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Dé Céadaoin, 23 Bealtaine 2012
There are no translations available.THE FINALE of the Volvo Ocean Race will take place in Galway this July and is set to host some of the most exciting international acts around. Maverick Sabre, The Stunning, Sharon Shannon and The Kanyu Tree are just a few of the home-grown acts to ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 23 Bealtaine 2012
There are no translations available.Custom House Studios, the Creel Restaurant, The Gallery Press and Poetry Ireland are pleased to present a reading by Gerald Dawe from his recently published "Selected Poems". Thursday June 7th 2012 at 8.00pm, at the Creel Restaurant Westport Quay. The evening will also include guest readings ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 23 Bealtaine 2012
There are no translations available.The June ‘TweetUp’ climb of Croagh Patrick will be supporting Mayo Roscommon Hospice and other Irish charities
SME-owners, sole traders, businesspeople and the general public are reminded to register for the “TweetUp” climb of the Reek this June as part of the second Irish SME community “highest ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 22 Bealtaine 2012
There are no translations available.Sligo is the place to be from July 1st to 8th this year!The Cairde Festival is Sligo’s annual arts festival celebrating diversity. The festival takes place for one week each year in July and Sligo comes alive with an excellent range of music, theatre, dance, children’s ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 18 Bealtaine 2012
There are no translations available.'Innovation for Competitive Enterprises' or the ICE programme is a radically new way of enabling companies to add value and build innovation capacity and capability by developing new business models, products, services and processes. The ICE programme is supporting a small number of SMEs (Small-Medium
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Déardaoin, 17 Bealtaine 2012
There are no translations available.The 2nd Great Western Greenway 10k walk/run gets set to go on Saturday 26th May at 2pm. The event is centrepiece to a wide range of events taking place in Westport during the ‘Get Out There Adventure Festival’ 21st–27th May.Hundreds of participants are expected to take ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 17 Bealtaine 2012
There are no translations available.US multinational Merit Medical is to expand its operations in Galway with the creation of over 150 jobs.A €20m facility will be officially opened by the Taoiseach in Parkmore as part of the IDA supported investment.The medical devices company, Merit, is in Galway since 1996 and ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 16 Bealtaine 2012
There are no translations available.The Gourmet Greenway, Mayo’s only food trail, celebrated its first birthday this week with the announcement of six new members – almost doubling its size - and the welcome news that the initiative has contributed over €1million to the local economy. At a special birthday dinner ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 16 Bealtaine 2012
There are no translations available.Sligo LEADER Partnership is hosting a Rural Enterprise Seminar on May 21st 2012 from 10.00am to 1.30pm. The seminar will be held at Sligo Golf Academy & Activity Farm, Ransboro, Co. SligoCo. Sligo LEADER Partnership works with Rurally-based SMEs and Start-ups to develop their business by ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 10 Bealtaine 2012
There are no translations available.Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhríde - Mayo County Council Writer in Residence 2012 will facilitate a Flash Fiction Workshop in Lough Lannagh Lodge on Tuesday next May 15th from 7.30-10pm, open to all writers in the county, as part of the residency. This is a free event, ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 10 Bealtaine 2012
There are no translations available.Ireland West Airport Knock were delighted over the weekend to welcome, Europes largest airline, Lufthansa's, inaugural flight from Dusseldorf in Germany..The new service connects the West and North West of Ireland with Germany, the world's largest outbound market and the third largest source of visitors to ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 09 Bealtaine 2012
There are no translations available.Connemara Chamber of Commerce run for a charity of your choice. This 10K road event with an entrance fee of €20 and boasting a prize fund of in excess of €1000 to include €500 to the first male, €500 to the first female and €50 to ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 09 Bealtaine 2012
There are no translations available.Secure jobs for Ireland and be rewarded The founder of an initiative which rewards the creation of jobs in Ireland will give an information seminar at IT Sligo on Thursday, May 17th. Terry Clune, founder of ConnectIreland, will explain the potential benefits to individuals who connect with organisations ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 08 Bealtaine 2012
There are no translations available.Mayo.ie has launched an exciting new series of photo competitions. Each month the team at MAYO.IE are looking for photos on a specific theme. The photos can be taken either at home or abroad and must relate to the theme for the month. The competition is ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 08 Bealtaine 2012
There are no translations available.Small Business BIG Vision - a training workshop for budding entrepreneurs! Please see below information on a one day training workshop, taking place in two locations, for anyone considering self-employment.Ballina – Wednesday 30th May 2012, 9.30 to 4pm Ballyhaunis - Monday 18th of June 2012, 9.30 to ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 08 Bealtaine 2012
There are no translations available.Expanding or starting a food business in recessionary times is no easy feat but it has been achieved by all three speakers at the upcoming Network Mayo event on Tuesday 15 May in Rua, Castlebar. They are Colleen McMahon (Rua and Cafe Rua, Castlebar), Sean Kelly ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 08 Bealtaine 2012
There are no translations available.Things are looking up for the humble Irish sausage. A team of French food experts is travelling to Ireland this week to knight five people for their services to the sausage and pudding industry. They include the producers of Europe’s top sausage – McGettigan’s of Donegal ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 04 Bealtaine 2012
There are no translations available.A new electricity infrastructure project in the west of Ireland could see the creation of 300 construction jobs.The Grid West Project could also open up possibilities for Ireland to export green energy abroad.Eirgrid is proposing to build new transmission lines linking Bellacorick in Co Mayo to ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 04 Bealtaine 2012
There are no translations available.''The Irish American Link: People, Places, and Culture" conference will take place in the Ard Ri House Hotel, Tuam, Co. Galway, Ireland from the 12th to 16th July, 2012. Hosted by the Old Tuam Society in partnership with Drew University (Madison, New Jersey, USA); Galway County ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 04 Bealtaine 2012
There are no translations available.Starting next week the Galway County and City Enterprise Board is rolling out a new programme of training courses in May and June designed and priced with the small to middle sized business in mind. The courses are also relevant for someone who is thinking of ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 03 Bealtaine 2012
There are no translations available.There's no better way to explore County Clare than by bike. Lonely Planet names the top ten trips that should be on every cyclist's wish list and County Clare is number five on the list.County Clare IrelandBeginning in fertile lowlands flanking the Shannon estuary, this route ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 03 Bealtaine 2012
There are no translations available.A German multi-national software firm is to expand its operations in Ireland with the creation of a further 250 jobs in Dublin and Galway.SAP is investing €110m in the IDA Ireland supported initiative. It opened its first facility in Ireland in 1997 and employs 1,200 people ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 01 Bealtaine 2012
