New Year brings home care jobs boost for Galway as Dovida announces new roles for 2026
Thu, Jan 08, 2026
Leading home care provider, Dovida, is inviting people from diverse backgrounds to explore a rewarding new career in caregiving this year. Building on significant growth in 2025, the company is expanding its team in Galway to meet rising demand for home support services.
Read more ...Ireland West Airport leads the way as Ireland’s fastest-growing airport, as passenger numbers rise to 946,000 in 2025
Thu, Jan 08, 2026
2025 has proven to be the busiest year on record at Ireland West Airport, with passenger numbers reaching 946,381 for the first time in the airport’s history, surpassing the previous record of 834,000 passengers set in 2024, a 13.5% increase, making it Ireland’s fastest-growing airport last year. The airport now serves 21 international destinations and is served by three of Europe’s major international airlines: Aer Lingus, Lauda Europe, and Ryanair.
Read more ...Minister Burke announces €23 million to extend digitalisation services for SMEs
Wed, Dec 31, 2025
Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke T.D. this week announced €23m in additional funding for Ireland’s four European Digital Innovation Hubs to continue working with SMEs, as well as public service bodies, to support their uptake of AI and other cutting edge digital technologies.
Read more ...Public consultation on strengthening consumer protection, competition and enforcement
Wed, Dec 31, 2025
The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment has opened a public consultation on proposed legislative measures under the Consumer Protection, Competition and Enforcement Bill 2026. This initiative aims to enhance consumer rights, promote fair competition and provide stronger enforcement tools to protect consumers and businesses alike.
Read more ...Why the New Year is a great time to reassess your career options
Wed, Dec 31, 2025
The start of a new year has long been associated with fresh beginnings, reflection, and goal-setting. While many people focus on personal resolutions such as health or finances, the new year is also an ideal moment to take a step back and reassess career options. Whether you are just starting out, considering a change, or simply checking that you are still on the right path, the new year offers a unique opportunity to reflect, reset, and realign your professional direction.
Read more ...Recruitment specialist highlights how AI is changing recruitment
Thu, Dec 25, 2025
Artificial Intelligence is now a major part of how jobs are filled. Many companies are using software to screen CVs and rank candidates before a human recruiter ever sees them. This shift is transforming recruitment and creating both challenges and opportunities for jobseekers.
Recent research into recruitment technology shows that applicant tracking systems and AI-assisted hiring tools are now used by the majority of medium to large employers. Industry reports indicate that these systems significantly reduce time to hire and help employers manage high volumes of applications more efficiently. At the same time, candidate surveys consistently show that jobseekers feel frustrated and unsure about how their CVs are being assessed.
Read more ...Over 30,000 Galway homes and businesses can now avail of a fibre connection to the NBI network
Thu, Dec 11, 2025
National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network under the National Broadband Plan (NBP) on behalf of the Government, has said that over 30,000 Galway homes and businesses are now passed and can now avail of a high-speed fibre broadband connection, with over 11,000 premises already connected to NBI’s network.?
Read more ...KPMG Enterprise Barometer 2025 shows most private businesses are confident
Thu, Dec 11, 2025
Confidence among Ireland’s private businesses and entrepreneurs remains robust despite rising costs, recruitment challenges, and global uncertainty, according to the latest KPMG Enterprise Barometer, conducted in partnership with RED C Research in September.
Read more ...Ireland’s first AI Venture Forge Accelerator concludes Paris mission with high-level showcase
Thu, Dec 11, 2025
PorterShed’s AI Venture Forge accelerator, Ireland’s first programme dedicated exclusively to AI start-ups, concluded its international phase last week with a three-day trade and innovation mission to Paris, culminating in a pitch showcase at the Embassy of Ireland, Paris.
Read more ...Irish Games Talent Incubator marks innovative step in developing Ireland’s next generation of game developers
Thu, Dec 11, 2025
A new initiative to equip Irish game developers with the tools to break through in the +$200 billion global games market has just completed its first year.
Read more ...Connacht fail to build on superb start in Europe
Sun, Dec 07, 2025
Ospreys 24
Connacht 21
Connacht 21
Read more ...ShopBallinasloe.ie wins Business Community Spirit Award
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
ShopBallinasloe.ie has been awarded the Business Community Spirit Award at the People of the Year Awards Ceremony held at The Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe. The awards celebrate individuals, groups, clubs, and businesses who make a real difference in the community across sport, culture, volunteering, and business.
Read more ...Solid Accounting: Guiding businesses toward clarity and confidence
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
Marguerite Maher of Solid Accounting understands first-hand the pressures business owners face.
Reflecting on her earlier accounting roles, she explains that staff shortages often made it difficult to give clients the dedicated attention they deserved.
Read more ...Chanelle Pharma appoints Sébastien Boussemart as Head of Animal Health
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
Chanelle Pharma this week announced the appointment of Sébastien Boussemart as Head of Animal Health, a strategic leadership role designed to accelerate the company’s growth, strengthen global operations, and advance its vision as a fully integrated B2B partner of choice for the animal health industry.
Read more ...Datavant launches tech talks
Thu, Nov 27, 2025
A series of talks on emerging technologies will begin next Tuesday, December 2, at the Hyde Hotel on Foster Street, with doors at 6pm.
Read more ...Galway company Allta Ecology wins Three’s Grants for Small Businesses
Wed, Nov 26, 2025
Three Ireland is delighted to announce that Allta Ecology from Galway has been chosen as one of 10 winners of 2025’s Grants for Small Businesses programme which sees the business secure a portion of the €100,000 bursary.
Three’s Grants for Small Businesses programme - funded by Three Ireland and administered by the small business network and support provider, Enterprise Nation - includes a €5,000 cash award, €5,000 worth of device and connectivity solutions, along with ongoing support from Three Ireland’s team of in-house business experts.
Read more ...Advance Science celebrates 15 years’ protecting pollinators
Wed, Nov 26, 2025
At a time when honey bee health and colony losses are a global concern, Galway-based Advance Science is celebrating 15 years in business – and 15 years of helping beekeepers around the world keep their bees alive and thriving.
Read more ...Minister Lawless launches cybersecurity education programme
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless T.D. this week launched a new cybersecurity executive education programme at University of Galway.
Read more ...Galway renewable advocate to open Irish Wind Farmers Conference
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
Ireland’s onshore wind sector is “trapped in an eternal Groundhog Day,” according to the Irish Wind Farmers’ Association (IWFA), which has warned that persistent delays in the planning system are jeopardising the State’s 2030 renewable energy targets.
Read more ...O’Connor’s Centra Salthill celebrates success at Centra’s 2025 national award ceremony
Thu, Nov 13, 2025
O’Connor’s Centra Salthill has been recognised at the prestigious Pride of Centra Awards, held at the Round Room, Mansion House, Dublin. The awards, Centra’s national celebration of retail excellence, honour the very best stores, teams, and individuals across Ireland.
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