Fiddles in the roof?

Thu, Sep 16, 2010

Do you have any unloved fiddles or accordions languishing in your attic? If you have, the Moycullen branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Eireann would love to take them off your hands and give them to young musicians taking lessons in traditional music this autumn. Classes are available in Moycullen in fiddle, accordion, tin whistle, concertina, banjo and flute. If you can donate any of these instruments, the branch can guarantee that they will go to a good home.

Classes recommence in Moycullen on Monday, September 27 and Registration will take place in Árus Uillinn, Moycullen, on Monday September 20, from 7pm-8pm. All are welcome. To donate an instrument or for further information on classes call Kevin at 085. 8408746 or Rose 091 555400.

Could you be the JCI Young Entrepreneur of the Year?

Thu, Sep 09, 2010

Do you have what it takes to be Galway’s 12th JCI Young Entrepreneur of the year? The success of the JCI Galway Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award can be seen from its twelve years in existence. The competition celebrates the entrepreneurial vision of budding young Galway entrepreneurs such as past winners, Johnny Donnelly of Arcana, Joerg Mueller of Solaris Botanicals, Mike O’Connor of Bellissimo, Liam Dilleen of EZ Living, Pearce Flannery of Pragmatica and Declan Ganley of Rivada Communications to name a few. The diversity of business ventures has been the hallmark of the competition.

Galway Auction Rooms opens additional auction house in Clare

Thu, Sep 09, 2010

Auctioneer Paul Walsh has opened his second antique and art auction house in Clarecastle, Co Clare. Mr Walsh has run the well known and successful Galway Auction Rooms in Kilcolgan for the past five years.

Mr Walsh, whose father also ran an auction house, is optimistic about the future of antiques and art despite the economic downturn. The Clarecastle branch will hold its first auction this weekend.

The Western Region of C.I.P.D. programme of events

Thu, Sep 09, 2010

The Western Region of C.I.P.D. are hosting a programme of events on September 14 at the Harbour Hotel, Galway at 6pm. The overall theme for the forthcoming year ”Innovative HR – Towards Recovery”, is apt as despite the challenges that businesses currently face in the practice of Human Resource Management, there is emerging evidence that the HR function has and is playing a significant role in managing the business. The chosen theme and the range of speakers and topics in the 2010-2011 programme reflects how the HR function has supported the business to manage through the current challenges and is leading in the preparation towards recovery. For details see www.cipdwest.com.

NUI Galway moves up world table of top universities

Thu, Sep 09, 2010

For the third consecutive year, NUI Galway has increased its position in the QS World University Rankings. Rising 11 places to 232nd in this year’s ranking, NUI Galway is one of only two Irish universities to move up the league table.

Dr James J. Browne, president of NUI Galway, said of the achievement: “This is excellent news for NUI Galway and a fitting acknowledgement of the exceptional developments in teaching and research that have taken place at this university in recent years.

JobFit Roadshow to hit Galway next week

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

The JobFit Roadshow, part of aninitiative to support people to upskill or retrain and get a job or move on to further education or training, is coming to the Galway Shopping Centre on Friday September 10, from 10am to 3pm. From its state-of-the-art Mobile Training Unit, JobFit is offering a free job search clinic, where friendly staff will be on hand to offer advice, guidance and support to people in their quest to find employment.

New O Cuiv initiative will require unemployed to do community work

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Fianna Fail TD for Galway West and Minister for Social Protection, Eamon O Cuiv has anounced new proposals which will require 10,000 social welfare claimants to complete community work in return for their social welfare payments.

Minister O Cuiv says the initiative could begin as soon as next month and he says it will be welcomed by people who are genuinely looking for employment, and those who are not will vanish from the social welfare system. “Those who are genuinely unemployed will be absolutely delighted and those who aren’t will disappear,” he says.

Social media bootcamp for local businesses

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

An intensive weekend bootcamp on social media for business will be held in Ballybane Enterprise Centre on Friday and Saturday September 24-25. The two day training event will be delivered by Damien Mulley of Mulley Communications who specialises in training and consultancy in online marketing and PR. Tailored to the needs of SMEs and start ups, the course will start at 7pm on Friday and continue on Saturday from 10am to 3pm.

