Rising from the ashes, Foods of Athenry signs Tesco contract
Thu, Jul 05, 2012
A year after a fire which completely gutted its kitchen, Galway company Foods of Athenry is celebrating after signing a contract with Tesco, supplying the chain’s outlets in the UK and Ireland with gluten-free bakery products.
Read more ...Hotels say they will oppose mandatory labelling of calories on menus
Thu, Jul 05, 2012
The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) yesterday stated that it would oppose any attempt down the line to introduce mandatory labelling of calories on menus in hotels and guesthouses. Commenting on a series of recommendations by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), Michael Vaughan, President, IHF, welcomed the voluntary nature of the proposed scheme but expressed concerns that it could be transformed into a mandatory system once the introductory phase has been completed.
Mr Vaughan warned that the adoption of an indiscriminate, ‘one size fits all’ approach to mandatory calorie labelling would be entirely inappropriate for hotels and guesthouses, many of whose menus change on a daily basis reflecting the use of locally sourced produce and the seasonally available ingredients.
Read more ...WDC launches a million euro fund for west’s creative industries
Thu, Jul 05, 2012
Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government, Minister Phil Hogan TD last week launched the WDC’s €1 million micro loan fund for creative industries in the Western Region.
The fund is a pilot initiative, allocating €1m over a three year period from the Western Investment Revolved Fund to the creative industries sector.
Read more ...Engineering Building NUI Galway voted Ireland’s favourite new building
Thu, Jun 28, 2012
The Engineering Building, National University of Ireland (NUI) Galway, designed by Taylor Architects/RMJM, has been voted Ireland’s favourite new building. Engineering Building, NUI Galway, was the Public Choice in this year’s RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2012, which were announced recently at the RIAI annual awards ceremony. A total of fourteen projects received awards.
Read more ...New Executive Lounge opens at Ireland West Airport Knock
Thu, Jun 28, 2012
Ireland West Airport Knock has announced the opening of the new Ireland West Executive Lounge at the airport.
Read more ...MBA: Mastering the balancing act for Galway students
Thu, Jun 28, 2012
A Masters of Business Administration (MBA) is renowned worldwide as one of the most prestigious business/management qualifications available. “The MBA is a general management programme which enhances and develops business and management capabilities and prepares students for strategic leadership roles” says Dr Alma McCarthy, Programme Director at NUI Galway.
Most students study the programme part-time while continuing to advance their careers, which takes commitment, dedication and a lot of hard work and effort. The decision to undertake part-time education programmes is not taken lightly, given the need to balance the demands of work, personal/family life, and study.
Read more ...Indoor Bocce event held in Galway
Thu, Jun 28, 2012
Over 100 Special Olympics athletes from across Connaught and Westmeath competed at a two-day Bocce event, hosted in the Kingfisher gym, NUI Galway on the weekend of June 16 and 17.
Read more ...Sailing for everyone at the Volvo Ocean Race
Thu, Jun 28, 2012
The Irish Sailing Association and Galway Speeders Club have announced their programme of events for the Volvo Ocean Race finale at a test run at the Galway Docks.
Read more ...Top US medical devices execs to address city symposium tomorrow
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
Industry leaders from household name American medical devices giants such as Boston Scientific, Medtronic and Stryker are in NUI Galway later this week to address a major symposium for Irish companies.
Read more ...Think PR celebrates fifth birthday with contract for Volvo Ocean Race
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
This month marks the fifth birthday of leading Galway based public relations firm Think PR. Along with celebrating five successful years in business, Think PR are also celebrating signing a host of new clients, from an internationally renowned food festival, a chain of restaurants, a world’s first product in body care recovery, and most recently the Volvo Ocean Race Finale.
Read more ...Check out low mortgage rates at AIB Athenry
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
AIB currently has some of the lowest mortgage rates and repayments in the Irish market. In the overall mortgage market AIB approved mortgages to the value of €845 million in 2011.
Read more ...Galway beats Kerry in race for favouite holiday destination
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
Galway has toppled Kerry as the favourite holiday destination for Irish holidaymakers according to a new survey.
Read more ...NUIG to host international conference on applied microeconomics
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
NUI Galway’s J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics is hosting an international conference on Applied Microeconometrics and Public Policy on Tuesday,July 3.
Read more ...NUIG to host international conference on applied microeconomics
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
The conference programme will feature papers and presentations focusing on public policy topics in Environmental Economics, Rural Development and Agricultural Economics, Health Economics, and Mental Health, the Economics of Ageing, Inequality and Poverty, Migration and Demography, Welfare, Taxation and Pensions, Labor Economics and the Economics of Education. A selection of the highest quality papers submitted to the 2012 conference will be put forward for a special thematic edition of The Economic and Social Review. A selection of the highest quality papers submitted to the 2012 conference will be put forward for a special thematic edition of The Economic and Social Review to follow after the conference.
Read more ...Charities join forces for Camino adventure
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
In these challenging economic times, two Irish health charities, Croí, the local heart and stroke charity and The Alzheimer Society of Ireland and have come together to jointly promote a fundraising trek along the famed pilgrim path of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela.
Read more ...Top US medical devices execs to address city symposium tomorrow
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
Industry leaders from household name American medical devices giants such as Boston Scientific, Medtronic and Stryker are in NUI Galway later this week to address a major symposium for Irish companies.
Read more ...Think PR celebrates fifth birthday with contract for Volvo Ocean Race
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
This month marks the fifth birthday of leading Galway based public relations firm Think PR. Along with celebrating five successful years in business, Think PR are also celebrating signing a host of new clients, from an internationally renowned food festival, a chain of restaurants, a world’s first product in body care recovery, and most recently the Volvo Ocean Race Finale.
Read more ...Galway beats Kerry in race for favouite holiday destination
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
Galway has toppled Kerry as the favourite holiday destination for Irish holidaymakers according to a new survey.
Twenty eight per cent of respondents voted for Galway with Kerry left trailing in its wake on 23 . The result marks a startling reversal for the ‘Kingdom’ which last year recorded 24 per cent of the vote and enjoyed a comfortable lead over Galway on 17 per cent.Cork maintained its third position on 12 per cent, with Wexford on 7 per cent. Donegal and Mayo on 6 per cent and Clare on 5 per cent made up the top six. Dublin came 7th on 3 per cent However when asked ‘what is the least appealing county for a holiday’, Dublin received the most votes indicating that trips to the capital generate a lot of mixed feelings. Dublin was followed by Longford and Laois, while Offaly, Limerick, Cavan, Leitrim and Carlow were other counties which proved unattractive to holidaymakers.
Read more ...NUIG to host international conference on applied microeconomics
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
NUI Galway’s J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics is hosting an international conference on Applied Microeconometrics and Public Policy on Tuesday,July 3.
The conference programme will feature papers and presentations focusing on public policy topics in Environmental Economics, Rural Development and Agricultural Economics, Health Economics, and Mental Health, the Economics of Ageing, Inequality and Poverty, Migration and Demography, Welfare, Taxation and Pensions, Labor Economics and the Economics of Education. A selection of the highest quality papers submitted to the 2012 conference will be put forward for a special thematic edition of The Economic and Social Review. A selection of the highest quality papers submitted to the 2012 conference will be put forward for a special thematic edition of The Economic and Social Review to follow after the conference.
Read more ...Re-mix — Lettuce celebrate new city centre restaurant as another Mix Greens opens
Thu, Jun 07, 2012
Following the successful launch of Mix Greens eco – gourmet restaurant on Newcastle Road, Galway, in January of this year, Kieran Nolan and his team have done it all over again.
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