Galway business community invited to learn how to thrive through digital transformation

Thu, May 13, 2021

Members of the business community throughout Galway are being invited to learn more about how they can thrive through digital transformation at an upcoming free online festival featuring leading business and technology speakers. This year’s itag AtlanTec Festival will reflect the surge towards digital business necessitated by the pandemic and explore how more companies and organisations can equip themselves for the future of work and the changed corporate environment post Covid-19.

Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment acknowledged by SFA for Employee Wellbeing Programme

Thu, May 13, 2021

Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment was a finalist in the Workplace Wellbeing category in the SFA National Business Awards 2021 which took place recently.

Tips for Galway businesses reopening as Covid-19 restrictions ease

Thu, May 13, 2021

As Ireland moves through the phased re-opening of businesses after the COVID-19 lockdown, there are a number of important areas that Galway employers need to focus on in order to meet their obligations. Every step must be taken to ensure your business opens safely for both customers and staff.

Brian Gill, Partner at Callan Tansey Solicitors has the following advice for employers:

US IT company to create 25 new jobs in Galway

Thu, May 06, 2021

A total of 25 new jobs will be created over the next three years, after Oomnitza announced the establishment of its European Headquarters in Galway.

Galway Chamber shortlisted for six national awards

Thu, May 06, 2021

Galway Chamber has been shortlisted in five categories for the Chambers Ireland Chamber Awards 2021, sponsored by Zurich.

The shortlist demonstrates the strong level of activity that was maintained by Chambers around the country despite the difficulties presented by the ongoing pandemic.

Virtual Recruitment Ireland hugely successful Innovative way to recruit.

Tue, May 04, 2021

Looking for a new job or to develop your career? Virtual Recruitment Expo Online Job Fairs could be your ticket to success! Virtual Recruitment Expo goes live this month on Thursday, 13th May, 2021 between 10am and 4pm. Virtual Recruitment Expo is an online jobs fair connecting jobseekers with companies and recruitment firms. Their virtual recruitment events bring attendees together with employers, HR and personnel professionals from top organisations across Ireland and around the world, allowing candidates to explore an array of career opportunities.

Galway hoteliers call for detailed roadmap for reopening

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Hotel and guesthouse owners in Galway and across the country are calling on the Government to clarify next week what the reopening of the sector will look like.

Virtual Recruitment Ireland — a hugely successful and innovative way to recruit

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Virtual Recruitment Expo is an online jobs fair connecting jobseekers with companies and recruitment firms. The virtual recruitment events bring attendees together with employers, HR and personnel professionals from top organisations across Ireland and around the world, allowing candidates to explore an array of career opportunities.

If you’d like a new job or to develop your career, Virtual Recruitment Ireland’s online events show you all about the companies hiring at the moment and let you chat live with their hiring team. You can register for any of their specialised, online events now, then start polishing up your CV and prepare any questions you have for the event itself.

Portwest: We’re #BackingLocal – local sports, local jobs, and local people

Fri, Apr 23, 2021

It was announced earlier this year that, for the first time in twenty-four years, Intersport Elvery's would share their position on the Mayo GAA jersey with a second sponsor. This sponsor was later revealed to be Portwest, the Westport workwear company that has made its mark as the fastest growing workwear company worldwide.

Arts festival and Flogas win major business award

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

The Galway International Arts Festival and Flogas are celebrating a major win in the Business to Arts Awards, via their partnership with John Gerrard’s Mirror Pavilion artwork.

Enterprising Seamount students turn pallet recycling business into awardwinning concept

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Three TY students from Ballinderreen, all of whom attend Seamount, Kinvara have set up a business called Pallet Bros as part of the Student Enterprise programme, in which they take unwanted pallets and turn them into unique handcrafted designs.

New Ibec research reveals impact of Covid on women in business

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, this week released new research that highlights the impact that Covid has had on the working lives of women in business in Ireland.

The findings confirm the growing concerns that Covid has the potential to regress hard-earned progress in gender equity. The survey findings were published at a special Ibec Global event this week that shared insights from international thought leaders on what we collectively need to do to achieve goals for gender equality and to unlock massive financial, human and societal benefits.

Galway’s Glyde making statement with bespoke Concrete Basin

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Concrete embodies strength, is adaptable and durable, combining this traditional material with a modern colour element. Glyde is a bespoke concrete basin company based in Galway City — a Glyde concrete basin is raising the style stakes when it comes to making a statement in the bathroom.

Made in Ireland, every unit is a bespoke, hand-made and hand-finished piece. Glyde Concrete basins deliver excellent value, style and substance. As all Glyde basins are pre sealed, this natural material is then ideal for hard working and busy bathrooms. Glyde can sink into a one piece look to combine the basin and vanity top, or form a pedestal with the concrete basin making a Glyde basin the star of your bathroom.

2021 Grand National: Will there be spectators at Aintree next month 

Fri, Apr 16, 2021

The Grand National returns next month in April after it was called off last year for the first time since World War Two due to the outbreak of the COVOD-19 pandemic.

Companies believe they should know which employees are vaccinated

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

Many of Galway’s 8,900+ employers may be wary of collecting vaccination data on employees but 84% of Irish companies believe employers should be aware of who is and isn’t vaccinated.

Major award for Galway-based Clubforce

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

The All-Ireland Business Foundation has honoured Galway-based Clubforce with Best in Class Sports Participation System Accreditation.

Advice on How to Move from Online Conversation to a Real Date

Wed, Apr 14, 2021

You have found someone online that is very interesting and attractive to you. So, how do you go about getting them to go out on a real date with you? It can be difficult to make this come true, but the ways below may help you. Pay attention to these tips, and you’ll reap the rewards!

Irish St. Patrick’s Day Celebration was a Bit Different this Time

Tue, Apr 13, 2021

For the second consecutive year, Ireland did not hold its usual St. Patrick’s Day

celebrations. This means hundreds of events and parades had to be cancelled. This

Volkswagen Predicted To Overtake Tesla By Next Year

Mon, Apr 12, 2021

With its eccentric CEO Elon Musk, Tesla has forged a reputation for being one of the world's most forward-thinking companies. Although originally being viewed as controversial, their goal of transitioning society to sustainable energy is one that is increasingly being seen as the future.

Although Tesla has been leading the way, particularly in the production of electric cars, there are now other manufacturers who are rapidly catching up. Volkswagen is the head of the chasing pack and has made so much progress that it's predicted to overtake Tesla in the next 12 months.

The First Amazon Contactless Store Opens in the UK – Will More Follow?

Fri, Apr 09, 2021

If there were ever an entity that required absolutely no introduction, then chances are, it would be Amazon. At risk, then, of waxing lyrical, Amazon is (at the time of writing) a trillion dollar, multinational retailer and cloud services supplier. From TV and movie streaming, to ensuring that we get our books and gadgets delivered within twenty-four hours of placing that impulse order, this giant represents a defining face of what it means to live and work within the twenty-first century.

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