Cloon Keen Atelier win Irish Times best specialist shop award

Thu, Sep 03, 2015

Galway perfumer, Cloon Keen Atelier, have been named ‘Best Specialist Shop’ in the annual Irish Times ‘Best Shop Awards’ for their shop on 21a High Street.

Preparation remains the CV key

Thu, Sep 03, 2015

Many times I have been asked the question: “how do I get that job?”.  My answer is always the same: “preparation”. It can never be emphasised enough how important it is to be prepared when applying for a position, writes Paul Aspell, Career Coach. 

You must ensure firstly that your CV is properly prepared.  If you are applying for jobs in different fields, because you are qualified or proficient in a number of skills, it is important that you prepare your CV so that it best highlights the skills required for the advertised position.  

NUI Galway's school of business to host major international conference

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

NUI Galway’s JE Cairnes School of Business and Economics will host the 18th annual Irish Academy of Management Conference 2015 on September 3/4.

‘Meet the Buyer’ events for primary care centres projects

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

Suppliers or contractors wishing to work on new primary care units are invited to attend a number of meetings in Ireland next month.

New autumn series of business workshops to start 

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

The new autumn series of business training courses has been launched by the Local Enterprise Office Galway.

The office, which is responsible for fostering business start-ups and developing existing micro and small businesses, will host the new series which starts on September 10.

Galway-based SpamTitan Technologies rebrands as TitanHQ

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

TitanHQ formerly SpamTitan Technologies, a world leader in email and web security solutions for business, is preparing for the future by incorporating all their great products under one umbrella brand. SpamTitan Technologies (now TitanHQ) has undergone a total brand review and today unveiled its new company name, TitanHQ, logo and website to support its continued.

650,000 French read about Connemara and the Aran Islands in popular travel magazine

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

A major article showcasing Connemara, the Aran Islands and the Wild Atlantic Way features in the August edition of Grands Reportages magazine, a popular French travel magazine with about 650,000 readers or potential holidaymakers for Galway and the west of Ireland.

NUI Galway hosts transport research conference

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Leading transport researchers are expected to attend the Irish Transport Research Network (ITRN) annual conference at NUI Galway, which takes places from 27-28 August. As the N6 project, harbour extension and traffic layouts dominate local headlines, this conference aims to shed light on the major national and international transport challenges and the latest developments in transport technology and policy.

The Springboard+ Showcase arrives in Galway tomorrow - bringing together employers and jobseekers

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

Hundreds of jobseekers and employers who are looking to plug skills gaps in their organisations are expected to descend on Hotel Meyrick tomorrow Friday, as the Springboard+ Showcase arrives in the city.

Galway company Feelsright to create fifty jobs in Dublin

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

Innovative Galway-based employee rewards company Feelsright is to create 50 jobs in the Dublin area before the end of the year as it expands its customer service operation in the capital.

Solaris Tea named as finalist in the  Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

The unique ‘Green Tea Chai’ pyramid range from Galway-based Solaris Tea has been shortlisted for the finals of the prestigious Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards. Solaris ‘Green Tea Chai’ was one of almost a thousand product entries which underwent three weeks of tough judging at the Dublin Institute of Technology’s School of Culinary Arts and Food Technology.

Fallers Jewellers nominated for award of retail excellence

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

Fallers Jewellers has been announced as one of the top 100 stores in Ireland in the prestigious Retail Excellence Ireland Awards.

Fallers Jewellers is thrilled to have made the list, particularly as this year saw the largest number of entries from all across Ireland, in many years. The team at Fallers Jewellers now moves to phase two of the nomination process and welcomes the challenge. Paul Faller, Managing Director is very pleased to have been chosen, especially as the benchmark set by the judging panel is extremely high each year. 

Reduce the chances of ‘hearing nothing back’

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

Quite often, my colleagues and I hear clients say that they have made several job applications but have heard nothing back. The palpable frustration this causes is clear for all to see. It’s an all-too-common problem within the recruitment process but there are ways to reduce the chances of it happening to you. In simple terms – it boils down to you as a job seeker making a connection with someone on the other side of your application, writes Mark McDonald, Career Coach.

The majority of job applications we make will either be conducted through online recruiters such as CPL, Monster, HRM or other sites, or directly through job boards such as Irish Jobs, Indeed, Jobs.ie and so on. Some applications will be made directly through employer websites while others will be submitted through career portals such as Public Jobs.ie. Most online applications will give the option to upload your application while also outlining the recruiter or sometimes employer contact details.

Galway hoteliers welcome further growth in overseas visitors

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

Galway hoteliers have welcomed the strong growth in visitors to Ireland announced last week The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office show an 11.7% increase in trips to the country by overseas visitors during the first six months of the year.

A good question could be just the answer

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

Q: I have been told I should ask questions during the interview. I thought that was their job, not mine? Is it not my role to answer the questions they pose, rather than the other way around? And if I were to ask questions, what might they be about?

Revenue asked to tackle white collar crime after recent sweetener revelations

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

Revenue should investigate those operating within the public service who have misappropriated goods or services or failed to declare sweeteners given to them in order to sway contracts of supply in businesses favour, according to local senator Lorraine Higgins.

Galway native named Senior Account Executive at Walsh:PR

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

Consumer and corporate PR consultancy, Walsh:PR is pleased to announce the appointment of Galway woman Roseanne Regan as Senior Account Executive. 

CWS-boco expands core business as it acquires parts of Celtic Linen Ltd

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

In order to strengthen CWS-boco’s market position in Ireland and continue to promote growth in its core business, the CWS-boco Group has made an important investment in the Irish market. From August 31, CWS-boco Ireland will be taking over the workwear, washroom hygiene, and dust control mat contracts currently serviced by the Irish company Celtic Linen Ltd. 

Rich harvest for Galway Seaweed company

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

A Co Galway based seaweed business has raised €1.4m from private investors and is on the cusp of a deal that could potentially lead to a five fold production increase through this investment . Based in Milltown, Ocean Harvest Technology was founded in 2005 by Dr. Stefan Kraan and Patrick Martin, Ocean Harvest Technology (OHT) has grown from a single headquarters in Galway, to having a strong presence in North America, Asia, Europe and Australia.

Is a pension plan worth the bother?

Tue, Jul 14, 2015

Juggling the family finances is a tricky business for all of us. The mortgage has to be paid each month, other loans need to be addressed, insurances must be paid, food must be put on the table, everyone must have clothes etc.… And all of this is before we even start thinking about the nicer things in life such as social outings, holidays and the rest!

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