Make a madra happy with a small gift

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

"The smallest act of kindness is more than the grandest intention," said Oscar Wilde, and with that in mind, Galway charity MADRA Dog Rescue is asking the public to consider leaving a gift to the charity in their will.

Leaving a gift in your will to Galway Simon Community could prevent homelessness long into the future

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

By remembering Galway Simon in your will, you can make sure that we all can stand side-by-side with those at risk of, or experiencing homelessness in our community long into the future.

Galway businesses urged to get Brexit ready

Thu, Oct 22, 2020

With just weeks remaining until Britain leaves the European Union, Galway businesses are being urged to prepare for the inevitable changes that Brexit will bring.

A series of supports are offered by Local Enterprise Office Galway including special events, scorecards, checklists, one-to-one mentoring, customs training, financial supports, an online customs webinar, access to worldwide support networks, advice on simple steps to prepare and protect your small business for Brexit and practical steps to getting your business Brexit ready.

Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment - The resource for the MedTech workforce

Thu, Oct 22, 2020

The medical technology sector employs over 40,000 people in Ireland and is the second largest employer of MedTech professionals in Europe, per capita. As many as nine of the world’s top 10 MedTech companies have a base in Ireland. With the number of new jobs in the industry set to rise again in 2021 there’s never been a better time to get involved in the MedTech industry.

New scheme will offer 'some respite' to businesses worst affected by Covid-19 restrictions

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

Businesses which have been worst affected by the Covid-19 restrictions are in line for "some respite" and support from the Government's new Covid Restrictions Support Scheme.

MedTech professionals choose Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

Exploring new employment opportunities can be challenging. Employers are looking for stand out candidates, so it is important that you partner with the right recruitment agency that can provide you with the best opportunities. It all takes time to get that dream role you have always wanted and Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment can make it happen for you!

Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment is an International award winning agency who specialise in placing professionals throughout Ireland in the MedTech Industry. They are the experts who match the brightest talent with the best Companies.

Barrett’s of Ballinasloe rebrands as Chadwick’s

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

A leading County Galway shop has been rebranded and with the change in name comes new additions and an upgrading of the store.

Barrett’s, the well known store in Society Street, Ballinasloe has changed its name to Chadwick’s.

Supermac wins the All-Ireland

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

Pat McDonagh, Managing Director of Ireland’s most successful indigenous quick service family restaurant group, Supermac’s has been named as the All Ireland Marketing Champion of 2020.

Avoid these 3 Mistakes when Posting Job Listings for Your Dental Practice

Fri, Oct 09, 2020

Dental practices usually need a very specific kind of candidate. Their qualifications as well as their disposition will often play a very important role. This is why finding candidates in that field can be tricky.

Online training for your career

Thu, Oct 01, 2020

Q: I am working full time, but because of the COVID-19 situation, I am thinking about taking a few online training courses to improve my career options in case of lay-off or redundancy. What are the general tips you would offer before embarking on some courses – when I go online, I get overwhelmed by the range of options. I am struggling to see which ones are best for me in terms of enhancing my career prospects. Also, is there any way I can be more efficient in my learning? (BC, email).

A: Online courses can be a great resource. They can also vary in quality. Good content, videos, presenters and resources can give you real value, writes Ines Gonzalez, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers.

Galway's RESERVit makes life easier for pubs and restaurants

Thu, Oct 01, 2020

Galway-based business called RESERVit has developed an affordable online table reservation and booking management system designed for pubs/restaurants, which collects customer data and securely holds onto it for the 28-day requirement as outlined by the government.

Make or break time for hoteliers, says Galway hotel federation chief

Thu, Oct 01, 2020

With bookings plummeting at hotels across the region, the chair of the Galway branch of the Irish Hotels Federation has said that Government has to intervene urgently to saves thousands of jobs at severe risk of being lost.

Galway hubs to receive funding to support their reopening

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

Thirteen hubs across County Galway have received funding to support their reopening in compliance with public health guidelines as the economy recovers from the impact of Covid-19.

CUA presidents resume onsite meetings as preparations to become a a technological university (TU) step up

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

for the first time since the Covid-19 enforced shutdown, as the three institutes prepare to re-open all campuses for new and continuing students across the West and North West region later this month (September).

The Presidents of LYIT and IT Sligo and GMIT, Paul Hannigan, Dr Brendan McCormack and Dr Orla Flynn have been meeting weekly, online, for the past six months, in addition to regular online meetings of the CUA Steering Group chaired by Martin Cronin and also attended by CUA Executive Project Lead, Dr Seán Duffy, of LYIT.

The power of introverts

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

Q: I’m a young professional. I would describe myself as an introvert. My reserved nature seems to clash with the apparently mandatory skill of ‘excellent communication skills’ that I so often see in job specs. I feel I am at a disadvantage when compared to more outgoing people. Any advice will help. (BC, email).

A: You are right on your perception. We tend to think that having excellent communication skills is a critical component of career success, writes Ines Gonzalez, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers.

City gets ready up for Make Way Day

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

Local authorities will host virtual meetings, at 11am tomorrow with their local disabilities groups.

Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment continues partnership with Charity COPE Galway

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Pale Blue Dot ® Recruitment has partnered with COPE Galway as their official charity for 2020. COPE Galway, are a local Galway Charity, whose vision is an “Improved Quality of Life in a Home of your Own” for people affected by homelessness, women and children experiencing domestic abuse, and older people.

Anthony Griffin, managing director of Pale Blue Dot®, believes “Playing a role in the community and supporting local is something that Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment holds very highly. COPE Galway provides so many services to the local community, supporting those who are in need most.”

Flogas announces three-year sponsorship of GIAF

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Flogas has announced a three-year energy sponsorship of the Galway International Arts Festival. The company is currently providing green electricity from Irish renewable sources to power the Mirror Pavilion installation.

Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment – The resource for the medtech workforce

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment is an international award-winning recruitment agency providing professional placement and temporary staffing solutions to Ireland’s medtech industry. Incorporated in 2017, the company has recently expanded to a team of five and offer an unrivalled service to both client and candidate.

Engineers Ireland calls on engineering community in Galway to submit entries

Thu, Sep 03, 2020

An initiative to recognise excellence in the engineering sector and the positive impact that engineers have made to society during 2020 has been launched by the professional membership body, Engineers Ireland, in association with ESB.

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