Jobs boost as Comtrade 360 announces establishment of new delivery centre in Galway

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Comtrade 360, a global software engineering and AI partner, announced on Friday the establishment of its new delivery centre in Galway. Having recruited almost 20 professionals in Galway during 2026, the company expects to expand the team progressively over the coming months, with plans to support approximately 50 highly skilled roles. The new centre marks a significant expansion of Comtrade 360’s operations and its long-term commitment to Ireland. The investment is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.

Applications now open as Galway Chamber Business Awards are launched

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Galway Chamber has officially launched the Galway Chamber Business Awards 2026, proudly supported once again by main sponsor The Shannon Airport Group for the thirteenth consecutive year. The Awards celebrate the very best of Galway business, recognising innovation, ambition, sustainability, creativity and community impact across the city and county.

Partnership and progress celebrated at Ireland West Airport regional tourism event

Thu, Oct 08, 2026

Ireland West Airport welcomed representatives from its seven local authority partners, tourism agencies and regional stakeholders on Tuesday, 29th September, for a successful event celebrating the partnerships supporting tourism, connectivity and economic development across the West and Northwest of Ireland.

Jobs boost as Comtrade 360 announces new delivery centre in Galway

Fri, Oct 02, 2026

Comtrade 360, a global software engineering and AI partner, today announced the establishment of its new delivery centre in Galway. Having recruited almost 20 professionals in Galway during 2026, the company expects to expand the team progressively over the coming months, with plans to support approximately 50 highly skilled roles. The new centre marks a significant expansion of Comtrade 360’s operations and its long-term commitment to Ireland.

Future Ticketing renews partnership with Galway United

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Galway United has renewed its partnership with ticketing software and services provider Future Ticketing following a summer in which the club’s digital ticketing infrastructure was put to the test with the temporary switch of home fixtures to Pearse Stadium.

Galway City Council Wins Ireland eGovernment Award for ‘Many Ways to Pay’ parking service

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Galway City Council has won the Digital Services, Payments and Transactions Award at the 2026 Ireland eGovernment Awards for its innovative and inclusive approach to parking payments in Galway City.

Galway’s Rose Clinic announces nationwide expansion

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Rose Clinic, an early skin cancer detection and mole screening clinic in Galway, has opened new operations in Kildare, Carlow and Kerry and has expanded their Waterford branch.

FlexManager – Marking 15 years with the launch of an AI-powered solution explorer

Thu, Oct 01, 2026

Solution Explorer is an AI-powered tool that gives a user the modules and workflows that address their compliance challenges, replacing the work of reading a product catalogue. It is the newest addition to 80-plus modules spanning equipment inspection, risk assessment, incident reporting, contractor management, and audit preparation.

AI chatbots repeatedly send Galway tourists to the same five attractions

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Visitors planning trips to Galway using artificial intelligence chatbots are being repeatedly directed towards the same small group of attractions, new research suggests, raising concerns that less prominent tourism businesses could miss out as AI becomes a bigger part of holiday planning.

Galway graduate helping shape Ireland’s energy future through AI and innovation at EirGrid

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

For Galway native Dara Golden, a fascination with technology and a desire to understand how complex systems operate led him towards a career at the forefront of Ireland’s energy transition. Today, as part of EirGrid’s Graduate Programme, he is using his expertise in artificial intelligence, data analytics and software development to help support the future of Ireland’s electricity grid.

Galway businesswoman Joanne Sweeney wins national Network Ireland award

Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Galway businesswoman Joanne Sweeney has been named Established Businesswoman of the Year at the 2026 Network Ireland Businesswoman of the Year Awards.

Final call for digital creative businesses in Galway and Mayo

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

The CLIMB Accelerator Bootcamp, at CREW- Creative Enterprise West, is Ireland’s first dedicated accelerator/ scale-up programme for digital creative businesses and has been developed by team CREW in Galway with support from Enterprise Ireland. With only eight places, it has already attracted applicants from digital creative industries throughout Ireland that wish to address the challenges of scaling up and growing to compete internationally. The deadline for candidates is tomorrow September 18 2026.

Galway firms urged to sign up for free workplace consultation on retirement planning

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Moneycube.ie is calling on Galway companies to take up its offer of a free workplace consultation aimed at helping employers engage their staff on retirement planning.

Galway retailers join Retail Excellence Ireland campaign to cut employers’ PRSI to save jobs

Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Retailers and staff in Galway have joined a national campaign calling on Government to cut employers’ PRSI in Budget 2027 in order to save retail jobs, as Retail Excellence Ireland (REI), the largest representative body for the retail industry in Ireland, launched its ‘Cut PRSI, Keep Jobs’ campaign at locations across the country.

Shannon Airport is Ireland’s fastest-growing major airport for third consecutive month

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Latest figures published by the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) show Shannon Airport recorded the strongest passenger growth among Ireland’s major airports in July, with passenger traffic increasing by almost 9% compared to the same month last year.

Final call for Galway organisations to apply for Airbnb Rural Tourism Fund

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Airbnb are encouraging Galway organisations to apply for the second year of Ireland’s Rural Tourism Fund, doubling its support to locally led projects and organisations that help visitors discover rural Ireland, and strengthen rural communities, to €200,000. The Fund is open to community groups, rural tourism organisations, small businesses and local enterprises across the Republic of Ireland, with the application portal closing on 16 September 2026.

Applications are open across three categories, Outdoor & Activity, Heritage & Arts, and Hospitality & Food. To support the fund, Airbnb has partnered with category experts, Ireland’s Association for Adventure Tourism, Historic Houses of Ireland and Vintners’ Federation of Ireland.

MENTORSWORK encourages Galway SMEs to avail of free business support programme places

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

MentorsWork, the award-winning initiative delivered by the Small Firms Association (SFA) in partnership with Skillnet Ireland, the national workforce development agency, is encouraging business owners and SMEs across Galway to apply for the 2026 programme today, as only a limited number of places remain.

Open to business owners and managers employing between one and 250 people, the award-winning 12-week programme pairs each participant with a dedicated, experienced mentor and gives them access to expert-led masterclasses and peer learning, building the skills and confidence to adopt new technology, win new business and drive sustainable growth.

BIM inviting Galway seafood business to join its Seafood Business Advisory Programme

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Seafood businesses in Galway are being encouraged to strengthen their competitiveness and prepare for future challenges through BIM’s Seafood Business Advisory Programme.

Scoth na foilsitheoireachta le ceiliúradh sa Taibhdhearc

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Má bhíonn mearbhall ort riamh agus tú ag roghnú leabhar Gaeilge sa siopa nó sa leabharlann, tá moladh agam duit. Is maith an treoraí iad na lógónna beaga ciorclacha a bhíonn le feiceáil ar chuid de na leabhair a thugann le fios go raibh an leabhar sin ainmnithe do, nó gur bhuaigh sé, Gradam Foilsitheoireachta an Oireachtais.

Noel Hussey appointed General Manager of Clayton Hotel Galway

Thu, Sep 03, 2026

Clayton Hotel Galway has announced the appointment of Noel Hussey as its new General Manager, marking the beginning of a new chapter for one of Galway’s best-known hotels.

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