Galway’s female entrepreneurs encouraged to apply for new cycle of ACORNS business development programme

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Female entrepreneurs from Galway are being encouraged to submit their applications for the latest cycle of ACORNS, a highly successful development programme to support women living in rural Ireland who are in the early stages of starting their own business.

The Hawthorn by Galway Bay appoints esteemed hotelier John Keating as General Manager

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

The Hawthorn by Galway Bay, Galway’s first five-star hotel in over two decades, has announced the appointment of John Keating as its General Manager ahead of its grand opening in Spring 2026.

Half of Irish business leaders say housing and living costs are bleeding talent

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

New research has found that the loss of staff is the biggest risk to Irish businesses today, which, according to 46% of business leaders, is driven by cost-of-living pressures.

Four in ten (40%) also believe the housing shortage is a primary driver of employee retention difficulties. he primary reason businesses are finding it hard to hold onto staff is “a change in employee attitudes to work”, with more than half of those asked (52%) reporting that a shift in mindset has played a key role in staff retention becoming the biggest risk to their business.

Platform94 appoints former Galway Clinic CEO as Fractional Chief Financial Officer

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

Platform94 is delighted to announce the appointment of Joe O’Donovan as Fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the latest addition to its pioneering Fractional C-Suite initiative. Joe brings a rare blend of financial strategy, operational leadership, and governance expertise, honed in some of Ireland’s most complex and high-growth environments.

Empowering Galway’s creative community: CREW Digital and Baseworx launch content studio together

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

CREW Digital has launched its brand new content creation studio, designed specifically for podcasting, livestreaming, and multimedia production.

Ibec Digital Health forum hears 82% of leaders plan to invest in AI and cybersecurity

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

AI was identified as the greatest area of focus by nearly two thirds (65%) of respondents in a study, conducted with Amárach Research, and presented as part of a forum by Ibec Digital Health last week. The event was held as part of the ongoing Ibec cross-sectoral campaign ‘Where Digital Health Thrives’ led by Irish Medtech, BioPharmaChem Ireland, and Technology Ireland.

Galway Community Food projects benefit from Safefood’s All-Island €1.5m Healthy Eating Initiative

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

Safefood has announced a significant all-island €1.5 million investment in its Community Food Initiatives Programme 2025-28, with key projects across Galway receiving funding as part of this initiative.

Impact report reveals Irish BICs supported over 1,000 start-ups over 2 years

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Irish BICs (Business Innovation Centres), which support start-ups to access funding, mentorship and specialised resources, have launched an Impact Report, the first time the four BICs from around Ireland have come together to launch such a report. The four BICs include WestBIC, which covers Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Longford, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo and Westmeath.

FRANK-tastic boost for Shannon Airport as new Frankfurt service announced

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

The Shannon Airport Group is delighted to announce an exciting new addition to Shannon Airport’s summer ’26 schedule. Discover Airlines, a Lufthansa Group subsidiary, is set to introduce a direct, twice-weekly service from Shannon Airport to Frankfurt, Germany, starting on April 4, 2026.

GHR Consulting appoints Michael Gilmore as Director of Recruitment

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

GHR Consulting has announced the appointment of Michael Gilmore as Director of Recruitment. This newly created leadership role reflects the Company’s continued growth and long-term strategic ambitions.

Platform94 appoints former Netflix VP as Fractional Chief People Officer

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Platform94 is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sue Gannon as Fractional Chief People Officer (CPO), marking a bold new step in our mission to provide world-class, on-demand executive expertise to scaling businesses throughout the west and northwest of Ireland.

Minister Canney makes inaugural visit to hear Shannon Airport Group’s exciting plans

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

The Shannon Airport Group welcomed Minister Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rails and Ports, and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, on his inaugural visit to Shannon Airport last week.

Galway hoteliers urge government to tackle unsustainable increases in the cost of doing business

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

Hoteliers from across the country recently met with TDs and Senators to discuss the key challenges facing Irish tourism and the necessary measures the Irish Hotels Federation is calling for to ensure the successful long-term development of Ireland’s largest indigenous industry, supporting over 270,000 livelihoods – including 22,000 in Galway.

New programme empowers manufacturers to deploy digital transformation to drive business value

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

Irish Medtech Skillnet has launched a first-of-its-kind programme designed to equip Ireland’s Medtech, engineering, and manufacturing sectors with the practical tools, expert insight, and strategic clarity needed to drive digital transformation for businesses in these sectors.

Galway hoteliers urge Government to tackle unsustainable increases in cost of doing business

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

Hoteliers from across the country recently met with TDs and Senators to discuss the key challenges facing Irish tourism and the necessary measures the Irish Hotels Federation is calling for to ensure the successful long-term development of Ireland’s largest indigenous industry, supporting over 270,000 livelihoods – including 22,000 in Galway.

Bank of Ireland commits €94m to help fund new STEM facilities at third-level campuses

Thu, Jul 10, 2025

Bank of Ireland this week announced that it is providing €94 million in finance for the construction of the five new state-of-the-art facilities at higher education campuses in the south-east, west and north-west of Ireland.

Eight Galway SPAR stores receive top accolade for retail excellence

Thu, Jul 10, 2025

Eight Galway SPAR stores were honoured at the 2025 SPAR 365 Standards Customer Care Programme for achieving exceptional standards in retailing, which was held in Kilashee Hotel, in Naas in Co Kildare, and hosted by BWG Foods, owners and operators of the SPAR brand in Ireland.

Galway Chamber calls for equitable regional development with no trade-offs in National Development Plan Review

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Galway Chamber CEO Karen Ronan this morning spoke about how lack of timely investment in critical infrastructure is severely limiting Galway unlocking its competitive potential.

Galwayman appointed Deputy Director General of the British Irish Chamber of Commerce

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

The British Irish Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Aidan Finnegan as its new Deputy Director General.

Bank of Ireland installs new ATMs in Eyre Square as part of a €60m nationwide investment

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Bank of Ireland has begun the replacement of its entire ATM fleet (including both external and internal machines) as part of a €60 million investment in ATMs and branch improvements.

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