Catchy melodies and quality menus keep patrons flocking to the Spanish Arch

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

The Spanish Arch Bar and Live Venue may have undergone substantial changes in recent years, but all of them appear to have endeared it further to locals and visitors alike. Located in Galway’s Latin Quarter, its wide range of quality food and constant line up of live music have affirmed its status as one of Quay Street’s most renowned establishments.

Volvo Ocean Race launches app so you can follow action all the way to Galway

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

The Volvo Ocean Race this week launched an app making the world’s premier round the world yacht race easier to follow than ever before. as it heads for Ireland.

Reduce your 2010 tax bill before November deadline

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

Self-assessed people (including sole traders, partners, proprietary directors, PAYE employees with rental income etc.) have to make a return of income by the end of this month (or mid November if filed online). Worse again they must also pay all outstanding taxes due for 2010 and a corresponding amount for 2011 in many cases to prevent nasty fines. To avoid the severest of haircuts Numbercruncher advises the following no-brainer tips to save you money.

Galway company creates job opportunities with launch of travel insurance website

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

Galway city based Ireland Assist Ltd/MAPFRE Assistance has recently entered into the direct travel insurance market with the launch of the website www.insureandgo.ie resulting in the creation of up to 20 job opportunities.

Irish companies will succeed with e-commerce

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

Irish companies are lagging behind and losing massive market share to their UK  and US counterparts according to research by the .ie Domain Registry (IEDR).

Your Career, Your Choices

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

Q: After eight months searching for a job, I’ve finally got to the second interview stage. I’ve got a whisper from somebody inside the company that, in fact, I more or less have the job wrapped up, and that the second interview is just to run me by the MD before the appointment is made. The MD didn’t attend the first interview. How should I approach this interview? I’m particularly worried about how the whole question of salary expectation might impact on the interview.

Praise Expression concert set for Saturday

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

This latest Praise Expression concert will take place on Saturday at the Black Box Theatre. The event is themed ‘Galway G-Jamz’and is in aid of Cancer Care West. The Cancer Care West Inis Aoibhinn’s facilities still require expansion and additional fittings and the group has decided raise awareness of the situation and pledge its funds to the cause.

One hundred new jobs for Galway as Pivot Acquisition commences recruitment

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Pivot Acquisition Corp, one of North America's largest value-added IT solutions providers, has announced the opening of a Shared Services Centre to support the company’s rapid growth and expansion. Based at the Parkmore Technical Park, Pivot Shared Services will build a world-class Shared Services team, creating 25 jobs in 2011 with 75 additional jobs planned for 2012.

Martin Divilly’s sizzling meats add zest to The Apprentice

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Monday night saw TV3 bring the successful TV show The Apprentice to the streets of Galway. Sponsored by Bank of Ireland, the candidates had to choose two local businesses to sell and promote their local produce. Team Zest went with the two businesses they felt would produce the most sales on the day - Martin Divilly’s butchers of Westside and Goya’s café and bakery of Kirwan’s Lane.

Smácht Mór on 11.11.11 — hear from the experts

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

When Fionn Mac Cumhaill, the Irish mythical hero, suddenly became the sole benefactor of all the wisdom of the world by virtue of being the first to taste the salmon of knowledge he unwittingly deprived his boss of a hard-earned prize. Fionn, who was requested to cook the fish for supper, burnt his finger while cooking the salmon and put his thumb in his mouth to cool the flesh.

Your Career, Your Choices

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Q. I have a question, but, first, I have some observations to make.

Is that the time? — learn to use time to work for you Ballybane seminar

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Looking to improve your time management? Do you want to reduce stress while being more productive? Would you like to have a sense of accomplishment after a day’s work? Ballybane Enterprise Centre is hosting a seminar on time management for business managers and owners of small businesses on Wednesday October 26 which aims to help business owners use the principals of time management to increase sales and reduce costs by using their time effectively.

Galway’s medical technology companies urged to follow Cappella’s lead

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Galway companies at the forefront of medical technology will play a key role in Ireland’s economic recovery, according to Michael Gilmore of Cappella Medical Devices and Enterprise Ireland.

Galway company wins major contract to support Scottish businesses

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

A Galway company this week secured a major international framework agreement that will see it provide Innovation and lean management support to some 200 businesses in the United Kingdom.

Team BDS, which has its head office in Claregalway, Co Galway, have just been awarded the three-year contract by the Scottish Government’s economic development agency.

Your Career, Your Choices

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Q. I am just putting together my CV for the first time in 14 years. Should I put a link to my LinkedIn account on it? (John, question put to us at recent jobs expo seminar in Castlebar, Co. Mayo)

Boston Scientific to share its human resources practices

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Global medical device industry giants Boston Scientific will sponsor the next breakfast event of the CIPD Western Region.

Enterpreneur programme for ambitious Galway businesswomen

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Galway businesswomen are being asked to take part in the latest cycle of Going for Growth - a programme aimed at helping ambitious Irish female entrepreneurs develop their businesses.

Tony Barbour rejoins the Motorpark team

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Motorpark would like to extend a warm welcome to Tony Barbour as he rejoins the Motorpark sales team after 10 years.

JCI Young Entrepreneur boasts largest prize in the region

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Nominations are now closed for the JCI Galway Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2011 Awards which this year will see entrants compete for the largest prize package on offer for any entrepreneurial award in the region.

Free internet training places for jobseekers

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Jobseekers are being offered free places on an internet training programme in Galway.

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