There are no translations available.Westport has been selected to partake in new Heritage Towns Initiative Pilot. Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring, has welcomed the announcement made by Mr. Jimmy Deenihan T.D., Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.Westport has been selected as one of three towns ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 01 Bealtaine 2012
There are no translations available.After confirmation yesterday that a pair of young white-tailed sea eagles have finally nested and bred in Ireland – the first such occurrence in more than 100 years – the public were urged to respect an exclusion zone around a small island in Lough Derg on ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 01 Bealtaine 2012
There are no translations available.€26 million investment increases global mandate of Cisco’s Galway operationTaoiseach Enda Kenny, TD, has announced that Cisco, the world’s largest supplier of networking products, is to invest €26 million at its Galway Research and Development (R&D) facility over the next two years, with the creation of ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 26 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.The advances in the technology of book production from the time of The Book of Kells in the 8th century to the digital world of Amazon's Kindle e-Reader is the focus of a not-to-be missed exhibition opening at Mayo County Library in Castlebar. "From Kells to ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 26 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.New technology to improve pedestrian safety that’s being developed by Anthony Winterlich, a researcher at NUI Galway, has won a gold medal in the European Commission’s Young European Arena of Research 2012 competition in Athens this week.The award was presented to Winterlich at the Transport Research ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 25 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.The sell-out play from last year’s Galway Arts festival has again opened to rave reviews, this time in London.Misterman, which was written and directed by Enda Walsh and starring Cillian Murphy, received rave reviews in the UK media last week following its UK premiere last Wednesday ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 25 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.Centre to become key driver in the creation of 24 local jobs.The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD today (April 19, 2012) launched Boyle Enterprise & More, a new €0.5m Community Enterprise Centre in Boyle, Co. Roscommon. The centre will act as a ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 25 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.Silver Apples Productions presents 'Resurrection', a new play by John Kavanagh opening at the Factory, Sligo from Wed May 2nd, Thurs. 3rd, Friday 4th. The play had a successful and well attended opening run at Manorhamiliton in April and moves to Sligo.Directed by Declan Drohan 'Resurrection' is ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 24 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.Following on from the success of our Sligo Music Industry Day, which was held in October 2011, we are now planning a series of networking and information events for musicians and anyone working in the music industry.The first of these events focuses on The Art Of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 23 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.Do you want to be a world record breaker, have a great day out and learn to dance like Michael Jackson while you're at it? Thrill on the Hill, in aid of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Respiratory Unit In Mayo General Hospital, will take place on June ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 23 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.CRAFTWORKS MAYO was established in March 2012 as a not-for-profit network of Mayo craft workers and designers (using the Crafts Council of Ireland recognised Craft Discipline List [1]). The network is the outcome of a major research and consultation project supported by the key development agencies ... Read on >> |
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Dé Domhnaigh, 22 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.For thousands of years Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has developed effective treatments for a wide spectrum of diseases. The TCM practitioner firstly diagnoses the underlying cause of a disease and then applies the correct treatment methods to restore the patient’s health. One of the great strengths ... Read on >> |
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Dé Sathairn, 21 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.The Niland Collection painting Communicating With Prisoners by Jack B. Yeats has been shortlisted as one of Ireland’s favourite Top 10 paintings in RTÉ’s Masterpiece: Ireland's Favourite Painting, hosted by Mike Murphy. You can vote for Communicating With Prisoners as Ireland’s Favourite Painting through RTÉ's Masterpiece ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 20 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.Capture My Carrick - How do you see Carrick on Shannon?This week marks the launch of another new and exciting competition from My Carrick, your Carrick on Shannon. Running in association with the Leitrim Observer and with prizes sponsored by Cryans and North West Adventure, the ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 19 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.A new website called Donegal Gathering 2012 has been launched following the success of a Live Webcast in February showcasing the finest in music and culture the county has to offer. The website will bring together the Donegal Diaspora, young and old from near and far, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 18 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.A number of national and international speakers will be sharing their expertise at a major conference on the 17th & 18th May 2012 in the Clifden Station House, Connemara Co.Galway. Speakers will present their experiences on how we can use sport, healthy lifestyles and outdoor recreation ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 18 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Mylan Inc. (Nasdaq: MYL) and the IDA Ireland today announced an important investment initiative to expand Mylan’s operations in Dublin and Galway.Through Mylan’s annual investment of up to €76 million ($100 million) over the next five years, including funding for expanded research and ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 17 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.Lough Lannagh will be a hive of creativity over the weekend of April 20th-22nd 2012. This weekend marks the official launch of 18 month long public art programme ‘LANDMARK’ and the weekend will have a broad range of activities including launches, music performances, light displays, workshops, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 17 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.The Enterprise Ireland Graduates 4 International Growth (G4IG) programme aims to assist companies with ambitious export growth plans in establishing a graduate marketing research resource to further business development capability.G4IG is an 18-month programme, with participants based a minimum of 12 months in an overseas market ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 13 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.The team behind the RTÉ comedy Hardy Bucks have received a production loan from the Irish Film Board for a movie version of the mockumentary series.Hardy Bucks: The Movie received €175,000 in the latest round of production loans.The film will be directed by series director Mike ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 13 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.The exhibition 'All humans Do' opens at The Model on April 21, 2012 next at 6pm and will feature 12 Irish Artists including David Beattie, Rhona Byrne, Brendan Earley, Aleana Egan, Fergus Feehily, Mark Garry, Kevin Kirwan, Bea Mc Mahon, Niamh O’Malley, Locky Morris, Dennis Mc ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 12 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.Speaking on Highland Radio Paul McCloone of Donegal Tourism promises Donegal Live 2012 to be one of the biggest Tourism events ever held to showcase Donegal.A spectacular three day event from the 25th to the 27th of May will feature live open air concerts in Donegal ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 12 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.The Ray Murphy Memorial Bursary committee is now accepting applications until 20 April 2012.
