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.

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.

Organised by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs, Bizcamp Galway on September 11 is the first event of its kind to be held here in the west . Based in NUI Galway, the day -ong event follows the model set by previous events held in Dublin, and most recently Limerick with great success.

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.

Of the 190 businesses which are participating across six categories, the most closely fought categories currently are Best Restaurant, Best Café and Best Pub - with the top five in each of the category neck and neck. Customers are encouraged to continue to log onto the Galway’s Best website, www.GalwaysBestAwards.com, and vote for your favourite in each of the categories.

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.

In these difficult times, small and medium businesses need to look their best in order to survive. Hopscotch creative director Orla Kirwan says that her company provides the best solutions to this.

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.

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.

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.

National College of Ireland announces partnership with Western Management Centre

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

National College of Ireland has announced a strategic partnership with the Western Management Centre to offer local delivery of a number of the college’s most popular courses.

Hays survey shows that job security is strong in accountancy market

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

There is a common misconception that it is unwise to move jobs in an uncertain market. Employees can be anxious that a move to a new environment may leave them less secure than with their current employer. It could be a case of ‘better the devil you know’. However, recent statistics from Hays Accountancy & Finance in Galway contradict this sentiment. An astonishing 99 per cent of the people they have placed in jobs in the West of Ireland since the start of the downturn have remained in those jobs or progressed with that company.

Edel Vahey, Manager of Hays Galway explains, “The multinationals are doing business globally so they aren’t directly affected by the economic conditions in Ireland. In addition, many non-nationals have now left Ireland, resulting in a skills shortage in positions that require a second European language. As these are critical skills to successfully operate at a European level for many indigenous and international organisations, it is simply imperative that these positions are re-filled, regardless of changes in recruitment budgets or policies.

Run, walk, hike in August with Croí

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

Getting active, maintaining fitness and enjoying yourself are all part of keeping your heart healthy and Croí The West of Ireland Cardiac Foundation are offering places in local runs and hikes this summer.

Future of county enterprise boards to be known within weeks

Thu, Jun 17, 2010

The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Batt O’Keeffe TD, is to bring proposals to Government over the coming weeks on the structure of the country’s network of 35 county enterprise boards (CEBs).

Citylink and Callinan Coaches to join forces

Thu, Jun 17, 2010

Irish Citylink ComfortDelGro Limited (‘’Irish Citylink’’), one of Ireland’s premier independent inter-city coach operators, is in discussions with Callinan Coaches Ltd aimed at consolidating and growing its operations.

As part of the proposals under discussion, Irish Citylink’s coach services will be outsourced to Callinan Coaches.

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