SuperValu to sell millions worth of turkeys as shoppers buy Irish

Thu, Dec 23, 2010

With the Christmas count down well underway, SuperValu is expecting a bumper year for Irish turkeys and hams, with sales expected to be in the region of €6 million, as consumers put Irish produce firmly on the Christmas menu.

Human capital key to western region’s growth potential

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

The Western Region is well placed to achieve strong future growth, thanks to the investments of recent years and its educated and skilled workforce. In order to optimise that potential, not only for the good of the region but for national growth and recovery, continued improvements in infrastructure, innovation and the ‘3Es’ (enterprise, employment and education) are vital.

This assertion comes in a new Western Development Commission (WDC) Policy Briefing, 'How is the Western Region doing? Measuring regional development', which shows that although the Western Region experienced an overall improvement in its level of development during the boom years it continued to lag the rest of the state in critical areas such as income, poverty and labour force participation.

Thirty day career boost changes mindset about job seeking

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Twelve people from Galway city and county came together recently to participate in a community supported job seekers programme. Some had lost their homes due to the economic crises with each person having been unemployed for an average of 10 months. The common bond between the group was the hope of bettering their circumstances with the sole objective of finding jobs.

Every euro counts for hard-hit charities

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Galway business Bookkeeping Partners (BKP), is urging fellow business owners to remember the less fortunate in the run up to the holiday season. BKP give one euro for every hour they bill to their Charity of the Year. “We find this a great way to donate as the amount we give is directly linked to our turnover,” explains Deirdre Geraghty, owner of BKP, “and as we donate monthly, it’s a little easier on the cashflow than trying to find a lump sum at year end.”

“It’s a very tough time for everyone but Charities are finding it exceptionally hard to survive” explained Ms Geraghty. “Financial support from the Government is constantly being cut and fund-raising has become extremely difficult. I realise money is tight for everyone right now but we need to remember that these Charities look after our communities and we all avail of their services at some time, either directly or through our families and friends.”

Your Career, Your Choices

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

What can you offer?
‘There is no secret – each job search is different (Lori Conlan NIH)’

Government accused of having ‘no real desire’ to end hospital waiting lists

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

A local politician has accused the Government of having “no real desire” to end hospital waiting lists.

Top European golf marketing award goes to Moycullen organisation

Thu, Dec 09, 2010

A MOYCULLEN-based golf alliance comprising the north west’s top golf clubs has been awarded a prestigious golf marketing award in which the region was named one of the best golf destinations in the continent.

Connemara businesses to promote new tourism packages

Thu, Dec 09, 2010

A major workshop for all Connemara tourism stakeholders will be held next Monday in Kylemore Abbey.

Hosted by Fáilte Ireland and promoted by the newly-formed Connemara Wild at Heart steering group, a key element of the day is to help tourism providers to join forces in providing bundled packages for visitors.

Another first for Western Management Centre

Thu, Dec 09, 2010

Western Management Centre is the first training organisation in the West of Ireland to receive FETAC accreditation for their Manual Handling Train the Trainer Course. This Special Purpose Certificate is designed to equip Learners with the knowledge, skills and competence to effectively design and deliver manual handling instruction in the workplace. Almost every occupational setting requires some form of manual handling. The manual handling regulations seek to reduce the very large incidence of back injury and non fatal injuries arising from the manual handling of loads at work.

Your Career, Your Choices

Thu, Dec 09, 2010

A beggar had been sitting by the side of the road for over 30 years. One day a stranger walked by. “Spare some change?” mumbled the beggar, mechanically holding out his old baseball cap.

Fuel price increase is anti-jobs, says Healy Eames

Thu, Dec 09, 2010

Fine Gael Galway West Senator, Fidelma Healy Eames, has slammed the fuel price increase which came into effect following the annoucement in the Budget on Tuesday.

How can a professional life coach help you ?

Thu, Dec 09, 2010

I could give you all the text book definitions but I won’t. Every coach out there seems to have a different definition. Coaching originated in the states within sports and they soon realised that same principles could be applied to business and education indeed any area of life where you wish to improve performance.

Don’t be put off by recession, entrepreneurs tell NUIG seminar

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

“The economic downturn should not deter people from starting their own business”, that’s according to three of the top entrepreneurs in the country.

Aran Island Ferries go ‘down under’

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

Sally O’Brien of Aran Island Ferries – together with other leading tourism representatives from around the island of Ireland hit the road in Australia recently, joining Tourism Ireland for a week-long sales blitz to promote Ireland as a top holiday destination. Playing on the huge popularity of talent competitions right now, the theme of this year’s trade mission was “Ireland’s Got Talent”, with 15 of Ireland’s leading tourism operators joining Tourism Ireland ‘Down Under’. Their busy schedule saw them meet with hundreds of Aussie and New Zealander travel agents, tour operators and carriers, as well as influential media contacts in the cities of Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland.

Jim Paul, Tourism Ireland’s Head of Australia & Developing Markets, said: “Australia and New Zealand are important markets for tourism to the island of Ireland, delivering over 150,000 visitors last year. Holidaymakers from these countries tend to stay considerably longer than the average visitor and enjoy visiting the various regions of Ireland. This type of trade mission, where we talk directly to influential travel agents and tour operators and tell them what makes the island of Ireland such a fantastic holiday destination, provides us with an excellent opportunity to grow business further from the market in 2011 and beyond. It is an excellent opportunity for the participants to showcase their product to important decision-makers around Australia and New Zealand and to encourage them to include the island of Ireland in their future holiday programmes.

First international language conference at NUI Galway

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

NUI Galway will host it’s first International Language Conference entitled Translation, Technology and Autonomy in Language Teaching and Learning on 10 to 11 December 2010.

An Spidéal Christmas fair next week

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

The third annual Spidéal Christmas fair is being held in Colaiste Chonnacht, An Spidéal on Sunday December 12, starting at 12 noon.

Answering the call – nine top telephone interview tips

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

The main objective of a telephone interview is to assess the candidate’s skill-set before selecting them for a face-to-face interview. Again, this is cost-effective for the employer and it is a very efficient way of weeding out weaker candidates.

Managing Christmas stress

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

For many people Christmas is one of the most stressful times of the year as the expense of buying gifts, the pressure of last minute shopping and the heightened expectations of family togetherness combine to undermine the best intentions.

Local solicitors report surge in businesses seeking to reduce rates liability

Thu, Nov 25, 2010

Galway solicitors Purdy FitzGerald are reporting a surge in businesses seeking to reduce their rates liability. The action is promoted by upcoming local authority budgets which may include a commercial rates hike.

Norman FitzGerald, Managing Partner, Purdy FitzGerald said, “Recently we’ve noticed a significant increase in Galway businesses who are concerned about rising rates. With proper advice many businesses may be able to reduce their rates bills into the future.”

NUI Galway’s School of Business and Economics holds career mentoring event

Thu, Nov 25, 2010

The NUI Galway J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics Career Mentoring Event was attended by 20 students from the J. E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics and 10 mentors holding senior positions in a range of industries and professions.

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