The Bursary was launched by Clann Credo - the Social Investment Fund and Philanthropy Ireland in 2010 to encourage postgraduate research into philanthropy, social finance and related areas.
Postgraduate students (part-time or full-time), ... Read on >> |
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Dé Domhnaigh, 08 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.In April 1912 fourteen men and women from Addergoole, in North Mayo,
set sail from Queenstown, Cork for a new life in America. Within days,
eleven had died in the icy waters of the North Atlantic. Their ship,
‘Titanic’, sank on her maiden voyage.The Mayo Titanic ... Read on >> |
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Dé Domhnaigh, 08 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.The Chieftains, Marc Almond, Horslips, Beth Orton, Eric Bibb, Ryan Sheridan, Colin Devlin, Wallis Bird and more added to line-up!Westport Festival of Music and Performing Arts has confirmed even more international and Irish artists for Ireland’s most exciting music event happening on Saturday 23rd and Sunday ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 05 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.The Volvo Ocean Race Galway has launched its appeal for 2,000 volunteers to help ensure Ireland gives a Cead Mile Failte to the expected 700,000 visitors for the Grand Finale and festival from 30 June to 8 July. Last year over 650 volunteers signed up for ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 05 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.ABBOTT has won the Overall Award at the Irish Institute of Training and Development (IITD) National Training Awards 2012, which acknowledges best-in-class performance and outstanding achievements in organisational learning and development.Abbott also won the Best Work Placement Graduate and Non Graduate Category for its innovative Professional ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 04 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.Ireland’s largest entrepreneur development programme is recruiting individuals who have an innovative idea for a new business. This intensive programme will equip you with the skills you need to establish and run your new company. The New Frontiers programme will give you access to supports like ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 04 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.Catching new business can be difficult at times, but InterTradeIreland have got a smart way to help. InterTradeIreland can provide your business with the extra resources or funding you need to help you ‘net’ those all important new sales!It’s called Acumen – InterTradeIreland’s all-island sales and ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 03 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.Three TY student entrepreneurs from Seamount College in Kinvara, Co Galway, are producing the innovative study aids which won them them first place in the Galway Student Enterprise Awards last month.NerdMe is a collection of stickers and study cards designed to help students while they study, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 03 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available. Do you live in a fantastic city, town, village, hamlet or even hillside? Do you think it deserves to win the title of the Best Place to Live in Ireland? If yes, then the Irish Times invites you to write a pitch of 500 words or ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 03 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.It has been announced that the historic Loop Head Lighthouse in West Clare will reopen to the public during the June Bank Holiday Weekend for a 12-week period. Clare County Council, along with Shannon Development, Loop Head Tourism and the Commissioners of Irish Lights (CIL), said ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 02 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.Mayo County Council is delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new public art programme LANDMARK and a weekend of arts events at Lough Lannagh, Castlebar from April 20th -22nd. The weekend will begin on Friday 20th April at 1pm with the official launch of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 02 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available.Sligo based film makers Caroline and Mark Minshall of Pink Lime Video Productions are hosting a fundraiser screening of their new short film 'Under the Mango Tree' at The Model Sligo at 2pm Saturday 7th April. 'Under the Mango Tree' , showcases life in the St. ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 02 Aibreán 2012
There are no translations available. Irish small and medium business enterprises (SMEs) are to take to Co. Mayo landmark the Reek - aka Croagh Patrick - on June 16th in the second Irish SME Community ‘Tweet-Up’.The charity climb will raise funds for the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation. SME-owners, sole traders, businesspeople ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 29 Márta 2012
There are no translations available.A new call for applications to the Competitive Start Fund opened yesterday, Wednesday 28th March. This fund is open to applications from early stage companies, who meet the eligibility criteria outlined on www.enterprise-ireland.com, from the following sectors: Internet, Games, SaaS, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software, Telecoms, Lifesciences, ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 29 Márta 2012
There are no translations available.An Post Tour of Sligo cycle is back again for another year with the date fixed for Sunday 6th May 2012. Choose from the 60k Lough Gill Circuit, the 100K Innisfree Tour or the 160K Ox Mountain Challenge.This year the Family Event will take place on ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 29 Márta 2012
There are no translations available.
Local photographer Reg Gordon has secured a deal with Volvo Trucks
UK and Ireland that will see copies of his book of Galway portraits
distributed to some high-profile guests attending this summer’s Volvo
Ocean Race Finale.
