Galway to host two high-level director workshops for business leaders

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

This May, the Institute of Directors (IoD) in Ireland will be hosting two high-level director workshops in Galway designed specifically for business leaders and company directors and delivered by expert trainers.

The Institute of Directors (IoD) in Ireland is a dynamic network with over 3,000 members drawn from companies large and small in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.

Aer Lingus launches new aircraft at Shannon as JFK service resumes

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

CEO of Shannon Group, Mary Considine, has said that the launch of a new Shannon based aircraft and the early return of Aer Lingus’ New York JFK service is a further show of commitment by the airline to Shannon Airport and the region.

Teneo buys PR firm founded by former Galway journalist

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

Teneo, the global CEO advisory firm, has acquired Bridge PR, a leading strategic communications advisory business based in Ireland’s Mid-West.

The firm was founded by former Galway journalist Eugene Hogan in 2011 and provides a wide range of strategic communications and content creation services working with leading regional, national and international organisations.

Galway-based international healthcare consultancy awarded Guaranteed Irish symbol

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

AXIS Healthcare Consulting Ltd, a wholly Irish owned and operated international healthcare consultancy located in Galway and Dublin has been awarded the prestigious Guaranteed Irish symbol.

Connemara Coast supervisor named regional employee of the year

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

The Connemara Coast Hotel is celebrating after restaurant supervisor Kresimir Beric was chosen as the IHF Connacht Region Employee of the Year for 2020.

Google programme supports innovative startups with high growth potential

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Startups from Galway are encouraged to apply for Google’s Adopt a Startup Programme which was launched this week — The 12-week programme is designed to support ambitious startups with potential to scale in Ireland and internationally.

This year’s programme will focus on the areas of Business Planning & Structure Digital Strategy and International Expansion. Senior Google advisors and experts will share their expertise through hands on mentoring to help startups overcome obstacles to their ongoing growth and development.

Enterprise Ireland looking to help food and drink companies

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Enterprise Ireland is offering up to €35,000 in funding for food and drink companies who participate in the Food Works programme in 2020. This funding is in addition to the supports already offered by the programme, including in-depth consultancy and advice from the three agencies involved, access to consumer and market research, and bespoke mentoring with industry experts.

The programme, which is a combined initiative of Bord Bia, Enterprise Ireland and Teagasc, is inviting prospective companies to a final introductory meeting in Bord Bia on 27th January before applications close on February 7. Interested companies can register to attend the Information Meeting on January 27 at https://foodworksireland.ie/

ECB to leave interest rates unchanged today

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

The ECB meet in Frankfurt today. It is Christine Lagarde’s second meeting as President of the ECB having taken over from Mario Draghi last October.

Tech company seeks adventurous soul to relocate to Canada

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

“Men wanted for hazardous journey,” began Shackleton’s famous ad for crewmembers on his South Pole expedition. One Galway tech company, Ex Ordo, is looking to hire an explorer of their own. Like an Antarctic expedition, the going won’t be easy. But for the right woman or man, it could be the adventure of a lifetime.

Ballinasloe native named as new CEO of UL Foundation

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

A Ballinasloe native has been appointed as CEO of the University of Limerick Foundation, who will also take up the new role of Vice President Development at UL.

UL President Dr Des Fitzgerald has announced that Harvey Duthie has accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer of the UL Foundation and UL Vice President Development.

Ashford Castle awards communications contract to Sherry Communications

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

One of Ireland’s leading luxury five-star hotels, Ashford Castle has appointed Sherry Communications to manage its public relations and communications requirements.

Merit Medical Galway — dynamic environment for employees

Tue, Dec 24, 2019

Merit Medical Galway produces over nine million life saving devices per year. Globally, they impact the lives of an estimated 15000 people per day across 120 countries. Merit Galway has enjoyed steady year on year revenue growth and now has two facilities with a workforce of 1,000.

It values community and is committed to reducing their environmental footprint wherever they can. Merit are a proud partner of youth academy in NUIG and are leading the way on CSR with various environmental projects across the site. Employees select the chosen charity each year which brings great engagement and activities across the site to raise funds.

Supermac’s chief named Industry EY Entrepreneur Of The Year

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

Pat McDonagh of Supermac’s has been named the EY Industry Entrepreneur Of The Year for 2019. The gala awards last weekend was attended by more than 1,500 people including the island of Ireland’s most prominent business leaders and the Minister of Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe TD, who gathered to celebrate the achievements of the 24 finalists. Collectively the finalists employ more than 13,000 people and have revenues of €1.2bn.

Canney welcomes new broadband connection points for the county

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

Twenty new broadband connection points are to be made available across County Galway, during the roll out of the National Broadband Plan, and all are expected to be on stream by the end of 2020.

The connections points in east Galway are at Cahergal National School, Cortoon Community Centre and Brownsgrove National School, Tuam; Ballinakill National School and Leitrim Community Centre, Kylebrack; St Colman’s National School, Tierneevin, Gort; St Mary’s National School, Kippanagh, Clonberne; The Old Secondary School, Glenamaddy; Kilcroan National School, Williamstown; Briarhill National School, Ballintemple; and Tiernascragh National School, Ballycrissane, Ballinasloe.

Shannon Group welcome Galway Chamber business awards finalists on tour of campus

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Finalists in the 2019 Galway Chamber Business Awards visited Shannon Airport during a networking event organised by the awards sponsor Shannon Group in conjunction with Galway Chamber. The finalists received a presentation from Mary Considine, the newly appointed Shannon Group CEO, on their commitment to growing air connectivity at Shannon. They were taken on a tour of key elements of the Shannon Group campus, included in a behind the scenes tour of the airport operation and an opportunity to learn about the Group’s €100 million investment across its three companies since established in 2014.

Imagine high speed broadband network expands in Galway

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

High Speed Broadband Infrastructure builder Imagine today announced that its network now covers over 63,500 premises in the county and that it is investing €300m to be first to provide high speed broadband to over one million premises nationally.

Homes and businesses in rural areas across the county, from Dunmore to Loughrea and from Oughterard to Ballinasloe can now join the thousands who are now connecting.

Museum offers rare opportunity to view O’Davoren manuscript

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

Galway City Museum currently have on loan, for a short time only, one of the most important medieval Irish legal manuscripts ever written called The Book of O’Davoren. It was written in the Irish-language by scribes between 1564 and 1570 for the Co. Clare lawyer Donal O’Davoren, much of it at the MacEgan law school, near Tuam, Co. Galway.

Collins McNicholas signs partnership with IT experts CompuStaff

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

Collins McNicholas Recruitment and HR services Group has signed a new partnership with IT recruitment specialists CompuStaff, based in Galway.

Female entrepreneurs sought for development programme

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

The call was made this week for ambitious female entrepreneurs from Galway who are looking to scale their businesses, to join the latest cycle of Going for Growth, the award-winning business development programme.

Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture announces new Business Club Programme members

Thu, Nov 07, 2019

Galway 2020, European Capital of Culture has announced the first companies to join the new Galway 2020 Business Club Membership Programme — which enables small to medium sized business to support next year’s European Capital of Culture.

In return for their support, businesses enjoy attractive rights and benefits across the year of culture, including increased brand profile and visibility, invites to key project and events, B2B networking opportunities and year-round support from the Galway 2020 team.

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