Are you an experienced MedTech professional?

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment is a leading recruitment solution provider for the MedTech industry. This highly networked agency is now connected with more than 50 per cent of the professional MedTech workforce across Ireland. Typical positions placed by the organization include technicians, engineers, supervisors, project managers, value stream managers, QA and logistics professionals for large corporations, SMEs and start-ups.

As well as professional placements, the company also provides staffing solutions to clients who require candidates for permanent placement or temporary assignment.

Future technology at Medical Technology Ireland 2019 next week

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Do not miss Medical Technology Ireland 2019 at Galway Racecourse on 25-26 September with over 200 exhibitors across three floors and an exciting two-day Conference Programme, featuring the hottest topics on the future of Medical Technology, as well as the Women in MedTech Forum, Start-up and Innovation Academy and Breakfast Briefings on each day.

Ireland West Airport announces strategic partnership with Connacht Rugby

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Ireland West Airport have announced an exciting new partnership with Connacht Rugby which will see strong brand collaboration between the two organisations and will strengthen the experience of visitors to Ireland West Airport and supporters of Connacht Rugby throughout the province.

Big Leaders’ summit returns to Galway

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Former professional rugby player and adventurer Damian Browne will deliver the keynote presentation at the 2019 BIG Leaders Summit in Galway on September 10.

Women in MedTech forum at Medical Technology Ireland 2019

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

The hugely successful Women in MedTech Forum at the Medical Technology Ireland event at Galway Racecourse later this month, will be chaired by Fiona Neary, Commercial Director of BioExel and Innovation Operations Manager at NUI Galway. The forum will feature a fantastic line-up of speakers from Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Creganna/TE, Merck and the Learning Reservoir, Galway.

‘Tweeting Goddess’ to address female entrepreneurs at #MakingItHappen

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Female entrepreneurs from across the West are #MakingItHappen in 2019, and Local Enterprise Office Galway is delighted to present a dynamic and engaging event on behalf of Galway, Mayo and Roscommon to celebrate National Women’s Enterprise Day.

KBC appoints business partner in Galway

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

Ray Flaherty has joined KBC as a business partner in Galway.

Formerly with AIB Bank, Flaherty has some 17 years’ experience in senior client and business development roles, and is experienced across commercial lending, business relationship management, start-up finance and business portfolio management.

Partners Baboró and Medtronic shortlisted for two awards

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

The success of the nine-year partnership between Baboró, the international festival for children, and Medtronic has been recognised in this year's 28th Allianz Business to Arts Awards.

Kirby – building the future with its apprenticeship programme

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

For more than 50 years, Kirby has been developing world-class electrical, mechanical, and E&I apprentices through its apprenticeship programme.

Future technology at Medical Technology Ireland 2019

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Medical Technology Ireland 2019 takes place at the Galway Racecourse on September 25/26 featuring some 200 exhibitors across three floors in a two-day conference programme.

Featuring the hottest topics on the future of medical technology, it will also boast a women in medtech forum, a start-up and innovation academy, and breakfast briefings on each day.

1,400 additions to Galway residential housing stock

Thu, Aug 01, 2019

1,424 new dwellings in Galway were added to the GeoDirectory database in the twelve months to June 2019, according to the latest GeoView Residential Buildings Report, prepared by EY-DKM Economic Advisory on behalf of GeoDirectory.

Nationally, 24,773 new residential dwellings were added to the GeoDirectory database the past twelve months, representing 1.2% of the total national residential housing stock. The vast majority of these addresses were located in urban centres and on the east coast.

Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment – Matching the brightest talent in medtech

Thu, Aug 01, 2019

Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment has quickly become a leading solution provider in professional placement for the MedTech industry.

Avail of Gymboree play and music franchise opportunities in Galway

Thu, Aug 01, 2019

Gymboree provides music, arts, and sports classes to pre-school aged children. Classes are delivered to the public in halls, community centres, etc. and they also visit playschools, Mother and Toddler groups, fairs and other special events.

Its unique approach has created a loyal customer base and reputation nationwide. Gymboree has been in Ireland for 10 years and has successful operators in most of Ireland. The proven approach can be used to start an immediately profitable business in your area.

Diverse ideas as NUI Galway takes Innovate Leap Forward with Explore Awards

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

NUI Galway LaunchPad recently hosted their Annual Explore Awards celebrating student innovation across the campus, with projects with significant potential to become business or social enterprises awarded €10,000 in start-up funding.

Shannon Airport celebrates milestone as major transport and economic hub

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

Shannon today celebrates 80 years as a passenger airport.

Galway's Neurent Medical founder wins Enterprise Ireland Award

Thu, Jul 04, 2019

The founder of a Galway based medical company has won a prestigious award for his entrepreneurship.

Medtronic announces acquisition of Titan Spine

Thu, Jul 04, 2019

Medtronic plc a global leader in medical technology, announced last week it has completed the acquisition of Titan Spine, a privately-held titanium spine interbody implant and surface technology company.

A definitive acquisition agreement between the two companies was previously announced on May 9. The acquisition of Titan Spine strengthens Medtronic’s position as a leading innovator in procedural solutions for spine surgery.

118th outlet as Supermac’s opens tomorrow in Wexford

Thu, Jun 27, 2019

Ireland’s largest group of family restaurants, Supermac’s, will open its first outlet in Co Wexford this coming Friday (June 28). The company has 117 outlets throughout the country and is set to open its 118th in Larkins Cross. The new outlet will be operated by Paul O’ Brien, who also holds franchises for Carlow and Killarney.

Minister opens new Business Innovation Centre for life sciences start-ups

Thu, Jun 27, 2019

Minister Sean Kyne, TD this week, in conjunction with with NUI Galway’s Innovation Office, officially opened 6,500 square feet of fully fitted laboratory space with state-of-the art technology to support start-ups in the region. The Business Innovation Centre – North will support start-ups in the Life Sciences sector, with room for up to 100 employees.

Advice on tax treatment of civil partners from Coll & Co

Thu, Jun 27, 2019

UNMARRIED COUPLES. YOU COULD HAVE A LARGE TAX BILL IF YOUR PARTNER DIES.

Since November 2015, the tax treatment of Civil Partners and married couples are identical. The same cannot however be said for co-habiting couples even if they have been living together for years and have children.

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