‘Tribe-A Portrait of Galway’ is a collection of portraits of some ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 28 Márta 2012
There are no translations available. Ireland West Airport Knock were delighted to welcome the inaugural flights from mainland Europe with Ryanair to the West of Ireland yesterday, Tuesday 27th March 2012. New services from Barcelona, Paris and Frankfurt with Ryanair arrived in before lunch time with German, French and Spanish ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 28 Márta 2012
There are no translations available.SPRING CONFERENCE – 30th March 2012 Supported by the Institute of Technology, Sligo This one-day conference will stimulate a new debate on the great achievements of quality and the possibilities it offers for a better future. Nine speakers representing most sectors of the economy will lead this ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 28 Márta 2012
There are no translations available. A new €30 million fund for important sports capital projects has been launched today by Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring TD. The fund is to be used to upgrade sports facilities across Ireland.This is the first round of sports capital funding for four ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 28 Márta 2012
There are no translations available.Féile na bPáistí is a children's festival for 5-12 year olds which seeks to promote and encourage the use of irish amongst children by having fun and playing 'as Gaeilge'. Taking place during the Easter break or Áibrean 2012, the Féile includes innovative events like a ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 27 Márta 2012
There are no translations available.IT consultancy and services provider Sogeti is to expand its Dublin and Galway offices over the next three years with the creation of 65 new jobs. The positions will be a mix of high skilled and graduate IT sector roles.Recruitment for the positions is already in ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 27 Márta 2012
There are no translations available.Buy My Dress – Ladies, it’s back… After huge success last year The Down Syndrome Centre in association with Kellogg’s Special K are delighted to announce that Mayo has been chosen as a key venue for Buy My Dress 2012.
Mark the 26th May 2012 in your diary, the one ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 23 Márta 2012
There are no translations available.The importance of international networking was emphasised at the RE:CONNECT Western Regional Business Network event at the launch of IT Sligo’s Enterprise & Innovation Week.The network, which is the brainchild of The Western Development Commission (WDC) and six local authorities in the Western Region, marked the ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 22 Márta 2012
There are no translations available.Snap Mayo, based in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, is an award winning company and is currently seeking an experienced Graphic Designer with web and print design experience to join their team on a temporary basis initially, with the view to developing a permanent position.The candidate will be ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 22 Márta 2012
There are no translations available. Galway-based artist Aideen Barry opens a new exhibition at the Ballina Arts Centre on Saturday 24th March, with a talk by art critic Aidan Dunne of the Irish Times marking the official opening of the show. Commissioned by Mayo County Council, Barry has made a new ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 21 Márta 2012
There are no translations available.Seven state-of-the-art studios are available to rent at The Model in Sligo from 1st June.Applications are now being accepted from artists wishing to develop their practice in one of Ireland’s leading contemporary arts centres. Located in Sligo, The Model is distinctive internationally as a multi-disciplinary arts ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 21 Márta 2012
There are no translations available. Network Mayo is hosting a talk with philanthropist and Chair of First Step Finance, Norma Smurfit, on Tuesday 27th March at 7.30pm at Westport's Knockranny House Hotel. Norma will be accompanied by her colleague, Lorna Coleman.
Norma Smurfit set up First-Step Microfinance as a not-for-profit organisation in ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 21 Márta 2012
There are no translations available.Due to the huge success of the first GROW Careers Fair in 2011 (with 500+ visitors) the organisers are delighted to announce another event, GROW II, which is being held at the Bailey Allen Hall, NUI Galway, on Wednesday 28th March from 5-7pm. This event is ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 14 Márta 2012
There are no translations available.Following on from its phenomenal success in 2011, Enterprise & Innovation Week hosted by IT Sligo’s Innovation Centre will take place from Tuesday March 20th – Friday March 23rd 2012.Enterprise and Innovation Week is a week-long programme of Seminars, Workshops and Events to promote innovation, entrepreneurs ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 14 Márta 2012
There are no translations available.Leitrim village football ground is the starting point for RehabCare’s fundraising Cycle Challenge on the 29th April, an-open-to-all cycle around the beautiful and picturesque Lough Allen, with a choice of either a 30km or 60km route.
With main sponsorship coming from Leitrim County Council and the Sports ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 13 Márta 2012
There are no translations available. The Allianz Business to Arts Awards recognise businesses, artists and arts organisations that develop creative partnerships, bringing the arts and artists into mutually beneficial relationships. Many partnerships survived and thrived in 2011 and there were also exciting new projects.You are invited to share the stories ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 13 Márta 2012
There are no translations available.A new scheme designed by IDA Ireland aimed at supporting international and local firms that fall outside the remit of the State's enterprise agencies could create 5,000 new jobs in five years according to Taoiseach Enda Kenny.Connectireland is an innovative way to create new jobs in ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 12 Márta 2012
There are no translations available.The OPW has today launched a nationwide advertising campaign seeking expressions of interest from local heritage/community groups who may be interested in becoming a partner with the OPW.Brian Hayes TD, Minister of State for Public Service Reform and the Office of Public Works, said today, “ ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 12 Márta 2012
There are no translations available.Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership is hosting a series of three Masterclass Workshops for Coaches and Athletes in March/April.Each workshops will focus on a different topic including Performance through Creative Coaching, Strength & Conditioning, and Nutrition in Sport, and will be presented by specialists including Ger ... Read on >> |
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Dé Domhnaigh, 11 Márta 2012
There are no translations available.Inis "Iron" Meáin 2012The Aran Island's toughest challenge, the Inis "Iron" Meáin 2012 swill take place on Inis Meáin on Sunday the 18th March 2012. This unique island walk/run is now in its eighth year attracting hundreds of participants annually which includes top athletes from all ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 09 Márta 2012
There are no translations available.If you have left Ireland or you have family who have, 'The Late Late Show' wants to hear from you!
