Why companies are choosing the West of Ireland
Thu, May 15, 2025
Over the past decade, the west of Ireland has transformed into a thriving hub for digital innovation, creative enterprise, and global business operations. From multinational tech giants to ambitious startups, an increasing number of companies are planting roots in this region.
Read more ...From Ballinrobe to the world: The McHale phenomenon
Thu, May 15, 2025
Growing up in Ballinrobe in the 1970s, the thought of a global industrial brand emerging from this quiet corner of South Mayo seemed improbable.
Read more ...Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS) announces €9m investment in ambitious sitewide upskilling programme
Thu, May 08, 2025
Celebrating over three decades of excellence serving industry, Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS) is embarking on a significant training programme to further enhance its service offerings to include quality assurance, regulatory affairs, training and consultancy, becoming an organization that delivers comprehensive 360° quality and regulatory solutions to its client partners.
Read more ...Platform94 hosts one of Ireland’s largest UK trade events to power regional scaling
Thu, May 08, 2025
In a major show of regional ambition and international collaboration, Platform94 last week hosted one of the largest UK market-focused trade events ever held in the region.
Read more ...Sport, music and market at Headfest 2025
Thu, May 08, 2025
Monaghan’s Mega Marquee at Moyne Villa soccer club will be the central hub for Headford’s annual festival over the June bank holiday weekend.
Read more ...Local print and sign company bring double national award west
Thu, May 01, 2025
What a year it’s been so far for Galway’s sustainable print and sign company iSupply Ltd., with the company taking home not one but two accolades from the prestigious Irish Print Awards. The company received Gold in the Report and Accounts printer of the Year, and Bronze in the Sustainability Printer of the Year categories, both of which in recognition of their work with Galway’s own Baboró for their International Arts Festival for Children 2024 programme.
Read more ...Deadline approaching tomorrow to apply Coillte’s Forestry Scholarship
Thu, May 01, 2025
Coillte, Ireland’s semi-state forestry company, is encouraging prospective students interested in a career in forestry to apply for its 2025 Forestry Scholarship Award ahead of tomorrow’s (May 2) deadline for applications.
Read more ...Over half of Irish employers admit struggling to keep hold of top talent this year
Thu, May 01, 2025
55% of Irish employers state they are struggling more to retain and attract talent this year, compared to 2024.
As the Irish jobs market continues to show strong demand in a number of sectors, new data from global talent solutions provider Robert Walters shows that this rapid recovery is ramping up competition between the country’s employers.
Read more ...Galway EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 finalist revealed
Thu, Apr 24, 2025
Galway-based Seamus Fahey of ICS Medical Devices has been revealed as a finalist in the 2025 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Ireland programme.
Read more ...Galway Lidl employee named customer champion at retailers’ national achievement awards
Thu, Apr 24, 2025
Top employer Lidl Ireland has announced the winners of its annual National Achievement Awards which acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of Lidl team members across its stores, distribution centres and offices across the island of Ireland.
Read more ...Ministers Heydon and Grealish launch €30 million research call
Thu, Apr 24, 2025
€30 million will be invested in new research over five years to drive innovation, competitiveness and sustainability in the agri-food, forest and bioeconomy sector.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Food Promotion, New Markets, and Research and Development, Noel Grealish TD, launched the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s Thematic Research Call 2025.
Read more ...Carrolls Irish Gifts Launches third annual ‘Fáilte’ initiative supporting small Irish businesses
Thu, Apr 17, 2025
The successful Fáilte initiative returns for its third year, following an investment of €50,000 in Irish businesses. With applications from over 120 businesses since launching, Carrolls Irish Gifts are proud to announce the launch of ‘Fáilte’ 2025, an exciting initiative offering small Irish businesses the opportunity to have their products stocked on Carrolls Irish Gifts shelves nationwide, and online.
Read more ...GAA+ to provide season pass for nursing home residents
Thu, Apr 17, 2025
Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) is extending its partnership with GAA+, the GAA’s new live and on-demand streaming platform. NHI and GAA+ have once again teamed up for the 2025 season, providing free access to over 30,000 residents and staff in all HIQA-registered private and voluntary nursing homes across the country. This year, GAA+ will be broadcasting 40 live games across all provinces as part of its exclusive All-Ireland Championship coverage.
Gaelic Games play an important role in Irish culture, fostering meaningful connections and shared experiences among nursing home residents. This partnership underscores the commitment of Nursing Homes Ireland and the GAA to ensuring that residents remain connected to their communities through the excitement and tradition of watching live Gaelic Games.
Read more ...Galway’s GK Media wins podcast and digital media honours
Thu, Apr 17, 2025
Galway’s GK Media, a leading creative production company, has been honoured with two prestigious accolades by the All-Ireland Business Foundation: Podcast Studio of the Year (National) and Connacht Digital Agency of the Year (2025) - marking their third consecutive win in the latter category.
Read more ...Maura Fahy elected to board of the Irish Travel Agents Association
Thu, Apr 10, 2025
Maura Fahy, Managing Director of Fahy Travel in Galway was elected to the board of the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) at their AGM held last week at The InterContinental Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin.
Read more ...Le Chéile Mentoring recruiting for a new coordinator
Thu, Apr 10, 2025
Le Chéile Mentoring works to make positive changes in the lives of young people who offend and their families, through the provision of Mentoring, Family Support and Restorative Justice Services.
Read more ...Major national sustainability win for local printing company
Thu, Apr 03, 2025
Galway’s own sustainable printing partner iSupply Ltd. has been declared the 2025 Sustainable Small Business of the Year at the Sustainable Business Awards. The awards, run by PwC and the Business Post, recognises companies who display a true commitment to environmental and social responsibility, and employ good governance to empower their staff and clients to make a positive difference.
Read more ...A career that changes lives – including yours
Thu, Apr 03, 2025
Imagine a job where every day, you make a real difference. A career where you don’t just clock in and out, but help people achieve independence, dignity, and a fulfilling life. At Caislean Services, part of the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – West Region, we’re looking for compassionate, driven individuals to join the team.
Right now, they are hiring Support Workers and Social Care Workers to work with adults with intellectual disabilities. These are not just jobs; they are opportunities to be part of something bigger. Whether it is helping someone gain new life skills, supporting them in their daily routine, or simply being a source of encouragement, this work matters.
Read more ...Business to Arts urges Galway Organisations to apply for annual awards
Thu, Apr 03, 2025
There are just under three weeks left to apply for the prestigious Business to Arts Awards whose 2025 edition will take place on Monday, September 8.
In 2021, two Galway winners were awarded, with Flogas and Galway International Arts Festival being awarded the Irish Life Creativity in the Community Award for John Gerrard’s ‘Mirror Pavilion’, and Aerogen and Druid awarded the Small Arts Partnership Award for the DruidGregory programme.
Read more ...CREW launches second iteration of Creative Business Cup (CBC) Ireland
Thu, Mar 27, 2025
CREW (Creative Enterprise West) in partnership with the Western Development Commission (WDC), and Creative Business Network (CBN) of Denmark, has officially launched the second year of the Creative Business Cup (CBC) Ireland competition.
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