Galwayman appointed Deputy Director General of the British Irish Chamber of Commerce

Wed, Jul 02, 2025

The British Irish Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Aidan Finnegan as its new Deputy Director General.

Aidan, a Galway native, has played a leading role in shaping the Chamber’s policy and advocacy work in recent years, with a particular focus on trade, investment, and bilateral cooperation between the UK and Ireland.

Redundancy in midlife: financial shock, emotional toll – and the path forward

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

It’s not just a job. For many people in their 40s and 50s, their work is a key part of their identity – a source of purpose, confidence, and stability. So when redundancy strikes mid-career, it can be more than a financial disruption; it can shake your sense of who you are.

Exciting leadership role now open in South Connemara for driven, values-based professional

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

A unique and rewarding opportunity has emerged in the heart of South Connemara for an energetic, compassionate, and values-driven professional who wants to make a real difference in the lives of others. Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – West Region is currently inviting applications for the full-time, permanent position of Area Manager at Bruach na Mara Services, located in the culturally vibrant Connemara Gaeltacht.

This position offers more than just a career move—it is a meaningful opportunity to be at the forefront of delivering high-quality, person-centred care to adults with intellectual disabilities. With services stretching from Furbo to Carraroe, the Area Manager will lead a team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for service users, ensuring they are supported in living independently, enjoying everyday experiences, and participating fully in their communities.

National Broadband Plan connection now available near Maam and Clonbur

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network under the National Broadband Plan (NBP) on behalf of the Government, has said that almost 1,200 Galway properties in its Maam deployment area can now avail of a high-speed fibre broadband connection. The includes the rural surrounds and townlands of An Fhairche (Clonbur), Letterbreckaun and Leitir Feoir (Letterfore).

Datavant announces Bonham Quay campus as headquarters for its global R&D centre in Galway

Thu, Jun 19, 2025

Datavant, the world-leading health data platform company that recently announced its expansion into Ireland, has revealed that its global R&D centre will be headquartered in a new 15,000 square foot office at the Bonham Quay campus in Galway city.

Starilum crowned winner of Creative Business Cup Ireland 2025

Thu, Jun 19, 2025

Starilum has been announced as the national winner of the 2025 Creative Business Cup Ireland, earning the opportunity to represent the country at the prestigious Creative Business Cup Global Finals this September in Copenhagen, Denmark. They will join startups from over 60 countries in a global celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship in the creative industries.

ATU to lead major European project embedding entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation in higher education

Thu, Jun 19, 2025

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has been awarded a flagship European project—TRI-CREATES—funded under Strand A of the EIT Higher Education Initiative, which aims on building innovation and entrepreneurship capacity within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).

Future Cast launches new €1m training centre for mechanical and electrical trades

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

A new €1m training centre for mechanical and electrical trades is to open in a previously derelict property in the centre of Ballaghaderreen in Co. Roscommon.

BioInnovate symposium explores leadership strategies for health tech innovation

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

BioInnovate Ireland, based at University of Galway, hosted its annual symposium, bringing together more than 250 health technology innovators, clinicians, entrepreneurs, legal experts and industry leaders.

Two Galway artisan cheese makers among finalists in the National Dairy Awards

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

The third annual National Dairy Awards, will take place in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise on the evening of June 19. Initially launched in 2023, the awards celebrate all that is good in the dairy industry. The event, dubbed the best night in the dairy calendar, is a black-tie event honouring the farmer, farm manager, dairy advisor, dairy vet and dairy innovator. The awards acknowledge their dedication and hard work.

This celebration of excellence also extends beyond the farm to the artisan champions, the processors, the discussion groups and the industry leaders, who are blazing a trail in ingenuity, creativity and sustainability. The awards are organised by Agri Insider and Agrliand.

Jobs boost as CCI Global expands European operations at Platform94

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

Just six months after opening its first European base at Platform94 in Galway, global customer engagement leader CCI Global has announced a major expansion, moving from a three-desk startup space into a 30-person office unit. The new office space will provide the capacity needed to support CCI’s ambitious growth plans in the region, with room to scale their team steadily over the coming months.

ABM secures €10 million contract with HSE for Galway hospitals

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

ABM, a leading international provider of facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions, has been awarded a new healthcare contract worth €10 million with the Heath Service Executive (HSE).

Ireland West Airport welcomes €5.6m in funding from the Department of Transport

Thu, May 29, 2025

Ireland West Airport today welcomes the announcement that funding of €5,663,704 has been approved for Ireland West Airport in 2025.

Galway entrepreneur travels to Japan on Ireland’s biggest annual unofficial trade mission

Thu, May 29, 2025

A delegation of 140 of Ireland’s top entrepreneurs, including Galway’s Seamus Fahey of ICS Medical Devices, travelled to Japan this week for the annual EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ CEO Retreat.

Celtic Explorer to be Ireland’s first ICOS ocean station

Thu, May 29, 2025

The RV Celtic Explorer has been officially recognised as Ireland’s first Integrated Carbon Observation System (ICOS) ocean station, marking a significant milestone in the country’s contribution to global climate monitoring.

Moycullen’s Radharc Landscaping takes home six national awards

Thu, May 29, 2025

Green spaces across Ireland were celebrated last week as the Association of Landscape Contractors of Ireland (ALCI) unveiled the winners of the prestigious 2025 Professional Accredited Landscape (PAL) Awards at a ceremony in Carlow. The newly launched PAL Awards recognise the highest standards in landscaping in Ireland and highlight the vital role of sustainable green infrastructure in promoting mental and physical well-being.

Galway company Nibbed takes home the ‘Best Pitch’ Award at the Prep4Seed Investor Pitch Event

Thu, May 22, 2025

The first 12-week Prep4Seed Programme of 2025 culminated last week at the Investor Pitch Day where seven start-ups pitched to an audience of Angel Investors and VCs.

Galway Plaza manager wins Manager of the Year at ShelfLife C-Store Awards 2025

Thu, May 22, 2025

A manager at the Galway Plaza in Kiltullagh has won the prestigious Forecourt Manager of the Year Award at the ShelfLife C-Store Awards in Dublin.

BMW driving next generation of budding Irish entrepreneurs

Thu, May 22, 2025

BMW Ireland, in collaboration with entrepreneur and Friend of the BMW Brand Peigín Crowley, is proud to launch BMW Ireland’s Future Entrepreneur Competition, a new initiative designed to find and support Ireland’s next generation of innovative business leaders.

Platform94 publishes inaugural annual report following year of transformative growth

Thu, May 15, 2025

Platform94, the west of Ireland’s centre of excellence for scaling businesses, has this week published its first-ever Annual Report, capturing a landmark year of progress, purpose and possibility across the region’s innovation ecosystem.

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