Digital Business Ireland to represent online business

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

A new trade body, Digital Business Ireland (DBI), has been set up to represent the interests of all businesses conducting business online in, and from, Ireland.

DBI will provide cutting edge insights, training, education, advocacy, policy and compliance advice to all Irish businesses selling or promoting goods and services online across the globe.

Portwest invests in top Italian footwear brand

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

Portwest has announced an investment in Italian company Base Protection footwear, a premium safety footwear brand.

Half of Irish professionals state technology hinders work-life balance

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Some 80 per cent of Irish employees hoped that tech-enabled remote working capabilities would give them better work-life balance. However the reality is far different, with almost half (42 per cent) claiming that new smart working practices are negatively impacting their work-life balance.

NUI Galway wins €4 million EU project to produce sustainable chemicals

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

NUI Galway has continued to build on its credentials as one of the world’s leading centres on sustainable manufacturing research, having won a €4 million project, funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme, to produce chemicals using solar energy.

Part of the project is to train 15 early stage researchers as specialists in using water, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen to produce solar chemicals such as hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol. The kick-off conference for the researchers will take place at the end of March in Galway.

Want to join a dynamic tax practice?

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Laura Lynch & Associates is a dynamic tax practice based in Galway city centre, providing strategic and relevant tax and business advice to its clients, who include individual and corporate business owners, business angel investor syndicates and emerging entrepreneurs, particularly in the Medtech sector. We deal with personal, corporate and international issues across all tax heads, applying a commercial and personal approach to a given set of circumstances.

Bluebird Care to hold recruitment event next week

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Bluebird Care has announced its spring 2020 recruitment and QQI Level 5 training event which takes place on Monday March 2 in the Clybaun Hotel, Knocknacarra, Galway, from 10am to 4pm.

Joe Bergin to head up Elkstone Galway office

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Elkstone is Ireland’s leading multi-family office investment group providing unique investment services to its Irish and international client base including wealth management, venture capital and real estate opportunities.

Galway to host two high-level director workshops for business leaders

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

This May, the Institute of Directors (IoD) in Ireland will be hosting two high-level director workshops in Galway designed specifically for business leaders and company directors and delivered by expert trainers.

The Institute of Directors (IoD) in Ireland is a dynamic network with over 3,000 members drawn from companies large and small in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.

Aer Lingus launches new aircraft at Shannon as JFK service resumes

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

CEO of Shannon Group, Mary Considine, has said that the launch of a new Shannon based aircraft and the early return of Aer Lingus’ New York JFK service is a further show of commitment by the airline to Shannon Airport and the region.

Teneo buys PR firm founded by former Galway journalist

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

Teneo, the global CEO advisory firm, has acquired Bridge PR, a leading strategic communications advisory business based in Ireland’s Mid-West.

The firm was founded by former Galway journalist Eugene Hogan in 2011 and provides a wide range of strategic communications and content creation services working with leading regional, national and international organisations.

Galway-based international healthcare consultancy awarded Guaranteed Irish symbol

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

AXIS Healthcare Consulting Ltd, a wholly Irish owned and operated international healthcare consultancy located in Galway and Dublin has been awarded the prestigious Guaranteed Irish symbol.

Connemara Coast supervisor named regional employee of the year

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

The Connemara Coast Hotel is celebrating after restaurant supervisor Kresimir Beric was chosen as the IHF Connacht Region Employee of the Year for 2020.

Google programme supports innovative startups with high growth potential

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Startups from Galway are encouraged to apply for Google’s Adopt a Startup Programme which was launched this week — The 12-week programme is designed to support ambitious startups with potential to scale in Ireland and internationally.

Enterprise Ireland looking to help food and drink companies

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Enterprise Ireland is offering up to €35,000 in funding for food and drink companies who participate in the Food Works programme in 2020. This funding is in addition to the supports already offered by the programme, including in-depth consultancy and advice from the three agencies involved, access to consumer and market research, and bespoke mentoring with industry experts.

ECB to leave interest rates unchanged today

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

The ECB meet in Frankfurt today. It is Christine Lagarde’s second meeting as President of the ECB having taken over from Mario Draghi last October.

Tech company seeks adventurous soul to relocate to Canada

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

“Men wanted for hazardous journey,” began Shackleton’s famous ad for crewmembers on his South Pole expedition. One Galway tech company, Ex Ordo, is looking to hire an explorer of their own. Like an Antarctic expedition, the going won’t be easy. But for the right woman or man, it could be the adventure of a lifetime.

Ballinasloe native named as new CEO of UL Foundation

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

A Ballinasloe native has been appointed as CEO of the University of Limerick Foundation, who will also take up the new role of Vice President Development at UL.

UL President Dr Des Fitzgerald has announced that Harvey Duthie has accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer of the UL Foundation and UL Vice President Development.

Ashford Castle awards communications contract to Sherry Communications

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

One of Ireland’s leading luxury five-star hotels, Ashford Castle has appointed Sherry Communications to manage its public relations and communications requirements.

Merit Medical Galway — dynamic environment for employees

Tue, Dec 24, 2019

Merit Medical Galway produces over nine million life saving devices per year. Globally, they impact the lives of an estimated 15000 people per day across 120 countries. Merit Galway has enjoyed steady year on year revenue growth and now has two facilities with a workforce of 1,000.

It values community and is committed to reducing their environmental footprint wherever they can. Merit are a proud partner of youth academy in NUIG and are leading the way on CSR with various environmental projects across the site. Employees select the chosen charity each year which brings great engagement and activities across the site to raise funds.

Supermac’s chief named Industry EY Entrepreneur Of The Year

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

Pat McDonagh of Supermac’s has been named the EY Industry Entrepreneur Of The Year for 2019. The gala awards last weekend was attended by more than 1,500 people including the island of Ireland’s most prominent business leaders and the Minister of Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe TD, who gathered to celebrate the achievements of the 24 finalists. Collectively the finalists employ more than 13,000 people and have revenues of €1.2bn.

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