Crospon sets up company to develop the patch that could eliminate needles

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

Galway-based medical device developer Crospon this week announced that its drug delivery technology platform has been spun out into a distinct company, Janisys, as a result of the continued development of the product prototype.

Working towards economic recovery

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

For many people in Ireland and around the world, 2009 was a pretty bad year, filled with financial turmoil and uncertainty. But while many people worried themselves sick, some, like Tom Hayes, looked to see where the seeds of recovery lay. In April 2009, Tom founded TalentTank.ie; a web portal which offers a completely new model for the process of recruitment in Ireland, and which continues to prosper as the grip of the recession begins to ease.

Create your dream home with SBA Home Ideas

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Travelling along the M6, have you ever noticed a sign for SBA Home Ideas? Boasting Athlone’s largest furniture selection, SBA Home Ideas at Moydrum Road, Athlone is home to a fantastic 1,800 sq m furniture showroom which now also incorporates Bright Ideas lighting showroom.

Galway-based insurance company launches public liability website

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Over recent weeks, the local and national media has been dominated with images of personal injuries and damage to property during the severe winter weather. Individuals are seeking compensation for their troubles and now, more so than ever, Public Liability Insurance is becoming a necessary cover for any occupation or business.

In response to this need, Galway-based Burke Insurances Ltd has launched a new website for their range of public liability insurance. PublicLiability.ie will offer the consumer not only the best of liability insurance at a low cost, but will also offer an excellent customer service experience with the help of its instant online quotation facility. A large variety of occupations and trades are catered for on the Publicliability.ie website.

Harsh weather conditions caused workplace absences

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

The recent snow and ice covered roads have been taking their toll on Irish workers, according to a new survey by IrishJobs.ie

Survey reveals major cost of weather disruption

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, has released the results of a survey on the economic cost of the recent adverse weather conditions. On the basis of the results, IBEC estimates that the total value of economic output lost last week was approximately €700 million: €500 million in the services sector and €200 million in the manufacturing sector.

Eighty four per cent of survey respondents said that the response of national government was inadequate, while 69 per cent of respondents said the response of local government was inadequate.

GMIT tops in providing equal access to third level education

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology is the top performer in the Institute of Technology sector when it comes to providing equal access to education over the past two academic years, new data from the Higher Education Authority shows.

Equal access data relating to two academic years, 2007/8 and 2008/9, focuses on the social, economic and cultural background of students. It found that GMIT had the largest number of registered first year mature students two years in a row, with 338 mature students registered in the 2008/9 academic year and 311 the previous year, a total of 649 in two years.

NUI Galway scientists to lead crop research in developing world

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Details of funding for crop research involving collaborations between NUI Galway Botany and Plant Science and leading agricultural research centres of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) in the developing world have been announced this week.

Few places left for NUIG marketing masterclass

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

The last remaining places are now available for NUI Galway’s one-day masterclass for business leaders: ‘Growing Brands through a Recession’. This event is the only Irish masterclass to be given by marketing guru Professor Leslie de Chernatony.

Alan Ahearne to deliver Paddy Ryan memorial lecture

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

Noted economist Dr Alan Ahearne will deliver the third Paddy Ryan memorial lecture, held to honour the memory of the late businessman, on Monday week, January 18 in Áras Moyola, NUI Galway.

Boost as Creganna buys US med sciences company

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

Galway-based medical devices group Creganna has acquired US-headquartered Tactx Medical in a deal that it says will increase its revenues by 50 per cent.

The transaction will add 270 employees to the workforce of Creganna, which designs and manufactures specialist equipment for medical devices designed for minimally invasive surgical procedures and make it the largest indigenous player in the medical device sector.

Aer Arann chairman appointed Adjunct Professor to NUI Galway

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

Pádraig Ó’Céidigh, chairman of Aer Arann, one of the fastest growing regional airlines in the world with a turnover in excess of €100 million and annual passenger numbers of 1.2 million, has been appointed to the position of Adjunct Professor with NUI Galway’s JE Cairnes School of Business and Economics.

Another busy year for Galway Chamber

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

Understanding the current difficult climate for business, Galway Chamber this year decided to reduce its membership subscriptions by five per cent and it has been to the fore in lobbying for all matters of interest to its members.

Gobus joins the Free Travel Scheme

Thu, Dec 17, 2009

Gobus, the transport company owned by Galway businessman, Jim Burke, have this week, been granted approval by the Department of Family and Social Affairs to accept the Free Travel Pass from commuters travelling on their non-stop service between Galway and Dublin and Dublin Airport.

JFC win Green Business Award at Ulster Bank ceremony

Thu, Dec 17, 2009

Tuam-based manufacturer JFC Manufacturing were named winners of the “Green Business” award for Connacht at the Connacht final of the Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards last week.

Instore wins national award for retail excellence

Thu, Dec 17, 2009

Design and furniture company Instore has received national recognition at the FBD Retail Excellence Ireland Awards after it was named National Store of the Year 2009 at the country’s largest retail sector awards.

Talent Tank crowned Galway winner of Elevate Award

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

A Kinvara-based entrepreneur with a fresh approach to the Recession has been unveiled as the Galway winner of this year’s Impact Media Elevate Award.

New customised offices helping business overcome recession setbacks

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

A father and daughter team are to open a revolutionary office space programme aimed at helping businesses secure business-friendly property arrangements

Gerry and Rachael Gray have announced the opening of their new office complex, Gray Office Park. With two locations, Galway Retail Park and Parkmore, Gray Office Park has been specifically designed for businesses looking for efficient and affordable office space. Each complex consisting of over 9,000 sq ft of office space can cater for a single person or a large scale enterprise.

IBEC West says Government must prioritise jobs in Budget

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

IBEC West, the group that represents business in the region, has said that Government must prioritise the protection of existing employment and stimulate job creation in the upcoming Budget, while remaining resolute in reining in the public finances. The west has an unemployment rate of 13.1 per cent, which makes job creation critical to the region.

IBEC West regional director John Brennan said the priority must be to implement policies that will get Ireland working again, by making better use of existing resources. The Government should front-load adjustments in the public finances in this Budget; that way businesses and consumers will become more confident about future economic prospects. There must be no relaxation of the target to reduce the budget deficit to below three per cent of GDP by 2013.