2021 Grand National: Will there be spectators at Aintree next month 

Fri, Apr 16, 2021

The Grand National returns next month in April after it was called off last year for the first time since World War Two due to the outbreak of the COVOD-19 pandemic.

Companies believe they should know which employees are vaccinated

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

Many of Galway’s 8,900+ employers may be wary of collecting vaccination data on employees but 84% of Irish companies believe employers should be aware of who is and isn’t vaccinated.

While many employees are expected to be vaccinated over the summer, fewer than five per cent of employers plan to collect vaccination data on their employees with the majority saying that they had either decided against doing so or have yet to decide.

Major award for Galway-based Clubforce

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

The All-Ireland Business Foundation has honoured Galway-based Clubforce with Best in Class Sports Participation System Accreditation.

Business All-Star accredited companies are defined as; progressive, indigenous Irish businesses which meet the highest standards of verified performance, trust and customer-centricity. This is an independently verified standard mark for indigenous businesses, based on rigorous selection criteria. The accreditation is overseen by the prestigious All-Ireland Business Foundation, whose adjudication panel is chaired by Dr Briga Hynes of the Kemmy Business School at the University of Limerick and Kieran Ring, CEO of the Global Institute of Logistics.

Advice on How to Move from Online Conversation to a Real Date

Wed, Apr 14, 2021

You have found someone online that is very interesting and attractive to you. So, how do you go about getting them to go out on a real date with you? It can be difficult to make this come true, but the ways below may help you. Pay attention to these tips, and you’ll reap the rewards!

Irish St. Patrick’s Day Celebration was a Bit Different this Time

Tue, Apr 13, 2021

For the second consecutive year, Ireland did not hold its usual St. Patrick’s Day

Volkswagen Predicted To Overtake Tesla By Next Year

Mon, Apr 12, 2021

With its eccentric CEO Elon Musk, Tesla has forged a reputation for being one of the world's most forward-thinking companies. Although originally being viewed as controversial, their goal of transitioning society to sustainable energy is one that is increasingly being seen as the future.

The First Amazon Contactless Store Opens in the UK – Will More Follow?

Fri, Apr 09, 2021

If there were ever an entity that required absolutely no introduction, then chances are, it would be Amazon. At risk, then, of waxing lyrical, Amazon is (at the time of writing) a trillion dollar, multinational retailer and cloud services supplier. From TV and movie streaming, to ensuring that we get our books and gadgets delivered within twenty-four hours of placing that impulse order, this giant represents a defining face of what it means to live and work within the twenty-first century.

Women urged to apply in time for Network Ireland awards

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

Network Ireland is calling on members across the country to apply for their prestigious Businesswoman of the Year awards ahead of the deadline on April 16. The annual programme highlights the achievements of women who understand business, who are passionate about their career, and show a determination to succeed no matter what life throws at them.

Vivasure Medical announces Andrew Glass as chief executive officer

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

Galway-based Vivasure Medical®, a company pioneering fully absorbable solutions for large hole percutaneous vessel closure, this week announced that Andrew Glass has assumed the role of chief executive officer. Founder and former CEO Ger Brett will transition to serving as chief operating officer.

Galway’s Intuity Technologies and Wellington IT announce integration with Hive CRM

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

Credit Union Technology businesses, Intuity Technologies and Wellington IT have announced an integration that will allow Wellington Credit Union’s access a shared member engagement platform that is transforming the way Credit Unions do business and is modernising the way they look after our members in today’s virtual world. Until now, this solution had only been available to CUDA members so this marks an important development for the Credit Union sector in Ireland.

Favourite Independent Retailer award for The Filling Station Eco Store

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

Galway’s Filling Station Eco Store has just scooped the Favourite Independent Retailer Award in the V Awards run by Wasted.ie. From a shortlist of five nominated stores located throughout Ireland, in a competition where customer votes were the benchmark for success, The Filling Station came out on top.

Galway small businesses urged to apply for support scheme

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Small businesses in Galway are being urged to apply for the new €60 million Small Business Assistance Scheme for Covid.

ISME and HSA working together to support Irish SMEs

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

ISME will partner with the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) in a webinar on workplace safety, health and welfare and Remote Working, on March 31, in the first of a series of events run in partnership with the (HSA).

Importance of skills development highlighted at Regional Skills Information Campaign launch

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD and Minister of State for Skills and Further Education Niall Collins TD this week launched a new Regional Skills information campaign.

Cantec Group to launch Brexit Customs Clearance Software as declarations head past 20 million mark

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

As this first quarter in a post-Brexit era comes to a close, it has inevitably played host to a significant increase in challenges affecting Irish businesses and the trade relationship between Ireland and the UK as a result of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union on December 31st.

A major problem and current reality for Irish businesses as a result of Brexit is the increase in customs clearance declarations now required in order to export and import goods to and from the UK. In January alone this year, 1.8 million customs clearance declarations were processed, compared to the 1.6 million declarations in the whole of 2020 according to Revenue.

Insight SFI Research Centre at NUI Galway joins forces with Avaya for AI research

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

The Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics at NUI Galway has joined forces with US-headquartered Avaya, a global leader in solutions to enhance and simplify communications and collaboration, in a new collaborative research programme to develop and test the next generation of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Employee stress on the rise as workers put in almost 300 million overtime hours during pandemic

Thu, Mar 11, 2021

Irish workers working from home have put in 300 million overtime hours since the start of the pandemic, with growing concern over increasing workforce burnout in new research from laya healthcare. As the country faces another month at least of Level 5 restrictions, laya healthcare’s Resilience Rising: Shaping the Future of Work and Wellbeing research, one of the largest research studies among Irish employees and employers during Covid-19, reveals two in five (43%) workers are experiencing frequent stress.

The findings show two thirds (65%) of those working from home feel pressure to stay connected after normal hours with an average of 22 hours put in of overtime per month by employees over the last year, worth €7 billion. The research, which measures the wellbeing of over 1,000 Irish employees and 180 HR leaders during the pandemic, is the second barometer issued by laya healthcare during Covid-19 and will be unveiled at a free virtual event for HR leaders today 11 March 2021. Register at layahealthcare.ie/bravenewera/resilience.

Druid, GIAF, and Baboró in line for Business to Arts Awards

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Baboró International Arts Festival for Children, Druid, and the Galway International Arts Festival have been shortlisted for the prestigious Business to Arts Awards.

Galway Racecourse wins Galway Chamber’s Overall Business of the Year Award

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Galway Chamber’s first ever virtual Business Awards was hosted on Friday last and was attended by hundreds of businesses; to celebrate the achievements, innovation and resilience of the Galway business community, in what was a year of extreme uncertainty.

The winner of the Galway Chamber Overall Business of the Year Award 2020 in association with Shannon Group plc was presented to?Galway Racecourse, who were also Category Winners in the Marketing Excellence category.

15,000+ Galway jobs could be lost in coming weeks, fear hotels and guesthouses

Thu, Feb 25, 2021

15,400 jobs in the accommodation sector in Galway could be lost in the coming weeks as hotels and guesthouses face a cataclysmic drop in bookings for autumn and early winter.

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