iConnect acquires Screenway with the creation of 20 jobs

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

iConnect, Ireland’s Apple approved premium reseller has announced that it has acquired Galway company Screenway to roll out its Education arm in Ireland. The deal will see iConnect retain ten employees and create twenty new full-time Education Specialists positions expanding out of Galway and operating nationwide.

Gort-based Topform are named finalists in SFA Awards

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

Topform, the Gort-based makers of creative work surface solutions, has been named as a finalist in the year’s Small Firms Association Awards in the Manufacturing Category, sponsored by competitive energy provider Energia.

The announcement was made at the SFA Awards Showcase in Dublin Castle last week. The awards will be presented by awards patron, An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, TD, to all category winners and the overall winner at a Gala Event in March 2015.

NUI Galway global alumni network goes live

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

NUI Galway has over 90,000 graduates around the world, and at a recent NUI Galway event, RTE’s Sean O’Rourke, NUI Galway Alumni Association Chair launched a new departure through the means of an innovative social media platform for the University’s graduates to connect. The new Alumni Network is an exciting new way for graduates to connect with NUI Galway's global network and with each other, and it can be found at www.nuigalway.ie/network

Nolan demands Galway be considered in Aer Lingus decision

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

Any potential sale of Aer Lingus must take into consideration the impact on Galway and the economy of the entire western region.

West of Ireland companies urged to engage in broadband plan

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

The Telecommunications and Internet Federation (TIF), the IBECgroup that represents the telecoms sector, today called on companies and individuals in the West to engage in the Department of Communications consultation on high speed broadband, which closes next Thursday February 12. Last year, the Department announced a major initiative to subsidise a high speed broadband (30Mbps) network to ensure every home and business is covered. To benefit, it's important that people check to see if they are covered by the existing plans.

Three Galway companies nominated for prestigious innovation awards

Thu, Jan 29, 2015

Galway has underlined its role as a key innovations hub with three companies from the county making the shortlist for The Irish Times InterTradeIreland Innovation Awards.

Galway businesses to be honoured at SCCUL Enterprise Awards

Thu, Jan 29, 2015

Twenty five County Galway businesses will receive a New Year bonanza tonight when they will be honoured at the SCCUL Enterprise Awards. The awards ceremony which will take place in the Bailey Allen Hall, NUI Galway tonight will celebrate enterprise in six different categories: Agriculture and Food, Arts Tourism & Sport, Business Services, Consumer Goods and Services, ICT and Social Enterprise.

Guests of honour for the awards ceremony include IDA Chairman Frank Ryan, publishing entrepreneur Norah Casey and NUI Galway President, Dr. James J Browne.

Shannon Airport turnaround accelerates in 2014 with 17 per cent growth in passenger numbers

Thu, Jan 22, 2015

Shannon Airport has delivered on its pledge to achieve significant passenger growth in its second year as an independent entity, with end of year figures for 2014 showing a 17 per cent increase on 2013.

2015 Local Jobs Market Predictions

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

In the second part of the Galway Advertiser series on recruitment, in conjunction with our website www.classifieds.advertiser.ie, we are profiling the three recruitment specialists whose expertise we have sought for this feature and their key personnel make predictions about the 2015 jobs market.

Tesco first in line with sweet free checkouts

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

This month sees the implementation of sweet free checkouts in all 148 Tesco stores in Ireland. The move follows the announcement in May last year that Tesco would be the first retailer in Ireland to commit to removing sweets and chocolates from all checkouts to support a healthier Ireland.

HerFamily.ie launches to become fourth site in Maximum Media stable

Thu, Jan 08, 2015

HerFamily.ie the latest website in the stable owned by businessman Niall McGarry launched this week with Sive O’Brien at the helm.

Local recruitment agencies well placed to spot trends for year ahead

Mon, Jan 05, 2015

In a new three part series, The Galway Advertiser in conjunction with our classifieds website classifieds.advertiser.ie is examining the current state of the jobs market in the region. We spoke to experts from three well known recruitment companies which operate offices in the city; Collins McNicholas, Cpl, and HAYS. In this week’s feature, we assess the year gone by, while next week the recruiters make their predictions for 2015 and in the final part of the series, there will be advice and tips on how to land your dream job.

In the years up to 2007, Ireland and in turn Galway, had one of the healthiest labour markets in the world. However we are all only too aware of the turn of events since the economic boom, when thousands of people lost their jobs through no fault of their own. This is undoubtedly a heartbreaking and humiliating experience. There is so much more to a job than money, it is an extension of our identities, a steady routine, and a positive social outlet. We hope if you are a jobseeker or considering a job or indeed a career change that some of the information and pointers in this series helps to give you the confidence and motivation to aspire to be the best you can be.

Best newcomer award rounds off a remarkable year for reinvented Shannon

Tue, Dec 30, 2014

Shannon Airport has rounded off a remarkable year on a high after being among the award winners at the InBUSINESS Editor’s Choice Awards in Association with Chambers Ireland.

You never know what they’re thinking

Tue, Dec 30, 2014

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A story was relayed to me by a colleague who had, and still has, a close friendship with a highly-successful businessman. It concerned the manner in which this businessman would form opinions on the suitability of candidates during interviews.

A story was relayed to me by a colleague who had, and still has, a close friendship with a highly-successful businessman. It concerned the manner in which this businessman would form opinions on the suitability of candidates during interviews.

Portwest celebrates 110 years of history, heritage and business

Thu, Dec 18, 2014

Founded in 1904, Irish company Portwest celebrated 110 years in business last month. The family-run business has been based in Westport for over a century where the now global company is discreetly run by a trio of brothers, Cathal, Harry and Owen Hughes. Throughout their 110 years, they have become one of Europe’s most trusted name in work-wear, personal protective equipment, safety footwear and leisurewear.

Guide to help SMEs comply with competition law

Thu, Dec 18, 2014

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (the Commission), this week published a guide targeted at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to help them comply with competition law when tendering as part of a consortium.

The guide delivers on an important commitment in the Action Plan for Jobs, as part of a suite of measures to make it easier for SMEs to access procurement opportunities from Government.

Stocktaking.ie announces ten new jobs

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

Stocktaking.ie, a leading Irish stocktaking company based in Claregalway today announced the creation of 10 new jobs.

Established in 2004, Stocktaking.ie provides a stocktaking service for the hospitality, retail, food and beverage sector and currently serves over 500 premises throughout Ireland.

Workshops to motivate jobseekers

Thu, Dec 11, 2014

Non-profit organisation ProActivate Ireland will be hosting a workshop about motivational techniques for those working with the unemployed on December 15 from 9.30am to 1pm at their offices in Galway city centre.

Ryanair celebrates carrying 13 million passengers through Shannon

Thu, Dec 04, 2014

Ryanair have this week celebrated carrying 13m customers at Shannon Airport since April 2000, in a year of rapid traffic growth at Shannon and other Irish airports, thanks largely to the decision of Finance Minister, Michael Noonan, to scrap air passenger duty.

Ryanair launched 10 new routes from Shannon as a direct result of the travel tax being scraped and will deliver an additional 300,000 customers at Shannon this year, a rise of 77 per cent to 750,000 p.a. in total, which will support 750 “on-site” jobs.

Local man attains highest mark on MBA programme

Thu, Dec 04, 2014

Des Higgins was recently awarded the Best Student Award for achievement of the highest overall mark on the Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme at NUI Galway for the 2012-2014 class achieving a first class honours. Des is a Chartered Accountant and Commercial Director at Wood Group Kenny and completed the MBA programme part-time.

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