Shannon Airport set to reach the two million passenger mark by the end of 2024
Thu, Apr 25, 2024
Following a year of strong growth, Shannon Airport is gearing up to reach the two million passenger mark by the end of the year, for the first time since 2009.
Read more ...Fairstone Ireland achieves €1 billion AUM milestone with its fifth strategic partnership, Cleere Life & Pensions
Thu, Apr 25, 2024
Fairstone Ireland, a leader in financial planning & wealth management, celebrates a significant milestone with the establishment of its fifth strategic partnership in Ireland with Killeen Financial Services Ltd, trading as Cleere Life & Pensions. This achievement not only highlights Fairstone Ireland's relentless pursuit of innovative financial solutions but also marks a significant leap forward in its growth trajectory as Fairstone Ireland surpasses.
Under the leadership of CEO Paul Merriman, Fairstone Ireland now have four additional Financial Brokerages into their Irish operation, Carey Financial, Murray & Spelman Financial Services, Premier Financial as well as Cleere Life & Pensions.
Read more ...Shannon Airport expands security team to enhance experience
Thu, Apr 18, 2024
Shannon Airport has expanded its airport security team ahead of the summer holiday season, as part of its commitment to providing a seamless passenger experience.
Read more ...Galway software innovator Ordorite partners with Shipster to transform ecommerce and retail logistics
Thu, Apr 18, 2024
Irish software innovator Ordorite has announced a strategic partnership with Shipster to transform e-commerce and retail logistics in the furniture and soft furnishings sector.
Read more ...Uniquely recognised as local employer of choice
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Galway-based Uniquely has been officially differentiated in the sectors it supports as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland in 2024.
Read more ...US ambassador visits Signify Health’s Bonham Quay tech centre
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
U.S Ambassador Claire D Cronin visited Signify Health’s state-of-the-art technology centre in Galway’s Bonham Quay on Friday.
Read more ...SFA welcome Harris’s commitment to small businesses
Wed, Apr 10, 2024
The Small Firms Association (SFA), the leading voice for small businesses in Ireland, has welcomed the commitment by new Fine Gael Leader Simon Harris to prioritise small businesses. In Simon Harris’s maiden speech to the Fine Gael Ard Fheis in Galway, he made a commitment to work with Government colleagues to develop a package to support small businesses.
Read more ...Gardai warn public after €25m stolen in investment fraud
Wed, Apr 10, 2024
An Garda Síochána is advising the public to pay particular close attention when considering any potential investments given the significant rise in investment fraud. A total €25,360,000 was reported stolen in 2023- In the first two months of 2024, over 55 people have reported investment fraud- In the past four years, almost €60 million has been stolen from victims of investment fraud in Ireland.
Read more ...Portwest celebrates tenth birthday with Times Square takeover
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
Portwest, a leading global supplier of workwear and PPE for 120 years, is thrilled to celebrate 10 years of success in the USA with a larger-than-life presence in Times Square, New York City this weekend.
Read more ...Research from Skillnet Ireland highlights importance of digital and sustainability upskilling for Irish businesses
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
New research from Skillnet Ireland has revealed that over 60% of businesses in Ireland stated their workforce will need upskilling in the areas of digitalisation and sustainability, to navigate complex modern challenges and remain competitive.
Read more ...Fairstone Ireland announces fourth strategic partnership with Galway & Kildare-based broker Murray & Spelman Financial Services
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
Fairstone Ireland, a leading player in the wealth management domain, has announced its fourth strategic partnership in Ireland with Galway and Kildare-based broker Murray & Spelman Financial Services. This acquisition highlights the acceleration of Fairstone Ireland’s partnership model which is changing the face of the financial planning industry in Ireland.
Read more ...How to get to the heart of job spec
Thu, Mar 28, 2024
Q: The job spec goes on for miles – 840 words and 22 bullet points. I don’t even know where to start. A lot of it is waffle in my opinion but I have read what you have written consistently about meeting the job spec with your CV. In this case they’re looking for a CV. What should I do?
A: I have noticed a growing trend towards more lengthy and complex job specifications.
Read more ...Silicon Valley CEO returns to West of Ireland roots for Platform94 business briefing
Thu, Mar 28, 2024
BY DECLAN VARLEY
The Chief Executive and Managing Partner of a leading Silicon Valley investment firm returned to her West of Ireland roots on Tuesday to lead an exclusive event for scaling businesses at Platform94 in Galway.
Galway’s Irish Socksciety wins Guaranteed Irish Gift Champion award
Thu, Mar 28, 2024
Galway’s Irish Socksciety was named as the winner of the Guaranteed Irish Gift Champion category at a gala event to mark the 50th anniversary of the Guaranteed Irish brand.
Read more ...Grá Chocolates to represent Galway at National Enterprise Awards
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Kilchreest-based chocolatier Gráinne Mullins is the winner of the Best Enterprise Award in the Galway Local Enterprise Awards for 2024.
Read more ...Chambers Ireland launches local and European election manifestos
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Chambers Ireland, the voice of business in Ireland, has launched their two manifestos for the Local and European Elections, which are taking place in June.
Read more ...Five tips to make a job interview more ‘real’
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
Q: I often find interviews stilted or impersonal. I struggle to bring the real me into the room. It’s like listening to a recording of myself. Any tips on how to make interviews more real? (CG, email).
Read more ...Stronger together, Galway tourism networking event is told
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
A large group of tourism businesses met last week in Maigh Cuilinn to explore opportunities for collaboration and to discuss the promotion of Connemara and the Islands as a tourist destination. There was a good mix of accommodation, visitor centres, activity providers, tour providers and members of the retail sector present on the day. The theme of the event was ‘Stronger Together - Ní neart go cur le chéile.’
Read more ...Five tips to make a job interview more ‘real’
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
Q: I often find interviews stilted or impersonal. I struggle to bring the real me into the room. It’s like listening to a recording of myself. Any tips on how to make interviews more real? (CG, email).
Read more ...Engineers Ireland report projects 6,000 jobs in 2024
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
6,000 engineering jobs are projected to be created in Ireland in 2024, according to a new report by Engineers Ireland.
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