On Friday 16th March, 'The Late Late Show', will feature video messages from Irish abroad. They are looking for a 30 second clip telling us who you ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 08 Márta 2012
There are no translations available.New Frontiers - a National Programme supported by Enterprise Ireland and being run by the Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC) at GMIT Castlebar & Galway will commence in March 2012. Over an intensive 6 month period, participants will learn how to establish and run a new ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 08 Márta 2012
There are no translations available.Private forestry company Greenbelt has unveiled plans for a new biomass-fuelled power plant in Claremorris, Co Mayo. This plant, together with its power plant on the Asahi site at Killala, will create a market for almost a million tonnes of output a year from forests in ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 07 Márta 2012
There are no translations available.Nominations to identify Outstanding Young Persons in Mayo are now being sought with a competition currently being run by Junior Chamber Ireland in Mayo (JCI Mayo), in association with the Mayo Advertiser and AIB.The Outstanding Young Person of the year competition is a drive to identify ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 07 Márta 2012
There are no translations available. Galway Irish college Coláiste Lurgan is behind Abair Leat!, Ireland's first as gaeilge social network which launched at the end of last month in its 'beta', or testing, phase. The site aims to encourage Irish speakers (and learners) to gain confidence in a casual setting through ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 05 Márta 2012
There are no translations available.Worried about that extra weight? Thinking about getting more active? Want to improve your overall health and wellbeing? Mayo Sports Partnership in collaboration with HSE West are offering a new programme for men aged 35+ this March in the Ballina, Claremorris and Westport areas. Speaking at the launch ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 05 Márta 2012
There are no translations available.Co Donegal plays host to fans of the late, great Rory Gallagher every year in
his home town of Ballyshannon, and this year sees a very special festival
line-up to commemorate what would have been his 64th
birthday. The
pioneer of Irish blues will be remembered at this year’s Rory
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Dé hAoine, 02 Márta 2012
There are no translations available.Castlebar Regional Training Centre will deliver a three-day FETAC Level 6, Train-the Trainer Course this coming March 20th-22nd. This Train the Trainer programme offered by ECSL is accredited by FETAC. Learning ObjectivesLearners who successfully complete this module will: Understand different learning styles; Understand the functions and ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 01 Márta 2012
There are no translations available.InterTradeIreland recently launched a new website, Foot In The Door, specifically designed to help graduates from across the island secure high calibre jobs. The website will offer access to the latest job details, videos from past graduates on their experience and place to share knowledge and ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 01 Márta 2012
There are no translations available.Inishowen’s business community will have the opportunity from March 5th - 9th to meet
high-profile media commentator Dr. Maureen Gaffney, social media guru
Krishna De and Gerry Duffy, Irish winner of the 2011 UK Ironman contest,
who are just some of the high profile speakers lined ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 01 Márta 2012
There are no translations available.Hot on the heels of the women-only Valentine's Day 'Dip In The Nip' fundraiser for cancer, last weekend saw the first mixed 'Dip' take place on a beach in Spiddal early on Sunday morning with participants braving the Atlantic waves in the all-together. Over 80 men and ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 01 Márta 2012
There are no translations available.As one of the key locations for the Slow Food movement in Ireland it's high time Galway City celebrated its passion for good food - and now it will, with the debut Galway Food Festival being held over Easter weekend (6-9th April 2012).
Prominent local food producers and renowned ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 29 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.InterTradeIreland has devised a sales-focused development funding award for new and small businesses offering a thorough assessement of your business model as well as practical help to learn how to win new customers and sales.Worth £10k/€11K, the programme consists of two states - the assessment period and ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 29 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.An exciting announcement about a new creative funding initiative called 'Creative State Northwest', the Irish launch of the new LookWest.ie supported network RE:CONNECT and the launch of the Bank of Ireland's start-up Accelerator Programme are just some of the highlights coming up at IT Sligo Innovation Center's Enterprise and Innovation Week, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 28 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available. Galway City's preparations for its spectacular St. Patrick's parade and festivities are well underway, with the news that the latest addition to the procession will be a representation from US state Massachsettes State Police. With Boston the home of many Irish diaspora - emigrants to you and ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 27 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.Minister Sherlock launches entrepreneur recruitment campaignEnterprise Ireland’s €4.25m ‘New Frontiers’ programme to deliver 100 new companiesSeán Sherlock TD, Minister for Research & Innovation, has launched ‘New Frontiers’, Ireland’s largest entrepreneur development programme. New Frontiers is a national programme funded and coordinated by Enterprise Ireland and will ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 27 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) is now launching its ‘New Frontiers Programme’ in conjunction with Enterprise Ireland. This programme, which is due to commence in March 2012 will provide entrepreneurs with business skills, networks, facilities and supports necessary to navigate and execute the business start-up process. ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 27 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.Looking the part in the boardroom can go a long way towards adding confidence to your presentation delivery as well lending that certain spark needed to seal the deal. Image consultant Kate Hegarty knows the power of dress, and is hosting a workshop in partnership with ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 24 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.An IT Sligo graduate has joined an elite group of writers including Dermot Bolger, Colum McCann and Joseph O’Connor, whose take on modern Ireland is about to be unveiled to the public in a unique theatrical event.Ronan Geoghegan (23) a native of Aughacashel, Co Leitrim was ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 24 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.Cloudstrong.ie, Ireland’s latest cloud computing and IT consultancy has just launched with the creation of six jobs.
Founded by Galway-based IT professional, Daryl Byrne, Cloudstrong.ie offer fully automated cloud management, at highly competitive prices and will significantly reduced company IT costs while simultaneously increasing security, efficiency ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 23 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.Musical legend, Joan Armatrading will headline Sligo Live 2012 for what promises to be a really special intimate concert. Tickets for her show in Sligo’s newest venue, The Knocknarea Arena at IT Sligo are on sale now at €35 and a limited number of early bird ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 23 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.Companies in Galway have promised to create 105 jobs — the highest number of jobs pledged in the country — under the recently launched Hireland initiative.Hireland announced this week that, just over one month after the job creation initiative was launched, more than 2,500 jobs have ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 22 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.With 110* Irish people emigrating every day, Irish company Lokofoto, supported by Enterprise Ireland, has launched the photograph sharing website lokofoto.com to give expats a little piece of home.
