Virtual Recruitment Ireland — a hugely successful and innovative way to recruit

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Virtual Recruitment Expo is an online jobs fair connecting jobseekers with companies and recruitment firms. The virtual recruitment events bring attendees together with employers, HR and personnel professionals from top organisations across Ireland and around the world, allowing candidates to explore an array of career opportunities.

If you’d like a new job or to develop your career, Virtual Recruitment Ireland’s online events show you all about the companies hiring at the moment and let you chat live with their hiring team. You can register for any of their specialised, online events now, then start polishing up your CV and prepare any questions you have for the event itself.

Portwest: We’re #BackingLocal – local sports, local jobs, and local people

Fri, Apr 23, 2021

It was announced earlier this year that, for the first time in twenty-four years, Intersport Elvery's would share their position on the Mayo GAA jersey with a second sponsor. This sponsor was later revealed to be Portwest, the Westport workwear company that has made its mark as the fastest growing workwear company worldwide.

Arts festival and Flogas win major business award

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

The Galway International Arts Festival and Flogas are celebrating a major win in the Business to Arts Awards, via their partnership with John Gerrard’s Mirror Pavilion artwork.

Enterprising Seamount students turn pallet recycling business into awardwinning concept

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Three TY students from Ballinderreen, all of whom attend Seamount, Kinvara have set up a business called Pallet Bros as part of the Student Enterprise programme, in which they take unwanted pallets and turn them into unique handcrafted designs.

New Ibec research reveals impact of Covid on women in business

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, this week released new research that highlights the impact that Covid has had on the working lives of women in business in Ireland.

Galway’s Glyde making statement with bespoke Concrete Basin

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Concrete embodies strength, is adaptable and durable, combining this traditional material with a modern colour element. Glyde is a bespoke concrete basin company based in Galway City — a Glyde concrete basin is raising the style stakes when it comes to making a statement in the bathroom.

2021 Grand National: Will there be spectators at Aintree next month 

Fri, Apr 16, 2021

The Grand National returns next month in April after it was called off last year for the first time since World War Two due to the outbreak of the COVOD-19 pandemic.

Companies believe they should know which employees are vaccinated

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

Many of Galway’s 8,900+ employers may be wary of collecting vaccination data on employees but 84% of Irish companies believe employers should be aware of who is and isn’t vaccinated.

While many employees are expected to be vaccinated over the summer, fewer than five per cent of employers plan to collect vaccination data on their employees with the majority saying that they had either decided against doing so or have yet to decide.

Major award for Galway-based Clubforce

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

The All-Ireland Business Foundation has honoured Galway-based Clubforce with Best in Class Sports Participation System Accreditation.

Business All-Star accredited companies are defined as; progressive, indigenous Irish businesses which meet the highest standards of verified performance, trust and customer-centricity. This is an independently verified standard mark for indigenous businesses, based on rigorous selection criteria. The accreditation is overseen by the prestigious All-Ireland Business Foundation, whose adjudication panel is chaired by Dr Briga Hynes of the Kemmy Business School at the University of Limerick and Kieran Ring, CEO of the Global Institute of Logistics.

Advice on How to Move from Online Conversation to a Real Date

Wed, Apr 14, 2021

You have found someone online that is very interesting and attractive to you. So, how do you go about getting them to go out on a real date with you? It can be difficult to make this come true, but the ways below may help you. Pay attention to these tips, and you’ll reap the rewards!

Irish St. Patrick’s Day Celebration was a Bit Different this Time

Tue, Apr 13, 2021

For the second consecutive year, Ireland did not hold its usual St. Patrick’s Day

Volkswagen Predicted To Overtake Tesla By Next Year

Mon, Apr 12, 2021

With its eccentric CEO Elon Musk, Tesla has forged a reputation for being one of the world's most forward-thinking companies. Although originally being viewed as controversial, their goal of transitioning society to sustainable energy is one that is increasingly being seen as the future.

The First Amazon Contactless Store Opens in the UK – Will More Follow?

Fri, Apr 09, 2021

If there were ever an entity that required absolutely no introduction, then chances are, it would be Amazon. At risk, then, of waxing lyrical, Amazon is (at the time of writing) a trillion dollar, multinational retailer and cloud services supplier. From TV and movie streaming, to ensuring that we get our books and gadgets delivered within twenty-four hours of placing that impulse order, this giant represents a defining face of what it means to live and work within the twenty-first century.

Women urged to apply in time for Network Ireland awards

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

Network Ireland is calling on members across the country to apply for their prestigious Businesswoman of the Year awards ahead of the deadline on April 16. The annual programme highlights the achievements of women who understand business, who are passionate about their career, and show a determination to succeed no matter what life throws at them.

Vivasure Medical announces Andrew Glass as chief executive officer

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

Galway-based Vivasure Medical®, a company pioneering fully absorbable solutions for large hole percutaneous vessel closure, this week announced that Andrew Glass has assumed the role of chief executive officer. Founder and former CEO Ger Brett will transition to serving as chief operating officer.

Galway’s Intuity Technologies and Wellington IT announce integration with Hive CRM

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

Credit Union Technology businesses, Intuity Technologies and Wellington IT have announced an integration that will allow Wellington Credit Union’s access a shared member engagement platform that is transforming the way Credit Unions do business and is modernising the way they look after our members in today’s virtual world. Until now, this solution had only been available to CUDA members so this marks an important development for the Credit Union sector in Ireland.

Favourite Independent Retailer award for The Filling Station Eco Store

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

Galway’s Filling Station Eco Store has just scooped the Favourite Independent Retailer Award in the V Awards run by Wasted.ie. From a shortlist of five nominated stores located throughout Ireland, in a competition where customer votes were the benchmark for success, The Filling Station came out on top.

Galway small businesses urged to apply for support scheme

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Small businesses in Galway are being urged to apply for the new €60 million Small Business Assistance Scheme for Covid.

ISME and HSA working together to support Irish SMEs

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

ISME will partner with the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) in a webinar on workplace safety, health and welfare and Remote Working, on March 31, in the first of a series of events run in partnership with the (HSA).

Importance of skills development highlighted at Regional Skills Information Campaign launch

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD and Minister of State for Skills and Further Education Niall Collins TD this week launched a new Regional Skills information campaign.

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