Your Career, Your Choices

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Due to the current turn in economic events, many people have found themselves toying with the idea of returning to education. Whether simply to do a top-up course in their present field of expertise, or to start a fresh on a completely new career path, it is important to note that there are options out there to suit every situation.

What appears to be the main question on everybody’s lips is - how can I afford to go back to education especially with responsibilities of my family, mortgage and other commitments?

Rising from the ashes, Foods of Athenry signs Tesco contract

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

A year after a fire which completely gutted its kitchen, Galway company Foods of Athenry is celebrating after signing a contract with Tesco, supplying the chain’s outlets in the UK and Ireland with gluten-free bakery products.

Hotels say they will oppose mandatory labelling of calories on menus

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) yesterday stated that it would oppose any attempt down the line to introduce mandatory labelling of calories on menus in hotels and guesthouses. Commenting on a series of recommendations by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), Michael Vaughan, President, IHF, welcomed the voluntary nature of the proposed scheme but expressed concerns that it could be transformed into a mandatory system once the introductory phase has been completed.

WDC launches a million euro fund for west’s creative industries

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government, Minister Phil Hogan TD last week launched the WDC’s €1 million micro loan fund for creative industries in the Western Region.

Engineering Building NUI Galway voted Ireland’s favourite new building

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

The Engineering Building, National University of Ireland (NUI) Galway, designed by Taylor Architects/RMJM, has been voted Ireland’s favourite new building. Engineering Building, NUI Galway, was the Public Choice in this year’s RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2012, which were announced recently at the RIAI annual awards ceremony. A total of fourteen projects received awards.

New Executive Lounge opens at Ireland West Airport Knock

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

Ireland West Airport Knock has announced the opening of the new Ireland West Executive Lounge at the airport.

MBA: Mastering the balancing act for Galway students

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

A Masters of Business Administration (MBA) is renowned worldwide as one of the most prestigious business/management qualifications available. “The MBA is a general management programme which enhances and develops business and management capabilities and prepares students for strategic leadership roles” says Dr Alma McCarthy, Programme Director at NUI Galway.

Indoor Bocce event held in Galway

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

Over 100 Special Olympics athletes from across Connaught and Westmeath competed at a two-day Bocce event, hosted in the Kingfisher gym, NUI Galway on the weekend of June 16 and 17.

Sailing for everyone at the Volvo Ocean Race

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

The Irish Sailing Association and Galway Speeders Club have announced their programme of events for the Volvo Ocean Race finale at a test run at the Galway Docks.

Top US medical devices execs to address city symposium tomorrow

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

Industry leaders from household name American medical devices giants such as Boston Scientific, Medtronic and Stryker are in NUI Galway later this week to address a major symposium for Irish companies.

Think PR celebrates fifth birthday with contract for Volvo Ocean Race

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

This month marks the fifth birthday of leading Galway based public relations firm Think PR. Along with celebrating five successful years in business, Think PR are also celebrating signing a host of new clients, from an internationally renowned food festival, a chain of restaurants, a world’s first product in body care recovery, and most recently the Volvo Ocean Race Finale.

Check out low mortgage rates at AIB Athenry

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

AIB currently has some of the lowest mortgage rates and repayments in the Irish market. In the overall mortgage market AIB approved mortgages to the value of €845 million in 2011.

Galway beats Kerry in race for favouite holiday destination

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

Galway has toppled Kerry as the favourite holiday destination for Irish holidaymakers according to a new survey.

NUIG to host international conference on applied microeconomics

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

NUI Galway’s J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics is hosting an international conference on Applied Microeconometrics and Public Policy on Tuesday,July 3.

NUIG to host international conference on applied microeconomics

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

The conference programme will feature papers and presentations focusing on public policy topics in Environmental Economics, Rural Development and Agricultural Economics, Health Economics, and Mental Health, the Economics of Ageing, Inequality and Poverty, Migration and Demography, Welfare, Taxation and Pensions, Labor Economics and the Economics of Education. A selection of the highest quality papers submitted to the 2012 conference will be put forward for a special thematic edition of The Economic and Social Review. A selection of the highest quality papers submitted to the 2012 conference will be put forward for a special thematic edition of The Economic and Social Review to follow after the conference.

Charities join forces for Camino adventure

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

In these challenging economic times, two Irish health charities, Croí, the local heart and stroke charity and The Alzheimer Society of Ireland and have come together to jointly promote a fundraising trek along the famed pilgrim path of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela.

Top US medical devices execs to address city symposium tomorrow

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

Industry leaders from household name American medical devices giants such as Boston Scientific, Medtronic and Stryker are in NUI Galway later this week to address a major symposium for Irish companies.

The event on Friday, 15 June, organised by Enterprise Ireland and NUI Galway, will provide first-hand advice on ‘Winning Business in the US Medical Device Market’ from US industry experts, while over 80 individual buyer meetings have also organised between the US representatives and the Irish companies in attendance.

Think PR celebrates fifth birthday with contract for Volvo Ocean Race

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

This month marks the fifth birthday of leading Galway based public relations firm Think PR. Along with celebrating five successful years in business, Think PR are also celebrating signing a host of new clients, from an internationally renowned food festival, a chain of restaurants, a world’s first product in body care recovery, and most recently the Volvo Ocean Race Finale.

Galway beats Kerry in race for favouite holiday destination

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

Galway has toppled Kerry as the favourite holiday destination for Irish holidaymakers according to a new survey.

NUIG to host international conference on applied microeconomics

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

NUI Galway’s J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics is hosting an international conference on Applied Microeconometrics and Public Policy on Tuesday,July 3.

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