O’Toole Refrigerated Transport wins major national award

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

O’Toole Refrigerated Transport’s attention to detail in a complex business such as seafood distribution was rewarded by winning the Fleet Transport Irish Haulier of the Year 2015 award, in association with Rosslare Europort.

The Moycullen- headquartered company was applauded by the 820 attendees at the Fleet Transport Awards Gala Dinner held at the Citywest Hotel, Dublin on Thursday 2 October.

SCCUL offers massive prize package for Galway-based entrepreneurs

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

A €50,000 prize package is on offer to Galway-based entrepreneurs in the fifth year of an innovative competition aimed at encouraging entrepreneurship and rewarding local enterprise.

Digital Marketing worth thousands to help SMEs enhance online presence

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

Online trading vouchers to the value of €2,500 are now available for small businesses through your Local Enterprise Office.

KPMG Galway expansion as it moves to new premises at Dockgate

Thu, Oct 02, 2014

KPMG is the leading business advisory firm in the West of Ireland with a presence in Galway which is now in its 35th year. The Galway office has over 70 professionals providing audit, tax and advisory services to a wide range of clients in the BMW and Mid West region.

Calling all Galway start ups — and win expertise and mentoring

Thu, Oct 02, 2014

The Irish Times and AIB are calling out to all entrepreneurs to enter a special start up competition to earn a place in AIB Start Up Academy in association with The Irish Times. Budding entrepreneurs who are successful will benefit from the best expertise and weekly hands on mentoring from the Irish Times and AIB.

Three hundred businesses expected to attend west of Ireland’s largest business networking event

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

Registration is now open for MeetWest 2014, the largest business networking event in the West of Ireland this year. Hosted by Galway City Council, MeetWest 2014 is a two-day business networking forum taking place at the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, Galway on November 20th and 21st 2014.

Organised in partnership with the local authorities, local enterprise offices and state development agencies in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon, MeetWest brings together a wide range of companies from the West of Ireland and further afield to network and do business. Now in its 4th year, organisers have tailored this year’s programme to maximise new and innovative networking opportunities for attendees in a variety of formats.

Three hundred businesses expected to attend west of Ireland’s largest business networking event

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

Registration is now open for MeetWest 2014, the largest business networking event in the West of Ireland this year. Hosted by Galway City Council, MeetWest 2014 is a two-day business networking forum taking place at the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, Galway on November 20th and 21st 2014.

Ballybane seminar to help businesses to deliver polished and persuasive presentations

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

In business, tough times bring about rapid changes and they must be communicated effectively. October’s evening business seminar in Ballybane Enterprise Centre aims to prepare business-owners prepare to give a polished and persuasive presentation ready for any audience at any time.

Taking place on Thursday October 2, this one hour talk will help participants create a clear and compelling message achieve and give tips on how to present it in an articulate and engaging way.

Internet users must switch off to beat addiction, say counsellors

Thu, Sep 18, 2014

Internet users must learn to switch off and overcome their online addiction, according to the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP).

The organisation for accredited counsellors and psychotherapists in Ireland has warned that increasing numbers of people are losing control of the amount of time that they spend online and that therapists are seeing an increase in internet and social media addiction.

Learn to look and feel fabulous with The Look Academy

Thu, Sep 18, 2014

With a mission to assist women in discovering the secrets of feeling empowered from the inside out, The Look Academy launches its national premiere event in Galway. Four of Galway’s leading businesswomen have joined forces to develop a concept that will share valuable industry knowledge, skills and attitude in a workshop environment through The Look Academy Projects. Each Project will encompass the elements of health, fitness, style, beauty and wellbeing, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the daily lives of each participant.

Honda reveals new compact HR-V for Europe

Thu, Sep 18, 2014

Honda has revealed the first images of the brand’s new European version of its small SUV ahead of its world premiere at the 2014 Paris Motor Show next month. The HR-V is Honda’s new entry into Europe’s fast-growing small SUV segment.

The unique exterior design of the new HR-V prototype echoes that of a coupé, with sharp, dynamic lines that link the sleek upper body with the stable and planted lower body. This coupé-like elegance is achieved without compromising the interior practicality of the car.

Galway construction works are urged to heed new safety campaign

Thu, Sep 11, 2014

A new health and safety campaign aimed at increasing ‘Safety at Heights’ is being rolled out on construction sites throughout Galway. Falls from heights were responsible for 24 of the 42 construction related deaths that occurred in the last five years (57 per cent of all construction fatalities) and a disproportionate number of these accidents have happened on small sites and maintenance type jobs.

Galway business secures funding boost through Linked Finance

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

Linked Finance, Ireland’s leading peer-to-peer online lending company, is delighted to announce that Beechlawn Organic farm, a business based in Ballinasloe will shortly secure funding of a loan of €20,000 via the Linked Finance platform. The business, which specialises in organic fruit and vegetables, will now invest the money in further development of the packing and office facilities, a down payment on a new refrigerated delivery van and a new computer for the office.

Free training scheme for construction workers in restoration of stone buildings

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

The Traditional Building Skills Training Scheme (TBSTS) is a pilot programme being run by the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in conjunction with four local authorities.

Galway County Council has been selected as one of the four local authorities. The council has facilitated the setting up of the Workhouse TBSTS at the Irish Workhouse Centre in Portumna. A project manager has been appointed who together with a conservation/restoration specialist will be responsible for the delivery of the training scheme.

Galway retailers in Irish Times shortlist of Best Shops in Ireland

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Galway businesses McCambridges, Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop and My Shop...Granny Likes It, have made it to the much coveted shortlist of the Irish Times Best Shops in Ireland.

Recruitment day as nurses are urged to stay at home

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Currently nurses are in high demand but in short supply according to Lisa Reenan, Nurse Recruitment Manager with Servisource Recruitment.

There is a perception among the nursing community especially graduate nurses that there is a lack of nursing opportunities in Ireland and that it is necessary for them to travel. However according to Ms Reenan, Servisource has a large number of nursing vacancies in the west and throughout Ireland across various disciplines including general, psychiatric, paediatric, intellectual disability and homecare nurses throughout Ireland.

Standúns shortlisted for retail award for second year

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

Galway’s Standún, located in Spiddal, has been shortlisted in the top 100 of the Retail Excellence Awards.

Seminar series on access to finance for small businesses

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

A series of seminars aimed at helping small businesses to access finance will begin next month.

Enterprise Europe Network, in association with Galway Chamber, will host the seminars which will provide participants with a clear and basic outline of the availability of different types of SME finance, how to access it, and the criteria involved. The seminars will cover crowdfunding, bank financing and state agency funding.

Chambers welcome signing of Shannon Airport Bill

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

The Chambers of Ennis, Galway, Limerick and Shannon, which represent 1,355 members with a combined employment level of 45,700, have welcomed the recent signing into law of the Shannon Airport Bill by President Michael D Higgins.

Standún Spiddal blazes a trail in Retail Excellence Awards again

Thu, Aug 14, 2014

Galway’s very own destination store Standún, located in Spiddal, has been shortlisted in the top 100 of the Retail Excellence Awards. The store now progresses to stage two of the awards which involves a formal store assessment which will determine if the store progresses to the top 50.

Last year the store was named as one of the top 50 in Ireland, and this is one of many accolades for the popular store that also won ‘Best of Galway’ and ‘Best of Aran Knitwear Quality and Value’ for the Wall Street Journal.

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