RTÉ Nuacht relocates to Connemara

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

The entire team of RTÉ Nuacht celebrated its relocation from Donnybrook to the TG4 studios in Baile na hAbhann, following a significant investment into revamping the TG4 headquarters. A total of 42 staff are involved in the relocation with three new positions created. The Irish language news programme will now benefit from a more extensive schedule and an increased amount of air-time.

New signage company bucks the signs of the times

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

In recent times, business success stories have been few and far between. However, a new Mayo-based signage company, Signwest, is bucking the trend. The creative signage company has already attracted a wide range of clients from all over the West. Even at this early stage Signwest’s management team is already considering expansion as a result of the positive response they have had so far.

A joint venture for graphic designer Declan Foley, and sign maker and fitter, Myles Brewer, Signwest is a natural merging of skills and experience. Both men already run successful businesses, (Designwest in Kiltimagh, and Kernow Signs in Charlestown, respectively), and saw the need for innovative, cost-effective signage solutions from a reliable local supplier.

New management degree from GMIT’s hotel school

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

The Hotel School at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) is offering a new three-year degree in Hotel and Catering Management aimed at people working in the hospitality, catering and tourism industry who wish to upskill and earn a management degree while working.

Referred to as the “block degree”, the Bachelor of Business in Hotel and Catering Management has been re-structured to run over three years as opposed to four. It will be delivered over four blocks of study with two seven-month work placement experiences.

Revenue visits focus on various business sectors

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Even in the current market climate Revenue officials are continuing to focus on certain business sectors for potential tax issues. At present, we understand that a number of cash businesses in the County Galway area have been visited by Revenue officials and these visits are expected to continue.

Do you want to work in a different European country?

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Are you interested in exploring job opportunities and working conditions in 10 other European countries. If so, you must get along to an event being held in Galway tomorrow Friday and Saturday when EURES advisers representing employers from Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and United Kingdom will be available to advise those interested in employment and career development options in their countries.

Galway Races ready for the punters

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

The recession has hit hard, wallets are lighter, and the marquee is gone, yet this summer’s race meeting is set to battle against the odds, and provide as good a race festival as ever before.

New business concept to turn unwanted gold into cash

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

Goldparty.ie, an exciting and clever new concept which helps you turn your unwanted gold jewellery into hard cash, was officially launched last Tuesday by TV3’s Sybil Mulcahy at Dublin’s St Stephen’s Green.

Is your confidential company data accessible to thieves?

Fri, Jun 26, 2009

Recent high profile events have highlighted the dangers of having unsecured confidential data on your laptop or PC. The loss or theft of a PC/laptop is distressing but this can be compounded further if the laptop / PC contains private and confidential data.

Can I use property losses against future income, says developer?

Fri, Jun 26, 2009

Q. I am a property developer with significant unrealized losses on my residential property land bank. I understand that the use of these losses has been severely restricted and I cannot use them against future income. Is that correct?

Is your confidential company data accessible to thieves?

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

Recent high profile events have highlighted the dangers of having unsecured confidential data on your laptop or PC. The loss or theft of a PC/laptop is distressing but this can be compounded further if the laptop / PC contains private and confidential data.

Can I use property losses against future income, says developer?

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

Q. I am a property developer with significant unrealized losses on my residential property land bank. I understand that the use of these losses has been severely restricted and I cannot use them against future income. Is that correct?

Galway med firm raises €12 million to fund first product

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

A MEDICAL devices group based in Ballybrit has raised $17.3 million (€12.4 million) in funding to launch the company’s first product — a coronary stent designed to prevent blockages of smaller arteries feeding the heart.

Free stock market seminar with ILTB and ODL Securities

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

With the current fluctuations in the stock markets playing havoc with shareholders and investors, more and more people are looking for ways to spread their risks. In recent months investors have realised that information and knowledge are key to minimising risk. Investors need to know what products are available and where they can trade to take advantage of those opportunities.

IBEC demands pay system overhaul

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

The system that determines the pay and conditions for about 170,000 workers in the country is out of date, totally inappropriate for the current economic circumstances and in need of a radical overhaul, according to IBEC.

Solve all your IT needs for just €15 a week

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

Galway-based IT support Company; Electronic Solutions has launched a recession busting way of keeping your office IT costs under control, and all for a fixed weekly fee — by offering their remote support service to all businesses for a flat fee of €15 per week

Experienced businessman takes over as MD of Ireland West Airport

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

Ireland West Airport Knock has appointed Joe Gilmore as Managing Director, it was announced this week.

Have I to pay tax on residential property income?

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

Q I understand that I may now have to pay tax on my residential property income after the recent budget changed the rules on interest relief. Could you clarify the change? I own some buildings with mixed use. Does the change still apply?

No holiday for 73 per cent of Irish workers

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

Nearly three quarters of Irish workers will not be going away for a holiday this year, the latest poll from Peninsula Ireland reveals.

Atlantic Way region to forge links with Florida business

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

Plans to forge commercial links between the Atlantic Way region and one of the most successful business areas in the world have been announced. The Atlantic Way, a pioneering organisation comprising key-decision makers in the West, will host an important delegation from the Jacksonville/Northeast Florida business community from June 18-20.

GMIT offers new master’s of business in strategy and innovation management

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

A new Masters of Business in Strategy and Innovation Management will be offered at the School of Business in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) from September 2009.

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