Free seminar for Galwegians interested in starting up a small food business

Thu, May 08, 2014

A free seminar to help Galwegians starting up a small food business will be held in Galway on May 28.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland is holding the seminar to assist those working in small food businesses or those who are thinking of setting up a food business.

Excellent two bedroom apartment in Knocknacarra

Thu, May 08, 2014

O’Donnellan & Joyce is offering for sale a two bedroom apartment at No 98 Altan on the Western Distributor Road. This is a very well kept ground floor apartment in the beautiful apartment complex in Knocknacarra. Constructed in the mid 2000s, this property is accessed through a secure and well maintained communal entrance.

Free advice on essential tools for successful start ups

Thu, May 01, 2014

A free event where professionals will deliver advice on the essential tools needed for every start up business will be held on May 7 in the Pillo Hotel from 9am to 1pm.

Galway Executive Skillnet is hosting the event to help budding businesses building a sustainable future.

Galway hotels join independent hotel group

Thu, May 01, 2014

Two Galway hotels have joined Ireland’s largest group of independent hotels.

West of Ireland contractor win scoops major award

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Stewart Contractors, based in Galway and Dublin, has been named Contractor of the Year at the 2014 Irish Building & Design Awards.

The Lane Studio: Celebrating thirty years of professional photography with a personal touch

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

This year The Lane Studio celebrates 30 years of providing a reliable and professional photography service to the people of Galway from its premises on Church Lane in the heart of Galway city.

KBC Galway launches new Bright Ideas community support initiative

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

KBC Galway has launched the inaugural ‘KBC Bright Ideas’ community initiative, a scheme that allows local communities in Galway to source funding for innovative projects.

Income protection with Hennelly Finance

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

It makes sense to insure one’s home, car and family against the unexpected, and Hennelly Finance is a financial broker based in Knocknacarra giving independent advice and access to the best products in the market at competitive premiums.

Income protection is designed to provide workers with an alternative income if one suffers any illness or injury preventing a person from earning an income. It helps take care of a person’s financial needs at a time when money worries should be the last thing on their mind as they focus on recovery.

ALISON boss gives eighth MBA masterclass

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

More than 70 MBA students, MBA alumni and business leaders were given a masterclass by Mike Feerick, CEO of ALISON and Ireland Reaching Out.

Free digital marketing training

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

HPSU Skillnet is offering 42 places to eligible participants on a comprehensive, practical training course covering SEO, digital marketing, content management, wordpress, social media and ecommerce in Galway.

Sweeping success for SuperValu stores in Galway

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Eleven SuperValu stores in Galway have been awarded with the Supreme Excellence Ireland Quaity awards.

These SuperValu stores completed the SuperValu National Hygiene and Food Safety programme which is independently audited by Joe Comerford, with the Supreme Hygiene Award identifying and rewarding retailers that have performed to a consistently high level over a three year period.

Schofield Hartnett specialising in independent analysis of financial offerings

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Celebrating one year in business, Schofield Hartnett is a financial service in Galway which offers independent advice and analysis of the market.

How Much is Enough?

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Last week I had an interesting conversation with a client. It sticks out because, as most of you in business will know, too often our meetings with colleagues, suppliers and clients follow an almost predetermined path. We make small-talk, get to the point of the conversation and then spend the rest of the meeting negotiating. We leave the meeting satisfied or not depending to what extent we got what we were looking for, and often we simply keep the rest in mind for the next time.

What made the conversation interesting was that the client asked a question that I hear very rarely; Why am I doing this?

Gregory O’Gorman named Group Marketing Director at Kilkenny Group

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Gregory O’Gorman has been appointed as Group Marketing Director at the Kilkenny Group, having previously operated as the company’s Marketing Manager. This is the first such role within the Kilkenny Group and from his new capacity, Gregory will now oversee the areas of Visual Merchandising and Group Logistics within the company, as well as his traditional forte of Marketing and PR.

Lisk Ireland Ltd achieves major international award

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Eaton’s Hydraulics Group has awarded Lisk Ireland Ltd the title of Eaton Hydraulics’ Supplier of the Year. At the recent Eaton Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, Lisk Ireland, which is based in GorT, County Galway, was presented the prestigious award by Stephane Guelat, Head of Strategic Procurement at Eaton`s Hydraulic Group.

Early exit may have hurt my chances

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Q: The interview was going fairly well, I felt. I had handled their queries well and had even managed to score some extra points based on the research I had done into the organisation. Sooner than I had anticipated, they asked me if I had any questions for them. I hadn’t, and took this question as the cue that they were wrapping things up. I made to leave, and they let me, replete with the usual ‘thank you and we will be in touch’ palaver: it was only afterwards I realised that maybe they had more questions to ask me. Was I premature in my departure? In fairness, they did get in touch – a Dear John, alas. (GP, email).

Shannon set for take-off as nine new routes commence

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

ShannonAirport will enter significant growth mode this week as nine new routes commence in fivedays in a majorboost for tourism and business interests here as well as for passengers seeking access to some of Europe’s leading destinations.

Insurance industry no longer a faceless one, says Insurance Institute president

Thu, Mar 27, 2014

The president of the Insurance Institute of Galway, Darragh Guinnane, will step down from his role at the end of the month after a successful year at the helm of the presitigious organisation.

PR agency MBPR announces new ownership

Thu, Mar 27, 2014

MBPR, the Galway-based boutique Public Relations agency, has announced that the company is now under the new ownership of Aoife Carney. A native of Tynagh in Co Galway, Aoife assumes the role of Managing Director, taking over from Maeve Berry who founded the business in 2009.

Confused about health insurance? Let Hennelly Finance help you

Thu, Mar 27, 2014

Every day of the week, we open the newspaper or turn on the radio and hear extensive debate about private health insurance.

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