Visitors to the site can choose from over 800 landscapes, from a beautiful vista in Sligo to views of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 22 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.Irish energy-management firm Enerit is deploying its cloud-based software at Milan Malpensa Airport and Rome Fiumicino Airport, with the aim of helping the two airports track and manage their energy usage.Enerit has created its software for large energy users to implement the ISO 50001 international standard ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 21 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.Fourth year tourism students completing a module in ‘Event Management’, as part of their Bachelor of Business in Tourism honours course at IT Sligo, have teamed up with Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership to host a community basketball blitz. This event is promoting the sport of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 20 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.IT Sligo has become the first third level institution in the in Ireland and the UK, to sign a licence agreement with computer software giant Adobe, which gives Institute students 24/7 access to some of the world’s leading design software from any computer, anywhere with internet ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 20 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.You can enjoy award winning theatre this week at The Dock with the return of Galway's Mephisto Theatre Company. A great night is in store. Northern Ireland, 1979: Nuala Kelly takes no prisoners. A tough nine-year-old living with her mother, brother and grandfather, she thinks the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 20 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.Tea and sandwiches and all of the usual high jinx activities are being prepared for the 6th Annual Fr. Ted Festival - Tedfest. The 2012 Tedfest, taking place from February 23rd-26th, will see events taking place Inis Mór (Inishmore) and Inis Oírr (Inishere).This festival on will ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 20 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.The College Surfing Intervarsities will be hosted by the IT Sligo Surf Club in Strandhill, Co Sligo on March 2nd and 3rd.The event will see up on 300 surfers from IT’s and Universities from all corners of Ireland competing for the title of National Intervarsity Student ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 17 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.The gaming industry offers Irish students some of the most viable and exciting career opportunities in Ireland today. That’s according to Dr. Stephen Brennan, Director of Marketing and Strategy with the Digital Hub Development Agency (DHDA), who was speaking earlier this week at the launch of ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 17 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.Featuring Golden Globe and BAFTA award-winning sensations The Artist and The Descendants, The Model's cinema programme for March includes screenings of Roman Polanski’s new black comedy, Carnage, Young Adult starring Charlize Theron and Michael Fassbender and Viggo Mortenson in A Dangerous Method, exploring the intense relationship ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 16 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.Engineers Week 2012 will take place across Ireland between 27th February and 4th March, with the Minister for Education and Skills Ruairi Quinn joining the initiative to encourage students, schools and parents to get involved.The week-long series of events is being run by Engineers Ireland to ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 16 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.The State Visit of China’s vice-president Xi Jinping kicks off on Saturday afternoon and will include meetings with the Taoiseach and President Higgins before concluding on Monday.Xi is currently on a state visit to the US, where he met with President Obama and addressed the US-China ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 15 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.The 4th Annual IT Sligo Contemporary Marketing Conference will take place at the Institute of Technology, Sligo on Friday, February 17th from 10am to 3pm.The theme of this year’s conference, which is organised by marketing lecturers at the Institute for the regional business community and for ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 15 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.High-profile media commentator Dr. Maureen Gaffney, social media guru Krishna De and Gerry Duffy, Irish winner of the 2011 UK Ironman contest, are just some of the high profile speakers lined up for this year’s Enterprising Donegal Business Week. Organised by Donegal County Enterprise Board, in ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 15 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.The Model Cinema is screening the haunting and provocative documentary Dreams of a Life from Wednesday, 15 February to Sunday 19 February. This new Irish co-production tells the true story of a woman that society tragically forgot.Nobody noticed when thirty-eight year old Joyce Vincent died in ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 14 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.The Mammal Ecology Group, of NUI Galway, has just launched an exciting new project examining the relationships between three woodland mammal species in Ireland; the native red squirrel and pine marten, and the introduced grey squirrel. This project aims to increase our understanding of the ecology ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 14 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.A conference entitled Sligo Sustainable Futures will be hosted in IT Sligo’s Hume Hall on Tuesday March 6th, 2012.Guest speakers at the Conference will include; RTE Eco Eye presenter, Duncan Stewart; Dr John Barry, Associate Director of the Institute for a Sustainable World, Queens University Belfast; ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 13 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.Catching a glimpse of the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis to give them their full name – is a dream for many people.And now we here in Ireland could be in with the chance of seeing the beautiful coloured lights tonight and tomorrow thanks to a ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 13 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.Camille O'Sullivan enjoys a formidable international reputation for her dramatic interpretations of the songs of Brel, Cave, Waits, Bowie and more. Chameleon-like on stage, each song has a different character with its story to tell. The award-winning singer has stunned audiences around the world with 5-star ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 13 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.A Donegal director has scooped a prestigious award at the IFTAs.Garry Keane, from Ballyshannon won the IFTA in the Best Director Television Category for his superb work on “The Writing in the Sky” - a stunning documentary about the writer Dermot Healy.Keane was said to have ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 13 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.Students from more than 20 Irish schools have been awarded medals for their projects in the areas of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) at the CREST Awards. The gold awards went to four different projects devised by one team and three individuals who hail from ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 13 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.The Galway Early Music festival returns to the medieval streets of Galway again this year from May 17th to 20th.The theme of this year’s festival is Social Harmony: When Tradition and High Art Meet, which looks at what happens when tunes played at a peasant’s wedding ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 10 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.The Mayor of Clare, Councillor Pat Hayes, joined tourism interests from around the region to mark the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre’s fifth anniversary on Wednesday. A series of celebratory events took place at the visitor centre throughout the day, while Mayor Hayes also launched the ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 10 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.There will be a major emphasis on pedestrian and cycling traffic in Westport heading into the future, after it was revealed last week that the town had won its category in the national Smarter Travel Competition.Minister of State at the Department of Transport Sport and Tourism, ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 10 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.High-tech engineering and computer jobs will support HP’s leading role in IT Applications and Cloud ComputingHP yesterday announced that IDA Ireland is supporting the recruitment of 150 research and development jobs in Galway and Kildare to support global markets. Additional to this, HP is planning to ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 09 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.Up to 175 new jobs to be createdAbbott plans to invest €85 million at its pharmaceutical manufacturing operation in Sligo. The investment will result in the creation of up to approximately 175 highly skilled jobs. The expansion of the facility will be completed in 2014. The ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 08 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.NUI Galway said that it experienced “huge numbers” attending the first ever Galway CoderDojo held on campus recently which aims to teach young people how to code.Web technologies covered at CoderDojo Galway include HTML, CSS and Javascript, along with programming languages such as Scratch.In future classes, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 08 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.The beautiful seaside village of Rosses Point in Sligo will host a trad event with a difference: A Seisiún Mór on Sunday, March 11th, with non-stop Traditional Music at village venues, from 11am until 11pm.The event is to raise awareness and funds for the MS Northwest ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 08 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.The Dip in the Nip, started in 2009 as a women only event, with a Mens Dip added last year is taking the next logical step – a mixed Dip in the Nip to celebrate Valentines in a unique way!The first Valentines Dip in the Nip ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 07 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.Double Vision, running from February 11th until May 6th 2012, is a special exhibition has been curated by two groups of young people from Sligo and Antrim as part of The Model’s Young Curator’s Programme. The title, Double Vision, reflects the shared vision of the two ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 07 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.A “WITLESS band” contest, a poetry slam and an appeal to “play havoc” are among highlights of NUI Galway’s spring arts festival, which opened yesterday.A celebration of “illumination” has been adopted as the theme for this year’s Múscailt arts festival, planned by NUIG arts officer Fionnuala ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 07 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.“Encounter” is a short romantic comedy set in Sligo; African boy meets Irish girl and some people don’t like it.
