West on verge of entrepreneurial burst, finds Sli Nua survey
Thu, Nov 04, 2010
The west of Ireland could be on the verge of producing a whole new wave of young entrepreneurs, according to a fresh survey of third-level students.
The survey of 200 third-level students revealed that three-quarters of them may start their own business within five years of leaving college.
Read more ...30-day career boost for job seekers
Thu, Oct 28, 2010
An exciting new programme to unlock the potential of job seekers has been launched in Galway. Potential participants taking part in this 30-day career boost project, which starts on November 8, will enjoy taking part in a parachute jump, climbing Croagh Patrick, and visiting an active Dáil Éireann session. There will be kayaking, mountain trailing, bio energy sessions, charity events, brainstorming talks in addition to a variety of problem-solving activities and sample interview preparations - all complemented by appropriate and extremely beneficial career tips throughout the 30 days.
Read more ...Failte West — a new tourism development forum
Thu, Oct 28, 2010
Fáilte Ireland has announced the establishment of Fáilte West, its new tourism development forum for the region. This announcement comes as the group met for their inaugural meeting at the Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit, Galway last week. Fáilte West will be responsible for spearheading and overseeing a three-year development agenda for tourism in the region with the active support of the Fáilte Ireland organisation.
Read more ...Kingfisher NUIG boss named Manager of the Year at ILAM awards
Thu, Oct 28, 2010
Barry Phelan, General Manager of the Kingfisher Club, NUI Galway has been named ‘ILAM Manager of the Year’ at the White Flag Awards which were held in the Breaffy House Hotel in Castlebar. ILAM is the industry body which represents sports, fitness, aquatic facilities, spas and wellness in Ireland. As his prize, Mr Phelan has won a trip to the 29th Annual International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) Convention and Trade Show which takes place from March 10-13 at the San Diego Convention Centre, California.
With almost 20 years’ experience in the fitness industry in the UK, France and Ireland, which includes management positions with both the Living Well group in the UK and the City West Campus in Dublin, Mr Phelan was appointed to the Position of General Manager of the Kingfisher Group Galway in July 2007.
Read more ...Your Career, Your Choices - How positivity leads to interview success
Thu, Oct 28, 2010
“To be a great champion you must believe you are the best. If you’re not, pretend you are”
(Muhammad Ali)
Read more ...Take the chance to begin again
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
Begin Again (www.beginagain.ie) a career advancement programme developed by the Irish Centre for Business Excellence (ICBE), is calling on experienced and professional individuals based in Galway who are eager to rejoin the workforce to join the programme and take advantage of one of 60 work placements currently available throughout the county and 200 available nationwide.
Read more ...Create your own economy and get back your get up and go
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
A new course titled “Create Your Own Economy” has been developed by Galway-based business and life coach Evelyn Cormican, to bring positivity and ‘can do’ attitude back into your lives. ‘Traditionally in Ireland we were never encouraged to dwell on things and told to ‘get up of our back-sides’ to face another day when things went wrong.
Read more ...Aro targets Facebook success for businesses
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
Here we will explore how to set up a business page, update your wall, how to integrate applications into your business page and how to use Facebook advertising as a cost effective tool.
Firstly when setting up it is important to set up a “page” rather than a “profile”. This will ensure you receive performance reporting and it makes it more accessible for visitors as they don’t need to be logged into Facebook to view your page.
Read more ...Galway business duo beat recession and take the Subway into town
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
Two Galway businessmen are overcoming the challenges presented by the recession having come together to take their high street business to the doorsteps of homes and offices throughout the city.
Read more ...Be convincing, even when you’re not talking
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
Communication consists of the following: 55 per cent body language, 38 per cent tone and 7 per cent words.
Read more ...‘2040 -a Galway odyssey’ — Symposium to look at city’s future
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
A day long symposium will be held in GMIT on Friday November 5 to create public debate on a vision for Galway for the next generation. Organised by the Galway 2040 Initiative it is led by Paul Shelly and Rory O’Connor, Jim Fennell (GMIT & Marine Institute), Professor Kevin Leyden (NUIG CISC) and Michael Coyle (Galway Chamber).
Read more ...Lighthouse Networks announces competitive new wireless broadband
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Galway-based company Lighthouse Networks has just announced the launch of a new Wireless Broadband Service for Galway city and the surrounding areas. The new service is being marketed under the name “Lightnet235” and it provides broadband subscribers in Galway with a very competitively priced broadband service. It uses the very latest fixed wireless access technology and has an entry level price of just €20 per month.
According to the managing director of Lighthouse Networks, Enda Broderick, “The new service is different to other wireless broadband technologies like mobile broadband. Our service is professionally installed at the customer’s premises and it provides much better upload speeds and quality of service than is typically available with mobile broadband.
Read more ...CIPD to hold symposium on foreign direct investment
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
A CIPD-organised symposium on foreign direct investment by multinationals in Ireland will take place in Salthill Hotel on October 29.
Read more ...IRDG to hold Enterprise Innovation Network event in Galway
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
The Industry Research and Development Group (IRDG) will hold an Enterprise Innovation Network Event at the Clayton Hotel, Galway on Tuesday 12 October from 8:30 to 11:30am.
Read more ...Emerging leaders sought for innovative programme
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
The Emerging Leaders Programme (ELP) is a seven-day transformational programme aimed at providing managers and team leaders with practical skills they need to enhance their performance in their roles. The ELP is receiving part funding from the GMIT Innovation Skillnet, which is funded by member companies under the Training Networks Programme, an initiative of Skillnets Ltd, funded through the Department of Education and Skills.
Read more ...Job and career opportunities at GMIT fair next week
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Employment opportunities, work placements, postgraduate study and volunteering options are to be outlined at a one day careers and recruitment fair in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT), Galway, on Tuesday October 12 next.
More than 50 national, international, and local employers have signed up for the annual event, and companies in sectors such as engineering, science, business IT, hospitality, and tourism will have stands at the event with representatives available to answer questions on current opportunities and trends.
Read more ...CIPD to hold symposium on foreign direct investment
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
A CIPD-organised symposium on foreign direct investment by multinationals in Ireland will take place in Salthill Hotel on October 29.
Read more ...IRDG to hold Enterprise Innovation Network event in Galway
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
The Industry Research and Development Group (IRDG) will hold an Enterprise Innovation Network Event at the Clayton Hotel, Galway on Tuesday 12 October from 8:30 to 11:30am.
Read more ...Emerging leaders sought for innovative programme
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
The Emerging Leaders Programme (ELP) is a seven-day transformational programme aimed at providing managers and team leaders with practical skills they need to enhance their performance in their roles. The ELP is receiving part funding from the GMIT Innovation Skillnet, which is funded by member companies under the Training Networks Programme, an initiative of Skillnets Ltd, funded through the Department of Education and Skills.
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