With 135 pledges in Galway, Hireland surpasses target after just six months

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Hireland announced this week that it has surpassed its original target of 5,000 job pledges in less than six months since its launch date. Of those pledges, more than 2,000 people have secured employment via the Hireland initiative with 135 of thse being in the Galway area.

The Three Cs

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Courage
When someone becomes unemployed we often think of this as losing a job. However losing a job means also losing your income, your daily structure, confidence and self esteem. Quite often you will end up spending the majority of the week home alone or home with immediate family and ultimately losing a huge part of your business and social networks.

When someone becomes unemployed we often think of this as losing a job. However losing a job means also losing your income, your daily structure, confidence and self esteem. Quite often you will end up spending the majority of the week home alone or home with immediate family and ultimately losing a huge part of your business and social networks.

Your Career, Your Choices

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

I believe in the value of what is rather dryly called peer-to-peer learning. A good book to read on the topic is Paolo Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed. We have been reared to put our faith in the ‘expert’ model – what is called in America the ‘sage on the stage’ model.

From the first day you went to school, you were effectively told you knew nothing. Sit down and listen to Miss Murphy and all the Miss Murphys thereafter. The Miss Murphys of your world would tell you all you needed to know.

Registration now open for BPW mentoring seminar

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Supporting Women Entrepreneurs Mentoring and Business Seminar— an event being run by BPW Galway and the Chamber of Commerce, is now open for registration. The event will take place In the Salthill Hotel on September 14, from 11.00pm to 5.00pm.

GMIT offers new part-time BA degree in human resource management

Thu, Jul 26, 2012

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) is to offer a new part-time degree programme in its Galway and Mayo campuses, a BA in Human Resource Management (Level 7), commencing in September 2012.

Clarinbridge cabinet company knocking on door of international success with healthcare giants

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

Clarenbridge-based company Clinical Cabinets celebrated one year in business this week and already has exciting plans to introduce new products and to export abroad.

New clustering programme to promote cooperation between businesses

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, this week launched a new €2million programme to encourage groups of businesses to collaborate to achieve specific business objectives, improve competitive advantage, create mutual financial gain – and ultimately create jobs.

Balance your business mind with meditation

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

We have a great community in the west of Ireland of meditation stations, yoga rooms and relaxation therapy centres, all which can add to the essential tools needed when it comes to running a successful business. In the same way that we exercise and watch our nutrition to keep in good shape you’ll find that meditation is a key factor in running a healthy company.

Seven Galway businesses to be rewarded at Top 100 stores ceremony

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Retail Excellence Ireland, Ireland’s largest retail industry body, has just announced the Top100 stores in Ireland and seven of these are located in Galway, where the awards ceremony will be held this winter.

Your Career, Your Choices

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Due to the current turn in economic events, many people have found themselves toying with the idea of returning to education. Whether simply to do a top-up course in their present field of expertise, or to start a fresh on a completely new career path, it is important to note that there are options out there to suit every situation.

Rising from the ashes, Foods of Athenry signs Tesco contract

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

A year after a fire which completely gutted its kitchen, Galway company Foods of Athenry is celebrating after signing a contract with Tesco, supplying the chain’s outlets in the UK and Ireland with gluten-free bakery products.

Hotels say they will oppose mandatory labelling of calories on menus

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) yesterday stated that it would oppose any attempt down the line to introduce mandatory labelling of calories on menus in hotels and guesthouses. Commenting on a series of recommendations by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), Michael Vaughan, President, IHF, welcomed the voluntary nature of the proposed scheme but expressed concerns that it could be transformed into a mandatory system once the introductory phase has been completed.

Mr Vaughan warned that the adoption of an indiscriminate, ‘one size fits all’ approach to mandatory calorie labelling would be entirely inappropriate for hotels and guesthouses, many of whose menus change on a daily basis reflecting the use of locally sourced produce and the seasonally available ingredients.

WDC launches a million euro fund for west’s creative industries

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government, Minister Phil Hogan TD last week launched the WDC’s €1 million micro loan fund for creative industries in the Western Region.

The fund is a pilot initiative, allocating €1m over a three year period from the Western Investment Revolved Fund to the creative industries sector.

Engineering Building NUI Galway voted Ireland’s favourite new building

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

The Engineering Building, National University of Ireland (NUI) Galway, designed by Taylor Architects/RMJM, has been voted Ireland’s favourite new building. Engineering Building, NUI Galway, was the Public Choice in this year’s RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2012, which were announced recently at the RIAI annual awards ceremony. A total of fourteen projects received awards.

New Executive Lounge opens at Ireland West Airport Knock

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

Ireland West Airport Knock has announced the opening of the new Ireland West Executive Lounge at the airport.

MBA: Mastering the balancing act for Galway students

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

A Masters of Business Administration (MBA) is renowned worldwide as one of the most prestigious business/management qualifications available. “The MBA is a general management programme which enhances and develops business and management capabilities and prepares students for strategic leadership roles” says Dr Alma McCarthy, Programme Director at NUI Galway.

Most students study the programme part-time while continuing to advance their careers, which takes commitment, dedication and a lot of hard work and effort. The decision to undertake part-time education programmes is not taken lightly, given the need to balance the demands of work, personal/family life, and study.

Indoor Bocce event held in Galway

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

Over 100 Special Olympics athletes from across Connaught and Westmeath competed at a two-day Bocce event, hosted in the Kingfisher gym, NUI Galway on the weekend of June 16 and 17.

Sailing for everyone at the Volvo Ocean Race

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

The Irish Sailing Association and Galway Speeders Club have announced their programme of events for the Volvo Ocean Race finale at a test run at the Galway Docks.

Top US medical devices execs to address city symposium tomorrow

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

Industry leaders from household name American medical devices giants such as Boston Scientific, Medtronic and Stryker are in NUI Galway later this week to address a major symposium for Irish companies.

Think PR celebrates fifth birthday with contract for Volvo Ocean Race

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

This month marks the fifth birthday of leading Galway based public relations firm Think PR. Along with celebrating five successful years in business, Think PR are also celebrating signing a host of new clients, from an internationally renowned food festival, a chain of restaurants, a world’s first product in body care recovery, and most recently the Volvo Ocean Race Finale.

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