Two Mayo businesses win at IFCR awards

Fri, Sep 20, 2013

Casey’s Quickstop Castlebar and Kilkelly Service Station have scooped awards at Ireland’s Forecourt and Convenience Retailer Awards (IFCR) 2013 last week.

OECD report a wake-up call on jobs crisis – Calleary

Fri, Sep 20, 2013

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Jobs Dara Calleary has said the OECD report published must wake the government up from its complacency over the jobs crisis, in particular the deeply worrying levels of long-term unemployment and youth unemployment.

“In recent weeks ministers have been repeatedly congratulating themselves on the rise in employment reported by the Quarterly National Household Survey. However they conveniently ignored the warning from the CSO that a significant part of the reported increase may not reflect any actual real new jobs,” said Deputy Calleary.

Honourable Mr Justice Adrian Hardiman is to chair legal symposium

Fri, Sep 20, 2013

The recent announcement of the Honourable Mr Justice Hardiman to serve as chair of the upcoming Brehon Law Society’s 2013 US Ireland Symposium in Westport, in late September has created enormous interest in the upcoming event. The symposium hosted by the Brehon Law Society of Philadelphia with the support of Mayo County Council and the Western Development Commission will run from September 25 through 27 including a Gala dinner evening with An Taoiseach Enda Kenny as special guest of honour . The two day symposium will see a mix of Irish and American lawyers, business consultants and businesses operating in both Ireland and the United States come together to address topics which are essential for international business exchange between both countries.

Network Mayo autumn event with special guest Norah Casey

Fri, Sep 20, 2013

Network Mayo, the leading business organisation for women in business, the professions, and the arts is delighted to announce renowned media business woman Norah Casey as the guest speaker at its autumn business lunch.

Meetwest 2013 launched

Fri, Sep 20, 2013

The official launch of Meetwest 2013 took place on Tuesday afternoon at the Regional Training Centre of Mayo County Council offices Castlebar. The two day business networking forum takes place on November 21 and 22 at Knockranny House Hotel.

The event is being organised by the Mayo Enterprise and Investment unit in conjunction with Mayo County Council, Galway City and County Councils, Roscommon County Council, Roscommon and Galway County and City Enterprise Boards.

Hotel Westport – three time Primary Times Star award winner

Fri, Sep 13, 2013

While the senior footballers of Mayo secured their three in a row of Connacht titles earlier this summer, and anticipate further cause for celebration this month, the four star Hotel Westport is also celebrating with a trio of Primary Times awards, for the top 10 family friendly hotels in Ireland, secured in 2011, 2012 and for 2013 also.

August was Ireland West Airport’s busiest month in its 28 year history

Fri, Sep 13, 2013

Ireland West Airport Knock experienced the second busiest month in its 28 year history in August with over 85,000 passengers passing through the airport last month.

Network Mayo autumn event with special guest Norah Casey

Fri, Sep 06, 2013

Network Mayo, the leading business organisation for women in business, the professions, and the arts is delighted to announce renowned media business woman Norah Casey as the guest speaker at its autumn business lunch.

Annual US/Ireland Legal and Business Symposium to take place in Westport

Fri, Aug 30, 2013

The third annual US/Ireland Legal Symposium of the Brehon Law Society was officially launched last week by the Western Development Commission and Mayo County Council on behalf of the Brehon Law Society of Philadelphia in the presence of Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland, former UN high commissioner for human rights, and current UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region of Africa.

Taking place in Westport on September 25 to 27 the symposium is being hosted by the Brehon Law Society of Philadelphia with the support of the Western Development Commission and Mayo County Council. Attendees will include Irish and American lawyers, business consultants, and business people operating in both Ireland and the United States. The theme of the symposium is Doing Business in the US/ Ireland / Europe—Critical Legal Issues for US and Irish Companies.

Ballina and north Mayo tourism figures up on last year

Fri, Aug 23, 2013

Anecdotal evidence that tourism in Ballina and the north Mayo area has been buoyant so far this year is supported by new figures just released by Ballina Chamber of Commerce.

Breaffy House Resort appoints new sales and marketing manager

Fri, Aug 23, 2013

Breaffy House Resort, located just outside Castlebar on 90 acres of parkland, comprising Breaffy House Hotel, Breaffy Woods Hotel, a fully equipped sports and conference arena plus an award-winning leisure centre and spa, continues to strengthen its position as one of Mayo’s leading wedding venues and family friendly hotels.

Female entrepreneurs more optimistic in terms of employment

Fri, Aug 16, 2013

Female entrepreneurs in Ireland are becoming more optimistic about the growth of their businesses. The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report for 2012 report shows that the number of female early stage entrepreneurs who expect to have at least 10 employed people within five years has almost doubled to 23 per cent. Conversely, the percentage of male entrepreneurs expecting to have at least 10 jobs within five years has dropped from 36 to 27 per cent.

Women across County Mayo are being encouraged and assisted by Mayo County Enterprise Board to start their own business, in an effort to increase the number of female entrepreneurs in Ireland, which is currently around half the rate of male entrepreneur start-ups.

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