Kevin Burke Tyres - A local family business with strong values

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Kevin Burke Tyres (KBT) is a family-owned business that has been a cornerstone of the Athenry community since the early nineties. Founded by Kevin Burke, who returned from England to take over the Arch Petrol Station where he had worked as a boy, KBT has grown by staying true to its core family values — providing a reliable, friendly, and efficient service.

These values are reflected in every aspect of their business, ensuring that customers receive personalised, trustworthy service each time they visit.

Standún's - a thriving family business

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

There is a belief that the key to longevity and success in business is achieved by how well a company can keep up with the modern demands of its discerning customers. While this adage is no doubt true, establishing a strong culture based on tradition is also a cornerstone to any business's prosperity - there is a reason why many companies use the tagline 'A name you can trust' in their promotional materials.

Broadening Galway's travel horizons since the late 1880s - Fahy Travel

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

One of Galway's oldest family businesses and one of Ireland's most established travel companies, Fahy Travel was founded initially as a shipping company by Kate Fahy in the 1880s.

Three decades of blooming brilliance - Milands Garden Centre and Florist

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Established in 1993 by married couple, Yvonne and John Miland, Milands Garden Centre and Florist in Mountbellew, Co Galway, has grown and bloomed beautifully over the past 30 years.

Luasca Golf: Galway’s Premier Indoor Golf Experience

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Set up by three brothers, Daniel, Ross, and Thomas, LUASCA Golf brings the thrill of the fairway indoors, bringing a cutting-edge, all-weather golfing experience to Galway.

Two Galway neighbours take home awards at NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

Two neighbouring families from Eyrecourt, Ballinasloe Co Galway took home awards at the 2024 NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards this week. Dara and Beatrix Killeen who supply Aurivo Co-op won the Grassland Management Award while Michael Larkin, supplying Arrabawn won the Lowest SCC Award.

Salthill Knocknacarra GAA Annual Club Business Lunch a resounding success

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

Salthill Knocknacarra GAA Club has issues aheartfelt thank you to all the companies that supported the Salthill Knocknacarra GAA annual Club Business lunch which was held last Friday at The Galmont Hotel & Spa.

Looking for a job, but don’t know where to start?

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

Looking for a job but don’t know where to start, check out these free supports:

Whether you have just graduated or have a few years of work experience and are looking for a job in Ireland or in Europe, the Department of Social Protection (DSP) may be able to help. The Department of Social Protection also known as Intereo organises a number of job fairs across the country, inviting many local and national employers to attend. These employers are looking to hire people of all ages and skills in many industries and locations.

Ambitious female entrepreneurs urged to apply for Going for Growth business development programme

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

Going for Growth is accepting applications for the 17th cycle of the award-winning business development programme for ambitious female entrepreneurs determined to grow their businesses.

Galway Chamber Business Awards 2024: Celebration of Place

Tue, Oct 08, 2024

Galway Chamber is excited to officially launch the 2024 Business Awards, which will take place on November 29 at The Galway Bay Hotel.

Conscious unbossing - Half of Gen-Z professionals don’t want to be middle managers

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Over half of Gen-Z professionals in Ireland don’t want to take on a middle management role in their career.

40% expect to have to take on a mid-level management role at some point in their career, despite not wanting to – a further 14% are adamant they will avoid middle management altogether.

Conscious unbossing - Half of Gen-Z professionals don’t want to be middle managers

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Over half of Gen-Z professionals in Ireland don’t want to take on a middle management role in their career.

Strong push can take you over the line

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Q: I am going for an interview in my company and the field is bound to be very competitive. It’s a great job. People from inside the company are eyeing it up, as are others from similar companies. A woman could get nervous thinking about the opposition. How should I approach the interview? (OL, email).

A: Every time you go for a job, you must believe that the opposition is of a high quality. To think otherwise is to court complacency and that’s no ally in any competitive process.

Galway companies at the forefront of TG4 & Údarás na Gaeltachta’s Irish-language media training scheme

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

TG4, Údarás na Gaeltachta, and the Irish-language production sector have launched the fourth year of their successful Training Scheme aimed at developing Irish-speaking talent in the media industry. This year, several prominent Galway-based production companies are playing a key role in training the next generation of Irish-language media professionals.

Seven Galway companies awarded Ireland’s Best Managed Companies accolade

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

13 new businesses have been awarded the Ireland’s Best Managed Companies (BMC) accolade at the 16th annual awards programme. This year, Deloitte recognised 129 indigenous companies at the awards, representing 28 of the 32 counties across the island of Ireland.

HSA launches two-week inspection campaign on safe machinery operations in quarries

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) are carrying out a two-week quarry safety inspection campaign to focus on safe machinery operation, machinery guarding and maintenance activities.

HSA inspectors will be conducting quarry safety inspections focusing on the key hazards that exist when operating quarry machinery or while carrying out machinery maintenance in quarries and associated manufacturing premises. Inspectors will also focus on ensuring that safe work practices and proactive measures are in place to reduce the risk of incidents, including serious or fatal injury.

Galway city labour catchment is home to 30% of workers in the Western Region

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

The Galway City labour catchment is the largest labour catchment in the Western Region with over 88,000 living there and ‘at work’. This accounts for 29.9% of all Western Region resident workers (294,878), up from 26.9% in 2016 (260,261). The town labour catchment is that area from which a town draws most of its’ workforce, making it a very useful measure of labour supply.

Fáilte Ireland and Údarás na Gaeltachta announce €4m investment in island tourism projects

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Fáilte Ireland and Údarás na Gaeltachta have announced capital investment funding to support two major tourism development projects on the islands of Árainn (Inis Mór) in Co. Galway and Cléire (Cape Clear) in Co. Cork.

Eight reasons why a short course can be a winner

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Q: I want to improve my skills with a view to advancing in my career. I have looked at a few courses online and they look good, but they don’t seem to have great accreditation. Should I bother with them?

SC, email.

ATU Digital West Conference to focus on AI in Business

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

“Supercharge your Business with AI” is this year’s theme of the annual Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Digital West Conference due to take place in ATU Mayo campus (Castlebar) on Friday 11 October from 8.30am – 1.30pm.

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