SuperValu invested €27.7 million in Galway economy last year

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Keeping and spending money locally is essential to sustain the Irish economy and guarantee growth in the years to come. SuperValu retailers in County Galway invested over €27.7 million in the local economy in 2012.

This was delivered through staff wages, direct sourcing from local suppliers, contracts with local businesses such as trade and professional services firms, and contributions to local charitable causes.As one of the country’s largest employers, SuperValu is dedicated to supporting local jobs and last year alone the 15 retailers in County Galway spent over €18 million on wages, employing between them 1,118 local people and making them collectively a significant employer in the County.

Born does the double at JCI Friendly Business Awards

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

On Thursday August 15 last, Born Clothing was presented with two prestigious awards at the second annual Friendly Business Awards 2013. The awards took place in AIB Lynch’s Castle Galway and were hosted by the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Galway.

Ulster Bank launches new initiative for money-wise parenting

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

TV presenter and mother of two, Lucy Kennedy, has launched a new initiative for parents called ‘Ulster Bank MoneySense at Home’ – a free online platform, developed by Ulster Bank, which provides parents and families with financial guidance and learning tools.

Printing with confidence at A&T printing

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

A&T printing can provide the solutions to all your printing needs, with offices in Athenry and Galway they provide a complete service to all their customers.

Galway businesses fifth slowest in Ireland to pay their bills

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Businesses in Galway are the fifth slowest in Ireland to pay their bills, averaging 28.44 days beyond terms in the first quarter of the year.

August Bank Holiday passenger numbers up by 10 per cent at Shannon

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

The Chief Executive of Shannon Airport, Neil Pakey, has today stated that the 10 per cent increase in Bank Holiday passengers through the airport this weekend over the same period last year is further evidence of the recovery in the tourism market here and abroad.

Athenry images to be beamed to audience at Liverpool v Celtic

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

Images from the town of Athenry, will be beamed across the screens at the Aviva Stadium during the upcoming Liverpool v Celtic game this weekend. Both teams supporters use the iconic anthem The Fields of Athenry written by legendary songwriter Pete St John.

Take advantage of toll holidays, transport companies are told

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

Following the announcement that there is to be a one-month ‘toll-holiday’ for heavy goods vehicles in November 2013, the Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI) has told its members to take advantage of the opportunity which should save them money.

Leo Varadkar, Ireland’s Minister for Transport has proposed the removal of the toll fees in order to ‘coax truckers off the back roads’, saying “I want to find out if trucks will start using our motorways more often if we change the current tolling regime.”

Number of Galway house starts grows

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

The number of new houses being built in Galway has grown in the first five months of 2013, according to new statistics released by the Construction Industry Federation (CIF). According to the latest CIF Housing Statistics Bulletin, there has been a 38 per cent increase in new house starts, with 184 units being started this year compared to 133 during the same period in 2012. This represents an increase of 51 units.

Speed dating for your business — Online Marketing in Galway to host a networking evening

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

Online Marketing in Galway are hosting a free networking event for local businesses, individual and professionals on Thursday August 8 at 7pm.

Your Career, Your Choices

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

Q: I’ve got the job, and the contract has come in the post. It is about 90 per cent of what I would want it to be, but I feel the role description is too broad. I know from working in this sector that nobody could fulfil everything they are looking for in the spec. My fear is that this contract could be used to get rid of me down the line. I really want to do the job but should I kick up a stink now? (LN, email).

Marketing MSc moved to blended learning delivery

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

With the on surge of both the globalised consumer landscape and recessionary times, effective marketing has never been more important and now it is even easier to up-skill in the field.

Galway hotelier believes the future is bright for local tourism

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

`Paul Gill, the managing director of the Claregalway Hotel believes that, with the right marketing approach, the Galway tourism industry has a very bright future ahead.

New energy efficiency programme is good for Galway says Nolan

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

The new energy efficiency programme has been welcomed as “a positive first step for families, job creation, and the environment in Galway”.

Labour Galway West TD Derek Nolan has welcomed the establishment of the energy efficiency programme for local authority housing, which is to be implemented immediately.

City Bin to represent Ireland at 2014 European Business Awards

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

The City Bin Co. is to represent Ireland in the 2013/14 European Business Awards programme (www.businessawardseurope.com) under the Customer Focus category.

Outstanding customer care from Galway Ford dealers

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

Excellence in customer care in both sales and aftersales was the basis for the 2012 Ford of Europe Chairman's Awards, which were claimed by eight Ford dealers at a ceremony in Belfast recently. Ford Ireland managing director Eddie Murphy presented the awards to eight dealers from the Republic including two from Galway.

The award recipients from County Galway were, Higgins Motorpark, Galway, for sales (represented by Gerry and Grainne Halloran); and Fred Kilmartin Ltd, Ballinasloe, for service (represented by Teresa Kilmartin).

30 per cent of US passengers through Shannon visit Galway

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

Shannon Airport’s passenger numbers have turned a significant corner, with figures for June showing an eight per cent increase on the same month last year.

My roving eye is giving me career itch

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

Q: I’m in a job I don’t like – and that’s to put it mildly. My role is as an office receptionist, but it’s too narrow in focus for me. I’d much prefer to be working in a hotel doing sales and reservations, instead of just pushing calls through to my bosses, which I’m currently doing. Another job has come up in a hotel in sales, but, as I’m only three months in this job, I think it might look bad on my CV if I up sticks now and go. What do you think? Should I stay or should I go? (CS, email).

Googling is now a vital part of modern recruitment

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

Sixty-eight percent of employers admit to ‘Googling’ prospective candidates as part of a referencing check, according to a new survey conducted into attitudes to employment references by leading sales and marketing recruitment consultancy Sales Placement.

Cambus Medical introduces ‘Universe’ of opportunities to Galway students

Thu, Jul 04, 2013

Ireland’s need to develop as a knowledge-based economy has been well publicised in recent times with technology companies across various industrial sectors in Ireland continuing to drive exports and long term economic recovery.

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