Business leaders share positive stories at IBEC conference

Fri, May 27, 2011

Business leaders in the west shared stories about how their companies have adapted to the difficult economic climate at an IBEC conference on Wednesday May 25 at the Carlton Hotel, Galway. Over 30 local business people attended the 'Boosting productivity under pressure' event, which was sponsored by ESB Electric Ireland.

Westport store manager gets UK and Ireland award

Fri, May 27, 2011

The manager of a Westport retail multinational has been announced as Manager of the Year for the UK and Ireland.

LookWest.ie shortlisted for social media award

Fri, May 27, 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 social media award. The awards, which celebrate the best of social media, are organised by Damien Mulley, one of Ireland’s leading authorities on social media. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges comprising a combination of industry experts and members of the public who have been selected as judges because of their interest and knowledge in online social networking.

VFI launches blueprint to prevent ‘a pub a day closing’

Fri, May 20, 2011

The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland has launched a blueprint in an effort to curb the loss of jobs from the industry. It is estimated that 7,000 jobs were lost in the pub sector last year.

Purchase of Dawn Dairies sees Arrabawn turnover soar

Fri, May 20, 2011

Arrabawn Co-op’s group turnover increased by over a third last year as its sales of milk and milk-related products soared thanks to strong domestic and international demand. The group had a turnover of €169.1 million in 2010 compared to €125.8 million in 2009, an increase of 34.5 per cent.

Michael Flaherty, chairman of the group, said the strong performance had been led by dairy product sales which comprised 70 per cent of overall sales, and helped by the acquisition of Galway’s Dawn Dairies from Kerry Group last year.

Successful savings and investment information evening

Fri, May 20, 2011

A large crowd attended an information evening, hosted by Permanent TSB, which was held in the Harlequin Hotel on Wednesday last. The free event was a chance for members of the public to go along and have questions answered in relation to savings and investment in the current climate. Guest speakers were there on the night to help answer any queries people had and to share their knowledge on everything from investment markets to pensions.

Mayo calls on self starters and leaders

Fri, May 20, 2011

Junior Chamber International Ireland (JCI) is seeking dynamic and enthusiastic people who are self driven, motivated, and interested in increasing their exploitable skills set to become a member of a new JCI branch which is being set up in Castlebar. These people are required to drive local change through the assistance of JCI Ireland.

JCI or Junior Chamber International is a dynamic international community of young people in their 20s and 30s with the aim of providing development opportunities that empower its members to create positive change. With a network of more than 200,000 active members and millions of alumni participating in more than 6,000 local organisations across the world, JCI is a place where young leaders and entrepreneurs meet, learn, and grow.

Ireland sitting on multi-million euro renewable energy industry

Fri, May 13, 2011

Ireland is sitting on a potential multi-million euro industry in the renewable energy sector, delegates attending a major worldwide convention in Co Mayo later this month will be told.

Reduction in VAT rate welcomed by O’Mahony

Fri, May 13, 2011

The announcement by the Minister for Finance in the Government’s jobs initiative to lower the VAT rate to nine per cent in respect of certain goods and services related to tourism is good news for Mayo, according to Mayo Fine Gael TD, John O’Mahony.

Speaking after Minister Michael Noonan had announced details of the reduction, Deputy O’Mahony said that for a county like Mayo, which relies extensively on tourism, the news was a major boost.

Erris Chamber under new leadership

Fri, May 13, 2011

Kiltane businessman Brendan Hegarty has taken over from Derek Reilly as President of the Erris Chamber of Commerce.

Mayo rents continue to fall despite rise in some hotspots

Fri, May 13, 2011

Nationwide rents rose by half a per cent (0.5 per cent) on average in the first three months of 2011, according to the latest report published by the property website, Daft.ie. The average rent nationwide now stands at €825, 25 per cent below the 2007 peak.

Irish restaurateurs plead for abolition of crippling Sunday premium rate

Fri, May 13, 2011

The Irish restaurant industry contributes €2 billion to the Irish economy each year, yet the industry is struggling due to Sunday premium rates they are forced to pay workers.

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