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Opel has launched its new hybrid portfolio in Ireland, with the arrival of the first units of the new Corsa Hybrid and the Mokka Hybrid.

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has launched a new free online programme, titled An Introduction to Marketing, which is ideal for secondary school students, those wishing to upskill, and entrepreneurs seeking guidance into promoting their business.

Irish travellers are embracing a new era of exploration, driven by a desire for sun-soaked beach holidays, flexible workcations, and authentic experiences off the beaten path. New research from bunq, Europe’s second-largest neobank, highlights that 56% of Irish consumers prefer beach destinations, while a staggering 85% are eager to combine work and travel, reflecting a new growing trend toward work-life balance. The study also reveals a rising interest in unique and undiscovered destinations, as travellers seek more meaningful and personalised journeys.

Indreabhán-based EireComposites is a design, manufacturing and testing company based in Co. Galway, making a material difference across land, sea and air. It has a deep heritage in light-weight high performance composite materials and aerospace production and provides work to over 70 people in the locality. Parts from its factory have been flying on commercial aircraft since 2008.

Lean For Business is designed to encourage clients to adopt Lean business principles in their organisations to increase performance and competitiveness. Despite popular belief, this programme is suited to businesses of all sizes and in all sectors – it is not just for big manufacturers.

The Galway property market is continuing to experience a significant shortage in supply, particularly impacting first-time buyers seeking homes in the city area. Local real estate agent Deirdre D’Arcy, of DNG Maxwell, Heaslip & Leonard sees first-hand the current challenges facing prospective homeowners. The growing demand for housing in Galway, coupled with limited supply, has created a competitive landscape, especially for those entering the market for the first time. "The lack of available properties in the city area is putting immense pressure on first-time buyers, many of whom are struggling to secure suitable homes within their budget," she said.

eBay has revealed the most expensive parts and accessories sold on its online automotive marketplace in the UK for the first six months of this year.

Nissan has been trialling an automotive paint aimed at helping lower a vehicle's ambient cabin temperature in summer and reduce the energy usage of the air-conditioning system.

Spiddal-based Freudenberg Medical recently celebrated the 175th anniversary of the Freudenberg Group with a special event for staff, attended by Freudenberg Medical’s CEO, Dr. Mark Ostwald, and Steven Langan, General Manager, Galway.

CREW is accepting expressions of interest for the upcoming Creative Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (CEED) incubation programme developed in partnership with ATU’s School of Design and Creative Arts, Galway City (Wellpark Rd) campus.