Three bedroom Belmont bungalow awaits revitalisation within attractive rural setting

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

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Luan Gallery proudly presents Athrú, an invocation Irish artist’s group exhibition

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Luan Gallery is delighted to present Athrú, an Invocation; a group exhibition featuring Irish artists Mark Clare, Rosie O’Reilly, and Teresa Dillon.

The official opening will take place on Friday, July 7, at 6pm with guest speaker Sarah Searson. All are welcome to attend, the exhibition continuing until Sunday, September 3.

Nua Surgical shortlisted for KPMG Global Tech Innovator award

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

BY DECLAN VARLEY
Galway-based Nua Surgical has been named as one of the the eight shortlisted companies that will go forward and compete in the Ireland final of the KPMG Global Tech Innovator competition 2023. The competition, now in its third year, provides a platform to showcase the best of Ireland’s emerging tech innovators across a range of sectors.

Galway-based Nua Surgical has been named as one of the the eight shortlisted companies that will go forward and compete in the Ireland final of the KPMG Global Tech Innovator competition 2023. The competition, now in its third year, provides a platform to showcase the best of Ireland’s emerging tech innovators across a range of sectors.

One in four in Galway believe AI will impact or take their jobs

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

One in four people in Galway (23%) believe artificial intelligence (AI) will impact or replace their jobs in the future, according to a new survey conducted by FRS Recruitment, one of Ireland’s leading recruitment agencies. This is slightly below the national figure of 26% of people who hold the same view.

Clarinbridge's newest Olympian returns to a hero's welcome

Wed, Jun 28, 2023

The village of Clarinbridge was abuzz on Monday, June 26, as local residents prepared to welcome back Galway's newest Olympian, 19-year-old Máire Connolly, fresh off her gold and bronze wins in gymnastics at the Special Olympics in Berlin last week.

New Ballina Sports Hub for all the community

Fri, Jun 23, 2023

Following the success of its two community sports hubs in Ballyhaunis and Ballinrobe, Mayo Sports Partnership has successfully secured funding for a third Community Sports and Physical Activity Hub - in Ballina - that will seek to promote sports activities for all, outside of the traditional GAA football, hurling and rugby activities.

The new Ballina Sports Hub Co-ordinator, Pat O'Brien, told members of Ballina MD at their meeting on Wednesday: "This is a five-year plan for developing a community sports network. I will be organising four annual meetings of all clubs and sports to come together and see how we can progress. It is up to each club to say what they need; we don’t have huge capital funding but there is a lot available for training.

How to access the hidden jobs market

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Are you tired of scouring job boards and coming up empty handed? The hidden jobs market may be just what you need to land something to really rock your boat.

Ireland’s SMEs can lead the climate revolution by embracing greener economy, MEP Walsh tells PorterShed a Dó event

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

The European Green Deal, according to Walsh, will enable businesses to transform themselves for a low carbon and sustainable future.

Ireland’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have the opportunity to embrace a greener economy and be at the forefront of the climate revolution. That was the message delivered by Midlands-North-West MEP Maria Walsh, when she addressed last week’s Backing Business Workshop in Galway. The Fine Gael MEP hosted the event at PorterShed a Dó in the City, focusing on how sustainability and decarbonisation can help small businesses to transition into a greener economy.

New partnership creates pathway for young females in STEM

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

Fidelity Investments and University of Galway have launched a new partnership to inspire more females to study science, technology, engineering and maths.

Greener economy workshop with MEP

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

MEP Maria Walsh will host a special Backing Business Workshop in Galway tomorrow morning.

The small business and enterprise workshop will take place in PorterShed a Dó, and the event will focus on how sustainability and decarbonisation can help small businesses from across the county to transition into a greener economy.

Why a pay cut may be just the tonic

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

Q: I’ve been offered a better job but there is a pay cut involved. I’m tempted. People might think me crazy. Should I take it? (DF, email).

Top honour for University of Galway professor

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

Athenry native Gerard Flaherty has become the first Irish person to lead the International Society of Travel Medicine.

Hennelly Finance earns national business award

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

Hennelly Finance earns national business awardHennelly Finance has been named All-Star Health Insurance Broker 2023 by the All-Ireland Business Foundation (AIBF).

Galway awardees granted project funding under new N-TUTORR programme

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

Awardees from Galway are members of teams granted project funding under the new ‘N-TUTORR—Transforming Learning’ initiative for Ireland’s Technological Universities sector.

CTL Tástáil Teo launches new wind energy project

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

Composites Testing Laboratory (CTL) is an accredited testing laboratory for advanced composite materials, based in Inverin, in Connemara. In partnership with University of Galway, the SME has launched the new project HAWK: Hibernian Airborne Wind Energy Kites, funded by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and featuring contributions from project collaborators Zero Nexus, TU Delft and Airborne Wind Europe.

Airborne Wind Energy (AWE) uses kites or drones that are tethered to the ground to generate electricity. There is a diverse set of challenges facing the adoption of AWE technology, including product safety/regulation, technology feasibility, and developing effective supply chains.

The Kings Head wins Family Run Business of the Year award

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

The King’s Head has won Family Run Business of the Year at the 2023 Irish Women’s Awards. This event is dedicated to celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments of women in Ireland, and Mary Grealish was honoured at the 3rd edition of the Awards held in Dublin.

15 tips to make a strong return to your old career

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

Q: I’m thinking seriously about returning to my old career. I’ve been doing something else for the last 20 years and I miss what I did previously. It’s time to go back to the future, I feel. What do I need to look out for? (IK, email).

A: Deciding to return to an old career requires strategic thinking. I’ve changed careers a number of times in my life – and while it can be invigorating, it doesn’t come without its challenges. Faraway hills, and all of that.

Galway businesses encouraged to avail of new energy efficiency grant

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

Small businesses across Galway city and county are being encouraged to check their eligibility for a new support that could help them reduce their energy output. The Energy Efficiency Grant to aid small businesses on their sustainability journey was announced last week by Simon Coveney, T.D. Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment.

AtlanTec Festival – itag Digital Women’s Forum hosts dynamic unconference on equity of opportunity

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

itag’s Digital Women Forum, a leading community-driven forum dedicated to empowering women in the technology industry, successfully hosted an engaging and thought-provoking event on the topic of Equity of Opportunity. The event took place in the Victoria Hotel May 11 and used innovative and collaborative unconference techniques to foster inclusive discussions and drive meaningful outcomes.

The event brought together a diverse group of professional and tech enthusiasts, industry experts, and advocates, all passionate about creating a more equitable landscape for a diverse workforce. Taryn Schuller, Cloud Senior Software Lead, Avaya said, “The unconference format, known for its participant-driven and interactive nature, allowed attendees to shape the discussions based on their interests and expertise on the very important subject of equity of opportunity”.

Galway's JourneyQuote.com wins UK Business Excellence Award

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

JourneyQuote.com, a new technology start-up based in Galway, launched its independent online road travel platform in December 2022, a one-stop marketplace that enables bus and coach companies to interact directly with passenger groups to arrange and secure transport.

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