Croagh Patrick a winner in west’s seven wonders
Fri, Dec 24, 2010
Croagh Patrick has been selected as a winner in the Seven Wonders of the West competition, run recently by the Western Development Commission.
Read more ...UK domestic carrier launches new route from Knock airport
Fri, Dec 24, 2010
Flybe, Europe's largest regional airline, announced a new expansion from Ireland West Airport Knock this week by introducing a three-times-a-week service to Edinburgh in Scotland.
Read more ...Good results for GMIT Innovation in Business Centre as forty jobs created
Fri, Dec 24, 2010
More than forty jobs have been created in the west region since the Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC) at GMIT Castlebar opened its doors four years ago (2006). The IiBC is now approximately 90 per cent occupied and continues to actively collaborate on numerous local and regional initiatives aimed at generating interest in entrepreneurship and innovation.
Read more ...Performance related pay and meeting targets top New Year resolutions for Irish firms
Fri, Dec 17, 2010
More than 10,000 business respondents polled in a survey by workplace solutions provider Regus has revealed that the New Year 2011 will be all about meeting targets, with the top Irish business New Year resolutions listed in order of priority as follows: reduce overheads, introduce more performance related pay, and employ additional staff.
Read more ...New Westport engineering business launch
Fri, Dec 17, 2010
A thriving new business based in Westport providing locally based technical engineering services to multi-national manufacturing clients is to be officially launched by Enda Kenny on Monday December 20 next.
Read more ...Almost ninety jobs approved for Galway/Mayo Gaeltacht
Fri, Dec 17, 2010
A total of 55 projects involving a total of €2.9m in State funding were approved at an Údarás na Gaeltachta board meeting in Na Forbacha last week, which will lead to the creation of 193 new jobs when fully implemented.
Read more ...Accountants must become flexible and move away from ‘bean counter’ reputation
Fri, Dec 17, 2010
Accountants will play a critical part in Ireland’s future recovery but they must become flexible and adaptable to survive.
Read more ...Mayo promoted as must-visit destination over festive season
Fri, Dec 17, 2010
Mayo is heavily promoted as a must-visit destination by Discover Ireland this Christmas with both Achill Island and the Westport New Year Walking festival highlighted as top events. Anyone wanting to catch the very last sunset of 2010 is recommended to go along to Achill Island, located on a longitude of approximately 10 degrees west, making it one of the most westerly points in Europe.
Read more ...Broadband now available in new areas in Mayo
Fri, Dec 17, 2010
One-hundred and ten electoral districts in Mayo now have broadband as part of the successful delivery by 3 Ireland, of the €223 million National Broadband Scheme, according to Communications Minister Eamon Ryan.
Read more ...Perfect four star stopover in Galway’s House Hotel
Fri, Dec 17, 2010
Galway's boutique four-star House Hotel is the perfect stopover for shoppers and visitors over the festive season offering luxury accommodation and dining at great prices right in the heart of the city.
Read more ...Improve air quality and improve your health
Fri, Dec 17, 2010
Our health is our wealth. Poor indoor air quality can lead in many ways to our health being compromised, however Drimaster — a positive input ventilation system — is a unique product that improves air quality in one’s home.
Read more ...Toy safety
Fri, Dec 17, 2010
The National Standards Authority of Ireland is urging shoppers in Mayo to look for the CE mark when buying toys this Christmas.
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