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Community fundraisers in Galway are being invited to take part in an online networking event to identify ways of ensuring community groups and charities are able to continue their activities in 2021.

The tragic death of 13-year-old Erin Gallagher, from Ballybofey, Co Donegal, which was due to cyber-bullying has thrown the spotlight on how widespread this form of bullying is, and has sparked a very important debate on how such horrific abuse can be stamped out.

Social networking has taken the world by storm. It has become one of the most powerful tools in the world for getting your message out there. People now have a selection of channels to communicate through globally.

Young people have a natural interest in using modern technologies such as internet and social networking sites like Facebook. These technologies can be very beneficial when used properly but there are some dangers too. This programme will highlight simple ways which will help to keep our children safe. The event will take place in the Mayo Education Centre, Westport Road, Castlebar on Tuesday September 27 from 7pm to 9pm. The event is free of charge. Further information from the Family Centre on 094 902 5900 or on www.thefamilycentre.com

LookWest.ie, the Western Development Commission’s (WDC) online guide to living, working and doing business in Ireland’s western region, has been shortlisted for a social media award. The awards, which celebrate the best of social media, are organised by Damien Mulley, one of Ireland’s leading authorities on social media. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges comprising a combination of industry experts and members of the public who have been selected as judges because of their interest and knowledge in online social networking.

LookWest.ie, the Western Development Commission’s online guide to living, working, and doing business in Ireland’s Western Region, is in the running for a Social Media Award at tonight’s award ceremony. The campaign has been shortlisted in the Use Of Social Media By A State Body category.

For many businesses, the idea of marketing is something to be feared. Many people have no idea how to promote their business and reach people with their products and services. Many feel that they do not have the finances required to run an effective marketing campaign. However effective marketing doesn’t have to be about spending vast amounts of capital. At Studio93 we take your marketing budget into account and focus on ways to market economically.

As the emigration trend continues to draw young and old from our shores, new networking groups to connect Irish people abroad are coming on stream.

Social media experts and social networking enthusiasts will descend on NUI Galway from 26-27 August for BlogTalk, an international event to discuss current online trends and future developments in social media.

A Galway-based music social networking website for independent artists, www.mytunerox.com, will be launched in August with a national battle of the bands competition.