Deloitte launches search for 215 graduates

Fri, Sep 09, 2011

Deloitte, the leading business advisory firm, has announced that it has commenced its search for 215 graduate positions in its Irish business. The positions, which are for an initial three and a half year contract, will be available in the Dublin, Cork and Limerick offices, across all departments of the firm including audit, tax, consulting, corporate finance and enterprise risk services. Two hundred of the positions are for an autumn 2012 start, while the remainder will have an immediate start this year. The positions will be available to graduates from a range of different disciplines – including not only those with accountancy and business backgrounds, but also graduates with engineering, IT and legal backgrounds amongst others.

Mayo business women develop ‘mindfulness reminders’ for business owners

Fri, Sep 09, 2011

Striking the balance between mindfulness and management is key to business success, according to SME colleagues Be Rowland and Olwen Dawe. Both businesswomen are established in their own rights – Be runs Mindful Productivity and is a former life coach who now combines her coaching skills and her flair for design to produce a range of mindfully inspired posters and T-shirts which all carry a message. Dawe’s Irish Business Intelligence provides advice to start-ups and SMEs, as well as supporting enterprise projects, blogging, and writing on all things business-related.

Mayo businesses to take part in Irish Executive Summit

Fri, Sep 02, 2011

Irish Executives is a 7,000 member virtual network on LinkedIn, the social media site for business people. Since its inception in 2008 by Galway-man John Keogh, a range of online comments debating the business affairs of Ireland has stretched from Ballsbridge to Bangkok and back again. This conversation is now moving from the virtual to reality with IrelandONE to IrelandWON, a gathering of Irish business people from home and abroad, in Galway at the Radisson Blu Hotel on September 15.

Mayo housing projects shortlisted for awards

Fri, Sep 02, 2011

The Irish Council for Social Housing (ICSH) announced that 16 housing projects have been shortlisted for the prestigious Allianz Community Housing Awards 2011. Included in the shortlist are housing projects developed by Mayo Abbey Housing Association, Achill Sheltered Housing Association, and Cluid Housing Association in Ballina.

Make good use of autumn evenings

Fri, Sep 02, 2011

Every year the Family Centre in Chapel Street, Castlebar provide over 60 courses and seminars for the community. The courses are focused on a wide variety of topics. Some courses are light and enjoyable and encourage personal development while others are provided as a support to parents and families to help them cope with the ups and downs of family life. Still others provide support to those who are bereaved or for others who want to explore their faith in a deeper way. At a time when many people are under increased pressure this year there is a particular emphasis on helping people to relax and learn mindfulness which is a skill that can serve us all well, especially at times when we are under pressure.

Connacht Gold wins again

Fri, Sep 02, 2011

Connacht Gold has won back to back awards at the prestigious UK and Ireland Great Taste Awards, also known as the Oscars of the food world. Connacht Gold’s Softer Butter was awarded a gold star from some 7,400 entries repeating the success of its garlic and herb butter in 2010.

SuperValu retail partners in Mayo announce €90 million value campaign

Fri, Sep 02, 2011

SuperValu’s local retail partners in Mayo have confirmed that SuperValu will invest €90 million in delivering price savings to Irish shoppers, reducing the price of the average weekly SuperValu shopping basket from €132 to €102, a saving of €30. The investment will consist of a significant range of price cuts right across the store on the items shoppers buy every day, increased promotions, and a half price back to school offer as part of the retailer’s Spend Less campaign.

BMW Regional Assembly grant for Castlebar regeneration project

Fri, Aug 26, 2011

A second grant of €0.32 million by the BMW Regional Assembly under a European Regional Development Fund grant scheme for designated Gateways and Hub Towns has been paid towards the Castlebar town centre regeneration project, bringing the total paid to date to €0.65 million, which consists of the town centre regeneration and streetscape refurbishment along with the development of the river walk as an amenity corridor.

LookWest.ie shortlisted for Dot ie Net Visionary Award

Fri, Aug 26, 2011

LookWest.ie, the Western Development Commission’s (WDC) online guide to living, working, and doing business in Ireland’s western region, has been shortlisted for a Dot ie Net Visionary Award in the Best Use of Social Media category.

Learn about business funding supports at Spirit of Entrepreneurship event

Fri, Aug 26, 2011

Several hundred people are expected to attend the GMIT Spirit of Entrepreneurship event in GMIT Castlebar on Monday September 19 to hear about funding sources and supports for start-ups.

Enterprise training programme for start-up and developing businesses

Fri, Aug 26, 2011

An innovative, practical based enterprise training and mentoring programme for people who plan to start up their own businesses or develop their existing one is to commence in the GMIT Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC) in Castlebar in October following the success of the two previous programmes. South West Mayo Development Company will be providing support with the development of the programme.

Holiday survey finds increased stress for all workers

Fri, Aug 19, 2011

A quarter of all workers say they do “two weeks’ work in one” in the run up to their holidays according to a survey from IrishJobs.ie, Ireland’s number one recruitment website. Seventy one per cent of workers surveyed have taken or plan to take a holiday this year with a significant number, 19 per cent, not taking a holiday at all, and 10 per cent still undecided. However the good news is that while on holiday the vast majority of people mainly focus on unwinding and having fun (89 per cent) leaving a minority having to think about work.

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