Two hundred entrepreneurs and innovators for first Bizcamp

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

More than 200 Irish entrepreneurs, innovators and recession-rebounding business people will converge on NUI Galway’s Cairnes Business School on Saturday September 11 for the first Galway Bizcamp, a conference for networking, learning and sharing.

Bizcamp is a free event where entrepreneurs of all disciplines can learn and share experiences with their peers. Kindly sponsored by Microsoft, NUI Galway and Enterprise Ireland, the event is run on a completely voluntary basis.

Final call for Galway companies to enter Seedcorn Business competition

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

InterTradeIreland has launched its final call for entries from Galway companies to the seventh annual All-island Seedcorn Business Competition. A prize fund of €280,000 is offered by InterTradeIreland for the best early stage companies on the island.

Beat the midnight deadline for choosing Galway’s Best

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Only one week remains for the public to vote for their favourite in each of the six categories of this year’s Galway’s Best Awards. Voting will close next Tuesday, August 31 at midnight.

Cara Cabs require additional drivers as they secure GMITSU contract

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Cara Cabs in Eyre Square have arranged a 12 month contract with GMIT Technical Institute Students Union to serve all of their students transport requirements for 2010/11.

Cara Cabs have been associated with the GMIT Students Union for approximately 10 years now and both parties have built up a solid working relationship. In the interest of student safety, Cara Cabs devised a system called ‘Don’t Walk Home Alone.’ This was done in conjunction with the GMIT Students Union, and this model has now been successfully copied by a number of other institutions nationwide.

Nestors SuperValu Oranmore revamp delivers store of the future

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

The recently completed revamp of Nestors SuperValu in Oranmore has transformed the entrance to the store and brought to life the vibrancy of the fruit and veg, butchery and bakery departments that have been the corner stones of the SuperValu business for years.

Recruitment — the state of the recovery

Thu, Aug 19, 2010

In the past two years more than 50 per cent of the recruitment companies in Ireland have closed down and most of the others have experienced drastic reductions in staffing and salary levels.

Heatmaster success for Carnmore inventor

Thu, Aug 19, 2010

Carnmore-based mechanical engineer Gerry Hanley was the toast of the Tullamore show last week when a heat-loss prevention device he invented scooped a prize at the National Inventions Competition.

McDonnell calls for people to report illegal dumping

Thu, Aug 19, 2010

Independent Councillor for Galway City East Declan McDonnell has called on members of the public to report sightings of illegal dumping as it will be acted upon by the local authority and the Gardai.

“The clean-up of illegal dumping is a huge bill for Galway City Council and one we could do without at the moment,” says Cllr. McDonnell.

Dubliner completes Aran Lifeboat Challenge 2010

Thu, Aug 19, 2010

At 11:30am on Wednesday August 11th Fergal Somerville kissed his wife Margaret and dived off the pier at Inis Meáin. The final component of the 2010 Aran Lifeboat Challenge had started in conditions that were far from ideal.

Undeterred, Fergal Somerville and accompanying crew of Tarlach de Blácam, Michil Faherty and Michael Gartland decided this was the best opportunity available. When the swim startedone hour before low tide in strong northwesterly winds the water was very choppy for the first 40 minutes. Fergal swam determinedly against the tide. Michael Gartland, a friend of Fergal’s since school, monitored progress and provided hourly feeds.

Two days in the blog — Social networking gurus to attend Blogtalk this month

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

Social media experts and social networking enthusiasts will descend on NUI Galway from 26-27 August for BlogTalk, an international event to discuss current online trends and future developments in social media.

Bright Day hope to make the sun shine on your finances

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

“I just wish I could manage my debts properly.” — This is one very common plea often relayed to Rory McGonnell, co-owner of Bright Day Finance.

New book on job interviews to benefit charity

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

A new book on interviewing skills, which highlights the challenges faced by job seekers, has just been released.

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