Skillnets funding for training networks

Fri, Mar 04, 2011

Skillnets has announced new funding for the establishment of training networks.

Hibernia College workforce increases by twenty per cent

Fri, Feb 25, 2011

A Castlebar native who is making his mark as one of Ireland’s leading online education providers, has increased his workforce by 20 per cent to meet growing international demand.

Westport House named Best Exclusive Wedding Venue in Ireland

Fri, Feb 25, 2011

The glitterati of the wedding industry descended on the Crowne Plaza in Dublin for the second annual WeddingsOnline.ie awards on Valentine’s night last. Among three Mayo venues shortlisted for various awards, Westport House and Gardens scooped the coveted, first-time, award for Best Exclusive Wedding Venue in Ireland.

Cash For Gold named best in business

Fri, Feb 25, 2011

In a feature article on making money from unwanted gold from January 2011, the Irish Star named www.cashforgoldireland.ie as the leaders in the cash for gold conversion business and the company who pays the best prices.

Fine Gael only party proposing cut in VAT - Mulherin

Fri, Feb 25, 2011

Fine Gael’s VAT proposals will create jobs by slashing the cost of labour-intensive services, according to Fine Gael election candidate, Cllr Michelle Mulherin.

C&C Cellular offering free no obligation analysis of your landline or mobile phone bills

Fri, Feb 18, 2011

Newport native Brendan Chambers is in the communication business for more than 30 years. Now, along with his wife Julie, he runs C&C Cellular Ltd, the largest mobile phone company in the west. “We are proud to be one of the eight exclusive Vodafone agents in Ireland offering the same great deals, same great offers, and great value no matter where you shop,” Mr Chambers said. “We offer the same prices in Belmullet as in Blanchardstown or in Claremorris as in Cork.”

Two Mayo businesses awarded for excellence

Fri, Feb 18, 2011

Two Mayo companies have been recognised for their business success at the Connacht provincial final of the Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards. Six other leading businesses from across Connacht were selected as winners at the awards ceremony which took place at the Clayton Hotel in Galway.

VFI calls for review of ‘outdated’ commercial rates system

Fri, Feb 18, 2011

The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI), which represents 4,500 pubs throughout Ireland, has called for reform of the commercial rates system. The VFI believes the commercial rates system is punitive, is a heavy burden on businesses throughout Ireland and is costing jobs in the current climate.

O’Mahony calls for immediate restructuring of rates on business premises

Fri, Feb 18, 2011

Mayo Fine Gael TD John O’Mahony has promised that if re-elected to Dáil Éireann, he will campaign vigorously for a restructuring of how rates on business premises are calculated by local authorities.

Small Firms Association to visit Castlebar

Fri, Feb 18, 2011

A positive spin on the small business landscape is the central focus of Network Mayo’s February event taking place on February 21 in the Harlequin Hotel.

Homecare Medical Supplies achieves ISO certification

Fri, Feb 11, 2011

Mayo based Homecare Medical Supplies, one of Ireland’s leading distributors of medical equipment and daily consumables, has recently had its Quality Management System achieve ISO 13485:2003 accreditation. An internationally recognised standard for medical device companies, Homecare’s ISO 13485 certification is applicable specifically to the sales and distribution of medical equipment and consumables, including the decontamination and service of medical equipment.