CPC hits the 10,000 mark in new drivers trained for business

Thu, May 13, 2010

CPC.IE, Ireland’s CPC specialists have now trained 10,000 drivers in their “nationally acclaimed” Driver and Transport Management CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) courses. Kerry-based CPC.IE have been delivering Transport Training Courses for 25 years at 30 venues throughout the country.

Entrepreneurship Forum 2010 — one stop shop for emerging entrepreneurs

Thu, May 13, 2010

The 2010 Entrepreneurship Forum, aimed at new innovative companies and individuals with business ideas, will be held in the Galway Technology Centre on Tuesday May 25 from 4pm to 7pm.

Seedcorn fund of €280,000 is open to companies

Thu, May 13, 2010

Local entrepreneurs could get a huge cash boost for their businesses thanks to a prize fund of €280,000 being offered by InterTradeIreland’s All-Island Seedcorn Business Competition 2010. The competition is the largest on the island in terms of the prize fund available and in the past has helped give fledgling firms a ‘lift-off’.

New digital system can transform bus service

Thu, May 13, 2010

Bus Eireann has just launched a new digital media initiative which it claims is the first national service of its kind in Europeand which will make bus travel much more attractive to hundreds of thousands of bus users nationwide.

Passport developer opens door for new jobs in Connemara

Thu, May 06, 2010

Leading electronic passport developer HID Global, is to make substantial investment in expanding its Connemara plant, it was announced this week.

Galway and Belfast to be linked by air 18 times a week

Thu, May 06, 2010

Galway is be linked by air to Belfast up to 18 times a week from this July, it was announced this week. Designed to stimulate commerce and tourism between the two cities, Manx2.com is to operate a twice-daily commuter service most weekdays, re-opening air links between Belfast and the West of Ireland.

Secret Millionaire star to speak at Galway female entrepreneurship seminar

Thu, Apr 29, 2010

Serial entrepreneur, author and women in business expert Margaret Heffernan, who recently featured in Channel Four’s Secret Millionaire, will speak next week at a seminar in Galway on female entrepreneurship being organised by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). The seminar will take place at the Clayton Hotel on Thursday May 6 at 6.30pm.

GMIT offers fast track option for business graduates to obtain ACCA membership

Thu, Apr 29, 2010

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology is now offering full-time tuition for the internationally recognised Association of Chartered Certified Accountants qualification, commencing in September.

Abú Media wins major international award

Thu, Apr 29, 2010

Abú Media’s historical documentary series Mobs Mheiriceá, which was broadcast on TG4, beat off international competition to take the Factual Series award at the Celtic Media Festival 2010.

Craft beer festival hits Galway

Thu, Apr 29, 2010

Galway’s first craft beer festival will take place this May Bank Holiday weekend. The Brewers on the Bay Festival will bring craft brewers from microbreweries all over Ireland to Salthill for the first event of its kind in the west.

The Oslo will host the festival over two days on May 1 and 2, kicking off at 3pm daily. Admission is free and you can try beers from microbreweries including Galway’s own Galway Hooker and the Oslo microbrewery.

Public meeting on trade and aid with Third World

Thu, Apr 29, 2010

Subsidies for and trade agreements with the Third World will be examined and discussed at a public meeting in the Galway One World Centre in the Bridge Mills on Tuesday at 7pm.

B&Q celebrate qualification successes

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

Celebrating the success of 22 team members being awarded their City and Guilds NVQ in Retail Skills or Home Improvement Knowledge Qualification is B&Q in Knocknacarra.

Do you want to be your own boss?

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

Are you female, looking for work, and would you consider being your own boss?

New business support programme

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

A new programme aimed at providing essential support to start up businesses has been launched by Ballybane Enterprise Centre.

Stockmarket workshop in Ballybane

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

A new workshop at the Ballybane Enterprise centre has been designed to help beginner investors avoid common mistakes made by amateur investors in the stock market.

Walk on ancient Spanish pilgrimage route for Ability West

Thu, Apr 15, 2010

A local charity is seeking volunteers to take part in a fundraising walk along an ancient pilgrimage route in northern Spain.

Galway Taekwon-do instructor takes three gold in Germany

Thu, Apr 15, 2010

Local taekwon-do instructor, Shane Fitzgibbon has recently returned from a successful trip to Germany where he captained the Irish team in the German International Championships. The tournament was also attended by contestants from Czech Republic, Netherlands, and Spain. Fitzgibbon was accompanied by Listowel student (currently training in Galway) Padraig O’ Connor.

The black belt patterns kicked off the day with Ireland getting a great start - Fitzgibbon took gold in his first division of the day. Next up was men’s team sparring. The Irish team met a spirited Dutch contingent in the final. The first few results didn’t go the Irish way, and the team found themselves needing two wins just to tie the match. O’ Connor and Fitzgibbon delivered the needed results, and O’ Connor proceeded to win the tie break bout — hence the match for Ireland. O’ Connor had to settle for bronze in the +80Kg individuals, after a close fought match against a fellow Irish teammate.

College partners with business to create new enterprise module

Thu, Apr 15, 2010

J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics has partnered with local businesses to introduce a new module, Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise, for their final-year Bachelor of Commerce students.

Fat Tony’s turns six with more outlets on the way

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

Fat Tony’s Barbers in the heart of Liosban on the Tuam Road is a barber’s like no other, offering a traditional men’s barbers as well as a variety of male grooming services. Celebrating six years in business this August, Fat Tony’s has proven to be a huge success and very popular with its loyal clientele.

Soon, the company will be announcing new outlets in the region, illustrating the success of the brand.

Galway Roadstone workers to dig deep to make million for Simon

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

CRH employees take to the streets of Galway for a fundraising day this Saturday April 10, aiming to help raise funds for the Simon Communities of Ireland.

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