Event catering

Fri, Mar 18, 2011

Event Bars, which has opened a a new depot in Finisklin Industrial Park, Sligo, brings high end, professional service expected of catering companies in Ireland today. Their experienced beverage consultants specialise in the premium delivery, installation and management of our custom designed bars suited to indoor, outdoor and themed events.

Twice is nice for Mulranny Park Hotel

Fri, Mar 18, 2011

The management and staff at Mulranny Park Hotel are celebrating after the hotel received two industry accolades for excellence as a wedding venue and its responsible approach to the environment.

Permanent TSB information evening

Fri, Mar 18, 2011

A free information evening, hosted by permanent TSB, is taking place on Thursday March 31 in the Harlequin Hotel in Castlebar.

More than twelve hundred customers visited Castlebar’s Ulster Bank on Saturdays

Fri, Mar 18, 2011

Saturday opening has been a major success for Ulster Bank in Castlebar since the initiative began in September 2010. Castlebar is one of 45 Ulster Bank branches across Ireland where Saturday opening has been available since September last year.

Mayo students to take part in Business Management Games

Fri, Mar 18, 2011

Two students from Mayo have qualified to represent their respective colleges at the forthcoming Irish Hospitality Institute National Business Management Games to be held in Dublin on March 20 and 21.

Retailers remain pessimistic on trading outlook

Fri, Mar 18, 2011

Retail Ireland, the group that represents the Irish retail sector, has released the results of an industry-wide survey, which found that retailers remain pessimistic about the trading outlook. Some 56 per cent of respondents rated the prospects for their business over the three months from March to May as poor or very poor, some 27 per cent rated it as average and 17 per cent rated it as good for this period.

Agility, good listening skills, and market awareness important for business survival

Fri, Mar 11, 2011

Network Mayo recently hosted an evening in the Harlequin Hotel, Castlebar, for the Small Firms Association. Speaking at the event was Avine McNally, managing director from the SMA. Ms McNally highlighted the challenges that are facing the small and medium business sector, particularly the availability of credit from banking institutions, and the steps that can be taken for businesses to remain agile and grow in these challenging times.

Valuable opportunity for business start-ups in the west

Fri, Mar 11, 2011

Positive news stories are a scarce commodity these days but the GMIT Innovation in Business Centres (IiBC) in Castlebar and Galway have an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to start their own business. The new Midlands and West Enterprise Programme (MWEP) can help, and an open evening will be held on Wednesday March 23 at 6.30pm and 7.30pm.

‘Culture of objection’ slammed by Council for the West

Fri, Mar 11, 2011

The Council for the West has called on the new government to eliminate obstacles to job creation that exists in the planning regulations especially in relation to small business projects.

Mayo leads the way for Fairtrade

Fri, Mar 04, 2011

“Coffee drinkers throughout Mayo can make a real difference for communities in developing nations if they choose coffees and teas that are Fairtrade certified,” said Patrick Bewley as he launched Bewley’s 2011 Fairtrade Fortnight activities which run until March 13 and include a fairtrade partnership with local convenience retailer Mace.

RTÉ’s At Your Service looking for businesses to revamp

Fri, Mar 04, 2011

Attention bed and breakfast, guest houses, hostels, hotels, caravan parks and campsites, RTÉ hospitality series At Your Service would like to help you transform your business.

Fall in compensation to Mayo claimants by Injuries Board

Fri, Mar 04, 2011

Significant cost savings are emerging for insurance providers in respect of personal injury claims and these savings should translate to lower insurance premiums for consumers and businesses, according to Injuries Board CEO, Patricia Byron.

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