Galway craft a hit in Sweden

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

A Galway designer’s ability to recycle materials into original craft products has proved a hit in Sweden.

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Ireland West Airport joins forces to launch major tourist campaign

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Ireland West Airport is stepping up its efforts to boost tourism in the west of Ireland.

Joining forces with airline Flybe and Tourism Ireland, the airport has launched a major €250,000 overseas campaign to grow tourist numbers to the west.

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Loughrea manufacturer shortlisted for award

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Loughrea-based Chanelle Group has been shortlisted for Pharma Contract Services Company of the Year.

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Shannon Airport flying to another award ceremony

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

In 2015, Shannon Airport won an acclaimed international award at a ceremony in Durban, South Africa, and this year, the independent airport has again been shortlisted for the same award for the fourth year running, having put in another stellar performance over the last 12 months.

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Clayton Hotel receives a top award

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

The Clayton Hotel in Galway Galway has a received a prestigious award in the Luxury Travel Guide Awards, named in the category of Contemporary Luxury Hotel of the Year.

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Galway Secondary schools receive financial boost from BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

BT Ireland confirmed financial grants of €5,400 to Galway secondary schools that participated in this year’s BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, one of the world’s largest and longest-running school STEM showcases. The company also reaffirmed its commitment to providing travel and accommodation grants for schools taking part in the 2017 exhibition, which closes for entries on September 28.

The grant scheme is designed to provide financial assistance to the growing number of schools travelling to Dublin each year to participate in the event, ensuring that young people with a passion for science and technology have an equal opportunity to get involved, regardless of their geographical location. Schools that are located over 70km from the RDS, where the exhibition is held, are eligible to apply for a grant of €150 per individual entry or €300 for a group entry, up to a maximum of €1,500 per school.

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The future is designed

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

The Portershed and advertiser.ie have come together to bring the much-anticipated documentary Design Disruptors to Galway.

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NUI Galway-led research projects receive almost €4.4 million in funding

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

NUI Galway-led research projects received almost €4.4 million in funding last week in an announcement by Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell-O’Connor TD. Three projects from the University were funded and they will investigate: the use of cell therapy for diabetic complications; the therapeutic potential of compounds from sponges and corals; and more efficient energy production.

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Five tips to make career change as painless as possible

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

Most people change careers several times in their lives, a trend that looks set to endure. However it can feel like there are many roadblocks to making the big switch, writes HEATHER HAMILTON, CAREER COACH, SLI NUA CAREERS.

Transitioning can be difficult and it is important not to let job dissatisfaction continue for too long. Working out a solution is the first step.

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Storm Technology can transform businesses

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

IT innovation is critical to business growth and the key to success is the clear alignment of an organisation's business goals with its technology strategy, according to Storm Technology.

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Galway’s oldest family business becomes part of Ireland’s best known builders’ merchants

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

Ireland’s largest privately owned Builders Merchant group, the HPC Group, has recently acquired two Builder Merchants & DIY stores in Oranmore and Gort securing 42 jobs with further growth expected in the coming months.

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Eight sales habits to bring to job interviews

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

Q: On a number of occasions in your column, you have mentioned that an interview is like a sales process. I’m a salesperson, but I still struggle to sell myself in a job interview. I fail to see the connection. Could you elaborate on what you mean?

A: Of course, and, by way of clarification, this advice extends beyond people who work in sales. A teacher doing a job interview is selling themselves; ditto the marketing person, the electrician, the carpenter and the personal assistant, writes LIAM HORAN, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers.

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Galway retailer appointed to national MACE council

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

Dermot Lyons, owner of MACE Carnmore, has been appointed to the MACE Retail Council (MRC) for 2016/2017, after being nominated along with 11 of his peers from across Ireland to represent MACE’s 240 independent retailers in developing the Group’s overall strategy and policies.

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Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation visits Galway Technology Centre

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Ms. Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD, visited Galway Technology Centre (GTC), in the IDA Business Park, Mervue, Galway on Tuesday. Ms. Mitchell O’Connor was accompanied on her visit by Sean Kyne TD, Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources and Hildegarde Naughton TD.

Ireland’s largest enterprise centre, Galway Technology Centre is currently home to 46 start-ups, growing companies and SME’s employing in excess of 230 people. The Centre has experienced record growth since 2013 with a trebling of the number of companies based at the centre from 16 to 45.

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Harkin highlights discrimination against Irish credit unions

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

The continued anti credit union policy of the Irish government which required voluntary directors to be subjected to greater regulation than the Directors of the commercial banks was unacceptable and needed to change.

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Galway company joins forces with UK equestrian institution

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

With its HQ in Milltown Galway, Oceanfeed™ Equine have joined forces with leading UK manufacturer of animal health and equestrian products; Battles UK.

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US Ambassador visits the Portershed.

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

The Ag Tech seminar was the highlight of a two day visit to Galway by an economic delegation from St. Louis who also visited Galway Technology Center and NUIG. The seminar which was over-subscribed engaged both Ag-Tech academia and industry leaders in lively panel discussions. The visit was part of an initiative to further develop existing relationships globally and to create more business opportunities for west of Ireland companies in international markets. Pictured are Tim Novak, World Trade Center, St. Louis; Shelia Sweeney, Chair St. Louis County Council, US Ambassador to Ireland Kevin O’Malley; Maurice O’Gorman, Chair GCID, Conor O’Dowd President Galway Chamber and John Breslin, Senior Lecturer NUIG and GCID Board member.

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Commercial vacancy rate in Galway is higher than national average

Thu, Jul 14, 2016

The commercial vacancy rate in Galway in Q2 2016 was 15.3%, above the national average of 13.1%. Commercial vacancy rates in Ireland have increased, from 12.6% in Q2 2015 to 13.1% in Q2 2016 according to new research published by GeoDirectory this week. 28,615 of the 219,176 commercial address points in Ireland were vacant.

The new research, from the Q2 2016 edition of GeoView, shows that the highest vacancy rate of any county in Ireland was recorded in Sligo at 16.8%, followed by Leitrim at 16.3%, and Galway and Limerick, both at 15.3%. Kerry, which has consistently had a low vacancy rate over the past number of years, again had the lowest commercial vacancy rate at 9.4%, the only county with a vacancy rate in single digits.

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Five tips to make career change as painless as possible

Thu, Jul 14, 2016

Most people change careers several times in their lives, a trend that looks set to endure. However it can feel like there are many roadblocks to making the big switch, writes HEATHER HAMILTON, CAREER COACH, SLI NUA CAREERS.

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New investment in Galway's DiaNia Technologies

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Galway company DiaNia Technologies has secured €2 million in seed-funding to develop medical devices and create 20 jobs.

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