frustration and negativity about the future of retail.

A selection of businesses, mostly long established have told the Advertiser that they are seriously considering their options regarding staffing, opening hours and in some cases, about whether to continue at all.

Galway Races add new members to the team at Galway Racecourse

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Galway Races have bolstered their team at Ballybrit with the addition of two key appointees in the areas of engagement and finance.

Forbidding form the only option

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Q: I’m about to get stuck into a huge application form for a job in a local authority. I feel like just sending in my CV instead and seeing how that goes. What do you think? Are they likely to be strict about using their standard application forms? I feel that my CV sells me better. (CD, email).

A: In short, you have to play by their rules, and it’s best to accept that, however forbidding the form may be – and I know only too well that they can be extremely forbidding.

Shannon Airport welcomed over 1.95m passengers in best figures for 15 years

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Shannon Airport had a strong growth surge in 2023 with 1.958 million passengers welcomed to the airport, a 29 per cent increase on 2022 activity. This strong performance saw the airport achieve its highest passenger numbers since 2009 , 14 years ago, with growth in air services across all markets.

Bank of Ireland named official banking partner of Platform94

Thu, Jan 11, 2024

Bank of Ireland has signed up as the official banking partner of Platform94, formerly known as the Galway Technology Centre. Platform94 is the centre of excellence for scaling businesses in the West of Ireland, and a place where businesses can access expertise and supports to help them grow effectively.

Galway Samaritans to hold open meeting for people interested in volunteering

Thu, Jan 11, 2024

Volunteers are the heart of Galway Samaritans. The commitment of volunteers means anyone who is going through difficult times can count on Samaritans to be there day and night, 365 days a year.

Ireland West Airport welcomes funding under PPR-O Subvention Scheme

Thu, Jan 04, 2024

Ireland West Airport has welcomed the announcement of funding of €1.8m for the airport under the Public Policy Remit Operational Expenditure Subvention (PPR-O) Scheme.

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