Tax on Rental Property - Top Tips

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

In this article, we highlight some key areas of tax that property owners should be aware of in order to comply with their responsibilities and also to give you some top tips.

Researchers from across Europe to attend gender and employment conference at NUI, Galway

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

Leading researchers from across Europe will discuss findings from the latest research into aspects of gender and employment at a conference in NUI Galway today (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday) Sept 6 and 7.

Swedish media sample the culinary delights of Galway

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

Ten influential journalists and an acclaimed cookbook writer from Sweden enjoyed a gastronomy-themed visit to Galway earlier this week, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Bord Bia.

Representing various online and print publications with a combined circulation of almost 770,000 readers around Sweden, the journalists were here to experience at first hand our world-famous Irish hospitality and the high standard of gastronomy here for feature stories they are planning to write about short breaks and ‘foodie’ holidays in Galway and Ireland.

Galway ladies’ hope dashed by second-half Kerry onslaught

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

Galway’s hopes of reaching this year’s All Ireland Senior Ladies’ Football Championship final were dashed by Kerry in Birr on Sunday.

Quality entertainment and food at The King’s Head and Malt House

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

It would be hard to imagine the City of the Tribes without The King’s Head pub at its heart which, at 800-years-old, shows no signs of slowing down, and along with the adjoining award-winning Malt House Restaurant continues to entertain, wine and dine, locals and visitors alike.

Economic downturn shows the importance of welfare system

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

The welfare system is vital for protecting people from poverty and enabling social cohesion in a recession, according to Fine Gael Seanad spokesperson for social protection, Fidelma Healy Eames.

NUI, Galway’s massive energy management system to be certified to international standards

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

NUI Galway has announced its Energy Management System (EnMS) will be certified to International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 50001. The certification, which will be completed in September 2012, will cover the university campus in Galway, including more than 110,000sqm of facilities, including teaching, leisure and sports, conference, laboratory, and cutting-edge research facilities.

TecSupport expands to new offices to meet increasing demand for high quality IT services

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

TecSupport is a locally-owned IT services company that provides IT support and maintenance for business. Due to increasing staff numbers and an evergrowing customer base, it has recently moved from Ballybrit to a new office in the Galway Technology Centre, Mervue.

LookWest.ie shortlisted for top social media prize

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

LookWest.ie, the Western Development Commission’s (WDC) online guide to living, working and doing business in Ireland’s Western Region, has been shortlisted for an Irish Internet Association (IIA) Dot.ie NetVisionary Award for Best in Social Media. This category recognises the most creative use of social media for compelling customer engagement.

Free places on online programmes at IT Sligo for jobseekers

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

IT Sligo is offering free places to jobseekers on a number of online programmes which are starting next month, September 2012.

From nine crowns to €70m... and fifty years of Galway life

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

As St Columba’s Credit Union start preparations to celebrate their upcoming 50th Anniversary next year, they take a look at where it all started. On February 9 1963, with nine crowns, (€3.43) St. Columba’s Credit Union was the first credit union formed in Galway City and County and the second in Connacht.

Beating unemployment

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

WIN was set up in 2009 to provide a service to the new or unexpected unemployed and those who are under employed. WIN a not for profit organization and provides a unique service whereby members fully participate in all activities rather than being a passive observer. It is through communication, training, mentoring and networking that WIN helps and encourages members to create employment and business opportunities for themselves and others.

One of the powerful aspects of WIN is member participation which allows each person to rebuild their confidence and self esteem. People who come to WIN also have the opportunity to use their skills to help others but they also utilise the group to learn from others and enhance their own skills.

Radisson Blue announces new general manager

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

The Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway has announced the appointment of its new General Manager, Micheal Stapleton.  Mr Stapleton worked for four years in the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway previously, as Revenue Manager and then Operations Manager.

Learning the ropes for job interviews

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

Job interviews are not unlike boxing matches: you can have all the plans and strategies you want, all the shapes and all the moves, the slides to the side and the dummies, but you have to remember that there is somebody else in the ring too.

Chinese experts at conference on environment and health

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

NUI Galway has this week been hosting the 2012 Sino-European Symposium on Environment and Health (SESEH 2012) which provides a platform for interaction between scientists, consultants, and public servants engaged in the multi-disciplinary area of environment and health.

Thirty five new jobs as Spiddal Medical Device Company secures investment from Helix Medical

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Cambus Teo, a Spiddal-based company, has secured investment from Helix Medical, a global manufacturer for the medical device and healthcare industries, which will create 35 jobs. Under the agreement, Helix Medical will provide expansion financing and acquire a 50 per cent share in the company.

Brief Encounters of the quick fire hiring kind

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

\One of the latest techniques to hit the job market is the speed interview. Much like speed-dating, they allow employers to screen a large number of candidates quickly. If the interview is successful, candidates are usually offered the option of attending a more traditional full-length interview.

Unsurprisingly, speed interviews are becoming increasingly popular with employers who are short on time and seeking to fill customer-focussed roles, such as sales reps or receptionists. Not only are they able to assess how well a candidate matches the skills required, but they can also get a sense of their personality, confidence and presentation style.

Galway business shortlisted for TV exposure prize

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

A local business, WeSolve Ltd from Beech Tree Business Park, Weir Road, Tuam has been shortlisted for the ‘Your Business on Irish TV’ competition, which gives small businesses the opportunity to get their products on television for the first time.

Turbo boost your job-searching campaign

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

Q: My son is 23, he has a good degree, but he has never had a proper job. He has applied for a few things, but I think he is not doing enough really. He just seems to sit around all day playing games and watching television. I have stopped trying to cajole him because we just end up arguing. What can I do? (NS, email)

22 per cent drop in new house builds in Galway

Thu, Aug 09, 2012

88 new housing units were commenced in the first four months of 2012 in Galway, according to new statistics released by the Construction Industry Federation (CIF). This represents a drop of 25 units or 22 per cent on the same period during 2011, when work began on 113 new units, according to the CIF’s latest Housing Statistics Bulletin.

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