Let Smacht Mór make 2013 your best year ever

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

You know, for some people, 2013 will be their best year ever.

Get real by teasing out the job in question

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

Q: I am going for a job interview next week that could prove tricky. It’s a new position within our organisation – we’re a charity – and while they have outlined a job spec, there are still a million and one unanswered questions in terms of how the job will pan out. Is it permissible to put questions to the interview panel to help me clarify a few key points? (LT, email).

SCCUL Mentors launch to hear from mentors and mentees on how this can save your business

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

Local businesses participating in the first phase of the SCCUL Mentors programme will share their success stories at the next week’s launch event of the 2013 programme. Bank of Ireland chief economist Dan McLaughlin will be the key note speaker at the event which takes place in the Clayton Hotel on Wednesday January 30 at 6pm.

Competition hots up as NUI Galway student entrepreneurs compete for €20,000 prize fund

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

The NUI Galway Students’ Union Enterprise Awards competition is now entering its final stage as six finalists battle it out for a €20,000 investment fund to turn their ideas into reality.

Now in its third year, the competition seeks to promote entrepreneurship and innovation among the students of NUI Galway in both social and business enterprise. Each of the six finalists, all NUI Galway students, received investment capital of €500 to develop his/her initial social or business ideas further. A series of workshops hosted by members of the local business community and university staff and students are now helping the finalists to develop their ideas ahead of the final judging session in March. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony hosted in the university’s Bailey Allen Hall on Saturday, April 13.

Chief economist to be keynote speaker at launch of SCCUL Mentors.ie

Thu, Jan 17, 2013

r Dan McLaughlin, Group Chief Economist of the Bank of Ireland will be the key note speaker at the launch of the 2013 Programme from SCCUL Mentors.ie on Wednesday January 30 at 8pm in the Clayton Hotel.

Information evening this month for Gaillimh le Gaeilge’s Gradam

Thu, Jan 17, 2013

The search for the ‘best bilingual business’ is about to begin as Gaillimh le Gaeilge reveal that Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh, is now open for nominations. Gaillimh le Gaeilge, in association with the Galway Advertiser and with support from the Galway Chamber, organises this award which is named in honour of the late Seosamh Ó hÓgartaigh, founding member and company secretary of Gaillimh le Gaeilge.

Network Galway’s open evening next week

Thu, Jan 17, 2013

Network Galway’s open evening will take place on Wednesday January 23 at 6.30pm at the Pillo Hotel & Spa Galway on the Headford Road. Network Galway ambassadors and established members will be speaking on the night. Justin McDermott, fundraiser with JIGSAW, Network Galway’s chosen charity for this year will also be there to speak on the work Jigsaw do.

Success continues as Ireland West Airport Knock reports busiest year ever

Thu, Jan 17, 2013

Notwithstanding massive challenges within the aviation industry in the last twelve months, Ireland West Airport Knock’s latest traffic figures prove that 2012 was its busiest year in its 26- year history. In 2012, the annual number of passengers using Ireland West Knock increased by over 30,000 to 685,000 - an increase of 5 per cent on 2011 numbers. The Airport now serves over 25 International destinations and is served by five of Europes biggest airlines.

How would you like your New Year resolutions to yield real results and achieve your goals in 2013?

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

Ballybane Enterprise Centre is hosting a free Seminar on Tuesday 15th January for anyone who wants to achieve their personal goals in 2013. These goals may be anything from managing stress better, to eating more healthily, giving up smoking, or improving relationships.

Call for applications for WDC micro-loan fund for creative industries

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

The Western Development Commission (WDC) has launched its second call for funding applicants under its Micro Loan Fund for Creative Industries. Following a very successful first call in June of last year, the fund has already disbursed €120,000 to creative businesses in the Western Region and looks forward to increasing its disbursals over 2013.

Advertiser Deals proving a great hit with Galway deal hunters

Wed, Jan 09, 2013

Bargain hunters hoping to avail of great Galway deals in all areas of shopping have been logging on in droves to avail of the Advertiser Deals site which was launched in Galway last month.

Sweet smell of success for Cloon Keen Atelier as its scent is named as one of London’s ‘must-haves’

Thu, Jan 03, 2013

Galway perfumer, Cloon Keen Atelier, has announced that their first perfume, Castaña, was listed as one of the seven best perfumes of 2012 by the London Evening Standard’s ES magazine.

