October sees Shannon’s ‘summer season’ go out on a high

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

Shannon Airport’s strong momentum across 2014 has continued into the final month of the autumn, with passenger numbers for October showing a 28 per cent increase on the same period twelve months ago.

The biggest gains in passengers through the terminal were again on European services, with eight continental services among the nine attractive new routes launched for the summer season (April through to end of October), the ninth a new Bristol service. This resulted in a 111 per cent increase (from 20,347 to 42,950) in passengers to and from the continent last month compared to October 2013.

Ollie Campbell to recall glorious rugby career in Hanleys Menswear tonight

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

Rugby legend Ollie Campbell will be in Galway tonight to give a talk in Hanleys Menswear.

4,000 face to face meetings planned for Meet West

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

Over 300 delegates have now registered to attend Meet West 2014 and organisers are predicting that the event will sell out before the official close of registration if target numbers are reached.

Stocktaking.ie wins national Retail Excellence Ireland award

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

Claregalway-based Stocktaking.ie was named Supplier of the Year at the Retail Excellence Ireland Awards in association with Barclaycard. Among this distinguished group of was Stocktaking.ie, who was named Supplier of the Year. The awards were hosted in the Radisson Blu Hotel Galway last week.

Collins McNicholas to host job searching event

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

Collins McNicholas Recruitment and HR Services in association with Social Media Skillnet are hosting a free event called ‘Job Searching in Today’s Job Market’ to provide valuable advice to anyone searching for a job in today’s market.

The event will examine all areas of the job search but in particular will focus on Job searching in today’s job market - what employers want, online job searching and Using social media to help your job search. Guest speakers from local businesses will also be in attendance.

Past winners encourage businesses to enter SCCUL Enterprise Awards

Thu, Oct 30, 2014

Past overall winners of the SCCUL Enterprise Awards are encouraging businesses throughout Galway City and County to showcase their achievements by entering the awards and exhibiting at the SCCUL Business Expo. The deadline for receipt of entries to the SCCUL Enterprise Awards is 5.30pm on Monday November 3.

Businesses help explain the ‘Power of Science’ at the Science and Technology Festival

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

The 17th Galway Science and Technology Festival, part of National Science Week, involving over 180 events and 35,000 primary and secondary school students will take place from November 10-23 this year. This year’s festival will explore and celebrate the ‘Power of Science’ at events in schools, colleges, research institutes, companies and community centres across Galway City and county.

Businesses help explain the ‘Power of Science’ at the Science and Technology Festival

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Businesses planning to enter the SCCUL Enterprise awards are being urged to submit their entries as soon as possible. The deadline for entries to the innovative awards programme which celebrates entrepreneurship and rewards local enterprise is 5.30pm on Monday November 3.

Launched last month, the competition is already attracting a strong level of interest from businesses intent on claiming the €10,000 cash top prize. This year organisers have developed a new web interface to facilitate easy of entry for awards applicants.

Voluntary work – worth the effort?

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Q: Some time ago, I was invited to do some work that relates to my hobby. It involved short pieces work on an on-going basis, and one particularly intense bout that required me to take annual leave. So I’ve made a big commitment to this new role – and, to my surprise, I haven’t been paid. I understood there was a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ that I would get paid, but nothing has been forthcoming. As it happens, I am not overly concerned about the money, but I think it would represent some measure of appreciation for what I do. My friends think I’m mad, but I’m wondering if I should continue to do it because the work relates to my hobby and helps me build up good contacts. Any thoughts? (NP, email).

Women growing business together at National Women’s Enterprise Day

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

Creating connections, building business, inspirational talks, mentoring and advice are just a few of elements you can expect at the National Women’s Enterprise Day (NWED) 2014.

Get focused — free seminar in Ballybane Enterprise Centre on goal setting

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

Do you wonder how some people succeed when others don’t? Do you want to know how to stay focused on your goals even when life gets in the way? If so, don’t miss next week’s free workshop in Ballybane Enterprise Centre on Thursday October 23.

O’Toole Refrigerated Transport wins major national award

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

O’Toole Refrigerated Transport’s attention to detail in a complex business such as seafood distribution was rewarded by winning the Fleet Transport Irish Haulier of the Year 2015 award, in association with Rosslare Europort.

SCCUL offers massive prize package for Galway-based entrepreneurs

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

A €50,000 prize package is on offer to Galway-based entrepreneurs in the fifth year of an innovative competition aimed at encouraging entrepreneurship and rewarding local enterprise.

Digital Marketing worth thousands to help SMEs enhance online presence

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

Online trading vouchers to the value of €2,500 are now available for small businesses through your Local Enterprise Office.

The Local Enterprise Office Galway is marking SME Week October 13-15 with a roadshow around Galway which will provide information on Digital Marketing: what is it and how to use it for your business.

KPMG Galway expansion as it moves to new premises at Dockgate

Thu, Oct 02, 2014

KPMG is the leading business advisory firm in the West of Ireland with a presence in Galway which is now in its 35th year. The Galway office has over 70 professionals providing audit, tax and advisory services to a wide range of clients in the BMW and Mid West region.

Due to its continued expansion, KPMG are relocating to much larger premises at Dockgate, Dock Road, Galway. This move reflects their confidence in the region and the continued success of their clients which range from dynamic private and family owned businesses to leading multinationals.

Calling all Galway start ups — and win expertise and mentoring

Thu, Oct 02, 2014

The Irish Times and AIB are calling out to all entrepreneurs to enter a special start up competition to earn a place in AIB Start Up Academy in association with The Irish Times. Budding entrepreneurs who are successful will benefit from the best expertise and weekly hands on mentoring from the Irish Times and AIB.

Three hundred businesses expected to attend west of Ireland’s largest business networking event

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

Registration is now open for MeetWest 2014, the largest business networking event in the West of Ireland this year. Hosted by Galway City Council, MeetWest 2014 is a two-day business networking forum taking place at the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, Galway on November 20th and 21st 2014.

Organised in partnership with the local authorities, local enterprise offices and state development agencies in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon, MeetWest brings together a wide range of companies from the West of Ireland and further afield to network and do business. Now in its 4th year, organisers have tailored this year’s programme to maximise new and innovative networking opportunities for attendees in a variety of formats.

Three hundred businesses expected to attend west of Ireland’s largest business networking event

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

Registration is now open for MeetWest 2014, the largest business networking event in the West of Ireland this year. Hosted by Galway City Council, MeetWest 2014 is a two-day business networking forum taking place at the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, Galway on November 20th and 21st 2014.

Ballybane seminar to help businesses to deliver polished and persuasive presentations

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

In business, tough times bring about rapid changes and they must be communicated effectively. October’s evening business seminar in Ballybane Enterprise Centre aims to prepare business-owners prepare to give a polished and persuasive presentation ready for any audience at any time.

Internet users must switch off to beat addiction, say counsellors

Thu, Sep 18, 2014

Internet users must learn to switch off and overcome their online addiction, according to the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP).

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