Innovating your talent to achieve career success

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

In these challenging times finding the ideal job, progressing in your current career, or ensuring that your employees have the skills they need to flourish is more important than ever before. Talent Fusion training and career transition consultancy, based in Deerpark Business Centre, Oranmore, was established in 2002 with the aim of helping individuals and companies achieve excellence through innovative customised career development and training solutions.

Director of Talent Fusion, Ger Colleran, and Cindy Nadesan and their team of highly trained specialists focus on encouraging personal development in order to nurture people’s talents and skills. They are also committed to delivering long-term personal and high quality services that deliver results and provide value for money.

Businesses can now rent offices by the hour

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

Galway businesses which wish to have high-spec offices without incurring high rent and high costs can now rent space for shorter periods, even down to an hour.

Geoghegan-Quinn chooses Galway to unveil her i-conomy vision for Europe

Thu, Mar 25, 2010

The importance of research and innovation to the recovery of the Irish economy was underlined by new EU Commissioner Maire Geoghegan-Quinn last Friday when she spoke to an audience at NUI Galway in her first public address in Ireland since assuming the post.

New City Development Plan could provide solutions, seminar hears

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

A discussion forum entitled ‘Galway City Draft Development Plan – The Opportunity to Have Your Say’ was held last Wednesday at Galway City Museum, where key observations and insights into the importance of the process of the development plan were highlighted to attendees.

GMIT signs agreement with two US institutions

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

GMIT has signed a new educational agreement with two third-level institutions in the US that will bring American students to GMIT’s Letterfrack campus to study furniture and wood products related programmes from next September.

IBEC encourages employers to attend seminar on disputes and claims

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

IBEC West has announced plans to host a free seminar for businesses about employment disputes and claims called ‘Minimising risk in today’s turbulent business environment’at the Westwood House Hotel in Galway on Thursday next, March 25.

IBEC West regional director John Brennan said employers are now three times more likely to have an employee take a claim against them.

Hodson Bay Hotel Group recognised for excellence in Deloitte Best Managed Company Awards

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

At a time when the hospitality sector is going through arguably its most challenging period in history, Hodson Bay Group has achieved sole recognition within this sector for excellence at the Deloitte Best Managed Awards in the Burlington Hotel last evening.

Pension specialist says new retirement age limits present new financial planning challenges for us all

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Recognising that people are living longer and healthier lives, the state pension age will be increased gradually to 68 years”.

This quote from the National Pensions Framework presents new challenges for financial planning writes Ronan Bray of Pensions And Finance.

New era as Anthony Ryan’s opens new menswear store at Eyre Square Centre

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

A family owned business, which celebrated its centenary last year, will open a new menswear store at the Eyre Square Centre today (Thursday).

Local mentor launches ‘Better People’ initiative

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

At the recent launch of Confidential Mentoring, which is designed to improve your personal and professional life, mentor Seán Connaughton explained how much easier and more enjoyable it is to transform the quality of your life.

Mr Connaughton explained that mentoring builds better people; it targets awareness, self regard, confidence, ability, flexibility, and independence in a very subtle and successful way.

Galway Free Range Eggs grows business with new look

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

Galway Free Range Eggs, the biggest supplier of quality free range eggs in the west of Ireland has gone for a new look with its egg-boxes and have invested in new product packaging, delivery vehicles, and the launch of a marketing communication programme to drive sales growth throughout 2010.

Over the last few months the company has invested significantly in the development of new packaging which has already been tested very successfully with customers. The full new look range arrives in store in mid January supported by a strong marketing communication programme.

Dan Murphy is new president of Skål International Galway

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

Dan Murphy of the Galway Bay Hotel has been named as the new president of the Galway Branch of Skål International, the networking tourism organisation.

CIE Award for the Westwood Hotel

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

The Four Star Westwood Hotel in Galway City has been awarded a Special Merit Award by the more than 6,000 Customers of CIE Tours International who passed through its doors during 2009.

Criteria on which the hotel was judged for the award included accommodation, breakfast, dinner, service and overall impression of the hotel.

Ballybane seminar to examine the psychological aspects of business

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

A seminar addressing the psychological aspects of running a business in challenging times will be held in Ballybane Enterprise Centre on Monday next March 1 at 6.30pm.

A dozen jobseekers sought for unique focus group

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Job seekers who are determined to prepare and deliver a first class interview are being sought for a focus group to develop, assess and validate effective interviewing skills over a four-week period. The group will commence on Tuesday March 23 from 10am to 12 noon in a city centre hotel.

This is the brainchild of Galway man Seán Connaughton who is a part time lecturer in the GMIT where he delivers on Effective Communications and Human Resources. Mr Connaughton who has a proven track record in successful interviewing techniques is seeking 12 volunteers for this four-week focus group and promises that the sessions will be interesting, interactive and innovative.

The g Hotel has been recognised as the top hotel in Ireland.

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

The g Hotel, Galway’s most luxurious five star spa hotel, is certainly celebrating the New Year after being recognised as the top hotel in Ireland on the prestigious ‘Travel & Leisure 500 World’s Best Hotels’. To add to the splendour of winning the esteemed accolade, the g ranked within the top 100 of the world class properties. Pictured above is Damien O’Riordan, General Manager of the five star g hotel, celebrating with staff after the award. Photo: Reg Gordon

Cash flow is king — advice to small businesses in Galway

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

At a recent meeting of the ACCA Ireland Munster/Connaught Members’ Network at the Menlo Park Hotel, ACCA Ireland president Brian McEnery spoke about what small companies should do if they find themselves in difficult circumstances.

New €7.5m clinical research facility will allow cutting edge trials

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

Professor Larry Egan, Interim Director of the Health Research Board (HRB) Clinical Research Facility, Galway has welcomed the announcement that €7.5m in capital funding is being provided for the construction of a new Clinical Research Facility on the grounds of University Hospital Galway.

Beat the recession at VTOS Open Day

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

Amid recession, job losses, gloom and despair, an event being held in Galway next Thursday (Feb 25) offers people a chance to deal constructively with unemployment and emerge newly qualified to meet future demands for a skilled workforce.

Splash Graphics for high quality graphic design and a professional service

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

Whether you are starting a new business or promoting an existing one, Splash Graphics can add a fresh approach and a modern touch to your branding.

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