Tooreen look to claim hat-trick of Connacht titles

Fri, Nov 25, 2022

The Blue Devils from Tooreen will be heading back to the familiar fields of Athleague on Sunday afternoon looking to create a small bit of history and take another step towards their ultimate goal of reaching an All Ireland Intermediate Hurling Championship Final.

Burrishoole and Charlestown book Connacht final spots

Fri, Nov 04, 2022

They'll be hopeful of building bonfires in Burrishoole again in a few weeks to welcome home the Connacht Senior champions, after Colm McMananamon's side booked their place in the provincial showpiece following a 0-15 to 2-6 win over Glencar-Manorhamilton on Bank Holiday Monday in McGovern Park.

Medical Technology Ireland is back

Fri, Sep 16, 2022

Make a point of visiting Medical Technology Ireland this year on September 21 and 22 at Galway Racecourse.

Employer Excellence initiative will champion best employers in tourism industry

Fri, Sep 16, 2022

Fáilte Ireland has launched a new, first of its kind industry wide Employer Excellence initiative that will provide tourism businesses with a competitive edge as they recruit and retain staff in a highly competitive employment market.

Female entrepreneurs urge others to apply for programme to support new rural businesses

Fri, Sep 16, 2022

Mayo female entrepreneurs are urging others from the county to join the latest cycle of ACORNS – a highly-successful development initiative to support early-stage female entrepreneurs living in rural Ireland.

Official opening of €10 million Ballina store marks ALDI’s fifth store in the county

Fri, Sep 02, 2022

ALDI Ireland has announced a dedicated West of Ireland expansion programme which will see the company invest over €63 million and create 140 new full-time jobs and 350 construction jobs across Connacht over the next two years.

Mayo projects supported by Western Investment Fund which has returned a 2.5 times growth rate

Fri, Aug 19, 2022

A unique fund set up 20 years ago to invest public money in West of Ireland-based businesses has generated a return of almost two-and-a-half times its original value and helped provide Ireland’s economy with a €3.3 billion boost, new research has revealed.

Local makers from Foxford Woollen Mills get involved in largest ever August craft month

Fri, Aug 12, 2022

August Craft Month celebrates local craft in Ireland across the entire month, with local Mayo makers from The Foxford Woollen Mills getting involved in the nationwide initiative.

Skillnet Ireland announces €1m fund to establish new business networks

Fri, Aug 05, 2022

Skillnet Ireland has launched a call for applications to set up new Skillnet Business Networks aimed at meeting key business challenges through talent development and developing a highly skilled workforce.

Workers in Mayo have access to more than 30 hubs in the region

Fri, Aug 05, 2022

More than six in 10 workers “love the idea” of remote working hubs and would be willing to use one of the Government’s new 242 Connected Hubs facilities, if there was one in their area.

Low-cost Covid-19 Loan Scheme launched for SMEs

Fri, Jul 08, 2022

Senator Lisa Chambers has welcomed a further Government low-cost loan scheme to help SMEs access low-cost finance.

A thousand current accounts opened at Ballina Credit Union in first year

Fri, Jul 08, 2022

One year following the launch of current accounts at Ballina Credit Union, over 1,000 members have signed up for the full-service account that includes debit card, contactless payments and a low-cost fee structure.

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