WDC launches a million euro fund for west’s creative industries

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government, Minister Phil Hogan TD last week launched the WDC’s €1 million micro loan fund for creative industries in the Western Region.

The fund is a pilot initiative, allocating €1m over a three year period from the Western Investment Revolved Fund to the creative industries sector.

Engineering Building NUI Galway voted Ireland’s favourite new building

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

The Engineering Building, National University of Ireland (NUI) Galway, designed by Taylor Architects/RMJM, has been voted Ireland’s favourite new building. Engineering Building, NUI Galway, was the Public Choice in this year’s RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2012, which were announced recently at the RIAI annual awards ceremony. A total of fourteen projects received awards.

New Executive Lounge opens at Ireland West Airport Knock

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

Ireland West Airport Knock has announced the opening of the new Ireland West Executive Lounge at the airport.

MBA: Mastering the balancing act for Galway students

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

A Masters of Business Administration (MBA) is renowned worldwide as one of the most prestigious business/management qualifications available. “The MBA is a general management programme which enhances and develops business and management capabilities and prepares students for strategic leadership roles” says Dr Alma McCarthy, Programme Director at NUI Galway.

Most students study the programme part-time while continuing to advance their careers, which takes commitment, dedication and a lot of hard work and effort. The decision to undertake part-time education programmes is not taken lightly, given the need to balance the demands of work, personal/family life, and study.

Indoor Bocce event held in Galway

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

Over 100 Special Olympics athletes from across Connaught and Westmeath competed at a two-day Bocce event, hosted in the Kingfisher gym, NUI Galway on the weekend of June 16 and 17.

Sailing for everyone at the Volvo Ocean Race

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

The Irish Sailing Association and Galway Speeders Club have announced their programme of events for the Volvo Ocean Race finale at a test run at the Galway Docks.

Top US medical devices execs to address city symposium tomorrow

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

Industry leaders from household name American medical devices giants such as Boston Scientific, Medtronic and Stryker are in NUI Galway later this week to address a major symposium for Irish companies.

Think PR celebrates fifth birthday with contract for Volvo Ocean Race

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

This month marks the fifth birthday of leading Galway based public relations firm Think PR. Along with celebrating five successful years in business, Think PR are also celebrating signing a host of new clients, from an internationally renowned food festival, a chain of restaurants, a world’s first product in body care recovery, and most recently the Volvo Ocean Race Finale.

Check out low mortgage rates at AIB Athenry

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

AIB currently has some of the lowest mortgage rates and repayments in the Irish market. In the overall mortgage market AIB approved mortgages to the value of €845 million in 2011.

Galway beats Kerry in race for favouite holiday destination

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

Galway has toppled Kerry as the favourite holiday destination for Irish holidaymakers according to a new survey.

NUIG to host international conference on applied microeconomics

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

NUI Galway’s J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics is hosting an international conference on Applied Microeconometrics and Public Policy on Tuesday,July 3.

NUIG to host international conference on applied microeconomics

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

The conference programme will feature papers and presentations focusing on public policy topics in Environmental Economics, Rural Development and Agricultural Economics, Health Economics, and Mental Health, the Economics of Ageing, Inequality and Poverty, Migration and Demography, Welfare, Taxation and Pensions, Labor Economics and the Economics of Education. A selection of the highest quality papers submitted to the 2012 conference will be put forward for a special thematic edition of The Economic and Social Review. A selection of the highest quality papers submitted to the 2012 conference will be put forward for a special thematic edition of The Economic and Social Review to follow after the conference.

Charities join forces for Camino adventure

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

In these challenging economic times, two Irish health charities, Croí, the local heart and stroke charity and The Alzheimer Society of Ireland and have come together to jointly promote a fundraising trek along the famed pilgrim path of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela.

Top US medical devices execs to address city symposium tomorrow

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

Industry leaders from household name American medical devices giants such as Boston Scientific, Medtronic and Stryker are in NUI Galway later this week to address a major symposium for Irish companies.

Think PR celebrates fifth birthday with contract for Volvo Ocean Race

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

This month marks the fifth birthday of leading Galway based public relations firm Think PR. Along with celebrating five successful years in business, Think PR are also celebrating signing a host of new clients, from an internationally renowned food festival, a chain of restaurants, a world’s first product in body care recovery, and most recently the Volvo Ocean Race Finale.

Galway beats Kerry in race for favouite holiday destination

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

Galway has toppled Kerry as the favourite holiday destination for Irish holidaymakers according to a new survey.

Twenty eight per cent of respondents voted for Galway with Kerry left trailing in its wake on 23 . The result marks a startling reversal for the ‘Kingdom’ which last year recorded 24 per cent of the vote and enjoyed a comfortable lead over Galway on 17 per cent.Cork maintained its third position on 12 per cent, with Wexford on 7 per cent. Donegal and Mayo on 6 per cent and Clare on 5 per cent made up the top six. Dublin came 7th on 3 per cent However when asked ‘what is the least appealing county for a holiday’, Dublin received the most votes indicating that trips to the capital generate a lot of mixed feelings. Dublin was followed by Longford and Laois, while Offaly, Limerick, Cavan, Leitrim and Carlow were other counties which proved unattractive to holidaymakers.

NUIG to host international conference on applied microeconomics

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

NUI Galway’s J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics is hosting an international conference on Applied Microeconometrics and Public Policy on Tuesday,July 3.

The conference programme will feature papers and presentations focusing on public policy topics in Environmental Economics, Rural Development and Agricultural Economics, Health Economics, and Mental Health, the Economics of Ageing, Inequality and Poverty, Migration and Demography, Welfare, Taxation and Pensions, Labor Economics and the Economics of Education. A selection of the highest quality papers submitted to the 2012 conference will be put forward for a special thematic edition of The Economic and Social Review. A selection of the highest quality papers submitted to the 2012 conference will be put forward for a special thematic edition of The Economic and Social Review to follow after the conference.

Re-mix — Lettuce celebrate new city centre restaurant as another Mix Greens opens

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

Following the successful launch of Mix Greens eco – gourmet restaurant on Newcastle Road, Galway, in January of this year, Kieran Nolan and his team have done it all over again.

Loughrea business enjoying life in the fast lane

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

Loughrea-based company, cut-e, one of the worlds’ leading online psychometric assessment providers, were enjoyed the fast life last week as the two cars from Fortec Motorsport paraded cut-e logos around the famous Monaco Grand Prix track.

The language of your business

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

I’m not talking about your native mother tongue when I say of the language of business. I’m talking about the language of your manners, the way you dress, the way you speak and the art of listening. All around the world Irish are known for having the ‘gift of the gab’. Is the ability to speak freely and say the right thing at the right time enough? To speak the language of business you have to look beyond the Irish charm and learn how to read positive body language and use appropriate verbal communication. These are vital tools when you are selling your products and promoting your business to your potential customers.

First impressions do last; therefore your non verbal communication is very important. Think about your posture, your personal traits, your general conduct, your gestures and your physical appearance as these can have a huge impact on the success of your business. How you smile, how you dress, how you laugh, eye contact and how you move your hands can show customers how confident you are about your business and your knowledge of the products that you sell. To gain the most out of your verbal communication, speak with your own voice and accent, in other words, be yourself. Pronounce you words clearly. If you talk with a relaxed yet confident tone the customer will pick up on that.  If you speak too fast the customer may feel rushed or may not understand you. Allow your language to flow in a non aggressive form. Give gratitude and lots of old school manners. ‘Thank you and have a nice day’ can go a long way.

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