Galway Bay Hotel receives special merit for excellence in customer service

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, was yet again recognised for its excellent standards of service at the CIE Tours International Awards of Excellence ceremony in the Shelbourne Hotel.

Elwoods appoints experienced chef to head position

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

Elwoods Steak and Seafood Grill , located in the Forster Court Hotel, has announced the appointment of Padraic Casserly as Head Chef.

A tiger’s tale — how one man lost it all but bounced back

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

Are you worried about your business, your borrowings and surviving this recession? Are your worries impacting on your family, your personal health, your ability to strive forward, your negotiations to survive? Do you need inspiration and courage to bring your business through this recession?

HP links up with college for new cloud computing course

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

NUI Galway and Hewlett-Packard have announced a new master of science degree in Cloud Computing Research. Identified by the Government, Forfás and the IDA as one of the best potential high-value growth areas for Ireland, and a vehicle for future jobs, cloud computing is set to provide a new generation of infrastructure, services and solutions for businesses.

Designed by the J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics at NUI Galway together with Hewlett-Packard Galway’s Cloud Services Innovation Centre, the new degree is the first of its kind in Ireland, in providing a programme of advanced research on high-value, business-focused aspects of cloud computing and services.

Dismal start to new year for retail outlets

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

Retail Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the retail sector, this week said that new CSO retail sales figures highlighted a pretty dismal start to the year for Irish retailers and suggested many consumers had made purchases in November and December to avoid the January VAT hike.

See how your business can benefit from the Galway finale

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

All Galway businesses are asked to attend an information evening being held next week at which they will hear about how they can benefit from the Volvo Ocean Race Finale 2012 to be held in Galway from June 30 to July 8.

Galway placed second in Hireland league of new jobs pledged

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

Companies in Galway have promised to create 105 jobs — the highest number of jobs pledged in the country outside Dublin — under the recently launched Hireland initiative.

Six jobs created at new city cloud computing company

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

Cloudstrong.ie, Ireland’s latest cloud computing and IT consultancy has just launched with the creation of six jobs.

Founded by Galway-based IT professional, Daryl Byrne, Cloudstrong.ie offer fully automated cloud management, at highly competitive prices and will significantly reduced company IT costs while simultaneously increasing security, efficiency and scalability.

New style of accountancy practice comes to Galway

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

A new walk-in tax and accountancy advice service, TaxAssist Accountants, servicing small businesses and the self employed has recently opened in Galway city centre.

Investor sought for company specialising in CNS disorders

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

Griffin Tuition located in NUIG is offering an opportunity to a financial or Angel investor to invest in its cognitive intervention treatments for central nervous system disorders such as Alzheimer’s, depression, schizophrenia, stroke, traumatic brain injury, post related stress disorder, senior memory maintenance, MCI, bipolar disorder etc. This revolutionary software is a first to Galway, Ireland and the UK.

Get connected the right way with Avita Communications

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

In a world where staying connected has become the ‘be all and end all’ it is little wonder that businesses get tangled up in their own web of inefficient phone lines and other overly complicated communication systems resulting in money unneccessarily going down the drain. However, Avita Communications can help reduce these costs, installing the very latest technology and efficient solutions, providing more security, leaving you to get on with growing your business.

New general manager at the Carlton Hotel

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Shay Livingstone (pictured), has been appointed general manager of the Carlton Hotel Galway City. The Carlton Hotel Galway city is a 268 bedroomed hotel with extensive meeting and fitness facilities and a popular family destination.

Mr Livingstone has worked in management roles within a range of four and five star luxury hotels on the continent, and was involved in the launch of a chain of luxury properties around the Mediterranean having gained a comprehensive and professional understanding of the European hotel market.

Unlock the secret to success

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Have you ever wondered why some people achieve so much in life with what can seem like little effort while others seem to struggle and never quite get what they want? Evelyn Cormican of Blueprint Coaching and Training will be answering this question in her upcoming workshop ‘Think and Grow Rich’.

Resolving to be decisive brings immediate CV pay-offs

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Q: I have worked in about 12 jobs over the years. My CV is currently six pages long – and, even at that, I feel I have left out some good stuff. I have read your advice about keeping your CV down to two pages, if possible. How might I achieve that? I can’t seem to find anything to leave out. (PP, email)

P35 deadline time creeping up

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

The P35 deadline is creeping up on us fast, the date for returning your annual P35 return on time for the year ended December 31 2011 is February 15 2012.

Investors sought for software business in battle against CND disorders

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

Griffin Tuition located in NUIG is offering an opportunity to a financial or Angel investor to invest in its cognitive intervention treatments for central nervous system disorders such as Alzheimer’s, depression, schizophrenia, stroke, traumatic brain injury, post related stress disorder, senior memory maintenance, MCI, bipolar disorder etc. This revolutionary software is a first to Galway, Ireland and the UK.

Sinéad Cassidy appointed as sales and PR manager to the g Hotel

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

The five star g Hotel has recently appointed Sinéad Cassidy as Sales and PR Manager to one of Ireland’s most luxurious properties, located in the heart of Galway city.

Knowing yourself is a good starting-point

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

If you are at a career crossroads, either by choice or design, you may be struggling to plot your next move. Because of the difficult economic circumstances, many people feel they should grab whatever job comes their way, rather than continuing to plan their career in such a way as to suit themselves in terms of their skills, attributes and behavioural characteristics.

An excellent way of exploring what might be your next move is to carry out a psychometric test. There are many excellent psychometric tests on the market and when coupled with feedback from the organisation running the test, they can help you make a very worthwhile decision about your future.

Capones to make the hit list for top food, killer deals, and service

Thu, Feb 09, 2012

Gangster, bootlegger, and enemy number one, Al Capone once terrorised Chicago, but in Knocknacarra where his mugshots have moved from the police files to gracing the walls of the ever popular restaurant, Capones, his name has become synonymous with great food and service.

Lynx Transport first in Connacht to be awarded Good Distribution Practise Passport

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

Galway company, Lynx Transport, has been awarded a Good Distribution Practise (GDP) Passport by the Irish Exporters Association Life Sciences Ireland. The accreditation, which ensures supply chain integrity and product safety from raw materials through to the end consumer, is gaining increased importance in Ireland and across the globe.

Established in 1985, the leading Irish owned company began its service offering with a daily Galway/Dublin delivery and collection service and is today one of the country’s most dynamic supply chain solution providers and strives to embrace best practice in the logistics and distribution industry.

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