The story centres on Jonah, who visits Sligo from South Africa on
business, but finds himself falling for Irish girl, Bella. He quickly
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Dé Luain, 06 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.An Irish ultra runner has successfully completed seven marathons on seven continents in less than five days.Galway man Richard Donovan broke his own record by completing his final run in Sydney after seven marathons in four days, 22 hours and three minutes.The 45-year-old admitted sleep deprivation, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 06 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.Three hundred Irish-language audio and video recordings, including recordings made in Donegal, are now available to the public through a new Irish resource on the internet that was launched on Saturday.The materials date back to 1972 across a range of subjects, said Séamas Ó Concheanainn, project ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 06 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.In a further confirmation of support for its Irish operations, electronics and communications giant Cisco has pledged ongoing development of its major research and development centre in Galway.The commitment follows a statement made at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week that the company planned ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 06 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.The short film ‘…for peace comes dropping slow…‘ is now available to view in full, online.In the film, a line from W.B. Yeats’ famous poem “The Lake Isle of Innisfree” “…for peace comes dropping slow…” is inscribed in light across the landscape of Sligo by up ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 03 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.A number of Donegal businesses are at the very top of their game, according to the prestigious Bridgestone Guides.Authors John and Sally McKenna have included Harry’s Bar and Restaurant in Bridgend and The Mill, Dunfanaghy in their Guide to the 100 Best Restaurants in Ireland 2012. ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 03 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.The 2012 James Dyson Award is now inviting applications from inventive young designers and engineers, hailing from 18 countries, including Ireland. And the brief? You’ve got to develop a problem-solving invention.The ultimate winner will receive stg£10,000 to develop his or her invention and an additional stg£10,000 ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 02 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.Thinking of starting a business or expanding your current enterprise? Then don’t miss out on the South West Mayo Development Company (SWMDC) information events throughout the month of February. The South West Mayo Development Company will be highlighting various supports and grant aids available to individuals ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 01 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.The European Commission Representation in Ireland is holding a public information seminar on European Economic Policy in IT Sligo on Monday, February 6th.Guest speakers at the event will include Minister of State for European Affairs, Lucinda Creighton; Head of European Commission Representation in Ireland, Barbara Nolan; ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 01 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.In 2011 the medical technology industry rolled out investment plans worth over €170m and announced 875 jobs, the industry said today as it revealed a new four year plan to create more jobs and bring in more investment.According to the Irish Medical Device Association (IMDA), a ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 01 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.The Dealer “Free-Ads” Paper has announced the planned creation of 25 jobs over the next 18 months.These jobs are being created as a result of the successful establishment of its Classified Ads Online Website, TheDealer.ie – officially launched today.The Dealer “Free Ads” Paper was founded in ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 01 Feabhra 2012
There are no translations available.Do you have a relative or friend who has recently started their own business, or is thinking of doing so?The Sligo County Enterprise Board 'Start your Own Business' Programme could provide them with invaluable assistance. This I.L.M.-accredited Programme runs one evening per week, for 6 weeks, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 31 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.Bábógbaby, or BB, the world’s first Irish-speaking teddy bear, has been busy on the red carpet.A recent winner of the Galway Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneurship Award and a Gold Award in the Electronic Toy – Preschool Awards in London, BB is also the star of a ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 31 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.A major joint industry and Irish Government action plan was launched yesterday to support the technology sector, which will see the introduction of full-time conversion courses allowing people to reskill to gain ICT qualifications.ICT Action Plan - Meeting the High-Level Skills Needs of Enterprises in Ireland ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 31 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.Across the globe, this year’s Safer Internet Day will be happening on 7 February. As part of the digital safety drive, industry volunteers from Microsoft Ireland, UPC and O2 will be visiting over 10,000 kids in schools across Ireland to advise them on using the internet ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 30 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.A new call for applications to the Competitive Start Fund was launched on Thursday 26th January, 2012. This fund is open to applications from early stage companies, who meet the eligibility criteria outlined below, from the following sectors: Internet, Games, SaaS, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software, Telecoms, ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 27 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.Patrick Devane, Champion of Oireachtas 2011 has been appointed Sean-Nós Dancer in residence at Áras Inis Gluaire in Belmullet. Patrick will team up with Geesala native Joe Carey for the residency, providing local primary schools and the public at large the opportunity to learn the creative ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 27 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.A hotel located in surfing beach Strandhill, in Sligo has been voted the thirteenth best place to stay in the world, according to a survey by holidaymakers on the travel resource website Tripadvisor.The Strandhill Lodge and Suites was among just three Irish hotels which made the ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 27 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.An initiative aimed at encouraging job creation for Ireland’s skilled unemployed launched last week has already received 1,177 job pledges from businesses all around the country. Of those 710 are in the Dublin region while the remaining 467 pledges are from businesses located across 19 counties, ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 27 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.Galway-based company Pure Athlete, which specialise in body care recovery and performance products is planning to create up to 20 new jobs within their sales and distribution divisions.Pure Athlete, who sells their products online and in retail stockists throughout the