Arkphire accelerates cloud growth with 15 new jobs in Mayo

Fri, Jun 28, 2019

Irish owned IT solutions and managed services company, Arkphire, has announced its plans to accelerate the development of its cloud services business in the West of Ireland, with the creation of 15 new jobs.

Mayo woman launches Hi Tech next generation training platform

Fri, Jun 28, 2019

A new start-up that reinvents how online training is delivered - using Augmented Reality - has just been launched by Hollymount native, Siobhan Leonard.

Enterprise Ireland launches €750k Competitive Start Fund for women entrepreneurs

Fri, Jun 21, 2019

Enterprise Ireland’s €750k Competitive Start Fund (CSF) for women entrepreneurs will open for applications on Tuesday, June 25. Up to €50,000 in equity funding is available to a maximum of 15 successful applicants with early stage start-up companies.

Mayo company makes Top 50 CIF Contractors List

Fri, Jun 21, 2019

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Top 50 Construction Contractors for 2019 have been announced, with one Mayo firm making the list with a turnover of €90 million.

Mayo Spar stores win top honours at 365 Standards Customer Care Programme

Fri, Jun 07, 2019

Eight Co Mayo SPAR stores were awarded one of retail’s highest honours at the annual SPAR 365 Standards Customer Care Programme celebration at the Clayton Hotel, Ballsbridge, recently.

Forestry Farming in Mayo - tax considerations

Fri, Jun 07, 2019

Currently around 10.5% of total land area in Ireland is forest but Coillte estimates that Ireland’s forestry industry will double in size over the next 10 years. If you are a farmer and considering moving into forestry, ifac, the farming, food and agribusiness professional services firm, advises that while there are tax advantages there are also pitfalls to bear in mind.

Mayo man heads up Cloud Services division at Arkphire

Fri, May 24, 2019

Irish owned IT solutions and managed services company, Arkphire, has appointed Oliver Surdival as Head of Cloud Services. The move follows Arkphire’s acquisition last year of CloudStrong, a specialist cloud solution provider which was founded by Oliver Surdival and based in Castlebar, Co Mayo.

Something new - but still the classics at Danolla's in Castlebar

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

Danolla's diner - located in the heart of Castlebar, on Castle Street - has become a firm family favourite over the past decade and a half - and with today being Good Friday, there is no better place for some delicious cod 'n' chips.

Google Seeks Ambitious Mayo Startups to join its Adopt a Startup Programme

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

Irish startups from across Mayo are being encouraged to apply for Google’s Adopt a Startup Programme, which this year launches in an exciting new format. The new programme will be eight weeks duration and will focus on Priority Growth Areas, identified by the companies themselves and the Adopt a Startup team in Google, which have a significant impact on a startup’s development and success.

Small business to gather at SFA Smart Business Conference

Fri, Apr 19, 2019

The Small Firms Association Smart Business Conference takes place on Thursday, May 2, 2019, in the Aviva Stadium Dublin 4.

Restaurants Association of Ireland calls for changes in government tax policy

Sun, Apr 14, 2019

The Restaurants' Association of Ireland (RAI) has called for changes in government policy to ensure that restaurants can stay viable.

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) at Knock Airport delivers high speed connectivity

Sat, Apr 13, 2019

Enet, Ireland’s largest wholesale, open-access network operator, has announced that the Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) at Knock Airport, is being utilised to deliver high-speed connectivity to mobile phone customers in the region.

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