Local tourism company attends tourism launch in Dublin

Fri, Apr 11, 2014

Germany and France offer significant potential for Irish tourism, according to a new strategy unveiled by Tourism Ireland. The launch was attended by tourism businesses from around Ireland – including Nora Heraty of Westport House Caravan and Camping Park. Tourism Ireland’s new three-year plan, ‘Germany and France – A Strategy for Growth’, sets out challenging and ambitious targets which will see the number of German and French visitors to the island of Ireland grow to 1.1 million by 2016, delivering revenue of €602 million for the economies north and south.

Mayo CEB partners with Network Mayo to support Women in Business

Fri, Apr 11, 2014

Mayo County Enterprise Board (CEB) recently announced a renewed partnership with Network Mayo for 2014.  The announcement was part of an event entitled The Power of a Network, an open evening held by Network Mayo for women in business, employment or start-up businesses in Mayo.  A busy event attended by businesswomen from all parts of the county, it included a welcome by Caroline Gordon, president of Network Mayo, presentations by Joanne Grehan, CEO of Mayo County Enterprise Board and Mary Fehily-Hobbs, Network Ireland president, along with a discussion forum and networking session.  

Speaking at the event, Joanne Grehan, Mayo County Enterprise Board CEO, said: “The CEB is proud to support small and micro-enterprises in Mayo and to promote a pro-business environment in the county.  This collaboration with Network Mayo is an ideal opportunity for us to network with and support female entrepreneurs.  The most important message for women in business in Mayo is to come and speak with team at the CEB for advice on available supports for businesses, including one-to-one mentoring, financial supports and training.”

Mayo retailers hear of predicted growth this year

Fri, Apr 11, 2014

Almost half of Eurospar retailers in Ireland are predicting growth in 2014, with two-thirds planning additional investment in their stores – that is according to the findings of a retailer survey released by operators of the brand BWG Foods to coincide with the EUROSPAR Conference which took place in Dublin’s Marker Hotel last week. Among the delegates at the conference was Derek Kennedy from Eurospar Swinford.

SuperValu stores across Mayo contribute to €100,000 donation to Focus Ireland

Fri, Apr 04, 2014

SuperValu, Ireland’s leading community supermarket, has donated €100,000 to Focus Ireland. As part of SuperValu’s ongoing commitment to Irish communities, 14 cent from every 19 cent bag of carrots, net of Brussels sprouts, and melons sold in the days before Christmas 2013 were donated to Focus Ireland. All eight SuperValu stores across Mayo contributed to the campaign encouraging sales of carrots, Brussels sprouts, and melons in an effort to further enhance SuperValu’s charitable contribution to Focus Ireland.

Strong tourism sector growth expected to continue

Fri, Mar 28, 2014

The tourism sector continued to show strong signs of growth, according to the latest figures release by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) for overseas visits to Ireland for the period December 2013 to February 2014.

New business network for start-ups in the west at GMIT Castlebar

Fri, Mar 28, 2014

INC60 is a new business network for start-ups focusing on entrepreneurial topics in the west.

Wild Atlantic Way heralds great opportunities for north Mayo’s activity operator

Fri, Mar 28, 2014

Trek West Tours held an open day last week for local travel and tourism businesses in the beautiful outdoor playground that is north Mayo.

Ballinrobe business announced as race sponsor

Fri, Mar 28, 2014

Ballinrobe based company McHale has been announced as a major sponsor of a new raceday at the Ballinrobe Races.

McHale, which has been established in the town for 30 years, will sponsor six races on the day.

Eight Mayo SuperValus team up with Electric Ireland

Fri, Mar 14, 2014

Electric Ireland has launched its first loyalty programme, Powering Rewards. This is a special rewards programme for some one million Electric Ireland residential gas and electricity customers, which is designed to provide a choice of special rewards and treats.

Super smiles as SuperValu Westport collect award

Fri, Mar 07, 2014

The team at O’Connor’s SuperValu in Westport is celebrating after the store won a major award.

New deal for Castlebar pharma-company

Fri, Mar 07, 2014

Castlebar based business Pamex Ltd has signed an agreement that gives the company exclusive Irish sales and marketing rights for Alflorex, an important new clinically proven precision biotic product to support digestive health in the Republic of Ireland.

CIF briefing on new building regulations

Fri, Mar 07, 2014

Mayo construction companies and sole traders have been invited to attend a free briefing on the new building regulations and the construction register. The briefing is being organised by the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) and will take place in the Pillo Hotel, Galway, at 9am on Wednesday next, March 12 . Members and non members of the CIF are invited to attend.

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