Galway-based insurance company launches public liability website

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Over recent weeks, the local and national media has been dominated with images of personal injuries and damage to property during the severe winter weather. Individuals are seeking compensation for their troubles and now, more so than ever, Public Liability Insurance is becoming a necessary cover for any occupation or business.

In response to this need, Galway-based Burke Insurances Ltd has launched a new website for their range of public liability insurance. PublicLiability.ie will offer the consumer not only the best of liability insurance at a low cost, but will also offer an excellent customer service experience with the help of its instant online quotation facility. A large variety of occupations and trades are catered for on the Publicliability.ie website.

Harsh weather conditions caused workplace absences

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

The recent snow and ice covered roads have been taking their toll on Irish workers, according to a new survey by IrishJobs.ie

Survey reveals major cost of weather disruption

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, has released the results of a survey on the economic cost of the recent adverse weather conditions. On the basis of the results, IBEC estimates that the total value of economic output lost last week was approximately €700 million: €500 million in the services sector and €200 million in the manufacturing sector.

GMIT tops in providing equal access to third level education

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology is the top performer in the Institute of Technology sector when it comes to providing equal access to education over the past two academic years, new data from the Higher Education Authority shows.

NUI Galway scientists to lead crop research in developing world

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Details of funding for crop research involving collaborations between NUI Galway Botany and Plant Science and leading agricultural research centres of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) in the developing world have been announced this week.

Few places left for NUIG marketing masterclass

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

The last remaining places are now available for NUI Galway’s one-day masterclass for business leaders: ‘Growing Brands through a Recession’. This event is the only Irish masterclass to be given by marketing guru Professor Leslie de Chernatony.

He is Professor of Brand Marketing at Universita della Svizzera italiana in Switzerland and Aston Business School, UK, and has run many highly acclaimed Masterclasses throughout Europe, the USA, the Middle East. The event is co-hosted by Dr Elaine Wallace, Lecturer in Marketing and Associate Head of Development and Promotion at the J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics at NUI Galway.

Alan Ahearne to deliver Paddy Ryan memorial lecture

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

Noted economist Dr Alan Ahearne will deliver the third Paddy Ryan memorial lecture, held to honour the memory of the late businessman, on Monday week, January 18 in Áras Moyola, NUI Galway.

Boost as Creganna buys US med sciences company

Thu, Jan 07, 2010

Galway-based medical devices group Creganna has acquired US-headquartered Tactx Medical in a deal that it says will increase its revenues by 50 per cent.

Aer Arann chairman appointed Adjunct Professor to NUI Galway

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

Pádraig Ó’Céidigh, chairman of Aer Arann, one of the fastest growing regional airlines in the world with a turnover in excess of €100 million and annual passenger numbers of 1.2 million, has been appointed to the position of Adjunct Professor with NUI Galway’s JE Cairnes School of Business and Economics.

Another busy year for Galway Chamber

Wed, Dec 23, 2009

Understanding the current difficult climate for business, Galway Chamber this year decided to reduce its membership subscriptions by five per cent and it has been to the fore in lobbying for all matters of interest to its members.

The Galway Chamber Traffic and Transportation Forum moved apace this year with a major initiative called ‘Bus it, Bike it, Walk it’ launched to coincide with the return to school in September. The initiative included a media awareness and poster campaign aimed at encouraging schoolchildren and their parents to choose alternative modes of transport to the car wherever possible.

Gobus joins the Free Travel Scheme

Thu, Dec 17, 2009

Gobus, the transport company owned by Galway businessman, Jim Burke, have this week, been granted approval by the Department of Family and Social Affairs to accept the Free Travel Pass from commuters travelling on their non-stop service between Galway and Dublin and Dublin Airport.

GoBus, offer a superb daily point-to-point return service operating from Galway to Dublin, which runs 14 direct services each way.

JFC win Green Business Award at Ulster Bank ceremony

Thu, Dec 17, 2009

Tuam-based manufacturer JFC Manufacturing were named winners of the “Green Business” award for Connacht at the Connacht final of the Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards last week.

Instore wins national award for retail excellence

Thu, Dec 17, 2009

Design and furniture company Instore has received national recognition at the FBD Retail Excellence Ireland Awards after it was named National Store of the Year 2009 at the country’s largest retail sector awards.

Talent Tank crowned Galway winner of Elevate Award

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

A Kinvara-based entrepreneur with a fresh approach to the Recession has been unveiled as the Galway winner of this year’s Impact Media Elevate Award.

New customised offices helping business overcome recession setbacks

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

A father and daughter team are to open a revolutionary office space programme aimed at helping businesses secure business-friendly property arrangements

IBEC West says Government must prioritise jobs in Budget

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

IBEC West, the group that represents business in the region, has said that Government must prioritise the protection of existing employment and stimulate job creation in the upcoming Budget, while remaining resolute in reining in the public finances. The west has an unemployment rate of 13.1 per cent, which makes job creation critical to the region.

Walsh Waste awarded International quality standard

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Walsh Waste recently celebrated its achievement in gaining certification to the International Standard ISO 9001:2008.

Money Doctor to advise on personal finances

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

It's not about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain — such is the advce given by John Lowe, financial advisor and author, who will share his wisdom on how to survive the recession by taking simple steps to transform personal finances on Wednesday December 2 at 7.00pm at the Radisson Hotel, Galway.

Direct approach ensures success for marketing guru

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

To quote a well-known online bank, sometimes it pays to be direct and Midlands-based businesswomen Carmel Connolly is a living example of this.

Founding director of Athlone and Dublin based Direct Response Marketing Agency thinkdirect, and direct-talking businesswoman, Carmel has been making a name in marketing circles over the past 15 years.

Challenging times require creative solutions

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

Creative IT is a Mullingar-based computer solutions company that provides computer-related products and services to homes, schools, and businesses nationwide. Their first store on Castle Street, Mullingar, Co Westmeath, is now open for business.

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