Joyce’s acquires Indreabhán supermarket

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

Joyce’s Supermarkets has acquired Siopa an Phobail, in Indreabhán, Connemara.

Siopa an Phobail, which was in receivership, employs some 40 staff members, and Pat Joyce, managing director of Joyce’s Supermarkets, has pledged to keep the store open and to re-invest in the business.

Students awarded for their ‘Ice Eyes’ enterprise

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

Two final year Bachelor of Science students at NUI Galway were awarded a merit award at the recent Enterprise Ireland Student Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.

Galway hoteliers have positive outlook for summer season

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Hotels and guesthouses in Galway are confident of improving business for 2014, according to the latest Irish Hotels Federation’s quarterly barometer findings.

The study of IHF members carried out shows that some 86 per cent of hotel and guesthouses have expressed an optimistic view for future trading conditions in 2014, with 72 per cent of respondents indicating an increase in advance summer bookings compared to the same period last year, where four per cent reported a decrease.

McInerney’s SuperValu Loughrea takes top award

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

McInerney’s SuperValu, Loughrea, has scooped the prestigious best large supermarket in Ireland award at the annual Checkout ‘Best in Fresh’ awards.

Kilkenny Group named as EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Marian O’Gorman and son Gregory O’Gorman of the Kilkenny Group have been named as finalists in the annual EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.

New general manager Noel Mulhaire joins the team at Lough Rea Hotel and Spa

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Noel Mulhaire has been appointed as the new general manager of the Lough Rea Hotel and Spa.

Free practical digital marketing tips from experts

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Online Marketing in Galway welcomes The Dough Bros’ Eugene Greaney and Snap Ireland’s Franco De Bonis to its free digital marketing meeting on June 24 in the Harbour Hotel.

JCI launches Friendly Business Awards 2014

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Junior Chamber Galway has opened registrations for the third edition of the Friendly Business Awards 2014.

Galway’s Fulbright scholars

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

Six students and lecturers from NUI Galway have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships to continue their work in the United Staters.

Are you Galway’s Best Young Entrepreneur?

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

A new competition to find Galway’s Best Young Entrepreneur with investment of up to €50,000 available for winners is being launched by the Local Enterprise Office Galway.

Galway IT company celebrates twenty-five-year milestone

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

One of Ireland’s longest established technology companies, Galway-based Vulcan Solutions, celebrates 25 years in business this month.

Health Care Informed appointed as advisor to the State of Qatar

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Health Care Informed (HCI), based in Galway and Dublin, international provider of patient safety and quality improvement support services, has been appointed as advisor to the Supreme Council of Health (SCH), Qatar.

Consumers look to save more

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Almost 70 per cent of financial brokers believe there is an increased appetite for saving and investing among consumers, according to a new nationwide survey of financial brokers.

Dates announced for Monksland Summer Camps

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Roscommon Sports Partnership are pleased to announce that the Monksland Community Summer Camps will be returning this year. There is a sports camp and an arts and crafts camp, which will run consecutively from June 30 to July 4, beginning at 10am and finishing at 1pm. The camps cater for children aged 6-13 years. There is a small cost at €15 for one child, €25 for two, and €35 for three, for the sports camp, while the price for arts and crafts is slightly more.

Erris Festival of Words to take place next month

Fri, May 30, 2014

Aras Inis Gluaire, the Arts Centre for Erris, is initiating an exciting new festival of literature in 2014, this will follow the great tradition of the former Force 12 festival.

All-night humdinger of a battle in Ballina proves every vote really does count

Fri, May 30, 2014

It was widely expected that the eight seats in the Ballina area would be some of the most hotly contested in the county and that was certainly the case in the count centre in the TF Royal Theatre Hotel, Castlebar, over the weekend.

Castlebar's Royal Theatre and Royal Quarter under new ownership

Thu, May 29, 2014

Islandeady Properties and Lansdowne Francs are to acquire The Royal Theatre, hotels, and The Royal Quarter retail area from Andrew O’Leary and Kieran Wallace, KPMG in a move announced today.

McDonaghs announce refurbishment of Loughrea Hotel & Spa

Thu, May 29, 2014

New owners of the Loughrea Hotel & Spa, Pat and Una McDonagh, have announced an investment in excess of €1 million into the property.

Galway company Magnetti Foods increases sales in Northern Ireland

Thu, May 29, 2014

Galway company Magnetti Foods is now conducting 10 per cent of its business in Northern Ireland as a result of a cross-border sales programme.

Engineers Ireland president calls for increased investment for biomedical industry

Thu, May 29, 2014

Galwayman, Dr John O’Dea, president of Engineers Ireland, has called on the Government to prioritise investment in regenerative medicine manufacturing technology for the next generation of job creation.

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