Medtronic announcement a major confidence vote

Thu, Dec 17, 2015

Medtronic plc, a global leader in medical technology, services and solutions, this week announced a new manufacturing facility in Galway that will manufacture the market-leading IN.PACT® Admiral® drug-coated balloon (DCB) for the treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD is a build-up of plaque in arteries throughout the body leading to reduced blood flow to the limbs, organs, and the brain. Patients with PAD are at higher risk for stroke and heart attack.

Galway key part of Phenox’s global expansion

Thu, Dec 17, 2015

German company phenox GmbH is to establish a medical device manufacturing facility in Galway, creating up to 65 jobs over five years.The development is supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation through IDA Ireland.phenox Ireland Ltd. will manufacture interventional neurovascular medical devices for the treatment of aneurysms and stroke.

Learn how to perform as a leader

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Communications consultant and broadcaster Orlaith Carmody will be in Easons Bookshop, Shop Street, Galway City from 12.30pm to 2pm on Wednesday December 16 to sign copies of her new book ‘Perform as a Leader’. Members of the public will have the opportunity to meet Orlaith who will be joined by her husband and business partner, Gavin Duffy of RTE’s Dragons’ Den.

Shannon grows passenger numbers again in November

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Shannon Airport has enjoyed another month of passenger throughput in November, with four per cent more passengers using the airport compared to the same month last year, enabling it break the 100,000 mark for the month.

EssentialSkillz ranked as Galway’s fastest growing tech in Deloitte Fast 50

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

The recent success of EssentialSkillz in world markets was recognised by Deloitte in their Technology Fast 50 Awards for 2015. The awards, according to Deloitte, demonstrate the strength of the indigenous technology sector in Ireland. Cumulatively, the 2015 Fast 50 winners generated approximately €480 million in total annual revenues in 2014. The average revenue of companies featuring on the ranking was €9.5 million, while the average growth rate of the companies over the last four years was 540%.

World award shortlist for Connemara cultural retreat

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Cnoc Suain cultural retreat, which is located near An Spidéal in Connemara, has been shortlisted for a prestigious world award in Cultural Heritage. The World Responsible Tourism Award (WRTA) is presented to a ‘tourism attraction or experience that is designed to protect and promote the heritage of a community.’ Cnoc Suain founders and owners Dearbhaill Standún and Charlie Troy, offer cultural day experiences, events, and residential programmes for organised groups.

Apply for, or sit tight for six months?

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Q. I have recently been told I’m going to be made redundant form my job in six months’ time. However, a job has become available in another company close to where I live but the catch is that it has a significantly lower salary. Do I go for this job even though the salary is dramatically inferior or do I sit tight for the time being? Any suggestions as to what I should do? (LL, email.)

We asked two of our career coaches to argue the case both ways based on the information in the question.

STARTUP CITY - Galway Advertiser's hub for startup news

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

I walk into the Bank of Ireland workbench on Mainguard Street every morning never quite knowing who I will meet. It works on a first come first served basis, so there are new startups often. One constant there is Conor O'Flaherty.

Gift and inheritance tax update

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

It was encouraging to hear the Minister for Finance announce in his recent Budget speech an increase in the tax free threshold on gifts or inheritances from parents to children. The threshold now stands at €280,000 (increase of €55,000) with effect from 14 October 2015.

New appointment at Tony Burke Motors

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Tony Burke Motors are delighted to announce the appointment of Robert Doyle to the role of Toyota Sales Executive at their Toyota Dealership in Ballybrit, Galway.

STARTUP CITY — StartUp News From Galway

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

This week we delve deeper into our local startups and turn the spotlight to Black Pug Studio. The team from France and Spain moved to Galway Technology Centre to start their company. They are now a year old with some heavy hitting clients and big plans:

Blog network founder joins expanding SNAP team

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

Snap are Ireland’s leading Print and Design Company offering ?e?ssential ?m?arketing ?s?ervices to SMEs across the country.

TITAN — providing high quality container for a quarter of a century

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

TITAN Containers which now has a base in Oranmore,  started in 1987 and is one of the largest privately owned companies supplying containers for a multitude of applications. Its initial target was to pass on the advantages of high volume, providing users with top quality services and competitive pricing. Today more than 25 years later it maintains the same targets, operates five brands and offers worldwide services with a network that is second to none.

Irish shoppers set to spend €1.59bn this Christmas

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

Irish shoppers are set to spend an estimated €1.59 billion on Christmas this year, according to new research by ecommerce partner Webloyalty.

Sigmar Recruitment: A positive story for 2015

Wed, Nov 25, 2015

Earlier this year, we spoke to Sarah Williams - the newly appointed Regional Manager of the Sigmar Recruitment Galway office and recent nominee for the National Recruitment Federation ‘Recruiter of the Year’ award. Sarah commented on the gradual improvement in the Galway jobs market and the resulting expansion of the Sigmar Galway office.

STARTUP CITY — StartUp News From Galway

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

If you Googled Galway last week you would have seen Edel Browne in international media like The Huffington Post, Niall McCormick winning 20k and local guys Chris Murphy and Simon Kiersey, winning regionally to pave the way for Galway on a national stage.

VAT refunds for charities

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

It is said that “charity begins at home”.  It is also said “look after the pennies and the pounds look after themselves”.  Maybe this has been updated for cents and euros I’m not sure but as part of the recent Budget documentation, a report on the VAT cost for charities was released by the Department of Finance.  Its main findings and representations were put forward by the Irish charities Tax Reform Group, a working group formed to examine proposals of reducing the VAT burden on charities in Ireland. 

Three views on making a meddling manager redundant in the interview process

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

Q: I am going for a middle management interview with the group business development manager. We don’t really get on, mainly because I disagree with how he goes about his business – to be blunt about it, he’d sell his granny. I want the job, but am not sure how I should handle the fact that I do things differently. Any suggestions? (LR, email.)

A: We put this question to three of our career coaches, LR, and hope that you find their observations useful. 

ITWBN Blogging for Business event— learn how to turn your words into cash this weekend

Thu, Nov 12, 2015

Into The West Blogger Network ware inviting everyone interested in learning more about the business of blogging to the last big ITWBN event of the year to be held this Sunday November 15 at the Galway Bay Hotel. The event will comment at noon and run through to 4.30pm. It aims to highlight the importance of “Blogging for Business, SEO and Content Marketing” for businesses.  

Alcom and IP Telecom to provide Zero Rental SIP service for businesses

Thu, Nov 12, 2015

Alcom Telecommunications based in Galway City and Ireland’s leading SIP/VoIP service provider IP Telecom have recently signed contracts to provide its customers with the SIP Trunks to enable customers to use their existing IP PBX phone system on the SIP network. SIP Trunks provide a business-class voice service harnessing the full potential of high quality broadband links to make significant savings in overall communications costs by eliminating expensive PRI, FRA and ISDN monthly line rental charges. Customers can save thousands of euros per annum by implementing SIP Trunks.

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