Funds allocated for The Gathering events in Galway

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

Galway’s two local authorities are to get a total of €100,000 in funding to support The Gathering Ireland 2013 events and activities in the city and county.

Spiddal publishers Futa Fata scoops Web Award

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

Finalists in the Best eCommerce and the Best Irish websites categories, Futa Fata, has scooped the award for Best Irish website at the Web Awards 2012.

Galway farmer to feature in Tesco campaign

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

Local lamb farmer Al Murphy, based just outside of Ballinasloe, Co Galway, will see his photo featured on the front of Finest* West of Ireland Lamb products in Tesco stores across Ireland as part of the retailer’s campaign to highlight its support for Irish suppliers.

Coaching expert to present business seminar

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

An expert in leadership coaching will present a workshop in the Clayton Hotel next Friday (November 9).

Peter Bluckert, international coach and leadership consultant, joins with CIPD Western Region to address “The Role of Coaching in the development of individuals, teams and managers in the organisation”.

Galway takes a ‘quick-step’ towards becoming an age friendly county

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

Last week, the Menlo Park Hotel hosted an event which saw more than 250 older people from the Galway city, county and islands come together as part of the Age Friendly County programme for Galway.

WIN Buddy programmes growing in strength

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

Following from the success of the WIN mentoring Buddy Programme, there will be a second evening held on November 7 from 7pm to 8.30pm in the Menlo Park Hotel under the continued facilitating efforts of Marie Devane of Devance Careers.

Galway business is a Google success story

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

A Galway bridal business has been highlighted by Google as a good example of a Galway business succeeding online.

Online marketing meeting resumes for new season

Thu, Oct 25, 2012

Online marketing in Galway will hold its first meeting of the season next Tuesday (October 30) in the Harbour Hotel Galway.

The line-up of speakers will offer their insight and perspective to online marketing, starting a business online, website design and website optimisation.

TaxAssist Accountants celebrates one year anniversary

Thu, Oct 25, 2012

With new business start-up failure rates still so high, local success stories are thin on the ground. This month, however, Cross Street based business TaxAssist Accountants is bucking the trend by celebrating its first year in operation.

New programme for unemployed and low earners in rural Galway

Thu, Oct 25, 2012

Applications are being sought from unemployed and low earners in rural Galway who wish to further their education to increase job prospects.

The Pathway to College programme, which was launched in Portumna by the Minister of State for Training and Skills, Ciarán Cannon, is a new initiative for people who live in the Galway Rural Development operational area - east and south County Galway and Claregalway district, but excluding Galway city.

Career expo on marine industry

Thu, Oct 25, 2012

The Careers At Sea Expo, which will be opened by Ciaran Cannon, Minster of State for Training and Skills, will showcase the range of careers currently available to people who wish to enter the marine industry.

Bootcamp for enterpreneurs

Thu, Oct 25, 2012

Two entrepreneurs from a London investment firm, McGequity Partners Ltd, will host a three day entrepreneur bootcamp in the city next month.

Green roadshow heads west to help businesses cut costs

Thu, Oct 25, 2012

Galway businesses will be given a helping hand to reduce costs and improve resources at a free roadshow in Galway on November 1.

Business lunch for Mayo Association

Thu, Oct 25, 2012

Muintir Mhaigh Eo, the Mayo Association Galway, will hold its inaugural business lunch in the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, on Friday October 26.

Two Galway businesses shortlisted for Best Managed Companies title

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

Two Galway-based companies have been shortlisted to be among Ireland’s Best Managed Companies. Now in its fifth year, the Best Managed Companies Awards sponsored by Deloitte will recognise indigenous Irish companies across the island of Ireland that are operating at the highest levels of business performance.

WIN to host the Law Society’s Career Support Service

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

As part of WIN’s Professional Workshop Series we are delighted to be hosting The Career Support Service of The Law Society of Ireland where Karen Sutton, Solicitor and Career Advisor will be in attendance at our next session which is free of charge and open to all.

Long game working out for North and West Coast Links Golf

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

%North and West Coast Links Golf is probably a more recognisable brand on the international markets than in its own home country. Established in the late eighties as West Coast 4, the company was set up to drive international green fee business to its then four founder member courses – Connemara Golf Links, Westport Golf Club, Enniscrone Golf Clubs and Co Sligo Golf Club.

Your Career, Your Choices

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

Q: I have been working as office manager in a company for the past three months – without actually getting the stripes. The situation was that the previous office manager took ill and they recruited me on a temporary basis to take over the job. Initially, there was some resentment among the other three people in the office – at least two of whom might have felt they should have got the job. But that has now dissipated and we have a happy working environment. One of the two even confided in me that he was glad I had come in as he didn’t feel he would be able to do the job as good I can. Anyway, that’s not my reason for writing to you. What’s bugging me now is that the job is now to be filled on a full-time basis. I had hoped I would get the job without it being advertised, but it has been advertised locally in the media. What should I do? Does this mean they don’t think my face fits? (RK, email)

Adult stage school and casting agency

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

If you are over 21 and would be interested in dabbling in some acting, singing, or dancing, then you should enquire about the adult stage school drafted up by Trading Faces later this month. An experience in the performance arts is not a requirement and the course serves as an introductory programme into the world of acting with games and exercises. The training will also incorporate the technique required for screen acting using scenes from films. The same procedure will apply for stage acting instructions.

Autumn offers with Irish Ambulance Training Institute

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

The Irish Ambulance Training Institute, located in Ballybrit, Galway, is accommodating a range of new courses over the coming months for those with a keen interest in pursing a profession in the medical sector. This award winning institute boasts an impressive history of reputable courses which educated students in the fields of first aid and emergency care. There is also an extensive range of FETAC courses available for those intent on seeking employment as a healthcare assistant.

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