More jobs promised as Intuity Technologies merges with myITdepartment

Thu, May 27, 2021

The merger was announced this week of one of Ireland’s fastest growing Managed IT providers, Intuity Technologies (Galway HQ) with myITdepartment, a Roscommon-based MSP with an eighteen-year track record in delivering independent IT services from desktop to data centre. This latest merger brings the Intuity Technologies team to 85 professionals and is the next step in a strategic growth plan for the business which will see new jobs created as the team expands and the customer base diversifies.

The merger sees two like-minded businesses, with a shared customer-first focus, come together to cater to the increasing needs and higher level of services required of a Post Covid-19 business customer. Intuity Technologies is leading the way as a Cloud First Managed IT Provider, this merger will enable the company to broaden its scope and approach to specialisation. Together, the businesses will deliver Managed IT, Managed Print, Business Solutions and Cyber Security solutions for SMEs throughout Ireland within multiple sectors.

Social impact fintech Pipit looks to crowdfund global expansion

Thu, May 27, 2021

Pipit Global, which is based in The Portershed in Eyre Square, has just launched a crowdfunding campaign on the Irish platform Spark Crowdfunding. The company is looking to raise €250k to fund further exponential growth in its partner network which will see the Irish start-up add another 30 countries to its global footprint.

Social impact fintech Pipit looks to crowdfund global expansion

Thu, May 20, 2021

Pipit Global, which is based in The Portershed in Eyre Square, has just launched a crowdfunding campaign on the Irish platform Spark Crowdfunding. The company is looking to raise €250k to fund further exponential growth in its partner network which will see the Irish start-up add another 30 countries to its global footprint.

Galway business community invited to learn how to thrive through digital transformation

Thu, May 13, 2021

Members of the business community throughout Galway are being invited to learn more about how they can thrive through digital transformation at an upcoming free online festival featuring leading business and technology speakers. This year’s itag AtlanTec Festival will reflect the surge towards digital business necessitated by the pandemic and explore how more companies and organisations can equip themselves for the future of work and the changed corporate environment post Covid-19.

Now in its seventh year, AtlanTec will run across five days from Monday 17th to Friday 21st May and will cover a diverse array of topics relevant to conducting business in 2021 and the years ahead. It will feature topics as diverse as networking in a changed world, the needs for a digital workplace, artificial intelligence, drone technology, quantum computing, data and analytics as well as the use of digital voice assistants. Last year more than 3,000 people participated in the festival.

Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment acknowledged by SFA for Employee Wellbeing Programme

Thu, May 13, 2021

Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment was a finalist in the Workplace Wellbeing category in the SFA National Business Awards 2021 which took place recently.

Tips for Galway businesses reopening as Covid-19 restrictions ease

Thu, May 13, 2021

As Ireland moves through the phased re-opening of businesses after the COVID-19 lockdown, there are a number of important areas that Galway employers need to focus on in order to meet their obligations. Every step must be taken to ensure your business opens safely for both customers and staff.

US IT company to create 25 new jobs in Galway

Thu, May 06, 2021

A total of 25 new jobs will be created over the next three years, after Oomnitza announced the establishment of its European Headquarters in Galway.

Galway Chamber shortlisted for six national awards

Thu, May 06, 2021

Galway Chamber has been shortlisted in five categories for the Chambers Ireland Chamber Awards 2021, sponsored by Zurich.

The shortlist demonstrates the strong level of activity that was maintained by Chambers around the country despite the difficulties presented by the ongoing pandemic.

Virtual Recruitment Ireland hugely successful Innovative way to recruit.

Tue, May 04, 2021

Looking for a new job or to develop your career? Virtual Recruitment Expo Online Job Fairs could be your ticket to success! Virtual Recruitment Expo goes live this month on Thursday, 13th May, 2021 between 10am and 4pm. Virtual Recruitment Expo is an online jobs fair connecting jobseekers with companies and recruitment firms. Their virtual recruitment events bring attendees together with employers, HR and personnel professionals from top organisations across Ireland and around the world, allowing candidates to explore an array of career opportunities.

Galway hoteliers call for detailed roadmap for reopening

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Hotel and guesthouse owners in Galway and across the country are calling on the Government to clarify next week what the reopening of the sector will look like.

Virtual Recruitment Ireland — a hugely successful and innovative way to recruit

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Virtual Recruitment Expo is an online jobs fair connecting jobseekers with companies and recruitment firms. The virtual recruitment events bring attendees together with employers, HR and personnel professionals from top organisations across Ireland and around the world, allowing candidates to explore an array of career opportunities.

If you’d like a new job or to develop your career, Virtual Recruitment Ireland’s online events show you all about the companies hiring at the moment and let you chat live with their hiring team. You can register for any of their specialised, online events now, then start polishing up your CV and prepare any questions you have for the event itself.

Portwest: We’re #BackingLocal – local sports, local jobs, and local people

Fri, Apr 23, 2021

It was announced earlier this year that, for the first time in twenty-four years, Intersport Elvery's would share their position on the Mayo GAA jersey with a second sponsor. This sponsor was later revealed to be Portwest, the Westport workwear company that has made its mark as the fastest growing workwear company worldwide.

Arts festival and Flogas win major business award

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

The Galway International Arts Festival and Flogas are celebrating a major win in the Business to Arts Awards, via their partnership with John Gerrard’s Mirror Pavilion artwork.

Enterprising Seamount students turn pallet recycling business into awardwinning concept

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Three TY students from Ballinderreen, all of whom attend Seamount, Kinvara have set up a business called Pallet Bros as part of the Student Enterprise programme, in which they take unwanted pallets and turn them into unique handcrafted designs.

New Ibec research reveals impact of Covid on women in business

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, this week released new research that highlights the impact that Covid has had on the working lives of women in business in Ireland.

Galway’s Glyde making statement with bespoke Concrete Basin

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Concrete embodies strength, is adaptable and durable, combining this traditional material with a modern colour element. Glyde is a bespoke concrete basin company based in Galway City — a Glyde concrete basin is raising the style stakes when it comes to making a statement in the bathroom.

2021 Grand National: Will there be spectators at Aintree next month 

Fri, Apr 16, 2021

The Grand National returns next month in April after it was called off last year for the first time since World War Two due to the outbreak of the COVOD-19 pandemic.

Companies believe they should know which employees are vaccinated

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

Many of Galway’s 8,900+ employers may be wary of collecting vaccination data on employees but 84% of Irish companies believe employers should be aware of who is and isn’t vaccinated.

While many employees are expected to be vaccinated over the summer, fewer than five per cent of employers plan to collect vaccination data on their employees with the majority saying that they had either decided against doing so or have yet to decide.

Major award for Galway-based Clubforce

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

The All-Ireland Business Foundation has honoured Galway-based Clubforce with Best in Class Sports Participation System Accreditation.

Business All-Star accredited companies are defined as; progressive, indigenous Irish businesses which meet the highest standards of verified performance, trust and customer-centricity. This is an independently verified standard mark for indigenous businesses, based on rigorous selection criteria. The accreditation is overseen by the prestigious All-Ireland Business Foundation, whose adjudication panel is chaired by Dr Briga Hynes of the Kemmy Business School at the University of Limerick and Kieran Ring, CEO of the Global Institute of Logistics.

Advice on How to Move from Online Conversation to a Real Date

Wed, Apr 14, 2021

You have found someone online that is very interesting and attractive to you. So, how do you go about getting them to go out on a real date with you? It can be difficult to make this come true, but the ways below may help you. Pay attention to these tips, and you’ll reap the rewards!

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