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.

Compassionate individual pet cremation available at Peaceful Paws

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

When a cherished pet passes, families know the sorrow that follows, and Peaceful Paws Pet Crematorium in Ennis exists to help ease that grief with dignity and compassion.

The Groom Room: professional pet grooming in Galway

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Daniella Szitas, founder of The Groom Room in Terryland, has been dedicated to animal care and grooming for over a decade.

Give your dog a 'coat of confidence' with Pink Paws Dog Salon

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Offering grooming treatments for all dog breeds, Castlegar-based Pink Paws Dog Salon is on hand to make your four-legged friend look, feel and smell 'fur-bulous'.

Snuggle Inn Cattery launches professional cat grooming service

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Snuggle Inn Cattery, founded by Charlotte and Eddie Concannon, has expanded its renowned feline services with the introduction of professional cat grooming at its Brierfield, Co Galway facility.

Charlotte, who has completed over 100 hours of specialist grooming training in London, is passionate about ensuring that every cat looks and feels its best. Her expertise guarantees gentle handling and high-quality grooming tailored to each feline guest’s unique coat and temperament.

Capturing the spirit of wildlife and pets through art with Lorraine Fletcher

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Based at her studio in The Burren Nature Sanctuary, Kinvara, Lorraine Fletcher is a renowned wildlife and pet portrait artist whose work is deeply inspired by her lifelong love of animals and nature. Her paintings are celebrated for their vibrant colours, quirky compositions, and distinctive style that reflects a genuine passion for the natural world.

West Coast Vets: compassionate and stress-free care

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

West Coast Vets is a mixed animal practice serving Connemara and west Galway, dedicated to stress-free, compassionate care for pets.

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

Wed, Jul 02, 2025

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

Aidan, a Galway native, has played a leading role in shaping the Chamber’s policy and advocacy work in recent years, with a particular focus on trade, investment, and bilateral cooperation between the UK and Ireland.

Redundancy in midlife: financial shock, emotional toll – and the path forward

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

It’s not just a job. For many people in their 40s and 50s, their work is a key part of their identity – a source of purpose, confidence, and stability. So when redundancy strikes mid-career, it can be more than a financial disruption; it can shake your sense of who you are.

Exciting leadership role now open in South Connemara for driven, values-based professional

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

A unique and rewarding opportunity has emerged in the heart of South Connemara for an energetic, compassionate, and values-driven professional who wants to make a real difference in the lives of others. Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – West Region is currently inviting applications for the full-time, permanent position of Area Manager at Bruach na Mara Services, located in the culturally vibrant Connemara Gaeltacht.

This position offers more than just a career move—it is a meaningful opportunity to be at the forefront of delivering high-quality, person-centred care to adults with intellectual disabilities. With services stretching from Furbo to Carraroe, the Area Manager will lead a team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for service users, ensuring they are supported in living independently, enjoying everyday experiences, and participating fully in their communities.

National Broadband Plan connection now available near Maam and Clonbur

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network under the National Broadband Plan (NBP) on behalf of the Government, has said that almost 1,200 Galway properties in its Maam deployment area can now avail of a high-speed fibre broadband connection. The includes the rural surrounds and townlands of An Fhairche (Clonbur), Letterbreckaun and Leitir Feoir (Letterfore).

Datavant announces Bonham Quay campus as headquarters for its global R&D centre in Galway

Thu, Jun 19, 2025

Datavant, the world-leading health data platform company that recently announced its expansion into Ireland, has revealed that its global R&D centre will be headquartered in a new 15,000 square foot office at the Bonham Quay campus in Galway city.

Starilum crowned winner of Creative Business Cup Ireland 2025

Thu, Jun 19, 2025

Starilum has been announced as the national winner of the 2025 Creative Business Cup Ireland, earning the opportunity to represent the country at the prestigious Creative Business Cup Global Finals this September in Copenhagen, Denmark. They will join startups from over 60 countries in a global celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship in the creative industries.

ATU to lead major European project embedding entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation in higher education

Thu, Jun 19, 2025

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has been awarded a flagship European project—TRI-CREATES—funded under Strand A of the EIT Higher Education Initiative, which aims on building innovation and entrepreneurship capacity within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).

Future Cast launches new €1m training centre for mechanical and electrical trades

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

A new €1m training centre for mechanical and electrical trades is to open in a previously derelict property in the centre of Ballaghaderreen in Co. Roscommon.

BioInnovate symposium explores leadership strategies for health tech innovation

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

BioInnovate Ireland, based at University of Galway, hosted its annual symposium, bringing together more than 250 health technology innovators, clinicians, entrepreneurs, legal experts and industry leaders.

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