Record number of passengers travel through Ireland West Airport Knock in September

Fri, Oct 16, 2015

Ireland West Airport Knock recorded another major milestone last month experiencing its busiest ever month of September, with a total of 64,011 passengers passing through the airport terminal. Passenger numbers using the airport's seven UK services increased by 10 per cent, while numbers using continental European services to such destinations as Alicante, Malaga, Faro, Tenerife, and Lanzarote increased by 12 per cent, contributing to a record month for the airport. 

Three Mayo Londis Stores receive top honours at The 2015 Londis Retailing Excellence Awards

Fri, Oct 16, 2015

More than 200 Londis retailers from every corner of the country, including Mayo, descended on Carton House recently for The 2015 Londis Retailing Excellence Awards.

Supply Chain Ireland seminar highlights demand for further growth of rail and air freight

Fri, Oct 09, 2015

The growth potential of rail freight, and the air cargo business to and from the west were highlighted at the Supply Chain Ireland seminar, an initiative of the Irish Exporters Association held at the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, recently. Under the theme ‘The Past, Present and Future of the Supply Chain in the West’, expert speakers from businesses, and individuals relating to improving and increasing efficiencies of the supply chain network, addressed the various benefits and challenges exporting manufacturers experience during the course of their daily business.

US market entry advice for Irish businesses event in Mayo

Fri, Oct 09, 2015

If you are in business, you are always looking to expand and grow. You know that only new customers and new markets grow businesses. The United States is the world’s largest and most dynamic economy. It has a GDP above $14 trillion meaning there is no bigger, more bountiful, nut for companies to crack.  

Mayo stores bring home Gold from Gala BEST Awards

Fri, Oct 09, 2015

FIVE Gala convenience stores from throughout Mayo have been awarded the Gold Standard for excellence in retail at the 2015 Gala Annual Conference and BEST Awards, which took place last week at The Malton Hotel, Killarney.

The Breadski Brothers on RTE Nationwide

Fri, Oct 02, 2015

The Castlebar-based Breadski Brothers will feature on the popular RTE Nationwide programme this Monday, next October 5, as part of National Bread Week. RTE’s Western Correspondent Pat McGrath and a camera crew spent a day last week filming at the busy bakery.

It’s been a busy few weeks for The Breadski Brothers as they are still celebrating their first award for - The Rye One with the Fresh Cranberries from their ‘That Bread' range. It was announced as Best Speciality Bread in the Irish Quality Food Awards in the Mansion House Dublin last night. The three brothers, Magic, Martin and Mark, were there in person to receive their award. The Rye One with the Fresh Cranberries has also been nominated for the Blás na hÉireann national food awards which will be announced this Saturday,  October 3.

Nine per cent VAT rate results in new jobs in Mayo

Fri, Oct 02, 2015

According to a report published by the Restaurants Association of Ireland, 625 new jobs in the food, tourism, and hospitality sectors have been created in Mayo since the reduced VAT rate of nine per cent was introduced in July 2011.

Mayo Ideas Week - for everyone in business

Fri, Sep 25, 2015

Now in its sixth year, Mayo Ideas Week has become a valuable part of the business calendar and this year runs from today, Friday September 25 to Friday October 2. This is a wonderful opportunity for Mayo based businesses of all sizes to learn, be challenged, and network effectively. Mayo Ideas Week is a series of entrepreneurship, idea generation, and business events hosted by the development and enterprise support agencies in Mayo. Most events are free of charge but require pre-registration.

Would you like to give your business a boost?

Fri, Sep 25, 2015

RTÉ is shooting a new business makeover TV show this October to help small to medium Irish businesses improve their profitability and market share – with the aid of a top business consultant and a very successful Irish farmer.

Three thousand seven hundred jobs in Mayo supported by the drinks industry

Fri, Sep 25, 2015

The Support Your Local campaign, which is backed by publicans, restaurants, hotels, independent off-licences, and drinks suppliers today called for an excise reduction on alcohol to help create jobs in Mayo.

Mayo hoteliers welcome further growth in overseas visitors

Fri, Sep 18, 2015

Mayo hoteliers welcome the continuing growth in visitors to Ireland that was announced recently. The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office show an 11% increase in trips to the country by overseas visitors between May and July of this year.

Michael Lennon, Chair of the Mayo Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), believes that the growth in visitors has delivered a major boost to Irish tourism, building on last year’s performance. He says total overseas visitors to Ireland are now expected to reach 7.8 million this year, up from 7.3 million in 2014.

Looking after Lidl hearts in Mayo

Fri, Sep 18, 2015

As part of its ongoing commitment to a happy and healthy workplace, Lidl Ireland brought one of Ireland’s largest health and wellness programmes, in partnership with Laya healthcare, to Lidl, Barcastle Industrial Estate, Lawn Rd, Castlebar, Mayo. 

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