Tourism in the west to turn the corner in 2010

Fri, Feb 05, 2010

Following a very difficult season in 2009, the Irish tourism industry is relatively more optimistic about its prospects for this year, with almost two thirds of operators expecting that business in 2010 will be similar to or better than in 2009, according to the latest Fáilte Ireland research. This was the scenario outlined at this year’s annual Tourism in the West industry briefing held at Knockranny House Hotel.

Business breakfast is the toast of Mayo

Fri, Jan 29, 2010

County Mayo business people are set to learn key methods on beating the recession at a special breakfast briefing at the Park Hotel, Kiltimagh, on February 1. Some 100 people from across the west of Ireland are expected to take part in Business Network International’s Big Breakfast 2010 event, to hear business guru Rob Brown spell out 140 ways to beat the recession and build business.

IDA called to focus on attracting new industries to Westport

Fri, Jan 29, 2010

A major drive is required to attract new job creating projects to the 14.88 hectares technology park in Westport where just one unit is currently occupied. Local Dáil deputy and Fine Gael spokesperson on community, rural and Gaeltacht affairs Michael Ring said that he is disappointed at the level of investment by the IDA in attracting new industry to the town.

Opportunity for entrepreneurs to join MWEP

Fri, Jan 29, 2010

The MWEP is a one-year programme providing entrepreneurs with business skills, networks, facilities, and supports necessary to navigate and execute the business start-up process. No fees apply.

Westport Plaza wins Mark of Best Practice award

Fri, Jan 29, 2010

The Westport Plaza Hotel was this week honoured at the Fáilte Ireland Optimus Awards which were held in Galway. The hotel received the Mark of Best Practice for special recognition for their ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and business excellence. The Optimus programme, developed by Fáilte Ireland, aims to help tourism establishments – including hotels, restaurants and visitor centres - achieve excellence in every aspect of their business by providing a practical approach to improving the quality, value and delight that visitors experience during their stay in Ireland.

Mayo schools link with local companies to gain business edge

Fri, Jan 22, 2010

Five schools in County Mayo are twinning with locally based companies to give their students the business edge that will help them to develop their careers when they enter the workforce. That’s according to Fianna Fáil TD and Minister for Labour Affairs, Dara Calleary.

The students are taking part in an innovative Government-backed programme called the Schools Business Partnership that twins schools with major local businesses.

National report recommends building fibre-optic MAN in Castlebar

Fri, Jan 22, 2010

The National Competitiveness Council (NCC) has recommended in a report published recently that a metropolitan area network should be built in Castlebar.

Harsh weather conditions caused workplace absences

Fri, Jan 22, 2010

The recent snow and ice covered roads have been taking their toll on Irish workers, according to a new survey by IrishJobs.ie

Mulherin appointed to EU Committee of Regions

Fri, Jan 22, 2010

Ballina Fine Gael councillor Michelle Mulherin is to become a full member of the Committee of Regions. This is a committee of the European Union which has to be consulted by the European Commission and the EU Council in regard to matters of local and regional authorities.

Network Mayo get ready to launch for 2010

Fri, Jan 22, 2010

Liz Waters, MD of Malones of Dublin, is the guest speaker at the launch of Network Mayo 2010. Malones of Dublin are the Irish producers of a range of natural cleaning products with essential oils that won the 2009 RSVP Network Ireland Business Woman of the year award (Self Employed Category).

Survey reveals major cost of weather disruption

Fri, Jan 15, 2010

IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, has released the results of a survey on the economic cost of the recent adverse weather conditions. On the basis of the results, IBEC estimates that the total value of economic output lost last week was approximately €700 million: €500 million in the services sector and €200 million in the manufacturing sector.

GMIT tops in providing equal access to third level education

Fri, Jan 15, 2010

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology is the top performer in the Institute of Technology sector when it comes to providing equal access to education over the past two academic years, new data from the Higher Education Authority shows.

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