Three hundred work placements available for experienced Galway professionals

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Experienced and professional individuals in Galway who are eager to rejoin the workforce have the opportunity to take up some 300 work placements provided by Begin Again (www.beginagain.ie), a career advancement programme developed by the Irish Centre for Business Excellence (ICBE).

Never too early for students to make an impression

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

We often get asked by students: “What can I do now to boost my job chances?” The answer is ‘quite a lot’.

Sean Gallagher to speak at small businesses seminar

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Dragon’s Den star Sean Gallagher has been unveiled as the key speaker at a local event hosted by Developing Enterprises Skillnet. The event takes place in the Clayton Hotel from 6.30pm to 8.30pm on Monday May 10 and focuses on the challenges facing small businesses in today’s environment.

The value of positive mental health

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Positive Mental Health (PMH) deals with societal mental health issues for adolescents in Galway. It delivers one module per week over an eight week period through trained facilitators, and focuses on a number of topics including bullying, feelings, emotions, self-esteem, stress, lifestyles, media, peer pressure, loss, and grief. Its aim is to allow adolescents to express themselves and learn coping skills that will enable them to deal with inevitable challenges of life and mental health issues.

New local business helps schools have top notch websites

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

Schools Websites – the Galway headquartered business has been brought into the limelight for job creation in a recession, through the TV3 competition ‘Every Job Counts’ where it featured on TV3 last week. This business specialises in developing website systems which are designed to meet the very specific needs of school principals, teachers, parents and pupils, as well as reducing time spent on administration and organisation of school management activities through their unique student management system. The idea originated when two entrepreneurial minds saw a niche in the market and in 2009 Schools Websites was founded.

Public lecture on the history of the tank

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

Whether prowling the battle fields of WWI, the deserts of north Africa in WWII, or threatening on the streets of Baghdad, the tank has become an indispensable part of any military’s arsenal.

The tank will be the subject of the final Renmore History Society talk of the current season in The Tank – From WW1 to the Present which will be given by Brian MacGabhann on Thursday April 28 at 8pm in the lecture hall of Renmore Barracks.

Financial regulator to deliver Paddy Ryan Memorial Lecture

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Ireland’s finanacial regulator will be this year’s speaker at the Paddy Ryan Memorial Lecture on May 6.

Networking evening for CIPD

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Financial advisor Helena Hennelly is the guest speaker at the CIPD Western Region’s annual general meeting and the networking evening

The evening will mark the final event on the CIPD’s calendar for 2010/11.

Make your mark on Galway on Sunday night

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

As you read this, 5,000 Census Enumerators have delivered census forms. 277 of these enumerators are based in Galway and will be visiting every home making sure that each has a Census form and that the householder is happy they know how to fill it out.

Galway house prices continue to fall, says property report

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

House prices in Galway city and county are continuing to drop with a fall of almost five per cent in the first three months of this year, according to the latest findings by property website Daft.ie.

Your Career, Your Choices

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Q. I have been working for 20 years as an office administrator and have recently qualified to be a teacher. I am now going for my first interview and I am very nervous as I feel I will be older than the other candidates, and I need to convince the interviewer about my change of direction. Any pointers?

McInerney’s SuperValu, Loughrea scoops national award

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

McInerney’s SuperValu located in the heart of Loughrea in Co Galway was awarded the prestigious accolade of SuperValu of the Year for 2011. The store received the award at the group’s national conference held in the Malton Hotel, Killarney.

Galway business offers free support to developing companies

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Level One, Galway’s successful serviced office company, is offering free support to new start-ups and growing businesses. Wishing to help stimulate business development in Galway, Level One is providing advice through established service providers in the areas of finance, IT, law, graphic design and web development.

Get genuine Irish hospitality at Oranmore Lodge Hotel

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Whether for business or for pleasure it is comforting to know that when you reach your destination there is a beautiful room to rest a weary head, a cup of refreshing tea, and friendly staff to greet you, that is the ethos of the Oranmore Lodge Hotel where Ireland of the welcomes and Galway of the cead mile failte is not only an integral part of the business but a way of life.

‘Humbling’ honour for Alan Kerins’ African Projects to be chosen as charity of year by Hewlett Packard

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

The founder of a local charity has said it is a “deeply, humbling honour” to be chosen by key local employer Hewlett Packard as its charity of the year for 2011.

The Coast Club — the ideal venue for your newfound vigour

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

As the mornings get earlier and the evenings longer, our energy levels are on the increase. What better way to make good use of your new found vigour than at the Coast Club at the Connemara Coast Hotel?

At the Coast Club Leisure Centre, Furbo, the staff will provide you with helpful tips and advice on how to stay motivated and get the most out of your work out. They also understand that the gym isn’t for everyone and offer an extensive range of fitness classes to get you started.

Nothing Mickey Mouse about jobs fair as Disneyland rolls into Galway for GMIT event

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

Two big employers, Disneyland Paris and Irish Pubs Global, are to take part in this year’s GMIT Hotel School Careers & Recruitment Fair in GMIT Galway on April 6.

DJ Carey signs for Galway company following acquisition

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

Kilkenny hurling legend DJ Carey believes he has signed for another winning team after he joined leading hygiene product distributor, Western Hygiene Supplies Ltd, earlier this week.

The importance of enthusiasm and asking questions

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

Q. I have recently been successful as a receptionist with a small engineering company and have a trial period. Any tips on getting through this? This is my first real job.

Gearrliosta Ghradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh ainmnithe

Thu, Mar 24, 2011

The finalists of Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2011 have been announced and represent a mixture of business types across the city and county.

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