Improve your self-esteem and performance in GMIT

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Bookings are now being taken for the Introduction to NLP for Self Esteem and Performance course commencing on Feb 7 and the new Advanced NLP for Self Esteem and Performance course commencing on Feb 8 in Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT).

Deadline looms for Irish grads to apply for EU internships

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

University graduates should consider applying for one of the 650 places under the winter traineeship scheme in the European Commission, the deadline for which is Monday.

This is the view of Labour councillor Niall McNelis. He said with so few jobs available for Irish graduates in the current climate, “this scheme is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience at the heart of the European Union”.

Springtime for GMIT's Individual Excellence

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Individual Excellence, a course in personal and career development which will start in GMIT on Monday February 7, promises to put a pep in your step for eight weeks.

NUIG postgraduate fair to showcase more than four hundred programmes

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

The annual NUI Galway Postgraduate Open Day is to take place on Wednesday February 2, from 12.30 to 4.30pm in the Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn.

Artspace to represent Galway at major international art fair

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Artspace, the Galway artist collective, will be representing Ireland at the Supermarket Art Fair which will take place in Stockholm in February.

Deputy mayor’s casting vote blocks controversial Westside rezoning

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

A controversial rezoning, which city planners said would be “hugely detrimental to the city centre” was only stopped from being passed by the deputy mayor’s casting vote.

Conneely keeps shtum at meeting

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

The audacious and controversial character of Councillor Padraig Conneely was tempered at was supposed to be the second meeting of the City council to discuss amendments to the draft city development plan 2011 to 2017.

Monday evening’s meeting was one of two to discuss the plan; however the first was abandoned after Councillor Conneely continued to interrupt the meeting, describing actions taken against him to be “a farce”.

Oil be back — Sweeney’s back with The Oil Company

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

THE character Daniel Plainview in the film There Will be Gold said “I'm an oilman, ladies and gentlemen, I just like to think of myself as an oilman.”

Galway-based online learning provider wins top UNESCO prize

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

Galway-based free online learning provider ALISON.com was among the four winners of the 2010 UNESCO-King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize, one of the world’s most prestigious prizes for innovation in ICT for Education.

Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh info evening to take place next week

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

Gaillimh le Gaeilge is hosting an information evening in association with last year’s Gradam winner, Bácús Uí Ghríofa/Griffin’s Bakery, for companies and organisations who are interested in entering the prestigious Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh, Galway’s annual bilingual business award.

The Information Evening will take place in Griffin’s Bakery/Bácús Uí Ghríofa on Thursday, January 27 between 6.30pm and 7.30pm.

Get the results you really want with Educogym

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

They say a picture speaks a thousand words so if the before and after shots that cover the walls of Educogym are anything to go by there certainly have been some phenomenal results achieved by the many clients who have turned to the trainers here to help them get into the best shape possible.

Now in its fourth year Educogym in Oranmore has developed a reputation of getting results, in fact according to owner and Clare native Tara McFadden this business is focused on helping clients achieve their goals, providing them with the best possible service, and educating people to a higher level of understanding about nutrition and health.

Endeavour to be Galway’s 2011 success story

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Ireland's leading programme for business start-ups is currently recruiting participants for their second programme. The closing date for applications is January 26. Eighty participants will be asked to commit three hours on one evening a week over the next two months in Dublin or Kerry. This phase of the programme is open to founders with business ideas and co-founders with expertise in a range of disciplines that will complement the business.

Leading businesswomen to launch Network Galway's Open Evening

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Two of Galway’s leading business women are headlining the Network Galway open evening, which takes place on Wednesday next January 19 at 6pm in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Galway.

Look before you leap

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

We all play different roles in life. In a few hours, we can transform from parent to friend to manager modes effortlessly. Each style requires different communication methods. This is something that we don’t even think about.

Directors told how to behave this year

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

As 2011 begins and the spotlight remains firmly on company directors, it is essential that those leading business in Ireland fully understand the responsibilities of their role. Now more than ever, company directors must act with integrity and adhere to the highest professional standards.

CIPD to host event to hear of changes in Irish public sector employment

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

The CIPD Western Region Committee in conjunction with event co-sponsors Galway University Hospitals and HSE West are to host a seminar on ‘Change in the Irish Public Sector ‘on Thursday January 20.

Applications open for 5,000 Census jobs

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

The application process for 5,000 Census Enumerators positions across the country has opened this morning. To date 21,000 people have pre-registered their interest in the positions. The final date for applications is 11 January 2011. However the applications process will close prior to this date if the number of applications reaches 15,000.

Ó Cuív – “radical realignment of services for jobseekers”

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

Éamon Ó Cuív, TD, Minister for Social Protection welcomed the transfer of staff of the Community Welfare Service from the HSE to the Department of Social Protection from this week.. He also confirmed that he has assumed responsibility for the policy direction and funding of the employment services and community employment services programmes of FÁS from his colleague, the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills, Mary Coughlan TD today.

Irish business people will finally ‘get real’ in 2011 - predicts Ben Dunne

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

With more and more businesses going to the wall and many more expected to close their doors or go into receivership as the new year progresses after the challenging Christmas 2010 trading period, advice from the experts in recent times suggest that Irish people will either have to go abroad, take their business abroad or set up on-line, in order to succeed.

However high profile business man Ben Dunne, formerly of Dunnes Stores who most recently is enjoying success with his burgeoning chain of budget-price Ben Dunne gymnasiums, particularly in Germany, believes that 2011 will prove to be the year when Irish business people finally hit back and get real as they come to understand at last that good business sense is all about keeping costs to a minimum.

Junior Chamber Galway members receive international awards

Thu, Dec 23, 2010

Junior Chamber International Galway hosted its annual Christmas ball and awards ceremony in the Harbour Hotel recently where the voluntary activities and efforts of members were recognised and the end of a successful year for 2010 branch president Victoria Whelan was celebrated.

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