Grá Chocolates takes home the ‘Best Pitch’ Award at Prep4Seed Investor Pitch Event

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

The second 12-week Prep4Seed Programme of 2024 culminated at the Investor Pitch Day when 11 startups pitched for €8.8million in investment as part of Prep4Seed Programme, at the Enterprise Ireland headquarters.

Channel Mechanics raises €50,873 for SCCUL Sanctuary

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

Galway-based software company Channel Mechanics was proud to announce the successful completion of their 2024 “Peaks to Plunge” Charity Challenge, surpassing their €50,000 fundraising target in support of SCCUL Sanctuary, a Clarinbridge-based organization offering therapeutic retreat days for individuals facing serious health conditions or life challenges. The funds will be instrumental in helping SCCUL Sanctuary expand its facilities in 2025, including the construction of a new sanctuary room overlooking its sensory gardens.

Irish Medtech Awards finalists 2024 revealed

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

Irish Medtech, the Ibec group that represents the medtech sector, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland today revealed the finalists of the Irish Medtech Awards 2024, which are held as part of Medtech Rising, 5 December, in The Galmont, Galway.

Zombie workforce: 59 per cent of Irish workers are finding it difficult to ‘switch off’ from work

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

Despite Irish professionals holding the right not to work beyond official hours, recent research from Robert Walters indicates they may still be facing challenges when trying to switch off from work.

Chamber finalist commended at networking event at Shannon Airport

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

Finalists in the Galway Chamber Business Awards were commended for their innovation and creativity at a special networking event hosted by The Shannon Airport Group today. The event brought together 30 representatives from shortlisted companies and Galway Chamber officials, ahead of the highly anticipated awards ceremony tomorrow Friday, sponsored by The Shannon Airport Group.

University of Galway showcases 22 high potential start-ups

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Twenty-two of Ireland’s top entrepreneurs and innovators presented new research breakthroughs to leading figures in business and industry at a special showcase at University of Galway.

Galway entrepreneurs look forward to the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Galway will be well represented at the 2024 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Awards which will take place on Thursday 28 November in Powerscourt Hotel, Co Wicklow.

Tracking down your past occupational pension with Galway employers

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Losing track of an old workplace pension is more common than you might think. Whether it’s because of a job change, a company closure, or simply the passage of time, many people across Galway have funds sitting in forgotten accounts. The good news is that Q Financial Advisors are here to help.

At Q Financial, they have the tools and expertise to assist in tracking down pensions that may seem out of reach. With their team’s assistance, you may uncover benefits you might not have realized you had or that perhaps seemed inaccessible from your former Galway employer.

Galway’s Suil Pharma wins special award at InterTradeIreland’s Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Galway’s Suil Pharma walked away with this year’s ‘Special Award’ at InterTradeIreland’s all-island Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition, receiving a cash prize of €10,000. This is presented each year to the best venture stemming from a university spinout or a recognised support programme. Suil Pharma, based in Rosscahill, Galway, research and develop innovative solutions focusing on vision and hearing.

The Seedcorn competition aims to improve the investor readiness of innovative new-start and early-stage businesses across the island. As well as a substantial prize fund of €300,000, participants in the competition benefit from feedback at all stages, access to business planning workshops, unique networking opportunities and access to angel investors, and mentorship support throughout the competition.

Galway’s PorterShed and Gradignan’s La Canopée sign partnership agreement

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Last week, a significant milestone was reached for the startup communities of Galway and Gradignan, France, as Mayor Michel Labardin of Gradignan and Mary Rodgers, CEO of The PorterShed, signed an agreement establishing an innovative “Passport” system for tech startups.

Last chance for female entrepreneurs to apply for Going for Growth

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Only a day remains for ambitious female entrepreneurs to send in their applications for the 17th cycle of Going for Growth, the award-winning business development programme.

Means test must be abolished to support carers across Galway – O’Hara

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Sinn Féin General Election candidate for Galway East, Cllr Louis O’Hara, has said that carers across Galway are struggling financially and receiving payments way below the established minimum essential standard of living. O’Hara argues that the means test for carers allowance must be abolished and that Sinn Féin in government are committed to doing so.

Skillnet Ireland announces launch of new Skillnet Offshore Wind Academy

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Skillnet Ireland, the national talent development agency for businesses, in partnership with Wind Energy Ireland, Ireland’s leading renewable energy representative body, have launched a new national initiative, Skillnet Offshore Wind Academy.

Radisson appoints Galwayman

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

The Radisson hotel group has appointed Loughrea man Aidan Donohue as manager of its new Radisson Red Hotel to open soon in Crown Square on the Monivea Road in Galway city.

A day in my life as a support worker with the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Being a Support Worker with the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland isn’t just a job—it’s a career that’s given me stability, growth, and purpose. I start each day helping those I support with their morning routines, ensuring people feel respected and comfortable as they get ready for the day. It’s in these small, everyday moments that trust is built.

Network Ireland launches virtual branch

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Network Ireland has established a virtual branch to make its services available to women in business who are currently outside the reach of its seventeen in-person Branches. The organisation, which offers mentoring and professional development opportunities, as well as peer-to-peer support is inviting women throughout the island of Ireland and beyond to avail of the new online resource.

Workshop on supporting staff through grief

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Local employers are invited to attend a special workshop, Strategies for Supporting Grieving Employees, on Wednesday, 6 November, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Diligent Bonham Quay, Dock Rd, Galway. This workshop, hosted by HopeSpace Children’s Grief Support Service, will provide guidance on how to support employees dealing with grief, ensuring both compassionate care and sustained workplace performance.

Galway conference hears SIPTU calls for workers’ right to unionise to be central to General Election debate

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

SIPTU’s Manufacturing Divisional Organiser, Neil McGowan, has called for workers’ rights and the right to unionise to be central to the debate in the upcoming General Election at the Union’s Manufacturing Division Biennial Delegate Conference in Galway last week.

Targeting luxury travel business for Galway in Paris

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Thirty-five (35) top French luxury travel buyers attended a networking event organised by Tourism Ireland in Paris – where they met, and did business with, 15 tourism companies from Ireland – including Cashel House Hotel and Galway Food Tours.

Auto Enrolment — new Government Retirement Savings Scheme to be known as ‘My Future Fund’

Thu, Oct 24, 2024

Thursday, October 10 was a pivotal day in the move towards the launch of Auto Enrolment in 2025, with Minister Humphreys signing the commencement order. Auto Enrolment will be called “My Future Fund” and it is hoped it will help hundreds of thousands of hard-working people save for their futures, supplemented with contributions from their employers and the State.

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