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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ballinasloe business to star in national hubs campaign

Thu, Nov 06, 2025

A Ballinasloe-based digital marketing company is one of the stars of a new national campaign showcasing the benefits of working in local enterprise hubs.

Free business breakfast event at The Connacht Hotel shares Galway’s global tech success story

Thu, Nov 06, 2025

Galway’s Sales Professionals Network is hosting a Free Business Breakfast Event at The Connacht Hotel on Tuesday, November 11, featuring an inspiring session with Michael FitzGerald, CEO and Founder of OnePageCRM—a Galway-born tech company making waves across the world.

Deuce to jam Gallagher blues

Thu, Nov 06, 2025

Formed in 2012 when three friends met busking at the Rory Gallagher Festival in Ballyshannon, Deuce is fuelled by a shared admiration for the guitar legend.

Western Development Commission hits €100 million investment milestone

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

The Western Development Commission’s (WDC) Western Investment Fund (WIF) has reached a major milestone, having now invested €100 million across more than 350 SMEs, social enterprises, community projects and strategic regional initiatives throughout the Western Region.

Ability West is hiring

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

Ability West is a long standing organisation that supports persons with varying levels of autism and intellectual disabilities. It has been in existence for 63 years and its services are still expanding.

A taste of Galway at ‘Flavours of Ireland’ event in London

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

Tourism Ireland’s ‘Flavours of Ireland’ event took place in London this week – connecting local tourism businesses from across Ireland with leading global inbound tour operators who bring visitors at scale to Ireland from around the world.

FeelTect secures €1.5 million investment to launch groundbreaking wound care device

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

Galway-based connected health start-up, FeelTect, has announced the commercial launch of its pioneering wound care device, Tight Alright, starting in Thun Hospital, Switzerland. The commercial launch coincides with the successful close of a €1.5 million investment round involving Irrus Investments, the Western Development Commission (WDC), and a network of angel investors.?

Going for Growth to host Inspiring Roadshow event at University of Galway in November

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Going for Growth – the business development programme for female entrepreneurs – is partnering with the University of Galway Innovation Office and IdeasLab to host a roadshow event at University of Galway next month.

More than 20% of HR leaders have not begun preparation for 2026 EU Pay Transparency Directive

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Ibec, the group representing Irish businesses, will today launch its latest HR Update Report at the annual HR Leadership Summit, highlighting key trends shaping HR practices in Irish workplaces.

The report, based on a survey of over 391 HR professionals, reveals that just 1% of organisations say they feel are fully prepared for the upcoming EU Pay Transparency Directive, due to take effect in June 2026.

Bay Broadcasting completes acquisition of Galway Bay FM

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Bay Broadcasting, the Irish-owned radio group behind Radio Nova, Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio and Sunshine 106.8, has this week announced the completion of its acquisition of Galway Bay FM following receipt of approval from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) and the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan.j

Solid Accounting Ltd: Built on expertise and a commitment to business success

Thu, Oct 23, 2025

Solid Accounting Ltd is proud to bring expert financial guidance to businesses, rooted in years of hands-on experience, specialist training, and a genuine passion for helping clients thrive.

Founder Marguerite Maher began her career at a highly regarded accountancy practice in Galway City, where she gained a solid foundation in accounting, taxation, and financial management.

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