Deadline today for ‘Back for Business’ support programme

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Returned or returning emigrants who are starting or developing a business have until this this evening (Thursday) to apply for a free government programme that will provide them with expert mentorship and businesssupport for six months.

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Start a rewarding career as a support worker

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Looking for a secure and meaningful career? At Bruach na Mara, in South Connemara, they are offering permanent, pensionable roles as Support Workers, where you can make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.

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Are you from Galway and coming home from abroad to set up a business?

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Back for Business, the free government programme that helps returned emigrants start and develop businesses in Ireland, is now open to applications.

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SL Controls to merge with multinational NNIT

Wed, Jan 08, 2025

SL Controls which has a base in Galway is to merge with multinational NNIT as Ireland takes on the role of the global ‘smart factory’ base for NNIT.

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Salaries in Ireland are projected to remain high in 2025

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

The recruitment agency Matrix, which has just published its Salary Guide for 2025, predicts that salary bands will remain steady compared to 2024 wages in the year ahead. However, roles that are difficult to fill are expected to see rises in salary scales as companies compete to attract and retain top talent.

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Garda crackdown on retail crime welcomed as more than 8,000 people arrested

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

The Minister for Justice Helen McEntee TD has welcomed the progress made by Gardaí under Operation Táirge, which has resulted in a significant crackdown on retail crime in its first year. Over 8,000 people have been arrested and over 20,000 charges and summons issued over the last 12 months.

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E-Live acquires Beecher Networks domains and hosting business

Thu, Dec 26, 2024

E-Live, a leading provider of Domain Registration and Web Hosting solutions based in Limerick for over 27 years, has announced its acquisition of the domains and hosting business of Beecher Networks, a well-established Cork-based service provider. The deal, completed for an undisclosed sum, marks a significant milestone in E-Live’s strategy for growth and industry leadership in Ireland.

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Ardrahan student receives top CPA Ireland Prize for academic excellence

Thu, Dec 26, 2024

Eamon Higgins from Ardrahan was the recipient of an award for academic excellence which was presented by CPA Ireland at a conferring ceremony recently. The award recognises his accomplishment as the top performing student in the Management Accounting subject, the award was kindly sponsored by MKC Communications.

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BioInnovate drives €69m medtech impact in 2024

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

BioInnovate Ireland, a globally recognised hub for medical technology innovation, has made a significant socioeconomic impact in 2024. Startups emerging from the BioInnovate Fellowship Programme have generated €69 million in Gross Value Added (GVA) and supported 667 jobs through operational and capital investment activities across Ireland, according to a socioeconomic impact analysis by EY.

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Galway-based VERSONO Medical enrols first patients in pivotal study

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

Parkmore-based VERSONO® Medical Ltd has begun enrolling patients in the FREEFLOW pivotal study for its FastWire System. FastWire is a truly disruptive technology designed to quickly access previously untreatable complex blockages in arteries, increasing success rates and reducing risk of amputations via endovascular techniques.

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Western Alzheimers chosen as Lumenia Consulting 2024 Charity of the Year

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

Galway based consultants, Lumenia Consulting run a ‘Charity of the Year’ initiative as part of its corporate social responsibility programme and to give something back to the community. Employees are given the opportunity to nominate their chosen charity and the selected charity is chosen by employee vote.

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Freudenberg Medical and University scoop prizes at Medtech awards

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

Galway-based Freudenberg Medical Irish was the main winner at the Irish Medtech Awards 2024, which are held as part of Medtech Rising, in Galway last week.

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BioInnovate drives €69m medtech impact in 2024

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

BioInnovate Ireland, a globally recognised hub for medical technology innovation, has made a significant socioeconomic impact in 2024. Startups emerging from the BioInnovate Fellowship Programme have generated €69 million in Gross Value Added (GVA) and supported 667 jobs through operational and capital investment activities across Ireland, according to a socioeconomic impact analysis by EY.

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Salt Medical and I-Form Join Forces to Revolutionise Nano Manufacturing of Medical Devices

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

Salt Medical, a leading Irish-based medical device contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) based in Galway, Ireland, https://saltmedtec.com/, is delighted to announce a new partnership with I-Form, the Research Ireland Centre for Advanced Manufacturing, based in UCD. https://www.i-form.ie/. Together, they aim to develop innovative manufacturing methods for small-batch medical devices featuring micro and nano-scale surface structures.

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Joyce’s Hardware & Home wins Connacht/Donegal/Monaghan/Cavan Regional Award at all-island builders merchants awards

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

Joyce’s Hardware & Home in Headford has won the Connacht/Donegal/Monaghan/Cavan Regional Award in the 2024 all-island Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards.

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Behind the scenes of a life-changing role: support work in action

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

Support workers are the backbone of countless life-changing moments for the people we support. At the Brothers of Charity, their work goes far beyond daily assistance.

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Grá Chocolates takes home the ‘Best Pitch’ Award at Prep4Seed Investor Pitch Event

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

The second 12-week Prep4Seed Programme of 2024 culminated at the Investor Pitch Day when 11 startups pitched for €8.8million in investment as part of Prep4Seed Programme, at the Enterprise Ireland headquarters.

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Channel Mechanics raises €50,873 for SCCUL Sanctuary

Thu, Dec 05, 2024

Galway-based software company Channel Mechanics was proud to announce the successful completion of their 2024 “Peaks to Plunge” Charity Challenge, surpassing their €50,000 fundraising target in support of SCCUL Sanctuary, a Clarinbridge-based organization offering therapeutic retreat days for individuals facing serious health conditions or life challenges. The funds will be instrumental in helping SCCUL Sanctuary expand its facilities in 2025, including the construction of a new sanctuary room overlooking its sensory gardens.

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Irish Medtech Awards finalists 2024 revealed

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

Irish Medtech, the Ibec group that represents the medtech sector, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland today revealed the finalists of the Irish Medtech Awards 2024, which are held as part of Medtech Rising, 5 December, in The Galmont, Galway.

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Zombie workforce: 59 per cent of Irish workers are finding it difficult to ‘switch off’ from work

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

Despite Irish professionals holding the right not to work beyond official hours, recent research from Robert Walters indicates they may still be facing challenges when trying to switch off from work.

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