Team Horizon are ready to keep delivering for your business

Fri, Mar 27, 2015

Team Horizon deliver engineering, quality management and process excellence solutions to leading manufacturing organisations in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries.

Connaught Inn to expand their bedrooms

Fri, Mar 27, 2015

The Connaught Inn located on Spencer Street Castlebar, have started work on creating an additional five bedrooms, including one which will be a specially accessible room for people with disabilities.

When this project is completed the Connaught Inn will then boast 13 en-suite bedrooms, along with a bar, restaurant and their courtyard garden.

Irish Cancer Society appeals to businesses to get on board and support Daffodil Day

Fri, Mar 20, 2015

Daffodil Day is taking place on Friday, March 27, and recently the Irish Cancer Society, along with the campaign’s lead partner, Dell Ireland, launched its appeal to companies and businesses all over Ireland to show they care by signing up to do their bit for those affected by cancer on Daffodil Day. More than 30,000 people will be diagnosed with cancer this year, and as cancer incidence grows so does demand on the Irish Cancer Society’s free national services – increasing the need for the business community and members of the public to support Daffodil Day. The overall target for Daffodil Day 2015 is €3.5 million.

Lots of JobBridge participants in Mayo

Fri, Mar 20, 2015

New figures indicate that the number of interns participating in the JobBridge initiative in Mayo to date is 1,016, with 202 currently enrolled in the scheme. However, a recent report suggests that significant reform is needed to enhance the experience of participants and increase their progression into secure employment.

Portwest announces appointment of new store manager for Mayo store

Fri, Mar 20, 2015

Mayo based company Portwest, which employs 20 people across its Mayo and Galway outlet stores, has announced the appointment of a new store manager to its Westport shop. Founded in 1904 and based in Westport since then, the company has become Ireland’s leading outdoor leisure wear, PPE, and work-wear clothing company.

ODN Food Safety will ensure you’re up to date

Fri, Mar 13, 2015

ODN Food Safety Training and Consultancy specialises in food safety training, food labelling, and consultancy. It is a legal requirement that all food handlers working in a food environment have basic food safety training. Whether you are a small cafe, hotel, supermarket, or catering business, they provide practical solutions for all your food safety needs. Food safety raises performance standards, promotes a good image and complies with legislation requirements.

Mayo Centra stores clean up at Quality Awards

Fri, Mar 13, 2015

Eight local Centra stores, Roche’s Centra Balla, Cuffe’s Centra Belmullet, Walsh’s Centra Kilmaine, Hennigan’s Centra Ballindine, Sheridan’s Centra Newport, Casey’s Centra Castlebar, Casey’s Centra Ballina, and Campbell’s Centra Killala, scooped the much coveted Excellence Ireland Supreme National Hygiene Award recently.

Towey’s SPAR Express Topaz helps Kilmovee 10k road race sprint into action

Fri, Mar 13, 2015

Towey’s SPAR Express Topaz is helping the Kilmovee 10k Road Race spring into action as main sponsor of the event. The race takes place just outside Ballaghaderreen during the Easter weekend on Saturday April 4 to raise funds for the Mayo Roscommon Hospice and Kilmovee Shamrocks GAA Club. The Kilmovee 10k Road Race is in its sixth year and saw more than 500 runners competing in the event last year.

Workplace health highlighted for new national day of awareness

Fri, Mar 06, 2015

Just one in three Irish workers are taking the recommended level of exercise for a healthy lifestyle each week.

Commercial vacancy rate still increasing in Mayo

Fri, Mar 06, 2015

Commercial vacancy rates in Mayo have increased, from 12.7 per cent in 2013 to 13.4 per cent in 2014, and there are now more than 1,000 vacant commercial premises in the county.

Centra retailers make big contribution to local economy

Fri, Mar 06, 2015

Centra retailers in Mayo employ 510 staff and source €3 million worth of products from local suppliers annually, new figures released by the company have revealed.

Castlebar’s Breadski Brothers are growing a bread empire

Fri, Mar 06, 2015

Three baking brothers who are busy growing a bread empire from their Castlebar bakery welcomed An Taoiseach Enda Kenny to their premises last Friday for the launch of their latest new product range.

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