H&A Marketing to create six jobs to build social media division

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Leading communications agency H+A Marketing + PR this week announced that it will create six new jobs in its expanded social media division this year on the back of an explosion of interest and business from clients.

RB Relocations offers personalised service to the corporate market

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

RB Relocations has re-launched its website to celebrate 16 years in business. The Galway company is the only local business to provide a comprehensive range of relocation and destination services for Galway and the West of Ireland’s growing corporate market and to individuals and their families.

Launched in 1997 by Rosarie Barrett who worked in the property business in Galway for many years, RB Relocations offers an efficient and personalised service supporting the relocation needs of Galway companies and their employees.

Galway software company Vulcan Solutions in new home

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Vulcan Solutions, one of Galway’s longest established technology companies, has moved its development centre from Parkmore East to the Headford Point building on the Headford Road.

Let Smacht Mór make 2013 your best year ever

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

You know, for some people, 2013 will be their best year ever.

Get real by teasing out the job in question

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

Q: I am going for a job interview next week that could prove tricky. It’s a new position within our organisation – we’re a charity – and while they have outlined a job spec, there are still a million and one unanswered questions in terms of how the job will pan out. Is it permissible to put questions to the interview panel to help me clarify a few key points? (LT, email).

SCCUL Mentors launch to hear from mentors and mentees on how this can save your business

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

Local businesses participating in the first phase of the SCCUL Mentors programme will share their success stories at the next week’s launch event of the 2013 programme. Bank of Ireland chief economist Dan McLaughlin will be the key note speaker at the event which takes place in the Clayton Hotel on Wednesday January 30 at 6pm.

Competition hots up as NUI Galway student entrepreneurs compete for €20,000 prize fund

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

The NUI Galway Students’ Union Enterprise Awards competition is now entering its final stage as six finalists battle it out for a €20,000 investment fund to turn their ideas into reality.

Chief economist to be keynote speaker at launch of SCCUL Mentors.ie

Thu, Jan 17, 2013

r Dan McLaughlin, Group Chief Economist of the Bank of Ireland will be the key note speaker at the launch of the 2013 Programme from SCCUL Mentors.ie on Wednesday January 30 at 8pm in the Clayton Hotel.

Information evening this month for Gaillimh le Gaeilge’s Gradam

Thu, Jan 17, 2013

The search for the ‘best bilingual business’ is about to begin as Gaillimh le Gaeilge reveal that Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh, is now open for nominations. Gaillimh le Gaeilge, in association with the Galway Advertiser and with support from the Galway Chamber, organises this award which is named in honour of the late Seosamh Ó hÓgartaigh, founding member and company secretary of Gaillimh le Gaeilge.

Network Galway’s open evening next week

Thu, Jan 17, 2013

Network Galway’s open evening will take place on Wednesday January 23 at 6.30pm at the Pillo Hotel & Spa Galway on the Headford Road. Network Galway ambassadors and established members will be speaking on the night. Justin McDermott, fundraiser with JIGSAW, Network Galway’s chosen charity for this year will also be there to speak on the work Jigsaw do.

Success continues as Ireland West Airport Knock reports busiest year ever

Thu, Jan 17, 2013

Notwithstanding massive challenges within the aviation industry in the last twelve months, Ireland West Airport Knock’s latest traffic figures prove that 2012 was its busiest year in its 26- year history. In 2012, the annual number of passengers using Ireland West Knock increased by over 30,000 to 685,000 - an increase of 5 per cent on 2011 numbers. The Airport now serves over 25 International destinations and is served by five of Europes biggest airlines.

How would you like your New Year resolutions to yield real results and achieve your goals in 2013?

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

Ballybane Enterprise Centre is hosting a free Seminar on Tuesday 15th January for anyone who wants to achieve their personal goals in 2013. These goals may be anything from managing stress better, to eating more healthily, giving up smoking, or improving relationships.

Call for applications for WDC micro-loan fund for creative industries

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

The Western Development Commission (WDC) has launched its second call for funding applicants under its Micro Loan Fund for Creative Industries. Following a very successful first call in June of last year, the fund has already disbursed €120,000 to creative businesses in the Western Region and looks forward to increasing its disbursals over 2013.

Advertiser Deals proving a great hit with Galway deal hunters

Wed, Jan 09, 2013

Bargain hunters hoping to avail of great Galway deals in all areas of shopping have been logging on in droves to avail of the Advertiser Deals site which was launched in Galway last month.

Sweet smell of success for Cloon Keen Atelier as its scent is named as one of London’s ‘must-haves’

Thu, Jan 03, 2013

Galway perfumer, Cloon Keen Atelier, has announced that their first perfume, Castaña, was listed as one of the seven best perfumes of 2012 by the London Evening Standard’s ES magazine.

Retail Excellence Ireland welcomes increase in post-Christmas shopping

Thu, Jan 03, 2013

According to Retail Excellence Ireland (REI), Ireland’s largest retail industry trade body, Christmas 2012 saw an increase in the number of consumers out shopping and early figures indicate that sales are up overall when compared to Christmas 2011.

Put money saving coupons on your smartphone for 2013 with Woosh Wallet

Thu, Dec 27, 2012

Discount coupons, free coupons, money-saving coupons…who knew it was so easy to save money with smartphone coupons? Galway-based Woosh Wallet’is a new app for iPhone and Android that offers you just that. Coupons on your phone that you simply show to your server to redeem.

Ireland Assist creates 70 new positions in its Galway support centre

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

Local Assistance and Insurance Services Company, Ireland Assist Ltd, recently created more than 70 new positions in its Medical Assistance and Travel Claims Support Centre in Galway City.

Galway tourism businesses granted global ecotourism recognition

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

Internationally recognised certification in Ecotourism standards have been presented to a group of Galway tourism businesses.

Mind your Mental Health

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

These days we are constantly hearing ‘tis the season to be jolly’ and everyone asking if you have your Christmas shopping done or if you have plans for Christmas Day. However it is not always a jolly and happy time for a lot of people who struggle with the idea of and days around Christmas and the New Year. In fact it is a time that people need to be aware of their mental health, as quite often Christmas can be a lonely and troublesome time especially during these tough economic times.

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