Recruitment — the state of the recovery

Thu, Aug 19, 2010

In the past two years more than 50 per cent of the recruitment companies in Ireland have closed down and most of the others have experienced drastic reductions in staffing and salary levels.

Heatmaster success for Carnmore inventor

Thu, Aug 19, 2010

Carnmore-based mechanical engineer Gerry Hanley was the toast of the Tullamore show last week when a heat-loss prevention device he invented scooped a prize at the National Inventions Competition.

McDonnell calls for people to report illegal dumping

Thu, Aug 19, 2010

Independent Councillor for Galway City East Declan McDonnell has called on members of the public to report sightings of illegal dumping as it will be acted upon by the local authority and the Gardai.

Dubliner completes Aran Lifeboat Challenge 2010

Thu, Aug 19, 2010

At 11:30am on Wednesday August 11th Fergal Somerville kissed his wife Margaret and dived off the pier at Inis Meáin. The final component of the 2010 Aran Lifeboat Challenge had started in conditions that were far from ideal.

Two days in the blog — Social networking gurus to attend Blogtalk this month

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

Social media experts and social networking enthusiasts will descend on NUI Galway from 26-27 August for BlogTalk, an international event to discuss current online trends and future developments in social media.

Bright Day hope to make the sun shine on your finances

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

“I just wish I could manage my debts properly.” — This is one very common plea often relayed to Rory McGonnell, co-owner of Bright Day Finance.

With almost half a million people in Ireland unemployed and interest rates set to rise, fear and loathing is spreading through Irish families and individuals who are beset by the stress of debt.

New book on job interviews to benefit charity

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

A new book on interviewing skills, which highlights the challenges faced by job seekers, has just been released.

Innovators and ideas persons wanted to speak at Bizcamp event

Thu, Aug 05, 2010

Entrepreneurs, innovators and people with ideas in the West region are invited to get involved as both speakers and learners for an upcoming conference with a difference.

Security company launch summer safety package

Thu, Aug 05, 2010

With all the excitement of preparing and packing for holidays, from booking flights to organising passports, all too often preparations for home and business security are left until the last minute and can be something that may cause worry while you are abroad. Gemini Security Systems , a local Galway company established by two experienced security experts Gerry Keaveney and James Howlett, have just launched their ‘Summer Holiday Advice Package’ which offers important security tips for property owners.

Arts festival 2010 gave welcome €20 million boost to local economy

Thu, Jul 29, 2010

Galway business received a €20 million boost from this year’s Arts Festival, organisers revealed this week as the curtain fell on what was a successful event which saw record crowds visit the city during the two weeks.

Voting giddy ups for Galway’s Best Awards

Thu, Jul 29, 2010

With only the first month of voting over, more than 3,250 supporters have cast their vote online in an effort to determine who is Galway’s Best.

Hopscotch looking to help companies get a better image

Thu, Jul 29, 2010

Hopscotch is a boutique multimedia company based in Galway, providing fantastic designs, photography and websites, all under the one roof.

Lumension expands global R&D Centre in Galway

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

Global leader in operational endpoint security, Lumension®, is expanding its Galway-based global R&D Centre, it was announced this week.. The company, which established the operation in October 2009 with the intention of employing 30 people in the facility, now expects to employ over 50 people by the end of 2010.

NUI Galway among the big winners in PRTLI 5 Award with over €60m grant

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

NUI Galway was named in the top three big winners, securing over € 60 million in research funding under PRTLI Cycle 5 - the Programme for Research in Third Level Institutions, announced last weekend by An Taoiseach, Mr Brian Cowen T.D.

The NUI Galway projects funded include three new world-class research facilities, an Arts Humanities Social Sciences Research Building and two buildings dedicated to biomedical science research, with a combined cost of €50m.

Galway-based JFC Manufacturing wins prestigious environment product award

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

JFC Manufacturing, Tuam-based plastics company has received a prestigious European Business Award for the Environment from IBEC in the best product category.

JFC Manufacturing won the award for developing a new storm water management system. The team at JFC researched, prototyped and developed a new type of pipe that is manufactured from 100 per cent recycled material. The pipes deliver water to a purpose-built water retention system that collects water during peak rainfall times and regulates the outflow after the peak rainfall. The system also controls and minimises flooding.

Galway businesswoman named in ‘Women of Influence’ list in New York

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

Local business woman Mary Rodgers, CEO of Stateside Solutions — a Galway City-based recruitment company received the prestigious Most Influential Women 2010 Award in New York on Monday (July 12) by Taoiseach Brian Cowen at the Irish Consulate on Park Avenue.

Seventy five years in business — John Mulholland Bookmaker joins major online presence

Thu, Jul 15, 2010

Galway bookmaker Alan Mulholland representing John Mulholland Bookmaker was recently involved in what was a historic move for the Irish betting industry when his company joined six other Irish independent bookmakers to form an online presence called BetPack.com.

Western enterprises to gain advice to drive business further

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

Practical marketing skills will be the order of the day next Wednesday (June 30) when the An Post Driving Success Roadshow arrives in Galway with business guru, Bobby Kerr of Insomnia and The Dragon’s Den fame, and some of the country’s top marketing experts ready to share their experiences and business tips with local and regional enterprises.

Little Studios get big in Level One

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

Leading visual and web designer Ken Little Design Studios has relocated to a new state of the art office in Liosbán Business Park.

Think PR celebrates third birthday with offer for new clients

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

Think Public Relations, Galway’s leading PR and events firm, is celebrating its third, or crystal, anniversary according to celebration lore, in business this month. To coincide with their third birthday celebrations Think PR & Events is launching their new ‘Crystal Clear’ business solutions package to all new clients.

The ‘Crystal Clear’ package invites any business wishing to use PR services to contact Think PR to avail of a discounted retainer option that allows businesses that require a one-off, targeted campaign or complete outsourced marketing or PR services from as little as €350 per month.

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