Retail Excellence Ireland welcomes increase in post-Christmas shopping

Thu, Jan 03, 2013

According to Retail Excellence Ireland (REI), Ireland’s largest retail industry trade body, Christmas 2012 saw an increase in the number of consumers out shopping and early figures indicate that sales are up overall when compared to Christmas 2011.

David Fitzsimons, CEO REI said: “The turnout of shoppers for the Christmas season is well ahead of expectations with retailers offering the very best value and service to consumers. It is also welcome to see a return of consumer confidence, based on the increase in consumers, and we can only hope that this will remain throughout 2013.”

Put money saving coupons on your smartphone for 2013 with Woosh Wallet

Thu, Dec 27, 2012

Discount coupons, free coupons, money-saving coupons…who knew it was so easy to save money with smartphone coupons? Galway-based Woosh Wallet’is a new app for iPhone and Android that offers you just that. Coupons on your phone that you simply show to your server to redeem.

Ireland Assist creates 70 new positions in its Galway support centre

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

Local Assistance and Insurance Services Company, Ireland Assist Ltd, recently created more than 70 new positions in its Medical Assistance and Travel Claims Support Centre in Galway City.

Galway tourism businesses granted global ecotourism recognition

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

Internationally recognised certification in Ecotourism standards have been presented to a group of Galway tourism businesses.

Athenry based Fidelma Ray of Cycle West Ireland received a Gold award as an ‘Ecotourism Operator’. Slieve Aughty Riding Centre attained a Gold award for their ‘Walking with a Donkey and Family Green Holidays’. Silver awards were presented to Peter Downey of Riverside Paradise of Esker, Banagher, Co. Galway and Flor Burke of Crann óg Eco Farm, Drummin, Gort, Co. Galway. The programme was co-ordinated by Ecotourism Ireland, which is one of only fourteen such organisations worldwide recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. The programme was initiated and funded through the Rural Development Programme by Galway Rural Development Company.

Mind your Mental Health

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

These days we are constantly hearing ‘tis the season to be jolly’ and everyone asking if you have your Christmas shopping done or if you have plans for Christmas Day. However it is not always a jolly and happy time for a lot of people who struggle with the idea of and days around Christmas and the New Year. In fact it is a time that people need to be aware of their mental health, as quite often Christmas can be a lonely and troublesome time especially during these tough economic times.

Any of us can experience real distress due to a stressful event of chain of events and this can be caused by too many strong feelings and thoughts at the one time. It is normal to feel down or sad at times during your life. If you’ve had to cope with a stressful event, you may need time deal with the outcomes and sadness, however these feelings might last for a while, but for some people those feelings can be hard to shake off. Triggers can vary from person to person but often include events such as losing a job; problems at work; bullying; financial worries; health problems; the death of someone close; the breakup of a relationship or in many cases, a combination of some of the above. Sometimes it can happen for no obvious reason.

Tuam man named as Quality Assurance chief in CPA

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

Michael Costello from Tuam, Co. Galway has been appointed as the Quality Assurance Executive in the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA).

Central Bank economist to give Paddy Ryan Memorial Lecture next week

Thu, Dec 06, 2012

Lars Frisell, Senior Economist with the Central Bank of Ireland, is to be the guest speaker at this year’s Paddy Ryan Memorial Lecture in GMIT on Tuesday next December 11.

Irish language is working for local businesses

Thu, Dec 06, 2012

Gaillimh le Gaeilge, the organisation responsible for the promotion of the Irish language in Galway city, is delighted to see that local businesses and organisations are continuing to use the Irish language and making “An Ghaeilge” their business. New signage featuring the Irish language has appeared on our streets reinforcing and strengthening Galway’s unique and cultural image.

The Great Outdoors on Eglington Street has recently added an extension to their shop which features new signage with the well known seanfhocal – ‘Is fearr an sláinte ná an táinte’. The manager of Great Outdoors, Louise O’Rourke said that ‘when renovating our store on Eglington Street, we thought it would be a good idea to introduce the Irish language to our signage. The seanfhocal fits with our ethos of promoting a healthy lifestyle and works well in our shop.’

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