Ryanair levy is 'un-fare' to passengers - Higgins
Fri, Apr 08, 2011
Jim Higgins MEP, a member of the European Parliament's Transport Committee, has expressed disappointment at Ryanair's decision to impose an additional €2 levy on customers, which the airline has said is a means of recouping revenue lost due to travel disruption caused by heavy winter snow.
Read more ...Connacht Gold to invest €1.5m in Westport
Fri, Apr 01, 2011
Just two weeks after it opened the doors to its newly redeveloped Swinford store, Connacht Gold has announced that it will begin the expansion and upgrade of its Westport DIY and Garden Centre in May. A total of €1.5 million will be invested in the project by Connacht Gold and it will result in the creation of four to six new jobs for the town.
Read more ...Turning your overseas property into cash
Fri, Apr 01, 2011
Many thousands of Irish people bought overseas properties over the last 10 years, and some are now suffering losses due to the collapse in property prices and the current economic recession across Europe. An increasing number of second-hand holiday properties throughout Europe are now coming back on the market as the overseas owners realise that they can no longer afford to pay second mortgages in the uncertain times we are now living in.
Read more ...Network Mayo present internet marketing workshop
Fri, Apr 01, 2011
Network Mayo in association with the Mayo County Enterprise Board have arranged for a workshop by renowned internet specialists Praxis Now on the art of internet marketing. The workshop will take place in the Harlequin Hotel, Castlebar on Wednesday April 13 from 9am to 3.45pm. You can book your ticket online at praxisnow-eorg.eventbrite.com. Tickets cost €20 for Network Mayo members and €45 for non members.
Read more ...Mayo businesswomen behind nationwide SME survey
Fri, Mar 25, 2011
Two Mayo businesswomen are to the fore in launching a comprehensive survey to establish how the EU can assist Irish SMEs to sustain and generate jobs, as well as attracting new business throughout Europe.
Read more ...Workshop to help Mayo companies secure public sector contracts
Fri, Mar 25, 2011
InterTradeIreland is holding a two-day workshop in the Harlequin Hotel in Castlebar on April 13 and 27 to help local companies compete for Government contracts across the island.
Mayo companies are being encouraged by InterTradeIreland to tap into the public sector market across the island – which has a requirement for goods and services estimated to be worth over €13 billion each year. The cross-border body is holding a two-day Go-2Tender workshop to help firms increase their chances of success when competing for public sector contracts North and South.
Read more ...Mayo, the only region in Ireland where hotel prices increased last year
Fri, Mar 25, 2011
Hotel prices in Mayo increased three per cent in 2010 according to the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI). The average price for a hotel room in Mayo in 2010 was €81 per night compared to €78 in 2009. This increase makes Mayo the only place in Ireland to see its room rates go up in 2010.
Read more ...Final call for nominations to Ernst and Young Entrepreneur Programme
Fri, Mar 25, 2011
Despite our challenging economic environment, Ireland has retained fundamental attributes that will aid its recovery: an open economy, growing international demand for our exports, and the ability to think and act with global ambition.
As the closing date for the 2011 programme approaches, it is vital that we celebrate the achievements of the pioneers and innovators from across the island of Ireland who continue to bring hope, pride and inspiration to these shores, and reward the strong entrepreneurial culture that is key to Ireland’s recovery.
Read more ...Network Mayo host Developing Creative Partnerships in Claremorris Gallery
Fri, Mar 25, 2011
Network Mayo’s March event, Business to Arts: Developing Creative Partnerships, will take place at 7.30pm on March 30 in the Claremorris Gallery.
Read more ...A positive economy for International Women’s Day
Fri, Mar 18, 2011
On the centenary of International Women’s Day, Mayo’s businesswomen attended the Mayo County Enterprise Board / Network Mayo celebration at Knockranny House Hotel, in Westport. The event featured guest speaker, Susan Hayes (the Positive Economist).
Read more ...National recognition for Westport media company
Fri, Mar 18, 2011
Westport based media productions and communications company, Maigh Eo Media has been shortlisted for a prestigious All-Ireland Marketing Award this week from the Marketing Institute of Ireland.
Read more ...Mayo dairy food business reports bumper year
Fri, Mar 18, 2011
Balla-based Cuinneog, producer of Irish farmhouse country butter and buttermilk, has reported exceptional growth in 2010. Sales are up by an impressive 12 per cent and the locally-owned business has begun exporting to the UK and to Italy.
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