Diverse ideas as NUI Galway takes Innovate Leap Forward with Explore Awards

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

NUI Galway LaunchPad recently hosted their Annual Explore Awards celebrating student innovation across the campus, with projects with significant potential to become business or social enterprises awarded €10,000 in start-up funding.

Shannon Airport celebrates milestone as major transport and economic hub

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

Shannon today celebrates 80 years as a passenger airport.

On July 11, 1939, a Belgian airliner, tri-motor Sabena Davoia Marchetti S-73, landed on the newly-opened and then named Rineanna airfield.

Galway's Neurent Medical founder wins Enterprise Ireland Award

Thu, Jul 04, 2019

The founder of a Galway based medical company has won a prestigious award for his entrepreneurship.

Medtronic announces acquisition of Titan Spine

Thu, Jul 04, 2019

Medtronic plc a global leader in medical technology, announced last week it has completed the acquisition of Titan Spine, a privately-held titanium spine interbody implant and surface technology company.

118th outlet as Supermac’s opens tomorrow in Wexford

Thu, Jun 27, 2019

Ireland’s largest group of family restaurants, Supermac’s, will open its first outlet in Co Wexford this coming Friday (June 28). The company has 117 outlets throughout the country and is set to open its 118th in Larkins Cross. The new outlet will be operated by Paul O’ Brien, who also holds franchises for Carlow and Killarney.

Minister opens new Business Innovation Centre for life sciences start-ups

Thu, Jun 27, 2019

Minister Sean Kyne, TD this week, in conjunction with with NUI Galway’s Innovation Office, officially opened 6,500 square feet of fully fitted laboratory space with state-of-the art technology to support start-ups in the region. The Business Innovation Centre – North will support start-ups in the Life Sciences sector, with room for up to 100 employees.

Advice on tax treatment of civil partners from Coll & Co

Thu, Jun 27, 2019

UNMARRIED COUPLES. YOU COULD HAVE A LARGE TAX BILL IF YOUR PARTNER DIES.

Since November 2015, the tax treatment of Civil Partners and married couples are identical. The same cannot however be said for co-habiting couples even if they have been living together for years and have children.

Medtech grouping reveal survey on advanced manufacturing

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

The Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group that represents the sector, this week revealed the results of a major survey on advanced manufacturing at the “Manufacturing the Future Conference 2019”, at the Salthill Hotel, Galway.

Kinvara-native social entrepreneur finalist in SEI awards

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

Social entrepreneur, Tracy Keogh from Kinvara is among the 12 finalists announced today for the Social Entrepreneurs Ireland (SEI) Awards programme. The prestigious nine-month programme, worth €40,000 to each project, provides vital funding and mentorship opportunities to high-potential social entrepreneurs to enable them to develop highly effective, sustainable, and scalable organisations.

Ms Keogh has been announced as a finalist for her organisation, Grow Remote which focusses on building communities of remote workers, to help support community development and change the way of working.

Going global for BPW Galway Summer Lunch

Thu, Jun 13, 2019

Galway’s Business and Professional Women’s Club (BPW) will host their Annual Summer Lunch in The Ardilaun Hotel on Friday June 28. The hugely popular business networking event proudly supported by KPMG has already generated huge interest this year following the success of the BPW European Conference held last month in Galway.

Social start-up Hashtag Media set for LA launch

Thu, Jun 13, 2019

Galway-based social start-up Hashtag Media are set for an LA launch, with the help of Enterprise Ireland.

Manufacturing Solutions — inaugural Meet-the-Manufacturer event for tool suppliers

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

Ireland and the UK’s leading machine tool suppliers will be afforded the unique opportunity of face-to-face meetings with multinational manufacturers at this year’s Manufacturing Solutions Ireland, to be held in LIT Moylish Campus on Wednesday June 12, 2019.

Supermac’s to spend €40 million on Irish farm produce

Thu, May 30, 2019

Supermac’s MD, Pat McDonagh has said that the family chain of restaurants was projecting a spend of €40million on Irish farm produce in 2019.

Let Coll & Co advise you on Fair Deal Scheme

Thu, May 30, 2019

FAIR OR UNFAIR DEAL SCHEME-WHEN IT MAY NOT MAKE FINANCIAL SENSE TO APPLY

The Fair Deal offers financial support for those who need long term nursing home care. Under the scheme you make a contribution towards the cost of your care and the State pays the balance. The contribution you make depends on a financial assessment of your income and assets.

Byrne Carolan Cunningham Solicitors shortlisted for Irish Law Awards

Thu, May 30, 2019

Byrne Carolan Cunningham Solicitors have just announced that the firm has been shortlisted for the 2019 Irish Law Awards in the category of Leinster Law Firm of the Year.

Network Galway awards to be presented this weekend

Thu, May 16, 2019

Patricia Lohan has been confirmed as the key note speaker at the 2019 Network Galway Business Women of the Year Awards, being held this Saturday May 18 in the Hotel Meyrick, Galway. Patricia, originally from Salthill but now based in Bali, is a feng shui expert, speaker, serial entrepreneur and author of The Happy Home, your guide to creating a happy, healthy wealthy life.

Let Coll & Co advise you on financial implications of Fair Deal Scheme

Thu, May 09, 2019

Are you considering availing of The Fair Deal Scheme but worried about the tax and financial consequences on your savings and family home? Consider planning early.

WRC launches its redesigned website

Thu, May 09, 2019

The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) launched its new redesigned website this week.

Hennelly Finance makes 19 years in business look easy

Thu, May 09, 2019

Blazing a trail in business is no mean feat yet upon celebrating 19 years, Hennelly Finance, one of the west’s leading financial brokers, almost makes it look easy.

Widely recognised for its hallmark customer service, Hennelly Finance has earned a reputation for one-on-one customer service and impartial, speciality advice for pensions, life cover, serious illness cover, income protection, business financial planning, inheritance tax planning and mortgages, savings and investments.

NUI Galway academic launches book on the consequences of whistleblowing in organisations

Thu, May 02, 2019

Kate Kenny, Professor of Business and Society at the J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics at NUI Galway has just launched her new book, Whistleblowing: Toward a New Theory (Harvard University Press). An introduction to the book is provided by Dr Tom Clonan and Professor Ricca Edmondson.

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