WEEE Ireland concerned over ‘non-authorised’ collections and recycling

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

WEEE Ireland, the Irish compliance scheme for electrical and battery recycling have today raised their concerns over the increasing number of ‘non-authorised’ collections and recycling of WEEE being carried out across Galway and the whole the country.

Virtual business at Level One

Thu, Sep 05, 2013

Level One – the serviced office provider based in the Liosban Industrial Estate and Parkmore in the city – has just launched their new Phone Answering and Virtual Office Service, allowing businesses to project a corporate image and provide an exceptional service whilst working from a home office.

Local med device company boosted by seed capital investment

Thu, Aug 29, 2013

The AIB Seed Capital Fund, co-managed by Enterprise Equity Venture Capital, and the Western Investment Fund, managed by the Western Development Commission, has completed an equity investment in Galway based medical device company Syncrophi Systems Ltd.

SuperValu invested €27.7 million in Galway economy last year

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Keeping and spending money locally is essential to sustain the Irish economy and guarantee growth in the years to come. SuperValu retailers in County Galway invested over €27.7 million in the local economy in 2012.

Born does the double at JCI Friendly Business Awards

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

On Thursday August 15 last, Born Clothing was presented with two prestigious awards at the second annual Friendly Business Awards 2013. The awards took place in AIB Lynch’s Castle Galway and were hosted by the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Galway.

Ulster Bank launches new initiative for money-wise parenting

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

TV presenter and mother of two, Lucy Kennedy, has launched a new initiative for parents called ‘Ulster Bank MoneySense at Home’ – a free online platform, developed by Ulster Bank, which provides parents and families with financial guidance and learning tools.

Building on the success of MoneySense for Schools, Ulster Bank MoneySense at Home has been developed to meet the growing demand from parents and families, for guidance on everyday aspects of money management. The programme provides users with advice on areas such as budgeting, what to do if something unexpected happens, managing debt, teaching children about money, and getting the best value for money when shopping.

Printing with confidence at A&T printing

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

A&T printing can provide the solutions to all your printing needs, with offices in Athenry and Galway they provide a complete service to all their customers.

Galway businesses fifth slowest in Ireland to pay their bills

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Businesses in Galway are the fifth slowest in Ireland to pay their bills, averaging 28.44 days beyond terms in the first quarter of the year.

August Bank Holiday passenger numbers up by 10 per cent at Shannon

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

The Chief Executive of Shannon Airport, Neil Pakey, has today stated that the 10 per cent increase in Bank Holiday passengers through the airport this weekend over the same period last year is further evidence of the recovery in the tourism market here and abroad.

“The August Bank Holiday weekend is one of the busiest of the year at all airports and Shannon has been buzzing over recent days. We will have 35,000 passengers through the airport this weekend, which is an increase of 10 per cent on the same weekend last year. This follows the overall 8%increase in passenger numbers at Shannon in June, the first time a month-over-month increase was recorded at the airport in five years.

Athenry images to be beamed to audience at Liverpool v Celtic

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

Images from the town of Athenry, will be beamed across the screens at the Aviva Stadium during the upcoming Liverpool v Celtic game this weekend. Both teams supporters use the iconic anthem The Fields of Athenry written by legendary songwriter Pete St John.

Take advantage of toll holidays, transport companies are told

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

Following the announcement that there is to be a one-month ‘toll-holiday’ for heavy goods vehicles in November 2013, the Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI) has told its members to take advantage of the opportunity which should save them money.

Number of Galway house starts grows

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

The number of new houses being built in Galway has grown in the first five months of 2013, according to new statistics released by the Construction Industry Federation (CIF). According to the latest CIF Housing Statistics Bulletin, there has been a 38 per cent increase in new house starts, with 184 units being started this year compared to 133 during the same period in 2012. This represents an increase of 51 units.

Speed dating for your business — Online Marketing in Galway to host a networking evening

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

Online Marketing in Galway are hosting a free networking event for local businesses, individual and professionals on Thursday August 8 at 7pm.

Your Career, Your Choices

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

Q: I’ve got the job, and the contract has come in the post. It is about 90 per cent of what I would want it to be, but I feel the role description is too broad. I know from working in this sector that nobody could fulfil everything they are looking for in the spec. My fear is that this contract could be used to get rid of me down the line. I really want to do the job but should I kick up a stink now? (LN, email).

Marketing MSc moved to blended learning delivery

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

With the on surge of both the globalised consumer landscape and recessionary times, effective marketing has never been more important and now it is even easier to up-skill in the field.

From this September the very successful MSc in Marketing at IT Sligo will be offered in blended learning format, which means that most of it will be delivered online with attendance only required at four sessions per semester.

Galway hotelier believes the future is bright for local tourism

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

`Paul Gill, the managing director of the Claregalway Hotel believes that, with the right marketing approach, the Galway tourism industry has a very bright future ahead.

New energy efficiency programme is good for Galway says Nolan

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

The new energy efficiency programme has been welcomed as “a positive first step for families, job creation, and the environment in Galway”.

Labour Galway West TD Derek Nolan has welcomed the establishment of the energy efficiency programme for local authority housing, which is to be implemented immediately.

City Bin to represent Ireland at 2014 European Business Awards

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

The City Bin Co. is to represent Ireland in the 2013/14 European Business Awards programme (www.businessawardseurope.com) under the Customer Focus category.

Outstanding customer care from Galway Ford dealers

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

Excellence in customer care in both sales and aftersales was the basis for the 2012 Ford of Europe Chairman's Awards, which were claimed by eight Ford dealers at a ceremony in Belfast recently. Ford Ireland managing director Eddie Murphy presented the awards to eight dealers from the Republic including two from Galway.

30 per cent of US passengers through Shannon visit Galway

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

Shannon Airport’s passenger numbers have turned a significant corner, with figures for June showing an eight per cent increase on the same month last year.

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