Digital First best practice eBook for SMEs

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Digital Business Ireland, the country’s leading representative body for online businesses has today launched a dedicated SME best practice eBook ‘Harness Digital, Power Growth’ to mark Ireland’s inaugural ‘Digital First Day’. Taking place today (November 16th) ‘Digital First Day’ aims to initiate a broad conversation – both locally and nationally – on the importance of digital growth to people, organisations and communities, across every village and town in Ireland. With a network now in excess of 8,000 members, Digital Business Ireland has borne witness to the power of digital technologies in enabling sustainable growth for SMEs.

The eBook is available to download via Digital Business Ireland’s website and features expert insights from a host of the representative body’s industry-leading partners, who sit at the cutting-edge of digital and technology.

Award-winning law firm Lavelle Partners opens Galway office in Eyre Square

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Award-winning Dublin law firm Lavelle Partners has joined a growing list of law firms to open an office in Galway.

Multiple €1,000 grants and training available for local projects led by remote workers

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Remote work has presented myriad opportunities for rural and regional communities to grow and regenerate. With the support of an Irish social enterprise, communities across Ireland have been using remote employment as a tool to create social, economic and environmental impact locally.

Oughterard rugby club scores sponsorship deal with local IT provider

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Galway-based Managed Service Provider (MSP) Sleepless has announced its sponsorship deal with Oughterard Rugby Football Club (ORFC). Fans of the club will notice the team lining out in a brand-new training kit sporting the Sleepless logo.

Galway businesses nominated for National Awards in Fit Out Awards 2022

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

One of Galway’s newest and most prestigious healthcare enterprises, designed by Irish Time Design, has been nominated for two Fit Out Awards 2022. Irish Time Design’s project for Galway Plastic Surgery and Med Aesthetics has been named as a finalist for both Fit Out Project of the Year - Healthcare and Fit Out Client of the Year.

Stay away — Flu and Covid outbreaks sees UHG issue appeal

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

An outbreak of influenza and a high number of COVID-19 cases saw University Hospital Galway last night (Wednesday) appeal to the public not to visit the hospital if they are feeling unwell or have respiratory symptoms.

Galway is becoming fast-growing tech hub and draw for tech talent

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

A new analysis of Ireland’s talent pool has found? that Galway’s technology workforce continues to go from strength to strength as employees continue to develop more skills in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, data ethics and sustainability.

Five common application form errors

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Q: I’m about to apply for a job in the public service and the process includes a lengthy application form. I’ve looked at it a few times and I’m almost afraid to start – are there common pitfalls to avoid as I set about this task? I’ve never completed one of these forms before, but I have heard friends give out yards about them. I’d really love to get this job as it would allow me to relocate back to my home area. (FD, email).

Galway-based digital stocktaking solution DigiTally receives international recognition

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Patrick McDermott’s role in the growth of DigiTally, a digital stocktaking platform, within the Liverpool Food and Beverage industry has earned him a nomination for this year’s Livercool awards.

Business tourism to add three times value to Galway economy

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

A business visitor is worth up to three times that of the leisure tourist and meetings tend to take place outside the main summer months, which will lead to an extension of the season for the tourism sector in Galway. This has a very positive effect on the local economy in ensuring that jobs are kept in the west.

In order to ensure this sector thrives, the member-led non-profit organisation Galway Convention Bureau, whose mission is to sell Galway as a destination for international conferences and events, is looking for people throughout Galway to become its ambassadors. An ambassador for Galway is a person who loves Galway and has membership of international professional, corporate and industry associations and also has the influence to bring an international conference home.

ALDI Ireland on recruitment drive to fill 40 vacancies in Galway to meet increased demand

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

ALDI, which states it is Ireland’s best paying supermarket, has initiated a recruitment drive to fill 450 vacancies across the retailer’s 153 store network in Ireland, including 40 vacancies in Galway. The company is recruiting for store assistants including 34 permanent positions and 6 fixed term contract positions in its Galway stores.

Recruitment has begun and ALDI is keen to fill all positions as soon as possible as the company continues to open new stores and sees an increase in customer demand across its existing store network, while the retailer prepares for the busy Christmas period.

Five tips to make a job interview more ‘real’

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Q: I often find interviews stilted or impersonal. I struggle to bring the real me into the room. It’s like listening to a recording of myself. Any tips on how to make interviews more real? (CG, email).

Anna Geary addresses Zimmer Biomet Women’s Inspired Network Event

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

In line with Zimmer Biomet’s commitment to creating, supporting and celebrating diverse, equal and inclusive workplaces and communities, the Company recently hosted a Women’s Inspired Network (WIN) event at its manufacturing operations in Oranmore.

Galway Art Club exhibition reflects joyful possibilities of positive ageing

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Immersing yourself and being involved in creative activities contribute to happy and healthy ageing. Continuing with the theme of Positive Ageing featured in this publication recently, COPE Galway’s Jacquie Lynskey speaks of the huge benefits of immersing yourself in hobbies, interests and activities that reduce stress and tension. “Creativity, hobbies and pastimes are not only enjoyable but are highly beneficial and contribute to overall health and wellbeing,” she said.

Grant Thornton launches new Business Consulting unit to support growing client needs

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Grant Thornton Ireland has launched its new Business Consulting department in its Galway office as the firm continues to expand its practice in line with growing client needs across the Border, Midlands and West (BMW) region. It forms a core part of Grant Thornton’s commitment to hire 1,000 new recruits across its seven Irish offices by 2024.

The newly launched Business Consulting team has been established to expand the firm’s national business consulting services already based in other Grant Thornton locations, and to best serve the needs of their growing client base in the region.5

Excellent service from Stitches in bright new store on Eyre Street

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Mother and daughter, Chris and Danielle Roche from Rosscahill are the businesswomen behind Stitches, Galway’s popular clothing alterations store. Like all successful people in business, these ladies are constantly looking for ways to improve and increase efficiency in Stitches so that they can offer the best possible service and comfort to their customers.

Millions Worth of Investment Raised by Ronspot

Wed, Oct 19, 2022

The result of which will be 10 new jobs and will also pave the way for the company to continue to expand across the country, adding to the growth that Ronspot has seen in recent years. The company hopes to continue on that trajectory with this new boost in funding. 

Slimming World offering you opportunity to improve people’s health and happiness

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

Slimming World, Ireland’s largest and best loved weight loss organisation, is looking for people with a passion for helping others. They have launched a campaign to recruit more people to start their own weight loss group with a special Slimming World careers Opportunity Event planned for the Maldron Hotel Oranmore on Wednesday 19th October at 7pm.

Galway team recognised for going the extra mile at Bus Éireann’s regional GEM Awards

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, has celebrated its employees’ achievements in 2022 at the regional annual GEM (‘Go the Extra Mile’) Awards, which recognise excellent customer service, community impact, performance and forward-thinking.

Five tips to make a job interview more ‘real’

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

Q: I often find interviews stilted or impersonal. I struggle to bring the real me into the room. It’s like listening to a recording of myself. Any tips on how to make interviews more real? (CG, email).

A: A good interview panel should relax you to the point that the ‘real’ you emerges – but we can’t presume the interview panel will be good, so you’ve got to make it happen yourself – which is, essentially, the thrust of your question. Here are five tips:

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