Galway company victorious at InterTradeIreland Seedcorn regional final

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Galway company Advance Science, was named the Best Emerging Company in the Connacht and Leinster final of the 2011 InterTradeIreland Seedcorn all-island business competition. Advance Science, which is based in Connemara, beat tough competition from two other Connacht and Leinster finalists to win €20,000 to help finance the early stages of its ventures.

Pearla na Mara and Translex celebrate birthday together

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

An evening of food and wine tasting will take place tomorrow night Friday November 11 at the new Pearla na Mara restaurant, Howley Square, Oranmore to celebrate their recent opening.

Christmas comes early at Galway Executive Skillnet with free workshops

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

It is not Christmas yet, but it is the season to be jolly at Galway Executive Skillnet (GES), which is giving away a number of free workshops at Galway City venues as an early present to Galway’s business community. Space is limited on all five free courses, so early booking with GES is essential.

Learning the drill for teaching interviews

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Q: I’m a primary school teacher, fresh out of college, and getting by with subbing days here and there. I have done two interviews, and though I felt I did well in both, I was unsuccessful on both occasions. Are there any general tips for teachers? And should I speak Irish at any stage in the interview? (Mary, email)

Farmbud business directory due to be published soon

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

A new business information service will soon be available to farmers in the form of the Farmbud Business Directory 2012. Farmbud, established in 2008, Irish owned and based, hosts www.farmbud.com, the largest global online farming network, currently under development, which will provide an innovative online networking medium for farmers all over the world; the Irish and UK portion of which is due to be launched early in the new year.

The directory which will feature in printed and online form, will be available free to farmers, and will provide them with a comprehensive listing of Agri-businesses and other relevant businesses across all categories and all counties. In printed form the directory will be a handy durable A5 size paperback with high quality pages, ideal for leaving on the farm office desk or carrying in a vehicle.

Pearce Flannery ‘Reality’ seminar tour to hit Castlebar

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Following a successful international tour during 2011 renowned business trainer and motivational speaker Pearce Flannery confirmed that the ‘Create Your Own Reality’ seminar has been confirmed for The TF Royal, Castlebar on December 15.

BPW to host the region’s best public speakers in city this weekend

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

This year BPW Galway has expanded the popular Public Speaking Competition to all reach out to schools across the Connacht region and in doing so are proud to announce seven teams will be participating in this year's event in taking place in Galway on this Saturday November 12.

The Public Speaking Competition is delivered in the guise of a meeting format and it is the only one of its kind in Europe making it unique and informative – it provides specific mechanisms for the students to sharpen their skills running a meeting, providing the opportunity to nurture the skill of speaking in public and addressing particular issues or topics during that meeting.

Find what’s best for you at Interiors by Marie

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

The long established Interiors by Marie has been a Galway favourite for top of the range interior fashions since its foundation. Customers continue to be enthralled by the collections of curtain and upholstery fabrics in an exciting range of shades and textures.

Quality and value at The Fabric Store

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

The Fabric Store opened its door this time last year and has proved a resounding success. With an enviable location beside Dunne’s in Terryland, the store has proved a big hit with locals and visitors alike.

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).

The research revealed only 66 per cent of Irish companies have an online presence, with just 21 per cent of them capable of handling e-commerce transactions.

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.

“Pivot AC was founded with the idea that stakeholder value is maximized when the right focus, strategy and people are brought together to create and execute brilliant plans,” says Pivot Chief Integration and Operations Officer, Ted Glahn.

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.

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