The GRETB Community Employment Scheme – invested in people

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

The GRETB Community Employment Scheme is comprised of a group of likeminded co-sponsor organisations who are fully invested in assisting those who are seeking to return to employment.

Western Development Commission launches new supports for social enterprises

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

The Western Development Commission has launched a new interactive map for social enterprises operating in the western region covering Clare, Galway, Roscommon, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal.

Boost your online sales with a Trading Online Voucher from Local Enterprise Office Galway

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Grow your business with help from the Trading Online Voucher scheme, designed to assist small businesses. It offers financial assistance of up to €2,500 along with training and advice to help your business trade online. Participating in this scheme can make the process of trading online much easier for you, by allowing you to develop an effective website and digital/advertising strategy for your business.

Making informed decisions is vital for all businesses, so the free help and training provided by Local Enterprise Office Galway puts you in a position to decide what is best for your business. Cutting the cost of developing your online trading capacity by up to 50% can make the investment very affordable for many small businesses out there.

Galway medical device company announces major expansion

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

ICS Medical Devices, a leading catheter design and manufacturing services provider, this week announced a significant expansion of its operations in Ballybrit, Galway. The company is moving into a new 16,000- square-foot manufacturing facility, more than doubling its current footprint to enable the company’s continued growth and the creation of new job opportunities.

Galway social entrepreneurs awarded for innovative accessible gaming solution

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Galway based social entrepreneurs Brandon Blacoe from Salthill and Eibhlin O’Riordan from Knocknacarra, co-founders of ByoWave received the Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Impact Award at an event in Dublin last week.

Go Green with help from Local Enterprise Office Galway

Thu, May 26, 2022

The objective of the Green for Micro programme - a new initiative from the Local Enterprise Offices - is to help prepare small businesses for the low carbon, more resource efficient economy of the future. This is a FREE programme, available to companies with up to ten employees.

Galway medical device company announces major expansion

Thu, May 26, 2022

ICS Medical Devices, a leading catheter design and manufacturing services provider, this week announced a significant expansion of its operations in Ballybrit, Galway. The company is moving into a new 16,000- square-foot manufacturing facility, more than doubling its current footprint to enable the company’s continued growth and the creation of new job opportunities.

“We are delighted to be making this announcement today, particularly for our customers and staff,” said Seamus Fahey, CEO of ICS Medical Devices. “It is three years since ICS Medical Devices was established and, since then, we have rapidly grown to a team of 60+ people with an extensive customer base across Ireland, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the US. This expansion will accelerate that success as we extend our capacity and services to serve a growing international customer base.”

New national employment support hub for migrants and employers launched

Thu, May 26, 2022

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar TD has launched a new service with education and employment supports for refugees, those seeking asylum and migrants, and for employers building inclusive cultures.

Practice makes perfect in business pitch

Thu, May 26, 2022

Q: My company has announced a competition to find the most entrepreneurial staff member. There is a tidy cash prize, and it would be great for my career if I could win. I have a good business idea, which taps into a need I have spotted from my involvement in rallying, but I have no clue how to go about the three-minute pitch. Any tips? (EF, email).

Seven in ten regional dwellers say broadband could open door to higher pay, new NBI survey shows

Thu, May 19, 2022

New research released for World Telecoms Day today shows that seven in ten of those surveyed believe high-speed broadband access could increase their opportunity to secure higher-paid work, while over half would consider seeking new employment opportunities as a result of having high-speed broadband.

How to exit your current role the right way

Thu, May 19, 2022

Q: How can I create an exit strategy to leave a job gracefully? My time here is done. I’m not sure what comes next, and that frightens me a bit I must admit, but I can’t wait here any longer or I’ll go from the wire. I don’t want to leave here on bad terms, though, difficult and all as things have been. (FG, email).

A: Your primary focus should be on an entrance strategy rather than an exit one – how can you find a job you’d like to chase so that you can leave your current one? Where will you enter next is a key question for you, rather than just focusing on what you are currently planning to exit.

Rent the Runway wins Technology Innovation Award at itag Excellence Awards

Thu, May 19, 2022

Niall O’Hara, a Staff Machine Learning Engineer at Rent the Runway has taken home the Technology Innovation Award at the prestigious “itag” (Innovation Technology AtlanTec Gateway) Excellence Awards held in The Hardiman in Galway at the weekend.

Exciting times at Rahoon/Newcastle GAA

Thu, May 19, 2022

Exciting times abound at Rahoon/Newcastle GAA as they recently held a fundraising launch for their new pitch in Thonabrocky. They are so grateful to everyone who came and it was very encouraging to see so many club members as well as members of the wider community in attendance.

Marine Institute and BlueWise Marie presents the SmartBay Observatory Family Fun Day

Thu, May 19, 2022

The Marine Institute & BlueWise Marine will host The SmartBay Observatory Family Fun Day as part of this year’s European Maritime Day event In My Country taking place at Stiúideo Cuan on 21st May, and featuring fun and educational marine workshops for all ages, circus workshops, circus performances, face painting, and more.

Home pelvic routines for all from IPPM

Thu, May 19, 2022

Spectrum Health and International Pelvic Physiotherapy Management (IPPM) are delighted to announce their partnership to provide Home Pelvic Routines for Women and Men. These are evidence-based, high quality online pelvic floor muscle training and routines to treat incontinence and other pelvic conditions.

Urinary incontinence impacts one in three women and one in eight men are affected by pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, leading to urinary incontinence and bladder leaks. People can be reluctant to talk about this problem and many suffer in silence.

Galway-based Hygeia takes home green at national Innovation Awards

Thu, May 05, 2022

Hygeia Group, which has been manufacturing garden care, agricultural and veterinary products in Galway for over 80 years, took home the Best Garden Care Product for their sustainable Nature Safe range at the Innovation Awards 2022 hosted by the Hardware Association of Ireland.

‘Employment Rights Explained’ – South Connacht Citizens Information Service webinar series

Thu, May 05, 2022

Over recent years the way we work has changed dramatically. More of us now work remotely or have a hybrid mix of work, while others have now returned to the office. With all these changes, it is more important than ever for the public to get accurate and up-to-date information on their employment rights and entitlements. In response to these changes, South Connacht Citizens Information Service (SCCIS), in conjunction with National University of Ireland Galway School of Law, is delivering two on-line information events entitled Employment Rights Explained .

How to navigate tricky career change challenges

Thu, May 05, 2022

Reader AF has a number of questions he would like dealt with as he is currently in the middle of a career change. “I have been in the same job for 24 years and moving on is much more daunting than I thought,” he writes.

Landmark reached as 100 million car cameras produced by Valeo at its Tuam site

Thu, May 05, 2022

ON Friday last, Valeo produced its one hundred millionth automotive nearfield camera, which gives the car its rear and surround vision, at its Tuam site in Ireland (around 850 employees).

HBAN syndicates lead €1.9M investment in Galway start-up SymPhysis Medical

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

HBAN (Halo Business Angel Network), the all-island organisation responsible for the promotion of business angel investment, and a joint initiative of Enterprise Ireland, InterTradeIreland and Invest Northern Ireland, this week announced that three of its angel syndicates have led a €1.925M investment in Galway-based start-up, SymPhysis Medical.

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