Good health is good business

Fri, Apr 22, 2011

At a forum in Dublin, Irish companies were advised that small adjustments can reduce the impact of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) on employee attendance and make significant savings to both their business and the State. The calls were made at the Keeping Ireland Fit for Work forum hosted by Arthritis Ireland, with support from Abbott and FAS.

Gaining confidence to start a business

Fri, Apr 22, 2011

Starting your own business is definitely a leap of faith and takes a great deal of passion, determination and persistence to make it succeed. Proper preparation can mean the difference between success and failure.

Open week at All In Design and Print

Fri, Apr 22, 2011

The Map Store on Chapel Street, has become about much more than maps with a design and print service covering everything from business branding and logo creation, business cards, menus, large format printing, exhibition signs, photocopying service, catering for all sizes/all colours, laminating all sizes to velo binding.

Westport BNI open morning

Fri, Apr 22, 2011

Westport's Atlantic Chapter of Business Network International are hosting an open visitor morning on Thursday April 28 at 7.30am in the Mill Times Hotel, Mill Street, Westport. 

New blog for energy enthusiasts in Mayo

Fri, Apr 22, 2011

Energy enthusiasts in Mayo are being urged to check out a new blog – www.energyinnovation.ie – which was launched by ESB International (ESBI).

Acorn Life announces ten new jobs in Mayo

Fri, Apr 15, 2011

Acorn Life, one of Ireland’s leading financial services providers, has gone against the grain with some positive news in the financial services sector, announcing 150 new positions in 2011 with 10 of these roles expected to be located in Mayo. The company is investing €2m in its technology infrastructure over the next 18 months to support these roles. A local recruitment drive is commencing to fill the positions. Acorn Life is specifically looking for experienced business professionals who are looking for a change from their current industry and will provide the necessary training to support this initiative.

Varadkar pledges swift action to help hospitality sector

Fri, Apr 15, 2011

Leo Varadkar, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport told Irish restaurant owners this week that his Department and the Government are taking concrete steps to help restaurants and the wider tourism industry.

Chief economist draws a crowd at economic roadshow in Mayo

Fri, Apr 15, 2011

More than 50 members of the Mayo business community attended the Ulster Bank Economic Roadshow at The Harlequin Hotel in Castlebar this week to gain insight into how global decisions will impact how they do business in Ireland. The briefing entitled ‘Economic Recovery at Home and Abroad – Where do we stand?’ was led by chief economist Simon Barry, who gave his analyses of the outlook for exports, domestic demand, the labour and housing markets, inflation and public finances.

Boots Castlebar gets ready to open

Fri, Apr 15, 2011

Mayo shoppers are in for a treat with the opening of a new Boots store in Castlebar next month. Located at the Harlequin Centre, Lough Lannagh Road, the new store will open on Wednesday May 4 and will be managed by Caroline McCaffrey.

Convene in the four-star McWilliam Park Hotel

Fri, Apr 08, 2011

The McWilliam Park Hotel has announced the launch of its new conference brochure.

Power Detective in final of national award

Fri, Apr 08, 2011

Castlebar company, Powersavvy, which was set up less than two years ago, was recently nominated for a major industry accolade that recognises innovation and business potential.

House prices continue to fall in Mayo according to two reports

Fri, Apr 08, 2011

Asking prices for residential property around the country continued to fall during the first three months of 2011, according to the latest reports published by property websites Daft.ie and Myhome.ie. The national average asking price for property has fallen 43 per cent since the peak and now stands at €210,000, according to the Daft.ie report, while the average time to sell a property is now nine months, the same as a year ago.

In Connacht, asking prices fell by an average of 1.4 per cent in the first three months of 2011, smaller than the falls seen between September and December last year. The average asking price in Mayo in the first quarter of 2011 was €180,000, a fall of €88,000 from the peak, according to the Daft.ie report. The Myhome.ie report said the price in Mayo for a four-bed semi-detached house is €188,750, which represents a 3.21 per cent drop in the first quarter of 2011 and a 10.21 per cent drop from the same time last year.

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