Grid West project aims to bring massive renewable infrastructure to west

Thu, May 10, 2012

A plan to bring 21st century energy infrastructure to Galway and the West of Ireland was launched by EirGrid this week. By connecting the electricity generated by the region’s huge renewable energy resources, the Grid West project will facilitate significant job creation and investment as well as contributing to national recovery and growth.

Volunteer Fair this weekend at Eyre Square Shopping Centre

Thu, May 10, 2012

Galwegians interested in volunteering for community, sports, and arts organisations should go to the Volunteer Fair in the Eyre Square Shopping Centre on Saturday May 19.

Network Galway gets ready for annual business awards

Thu, May 10, 2012

The Mayor of Galway Hildegarde Naughton launched the Network Galway Business Women of the Year Awards, which will take place in The Salthill Hotel, on Friday May 25 and promises to be a spectacular affair.

IWAK welcomes Lufthansa to west of Ireland

Thu, May 10, 2012

Ireland West Airport Knock welcomed Europe’s largest airline, Lufthansa, to the West of Ireland as the inaugural flight from Dusseldorf touched down early this week.

BPW to have its summer lunch in aid of Galway Hospice

Thu, May 10, 2012

BPW Galway launches their Annual Summer Lunch to be held on May 18 in the Ardilaun Hotel and will have Gemma Hussey as its guest speaker with the proceeds of the raffle on the day going to Galway Hospice.

Galway fire services raised nearly €3,500 in Shave or Dye charity event

Thu, May 03, 2012

Nearly €3,500 has so far been raised by Galway City and County Fire Brigades whose members recently held a shave or dye event in Monroe’s tavern in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.

Cost effective training for start-up businesses

Thu, May 03, 2012

Starting next week the Galway County and City Enterprise Board is rolling out a new programme of training courses in May and June designed and priced with the small to middle sized business in mind. The courses are also relevant for someone who is thinking of starting a business and not sure of the next step to take, or someone with an idea and not sure how to develop or make it happen.

Beware — Thursday is the most dangerous day at work

Thu, May 03, 2012

To mark ‘World Day for Health & Safety at Work’ InjuriesBoard.ie, published a review of workplace accidents in 2011 that shows compensation totalling €22.5million (2010: €25.1million) was awarded in respect of 830 (2010: 889 awards) personal injury workplace claims nationally. In Galway, €1,049,984 (2010: €727,813) was awarded in respect of 32 (2010: 29 awards) personal injury workplace claims.

WIN – an excellent support in difficult times

Thu, May 03, 2012

I first came in contact with WIN in 2009 after being made redundant as a result of the company re-locating. WIN was just in its infancy, and from the start, it provided excellent support.

Welcome boost as Cisco’s €26 million investment will create 115 new positions in Oranmore

Thu, May 03, 2012

There has been a broad welcome to this week’s announcement by Cisco, a world leader in networking products, that an investment of €26 million is to be made in its Galway Research and Development (R&D) facility over the next two years bringing with it the creation of up to 115 new jobs.

Hide your talents atop a skyscraper

Thu, May 03, 2012

Winning language, er, wins. Many people use self-deprecating language. It can be a quite endearing trait in casual company, but when chasing a job, it could well be injurious to your chances.

Ask someone how they are today, and they may tell you ‘not too bad.’ When analysed literally, this means that they are ‘bad’, but ‘not too’ so.

Jobs boost for Cellulac after European Commission cash injection

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

A Galway-based start-up business is celebrating a €2.8 million cash injection that will create 14 high end jobs.

Matrix Recruitment Group opens in Galway

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Matrix Recruitment Group, a national recruitment company has opened its new office in Galway Technology Park, Parkmore, Galway. Matrix have been recruiting successfully for more than 14 years and this is the fourth office in addition to Athlone, Carlow, and Waterford.

How to beat stage fright — public speaking and presentation skills workshop

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

The best prepared presentation can go desperately wrong when the presenter has “stage fright”. Having to make a presentation in front of a group can be nerve wracking, no matter how big or small the group or how familiar they may be. It requires a high level of confidence and preparation.

The ability to influence other people is essential for business owners, salespeople, managers, supervisors and

Your Career, Your Choices

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Q: As the song nearly says, ‘my boss didn’t like me anyway.’ My last job finished up badly last month because I felt the boss was a bully, but that’s a story for another day. In the end, I left – jumped before I was pushed, so to speak. Ironically, I got on exceptionally well with virtually everyone else in the management team, most notably with the number two woman in the company. I feel pretty sure she would speak well of me in a reference. Is it appropriate to put her down on my Curriculum Vitae as the person to contact, rather than the bosss? I have seen a job advertised that I think I can get. (TT, email)

Put your business in prime position with Prime Design

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

In today's competitive market, you have to speak directly to your target audience. You need to inspire trust, reliability and familiarity. You need to create a brand, but how? With something deceptively simple: an iconic logo design and a professional approach to your marketing materials.

Galway builders up for award at Dublin ceremony tonight

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Galway-based company, Passive House Builders, has been nominated for the prestigious ‘Green Residential Award’ at the National Green Awards 2012 being held tonight in Dublin.

When you lose your job and sense of self-worth

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Q: I I have been successful all my life, but the company for which I worked at middle management level has just closed down. I feel as if the rug has been pulled from under me. I can’t even begin to contemplate searching for a new job. I feel like I have lost all sense of my worth – as if the past 25 years of work and success has been for nothing. Do you have any suggestions? (JR, 46, email)

Dragon Duffy to launch mentoring programme in city next month

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

RTE Dragon and serial investor Gavin Duffy will officially launch a new mentoring initiative for small businesses at the SCCUL Mentworking Evening in the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill on Wednesday May 2 at 5.30pm.

Take the stress out of networking

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

For most of us, we find networking events intimidating, stressful and downright scary. However, there are number of things that you can do to help you approach a networking event without the stress and ensure you achieve some success.

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