Galway’s jobs market in 2015

Thu, Mar 12, 2015

The jobs market so far this year is very, very positive according to Niall Toland of HAYS Recruitment. Indeed he says when figures are compared to this time last year, there is a massive 135 per cent increase in the number of interviews the company has arranged for potential candidates. And to back this up, there is a 150 per cent increase in the number of jobs which HAYS has filled as opposed to January and February last year.

Antenna-like structures found on immune cells for first time by local scientists

Thu, Mar 12, 2015

A team of NUI Galway scientists have found that cells of the immune system have a previously undescribed ability. In a paper just published Journal of Cell Biology, the scientists describe the presence of primary cilia on immune cells. These antenna-like structures are found on almost all cell types in the body, but since the 1960s, it has been thought that they do not arise in blood cells.

On balance, saying ‘no’ was a good ruse

Thu, Mar 12, 2015

Q: The job was for a team leader. The interview was going grand until one fellow – the quiet one – piped up with ‘how much money have you in your bank account?’ I prevaricated and I procrastinated and I equivocated, and then I sighed and I smiled, and basically, in a nice, mannerly way, I told him it was none of his business.

Prospects for Galway builders and contractors to be outlined at briefing tonight

Thu, Mar 05, 2015

Builders and contractors throughout Galway will be given an update on the prospects for house building in Galway at a free briefing taking place in Galway on Thursday March 5. The event will also address the changes to public procurement for the construction sector and which will have massive implications for all those looking to win local public contracts such as schools, roads, social housing or water works.

Galway sees rise in planning applications and commencements in 2014 but growth in residential construction sector slows down

Thu, Mar 05, 2015

2014 saw Galway record an increase in planning applications of 3% and commencements of 45%, while nationally, the residential construction sector in Ireland experienced mixed fortunes as the rate of growth fell sharply in the last quarter of the year according to the latest edition of the National Housing Construction Index.

While both planning applications (+12%) and project commencements (+30%) recorded annual increases in 2014 nationally when compared to the previous 12 months in 2013, there has been a dramatic slowdown in the market from the beginning of the year.

Galway tourism interests part of gathering to attract business tourism to the west

Thu, Feb 26, 2015

Galway businesses were in Dublin this week to attend Fáilte Ireland’s Business Tourism Briefing and hear about plans for the business tourism sector for 2015 and beyond. Over 250 members from across Ireland’s business tourism sector were in attendance, representing conference venues, hotels, professional conference organisers, destination management companies, university conference offices and regional convention bureaux.

Credit Guarantee Scheme changes to help SMEs get loan finance

Thu, Feb 26, 2015

The Minister for Business and Employment Ged Nash TD this week announced changes to the Credit Guarantee Scheme which will assist more small and medium sized enterprises (SME) to get loan finance.

Galway group takes the hassle out of organising exploration holidays

Thu, Feb 19, 2015

Do you dream of driving Route 66? Would you love to explore the Wild Atlantic Way? Or the Cotswolds? Don’t know where to start? A Galway company has solved an age-old problem for people organising walking, cycling or driving holidays.

Inspiring networking evening for designers and craft makers

Thu, Feb 19, 2015

The Local Enterprise Office, Galway brings together craft makers and other members of Galway’s craft and design community, at a special free networking session on February 26. Pop along to hear Bernadine Burke’s inspiring story about her business ‘Friends and Family Trees’.

Referee call must be good for you

Thu, Feb 19, 2015

Grand designs on work slot
Q. I’m a graphic designer and have been called to interview. Should I bring my portfolio of work with me even though I haven’t been asked to? (LT, email).

Working from home Galwaywoman wins her fifth all expenses trip with Captain Tortue group

Thu, Feb 19, 2015

Aix en Provence, Marrakesh, St Tropez and now Barcelona are all exotic destinations of breaks won by Galway mother of two Valerie Totman on a luxury rewards programme run by the Captain Tortue Group direct selling company, not to mention numerous UK destinations such as Windsor, London, and Stratford Upon Avon.

iConnect acquires Screenway with the creation of 20 jobs

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

iConnect, Ireland’s Apple approved premium reseller has announced that it has acquired Galway company Screenway to roll out its Education arm in Ireland. The deal will see iConnect retain ten employees and create twenty new full-time Education Specialists positions expanding out of Galway and operating nationwide.

Gort-based Topform are named finalists in SFA Awards

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

Topform, the Gort-based makers of creative work surface solutions, has been named as a finalist in the year’s Small Firms Association Awards in the Manufacturing Category, sponsored by competitive energy provider Energia.

NUI Galway global alumni network goes live

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

NUI Galway has over 90,000 graduates around the world, and at a recent NUI Galway event, RTE’s Sean O’Rourke, NUI Galway Alumni Association Chair launched a new departure through the means of an innovative social media platform for the University’s graduates to connect. The new Alumni Network is an exciting new way for graduates to connect with NUI Galway's global network and with each other, and it can be found at www.nuigalway.ie/network

Nolan demands Galway be considered in Aer Lingus decision

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

Any potential sale of Aer Lingus must take into consideration the impact on Galway and the economy of the entire western region.

West of Ireland companies urged to engage in broadband plan

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

The Telecommunications and Internet Federation (TIF), the IBECgroup that represents the telecoms sector, today called on companies and individuals in the West to engage in the Department of Communications consultation on high speed broadband, which closes next Thursday February 12. Last year, the Department announced a major initiative to subsidise a high speed broadband (30Mbps) network to ensure every home and business is covered. To benefit, it's important that people check to see if they are covered by the existing plans.

Three Galway companies nominated for prestigious innovation awards

Thu, Jan 29, 2015

Galway has underlined its role as a key innovations hub with three companies from the county making the shortlist for The Irish Times InterTradeIreland Innovation Awards.

Galway businesses to be honoured at SCCUL Enterprise Awards

Thu, Jan 29, 2015

Twenty five County Galway businesses will receive a New Year bonanza tonight when they will be honoured at the SCCUL Enterprise Awards. The awards ceremony which will take place in the Bailey Allen Hall, NUI Galway tonight will celebrate enterprise in six different categories: Agriculture and Food, Arts Tourism & Sport, Business Services, Consumer Goods and Services, ICT and Social Enterprise.

Shannon Airport turnaround accelerates in 2014 with 17 per cent growth in passenger numbers

Thu, Jan 22, 2015

Shannon Airport has delivered on its pledge to achieve significant passenger growth in its second year as an independent entity, with end of year figures for 2014 showing a 17 per cent increase on 2013.

2015 Local Jobs Market Predictions

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

In the second part of the Galway Advertiser series on recruitment, in conjunction with our website www.classifieds.advertiser.ie, we are profiling the three recruitment specialists whose expertise we have sought for this feature and their key personnel make predictions about the 2015 jobs market.

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