PorterShed brings global tech leaders to Galway for future-focused conversation

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

‘PorterShed Spark’ at Dexcom Stadium will convene US ecosystem builders, European AI infrastructure leadership and Enterprise Ireland’s CEO for a curated, forward-looking programme focused on the next decade of technology, founders and innovation.

Chanelle Pharma partners with SAP to accelerate global growth and excellence

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Chanelle Pharma, a global pharmaceutical leader in human and animal health, has announced a strategic partnership with SAP to implement SAP S/4HANA Cloud (private edition) and SAP Business AI.

Platform94 celebrates double win at National Facilities Management Awards

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

The west of Ireland’s largest innovation hub Platform94 celebrated a major success at the National Facilities Management Awards in Dublin on Wednesday, securing two prestigious national honours.

BnM announces SPeco Sustainability as participant in 2026 Accelerate Green Programme

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

BnM has announced that SPeco Sustainability – Speco Services Ltd (Galway) is one eight successful companies selected to participate in its 2026 Accelerate Green Programme, which supports Ireland’s rising leaders in energy and climate action. Launched in Boora, Co. Offaly, BnM have brought together an ambitious group of Irish and Northern Irish companies at the forefront of climate action, clean technology and energy innovation.

Triple victory for Galway firms at National Small Business Awards

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

The winners of the Small Firms Association (SFA) National Small Business Awards 2026 have been announced. The awards celebrate the achievements of small businesses in Ireland and recognise the important and vital contributions of this sector to the Irish economy.

O’Connors Audio Visual awarded international quality standard

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

O’Connors Audio Visual, a longtime leading provider of professional audio visual solutions based in Galway and the West of Ireland, has successfully achieved ISO 9001 certification, the internationally recognised standard for quality management systems.

Galway Chamber warns Government risks deepening regional imbalance by fast tracking Dublin Airport expansion

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Galway Chamber has warned that the Government risks entrenching regional imbalance by pressing ahead with the Dublin Airport Passenger Capacity Bill 2026 without first assessing the national and regional consequences.

Galway means business in France

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Nine tourism companies from Ireland – including Killary Fjord Boat Tours – are joining Tourism Ireland’s Lunch & Learn events in France this week. The events are taking place in the cities of Lyon, Rennes and Nantes.

Women Empowering Women as LEO Galway and Network Galway collaborate for International Women’s Day in Salthill

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

The Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Galway and Network Ireland Galway will collaborate to host an inspiring and energising celebration of Galway businesswomen in the Salthill Hotel on Friday, March 6th. The event, taking place to mark International Women’s Day, will form part of LEO Galway’s schedule of events for this year’s Local Enterprise Week (LEW).

Galway’s leading businesswomen to gather for historic global ceremony at Glenlo Abbey Hotel

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Business and Professional Women (BPW) Galway will host its annual Candle Lighting Ceremony on Friday, March 6 at 7pm in the Glenlo Abbey Hotel, bringing together businesswomen from across the city and county for an evening of connection, reflection and celebration.

Landing Studio companies announced for CREW Galway

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

The Western Development Commission (WDC) has announced the nine companies selected to participate in the new Landing Studio at CREW Galway, a pilot initiative designed to support creative enterprises and innovation-driven businesses from across the West and Northwest of Ireland.

Galway Intercity rail journeys hit new record high

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

In a record year for rail journeys across the Iarnród Éireann network, demand on the Galway/Dublin Intercity route in 2025 surged by over 9% to 2.8 million journeys, a new record high, beating 2024’s previous record of 2.56 million.

Platform94 establishes Manchester base to enhance international scaling through Sister partnership

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Platform94, the west of Ireland’s largest innovation hub, has announced a new international partnership with Sister, Manchester’s £1.7bn innovation district, establishing a dedicated Manchester base for Irish scaling companies through a Memorandum of Understanding between the two organisations.

Galway’s Local Enterprise Week prioritises AI, digital futures and female empowerment

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Taking place from March 2 to 6, Local Enterprise Week will see Galway’s Local Enterprise Office host 19 separate events over the five days, appealing to businesses of all sizes from across the county.

MedTech Innovation 2026 launched in city

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

A major new one-day conference and exhibition dedicated to the future of global medical technology was officially launched at Galway’s newly developed Dexcom Stadium. Taking place on Thursday, April 30 , the event will bring together leaders in medtech, life sciences, and engineering to showcase cutting-edge research, technologies, and industry-ready innovations.

Rent the Runway Galway announces new leadership team

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Rent the Runway is pleased to announce the appointment of a new leadership team at its Galway site, strengthening the company’s technology, engineering and people strategy in Ireland.

Galway tourism businesses honoured at CIÉ Tours Annual Awards of Excellence

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Six Galway tourism businesses were honoured at the CIÉ Tours Annual Awards of Excellence. CIÉ Tours, the largest carrier of US visitors to Ireland every year, held its annual awards of excellence, celebrating Irish hoteliers and tourist experience operators who have been singled out by the 30,000 visitors who came to Ireland with CIÉ Tours in 2025.

TG4 announces appointment of Laura Ní Cheallaigh as Director of Content

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

TG4 has announced that former Commissioning and Acquisitions Editor Laura Ní Cheallaigh has been appointed as Director of Content for a seven-year period. Laura has over 25 years’ experience as a producer, director and Commissioning Editor of Irish and English language programmes for TG4 and RTÉ.

The Learning Reservoir: Flexible, tech-enabled manufacturing training from Galway

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Based in Claregalway, Co Galway, The Learning Reservoir is a digital-first training provider supporting Ireland’s high-tech and regulated manufacturing sector, including medical device, pharma/biopharma, food and drinks and general manufacturing.

Eventmaster acquires iDonate, creating an expanded Irish fundraising, ticketing and membership platform

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Eventmaster, the leading Irish fundraising, ticketing and membership platform, supported by BGF, has acquired iDonate, one of Ireland’s best-known digital fundraising platforms.

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