New O Cuiv initiative will require unemployed to do community work

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Fianna Fail TD for Galway West and Minister for Social Protection, Eamon O Cuiv has anounced new proposals which will require 10,000 social welfare claimants to complete community work in return for their social welfare payments.

Minister O Cuiv says the initiative could begin as soon as next month and he says it will be welcomed by people who are genuinely looking for employment, and those who are not will vanish from the social welfare system. “Those who are genuinely unemployed will be absolutely delighted and those who aren’t will disappear,” he says.

Social media bootcamp for local businesses

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

An intensive weekend bootcamp on social media for business will be held in Ballybane Enterprise Centre on Friday and Saturday September 24-25. The two day training event will be delivered by Damien Mulley of Mulley Communications who specialises in training and consultancy in online marketing and PR. Tailored to the needs of SMEs and start ups, the course will start at 7pm on Friday and continue on Saturday from 10am to 3pm.

Two hundred entrepreneurs and innovators for first Bizcamp

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

More than 200 Irish entrepreneurs, innovators and recession-rebounding business people will converge on NUI Galway’s Cairnes Business School on Saturday September 11 for the first Galway Bizcamp, a conference for networking, learning and sharing.

Bizcamp is a free event where entrepreneurs of all disciplines can learn and share experiences with their peers. Kindly sponsored by Microsoft, NUI Galway and Enterprise Ireland, the event is run on a completely voluntary basis.

Final call for Galway companies to enter Seedcorn Business competition

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

InterTradeIreland has launched its final call for entries from Galway companies to the seventh annual All-island Seedcorn Business Competition. A prize fund of €280,000 is offered by InterTradeIreland for the best early stage companies on the island.

Beat the midnight deadline for choosing Galway’s Best

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Only one week remains for the public to vote for their favourite in each of the six categories of this year’s Galway’s Best Awards. Voting will close next Tuesday, August 31 at midnight.

Cara Cabs require additional drivers as they secure GMITSU contract

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Cara Cabs in Eyre Square have arranged a 12 month contract with GMIT Technical Institute Students Union to serve all of their students transport requirements for 2010/11.

Cara Cabs have been associated with the GMIT Students Union for approximately 10 years now and both parties have built up a solid working relationship. In the interest of student safety, Cara Cabs devised a system called ‘Don’t Walk Home Alone.’ This was done in conjunction with the GMIT Students Union, and this model has now been successfully copied by a number of other institutions nationwide.

Nestors SuperValu Oranmore revamp delivers store of the future

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

The recently completed revamp of Nestors SuperValu in Oranmore has transformed the entrance to the store and brought to life the vibrancy of the fruit and veg, butchery and bakery departments that have been the corner stones of the SuperValu business for years.

Recruitment — the state of the recovery

Thu, Aug 19, 2010

In the past two years more than 50 per cent of the recruitment companies in Ireland have closed down and most of the others have experienced drastic reductions in staffing and salary levels.

Heatmaster success for Carnmore inventor

Thu, Aug 19, 2010

Carnmore-based mechanical engineer Gerry Hanley was the toast of the Tullamore show last week when a heat-loss prevention device he invented scooped a prize at the National Inventions Competition.

McDonnell calls for people to report illegal dumping

Thu, Aug 19, 2010

Independent Councillor for Galway City East Declan McDonnell has called on members of the public to report sightings of illegal dumping as it will be acted upon by the local authority and the Gardai.

“The clean-up of illegal dumping is a huge bill for Galway City Council and one we could do without at the moment,” says Cllr. McDonnell.

Dubliner completes Aran Lifeboat Challenge 2010

Thu, Aug 19, 2010

At 11:30am on Wednesday August 11th Fergal Somerville kissed his wife Margaret and dived off the pier at Inis Meáin. The final component of the 2010 Aran Lifeboat Challenge had started in conditions that were far from ideal.

Undeterred, Fergal Somerville and accompanying crew of Tarlach de Blácam, Michil Faherty and Michael Gartland decided this was the best opportunity available. When the swim startedone hour before low tide in strong northwesterly winds the water was very choppy for the first 40 minutes. Fergal swam determinedly against the tide. Michael Gartland, a friend of Fergal’s since school, monitored progress and provided hourly feeds.

Two days in the blog — Social networking gurus to attend Blogtalk this month

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

Social media experts and social networking enthusiasts will descend on NUI Galway from 26-27 August for BlogTalk, an international event to discuss current online trends and future developments in social media.

Bright Day hope to make the sun shine on your finances

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

“I just wish I could manage my debts properly.” — This is one very common plea often relayed to Rory McGonnell, co-owner of Bright Day Finance.

New book on job interviews to benefit charity

Thu, Aug 12, 2010

A new book on interviewing skills, which highlights the challenges faced by job seekers, has just been released.

Innovators and ideas persons wanted to speak at Bizcamp event

Thu, Aug 05, 2010

Entrepreneurs, innovators and people with ideas in the West region are invited to get involved as both speakers and learners for an upcoming conference with a difference.

Organised by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs, Bizcamp Galway on September 11 is the first event of its kind to be held here in the west . Based in NUI Galway, the day -ong event follows the model set by previous events held in Dublin, and most recently Limerick with great success.

Security company launch summer safety package

Thu, Aug 05, 2010

With all the excitement of preparing and packing for holidays, from booking flights to organising passports, all too often preparations for home and business security are left until the last minute and can be something that may cause worry while you are abroad. Gemini Security Systems , a local Galway company established by two experienced security experts Gerry Keaveney and James Howlett, have just launched their ‘Summer Holiday Advice Package’ which offers important security tips for property owners.

Arts festival 2010 gave welcome €20 million boost to local economy

Thu, Jul 29, 2010

Galway business received a €20 million boost from this year’s Arts Festival, organisers revealed this week as the curtain fell on what was a successful event which saw record crowds visit the city during the two weeks.

Voting giddy ups for Galway’s Best Awards

Thu, Jul 29, 2010

With only the first month of voting over, more than 3,250 supporters have cast their vote online in an effort to determine who is Galway’s Best.

Of the 190 businesses which are participating across six categories, the most closely fought categories currently are Best Restaurant, Best Café and Best Pub - with the top five in each of the category neck and neck. Customers are encouraged to continue to log onto the Galway’s Best website, www.GalwaysBestAwards.com, and vote for your favourite in each of the categories.

Hopscotch looking to help companies get a better image

Thu, Jul 29, 2010

Hopscotch is a boutique multimedia company based in Galway, providing fantastic designs, photography and websites, all under the one roof.

In these difficult times, small and medium businesses need to look their best in order to survive. Hopscotch creative director Orla Kirwan says that her company provides the best solutions to this.

Lumension expands global R&D Centre in Galway

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

Global leader in operational endpoint security, Lumension®, is expanding its Galway-based global R&D Centre, it was announced this week.. The company, which established the operation in October 2009 with the intention of employing 30 people in the facility, now expects to employ over 50 people by the end of 2010.

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