New national employment support hub for migrants and employers launched

Thu, May 26, 2022

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar TD has launched a new service with education and employment supports for refugees, those seeking asylum and migrants, and for employers building inclusive cultures.

Practice makes perfect in business pitch

Thu, May 26, 2022

Q: My company has announced a competition to find the most entrepreneurial staff member. There is a tidy cash prize, and it would be great for my career if I could win. I have a good business idea, which taps into a need I have spotted from my involvement in rallying, but I have no clue how to go about the three-minute pitch. Any tips? (EF, email).

A: Here are a few pointers I would offer from my own experience in similar scenarios and from helping clients to prepare pitches:

Seven in ten regional dwellers say broadband could open door to higher pay, new NBI survey shows

Thu, May 19, 2022

New research released for World Telecoms Day today shows that seven in ten of those surveyed believe high-speed broadband access could increase their opportunity to secure higher-paid work, while over half would consider seeking new employment opportunities as a result of having high-speed broadband.

How to exit your current role the right way

Thu, May 19, 2022

Q: How can I create an exit strategy to leave a job gracefully? My time here is done. I’m not sure what comes next, and that frightens me a bit I must admit, but I can’t wait here any longer or I’ll go from the wire. I don’t want to leave here on bad terms, though, difficult and all as things have been. (FG, email).

Rent the Runway wins Technology Innovation Award at itag Excellence Awards

Thu, May 19, 2022

Niall O’Hara, a Staff Machine Learning Engineer at Rent the Runway has taken home the Technology Innovation Award at the prestigious “itag” (Innovation Technology AtlanTec Gateway) Excellence Awards held in The Hardiman in Galway at the weekend.

Exciting times at Rahoon/Newcastle GAA

Thu, May 19, 2022

Exciting times abound at Rahoon/Newcastle GAA as they recently held a fundraising launch for their new pitch in Thonabrocky. They are so grateful to everyone who came and it was very encouraging to see so many club members as well as members of the wider community in attendance.

Marine Institute and BlueWise Marie presents the SmartBay Observatory Family Fun Day

Thu, May 19, 2022

The Marine Institute & BlueWise Marine will host The SmartBay Observatory Family Fun Day as part of this year’s European Maritime Day event In My Country taking place at Stiúideo Cuan on 21st May, and featuring fun and educational marine workshops for all ages, circus workshops, circus performances, face painting, and more.

Home pelvic routines for all from IPPM

Thu, May 19, 2022

Spectrum Health and International Pelvic Physiotherapy Management (IPPM) are delighted to announce their partnership to provide Home Pelvic Routines for Women and Men. These are evidence-based, high quality online pelvic floor muscle training and routines to treat incontinence and other pelvic conditions.

Urinary incontinence impacts one in three women and one in eight men are affected by pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, leading to urinary incontinence and bladder leaks. People can be reluctant to talk about this problem and many suffer in silence.

Galway-based Hygeia takes home green at national Innovation Awards

Thu, May 05, 2022

Hygeia Group, which has been manufacturing garden care, agricultural and veterinary products in Galway for over 80 years, took home the Best Garden Care Product for their sustainable Nature Safe range at the Innovation Awards 2022 hosted by the Hardware Association of Ireland.

‘Employment Rights Explained’ – South Connacht Citizens Information Service webinar series

Thu, May 05, 2022

Over recent years the way we work has changed dramatically. More of us now work remotely or have a hybrid mix of work, while others have now returned to the office. With all these changes, it is more important than ever for the public to get accurate and up-to-date information on their employment rights and entitlements. In response to these changes, South Connacht Citizens Information Service (SCCIS), in conjunction with National University of Ireland Galway School of Law, is delivering two on-line information events entitled Employment Rights Explained .

Each session will last approximately an hour and a half, will cover the following topics:-

How to navigate tricky career change challenges

Thu, May 05, 2022

Reader AF has a number of questions he would like dealt with as he is currently in the middle of a career change. “I have been in the same job for 24 years and moving on is much more daunting than I thought,” he writes.

Q1: Should I wear a suit for an interview?

Landmark reached as 100 million car cameras produced by Valeo at its Tuam site

Thu, May 05, 2022

ON Friday last, Valeo produced its one hundred millionth automotive nearfield camera, which gives the car its rear and surround vision, at its Tuam site in Ireland (around 850 employees).

HBAN syndicates lead €1.9M investment in Galway start-up SymPhysis Medical

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

HBAN (Halo Business Angel Network), the all-island organisation responsible for the promotion of business angel investment, and a joint initiative of Enterprise Ireland, InterTradeIreland and Invest Northern Ireland, this week announced that three of its angel syndicates have led a €1.925M investment in Galway-based start-up, SymPhysis Medical.

Government should expand voucher scheme to drive digital business

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Digital Business Ireland, the country’s leading representative body for digital, ecommerce and online businesses is this week calling for the Trading Online Voucher Scheme to be expanded in order to facilitate the growth of Ireland’s e-commerce sector.

The organisation contends this can be done by allowing those businesses that never availed of funding under this scheme to be able to do so for digital marketing purposes and building consumer trust.

Hundreds of jobs opportunities at Jobs Expo Galway

Thu, Apr 21, 2022

Are you eager to advance in your career in? Are you seeking CV evaluation and professional advice from professional career counsellors? Jobs Expo is returning to Galway this month and will be held at Leisureland Events Centre this Saturday, April 23 (10am-4pm).

Integer announces acquisition of Aran Biomedical

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

Galway-based Integer Holdings Corporation last week announced the acquisition of Connemara Biomedical Holdings Teoranta, including its operating subsidiaries Aran Biomedical and Proxy Biomedical (collectively “Aran” or “Aran Biomedical”).

Musgrave donates €1 million worth of funds and goods to support the Ukrainian people

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

Musgrave Group, together with its retail partners, colleagues, and shoppers, has donated over €1 million worth of funds and goods to support the Ukrainian people.

ATU Galway City students take second place in National Investment Competition

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

ATU Galway City students take second place in National Investment Competition

Franchise of the Year Award for Supermac’s

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Supermac’s has won the Franchise of the Year Award for Casual Dining at the Irish Franchise Awards 2022.

The awards were announced at an event at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Dublin on Friday last. The Irish Franchise Association’s awards recognise excellence in franchising and reward the outstanding achievements of businesses and individuals in the franchise industry. Supermac’s contribution to communities throughout the country was a key factor in the group of family restaurants winning the award.

Galway businesswoman wins ‘Best Online Trader’ award at UK business awards

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Galway entrepreneur and mum of three, Jade Gavin has won the Award for ‘Best Online Trader’ at the Micro Business UK Awards 2021 that took place in Scarborough this week.

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