­Through the glass darkly

Thu, May 25, 2023

In the English city of Norwich, if you go to the outskirts of the city, you will find the small church of St Julian. I have just finished reading a new novel by Claire called I, Julian, a beautifully written imagining of the life and times of this celebrated English mystic.

Key appointments at Ashford Castle

Thu, May 25, 2023

Ashford Castle, one of Ireland’s most prestigious, award-winning hotels has announced the appointment of Regina O’Donoghue as the property’s new Director of Marketing and Revenue and Shane Brett as Director of Sales.

Regina O’Donoghue joined Ashford Castle 18 years ago as a groups’ coordinator. A lifelong hotel industry professional, Regina was promoted to the position of sales office manager in 2017, with a remit that extended to the Castle’s sales and marketing functions. Her experience and expertise in these areas have resulted in her most recent senior promotion that has been warmly welcomed by Regina’s many colleagues on the Ashford estate.

Changing the Game, Connecting the Future

Thu, May 25, 2023

The AtlanTec Festival recently held its highly anticipated Sports Tech Event, hosted by iHub at ATU on May 12. The event proved to be a resounding success, bringing together sports enthusiasts, industry professionals, and technology enthusiasts eager to explore the latest developments in Sports Technology.

Fancy being a TV star?

Thu, May 25, 2023

TG4 welcomes applicants who are interested in being on their presenter’s panel. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in presenting the weather and continuity on television. Those applying to be on the TG4 panel would need to be fluent as Gaeilge and have an excellent standard of written Irish. No presenting experience is required as training will be provided.

To apply to be on the panel please send a one minute video clip describing yourself, along with a CV to: [email protected]. Please apply before or on June 8 2023.

How to fit the bill in public service interview

Thu, May 25, 2023

Q: I’m going for a job in the public service next week. I’ve been in the private sector for many years and I far I may not be able to persuade them I have the adaptability to make the change. Could you give me some tips? (RT, email).

A: Well done RT, fail to prepare…

Award winning entrepreneurial programme kicks off at University of Galway

Thu, May 25, 2023

University of Galway IdeasLab has taken home gold for their Start100 Programme in the Entrepreneurship at Universities category at the University Industry Innovation Network (UIIN) Conference held earlier this month in Budapest.

Lucy Kennedy on board with Galway-based fundraising platform to encourage marathon efforts

Thu, May 18, 2023

Ireland’s leading fundraising platform, Galway-based iDonate.ie, is working with TV presenter, breakfast radio host and busy mum of three Lucy Kennedy, to help launch their marathon competition for fundraisers, ahead of the Mini Marathon season in June.

Coping with remote work overload

Thu, May 18, 2023

Q: I’m a member of a remote working team collaborating on a major project – and I’m struggling. It feels like everything has to be scheduled and I never know if people are even concentrating in Zoom meetings. I feel overloaded and I miss being around people. Any tips? (DF, email).

Galway based Clubforce releases biggest ever update —Clubforce NextGen

Thu, May 18, 2023

This week marked a new era for Galway-based sports tech company, Clubforce, with the roll-out of the biggest update to their sports club management system: Clubforce NextGen.

The platform combines Clubforce’s extensive experience working with thousands of sports clubs globally, alongside the very latest in technology, design and security. The net result is Ireland’s most advanced and secure sports club management platform.

Shannon Airport reaches new heights with Europe’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme

Thu, May 18, 2023

Shannon Airport has reached new heights with Europe’s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme, after being awarded Carbon Accreditation level 2 by the globally recognised Airport Council International (ACI).

Galway’s All About Kombucha crowned Homegrown champion

Thu, May 11, 2023

A spotlight was shone on six of Ireland’s leading, indigenous food and drinks producers this week when Maxol announced a Galway company as the ove winners of its inaugural Homegrown at Maxol Programme.

University of Galway to host summits as part of the 2023 AtlanTec Festival

Thu, May 11, 2023

The AtlanTec Festival, Ireland’s annual tech community festival, which opened this week, is supported by University of Galway and organised by the non-profit association itag (Innovation Technology AtlanTec Gateway).

Now in its ninth year, this year’s theme is “Connected Future – Unlocking the Potential of a Digitally Connected World”. A packed programme of events are planned, including group meet-ups, talks, sporting events and an “unconference” which looks at equity of opportunity and urges the participants lead and drive the agenda.

Ashford Castle’s Paula Carroll to take ambassadorial role

Thu, May 11, 2023

After 35 years as Director of Marketing and Sales at the legendary Ashford Castle and sister hotel, The Lodge at Ashford, one of the best known and respected hospitality industry professionals, Paula Carroll, will retire at the end of May. General Manager of the Ashford Estate, Niall Rochford has invited Paula to take on a strategic ambassadorial role until November 2024.

The China opportunity for medtech companies

Thu, May 11, 2023

Companies in the medtech sector who wish to do business in China are invited to a Business Breakfast event at Clayton Hotel next Wednesday May 17 at Clayton Hotel Galway.

The breakfast event is been organised by Ireland China Business Association Western and North Western Region and represents a great opportunity for companies in Med tech sector and those with interest in doing business in China to learn from companies active in doing business with China.

Seven tips to shine in a recorded job interview

Thu, May 11, 2023

Q: I’ve been called for a job interview in a fortnight’s time. But this is not any ordinary interview: I’m being interviewed by a camera. Yes, it will be recorded, and then judged by someone else and I will then learn my fate. The process is devoid of human interaction. How cold! I’m spooked. Ease my worries, if you can. (DF, email).

Three ATU teams compete in prestigious Enterprise Ireland National Student Entrepreneur Awards

Thu, May 04, 2023

Over one hundred students (40 teams) across Atlantic Technological University (ATU) recently competed in the ATU Entrepreneur Awards of the 2023 Enterprise Ireland Student Entrepreur Awards competition. Eleven teams from a wide range of disciplines won awards in the ATU competition and three teams will now go on to compete in the next stage of the national competition.

GK Media named Business All-Star Connacht Digital Agency of the Year

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

GK Media, the Galway-based Video Production and Digital Marketing Agency, has been awarded the coveted Business All-Star Connacht Digital Agency of the Year 2023.

Galway recruitment company wins international awards

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Galway’s FRS Recruitment has been awarded two international awards — including the award for ‘Best Staffing Firm in Ireland’ from global research and advisory firm Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

AI Summit: — Exploring Ethics in AI for Trustworthy and Responsible Use

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

The 2023 AtlanTec Festival Connected Future - Unlocking Potential of a Digitally Connected World, will include an AI Summit: Exploring Ethics in AI for Trustworthy and Responsible Use. The AI summit will take place in the Bailey Allen Hall, University of Galway on May 17 starting at 830am.

How to turn a quick job spell to your advantage in interview

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Q: I have an interview next week and I’m afraid they will pick up on the fact that I have only been in my current job 13 months. In reality, I took a step downwards for this job after the previous company I was in closed, (not my fault, I hasten to add, the market had moved on and the company ran out of road). This opportunity now offers me a chance to get back doing what I did and at an even higher level where I will be managing people. But will the last 13 months go against me in the interview? (HG, email).

A: When it comes to career development, we tend to be far too influenced by what happened recently. Recency bias, anyone? We need to develop the capacity to look at our careers in a more rounded way and to place events in context. Relevance is more important than chronology, as I’ve written here more than once.

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