Let Coll & Co advise you on financial implications of Fair Deal Scheme

Thu, May 09, 2019

Are you considering availing of The Fair Deal Scheme but worried about the tax and financial consequences on your savings and family home? Consider planning early.

WRC launches its redesigned website

Thu, May 09, 2019

The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) launched its new redesigned website this week.

Hennelly Finance makes 19 years in business look easy

Thu, May 09, 2019

Blazing a trail in business is no mean feat yet upon celebrating 19 years, Hennelly Finance, one of the west’s leading financial brokers, almost makes it look easy.

Widely recognised for its hallmark customer service, Hennelly Finance has earned a reputation for one-on-one customer service and impartial, speciality advice for pensions, life cover, serious illness cover, income protection, business financial planning, inheritance tax planning and mortgages, savings and investments.

NUI Galway academic launches book on the consequences of whistleblowing in organisations

Thu, May 02, 2019

Kate Kenny, Professor of Business and Society at the J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics at NUI Galway has just launched her new book, Whistleblowing: Toward a New Theory (Harvard University Press). An introduction to the book is provided by Dr Tom Clonan and Professor Ricca Edmondson.

Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment – the resource for the Medtech workforce

Thu, May 02, 2019

Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment has quickly become a leading provider in professional placement and temporary staffing solutions for the MedTech industry.

Atlantec to hear about AI and the future of technology - The Fourth Industrial Revolution

Thu, May 02, 2019

The international line-up of expert speakers has been announced for the AtlanTec 2019 conference at NUI Galway on Thursday, May 30. Now in its fifth year, the conference is a cornerstone of the AtlanTec Festival organised by the non-profit IT Association Galway (ITAG).

NUI Galway spin out Qpercom named winner of e-Assessment Award

Thu, May 02, 2019

NUI Galway spin out, Qpercom has been selected as winner for ‘Best Use of Summative Assessment 2019’. Winners were selected from a group of global assessment providers by a panel of highly experienced, international experts.

The e-Assessment Association recently hosted their international award programme, the e-Assessment Awards in London. The association highlights advancements in e-assessment across all sectors and industries.

Galway-based Intuity Technologies expands

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

Intuity Technologies, a leading ISO 27001 certified technology company with its headquarters in Galway, has announced its acquisition of print services company Office Technology Limited.

€1m fund to link digital hubs is part of €48 million investment in the west

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

Some €48 million is being invested in the west of Ireland in a new five-year business strategy by the Western Development Commission.

Employment law event attracts business professionals

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

More than 70 HR professionals and business owners from local SMEs to large multinationals attended the recent employment law breakfast briefing hosted by Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group.

Group health insurance is now a key strategy in 'war for talent'

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

With the unemployment rate in Ireland currently sitting at five per cent, down 10 per cent from 2011, competition to attract and retain employees is at an all-time high.

Income security for when you need it most

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Brendan James Financial Services first began trading in 1995 under the previous principal Brendan James, and since 2010 Seán Mac Shéamais, the son of Brendan James, has continued the tradition of helping families and businesses build financial security and wealth.

Forty new jobs to be created by PwC in Galway

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

PwC last week celebrated the relocation of its Galway office to city centre state-of-the-art premises at One Galway Central.

Galway to host international medtech conference

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Galway City is set to host a new international medical technology conference later this year, with MedTech West Summit taking place at the Galmont Hotel & Spa this September.

Shannon welcomes new twice-weekly Ryanair flights to Ibiza and East Midlands

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

Shannon Airport passenger’s options have widened again this week with the launch of two new twice-weekly flights, bolstering both sun options and services into its biggest market, the UK.

Residential property tax entitlement information from Coll & Co

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

Did you acquire a residential investment property that was vacant for a period of at least 12 months before it was first let? You may be able to claim a tax deduction for pre-letting expenses against rental income in the first year.

Generally pre-letting expenses are specifically disallowed by Revenue in calculating taxable rental profits of an individual or company. However, Revenue have updated its position to now allow such pre-letting expenditure under certain circumstances.

Galway to host European BPW conference in May

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

The International Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW International) has chosen NUI Galway as the location for their 16th European conference, promoting women’s professional and leadership potential at all levels.

TJ Hyland & Co wins award for best family business

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

Leading Galway accountancy and tax consultants TJ Hyland & Co has been awarded Business All-Star accreditation for Best Family Business by The All-Ireland Business Foundation at an exclusive event for business leaders at Croke Park.

National beauty award win for Yourells

Thu, Mar 21, 2019

Galway’s Yourells Hair Group which has three locations in Galway, Eyre Street, Moycullen and Oranmore has taken home Silver for the Best Irish Hair Salon Category at the IMAGE Beauty Of Business Awards for 2019.

Bringing food businesses to a social world

Thu, Mar 21, 2019

A new specialist social media agency, Food Social, working exclusively with the food and hospitality industry has just been launched in Galway.

Food PR & Communications is an award-winning communications agency specialising in food, drink and hospitality, which was set up in 2004. Food PR works alongside some of the biggest names in food and hospitality in Ireland, and seeing the need for a social media add-on service have developed the newly-launched independent agency Food Social.

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