country, has plans to expand in ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 27 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.A total of 734 new jobs were created in Gaeltacht enterprises in 2011, a similar level to that of the previous year. The most encouraging trend is the slowdown in job losses. The number of jobs lost over the past year is at a significantly lower ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 26 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.The shortlist for this year’s Irish Times InterTradeIreland Innovation awards features 18 entries from established innovators, start-ups, public sector organisations and third-level spin-outs.InterTradeIreland Strategy and Policy Director, Aidan Gough said “The high standard and diverse range of entries to this year’s awards from public and private ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 25 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.A Donegal company which has been crafting knitwear for over a decade has won the prestigious ‘Exporter of the Year’ award at the Showcase 2012 creative expo.The award was presented to Fisherman Out of Ireland’s Des Daly by Chairman of the Crafts Council of Ireland, Laura ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 25 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.Failte Ireland has made a commitment to help promote Mayo Tourism throughout 2012 following its annual Tourism Industry Briefing held in Westport. In a discussion with tourism operators in the county at Knockranny House Hotel, the tourism body warned against any complacency in the sector, stressing ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 24 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.Preparations for the 2012 Mayo Stages Rally which takes place on March 11th are well underway, two months ahead of the popular West of Ireland event.With the Dunlop National Rally Championship returning to the Mayo roads after a year’s absence, and the rally also the opening ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 24 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.A national programme to develop entrepreneurs will commence soon in 2012. Funded by Enterprise Ireland, the programme will be delivered locally by GMIT. Over an intensive 6 month period, participants will learn how to establish and run a new company. If you believe that you are ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 24 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.The five institutes of technology in the Border, Midlands and West (BMW) region are at an advanced stage in discussions regarding the establishment of a technological university.Given Government approval, a Border Midlands West Technological University (BMW TU) would create the largest higher education institution in the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 24 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available. Applications Invited for €775,000 Awards Programme Social Entrepreneurs Ireland has opened for applications for the 2012 Awards Programme, with a total fund of €775,000 to support individuals with new, big ideas for social change in Ireland.The Awards Programme will see eight social entrepreneurs awarded across our ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 24 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.Nature put on one of its most awe-inspiring shows over north Donegal with a rare glimpse of the Aurora Borealis, better known as the Northern Lights.The stunning display was seen by thousands of people and captured on camera along the north Donegal coast on Sunday night ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 18 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.Four hundred new jobs are to be created in the construction sector in Galway after the resumption of building works on a number of previously abandoned projects at the NUI Galway. Work at the university ground to a halt last May after Cordil Construction entered receivership, with ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 17 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.A number of new Enterprise-Ireland supported jobs have been announced for the Galway region yesterday.OpenJaw Technologies, a Glasnevin-based firm which develops online retail technology and services to the travel industry, is to create 45 new positions as part of a new €3.3 million research and development ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 17 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.It’s the New Year and a time of resolutions, plans and goals for many of us. Indeed some may be considering a transition to self-employment, a move which can, for some, seem almost impossible. Help is at hand! The January JCI Mayo seminar will be focusing ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 16 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.Ex-Googler Maricka Burke Keogh has decided to channel her online marketing experience into helping businesses and start-ups in Galway and the West of Ireland capitalise on the online marketing tools the web has to offer. She has set up a not-for-profit online marketing group called Online ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 16 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.Breizon Ltd, run by two French brothers Guenael and Loic Trahan expect to develop a market with a new range of seafood products, sales of which have exceeded all expectations during the Christmas season. “I grew up in France and have always had a passion for ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 13 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.According to their latest figures, 2011 was Ireland West Airport in Knock’s busiest year to date since its establishment in 1985. Last year, the annual number of passengers using the airport increased by over 65,000 passengers to 654,500 - an increase of 11% on 2010.The airport ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 13 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.Internet search giant Google has kicked off its second annual Google Science Fair and is inviting students from around the world to take part and be in with a chance of winning some cool prizes.Google has partnered with CERN, The LEGO Group, National Geographic and Scientific ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 13 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.Here it is again! The Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar presents the ever-popular biennial celebration of the visual arts in Mayo. The selected show, comprising 250 pieces in total, presents a cornucopia of work in all manner of media and offers a fascinating snapshot of the ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 13 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.Sligo's hard-pressed tourism industry is to benefit as part of a total investment of over €13 million in two major new initiatives designed to boost visitor numbers over the next two years.Sligo will be a key hub in Ireland's biggest tourism event in 2013, ' The ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 12 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.Two of Galway’s leading business women are to headline the Network Galway open evening, which takes place on Wednesday January 25 at 6.30pm in the G-Hotel, Wellpark, Galway.Liz Cassidy, The Irish Ambassador for Female Entrepreneurship in the European Union, and Patricia McCrossan, Managing Director of Golden ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 12 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.Niall O' Connor, has found time away from a hectic final year college schedule to enter a Enterprise Award run by NUI Galway's Student Union. Niall, from Caltragh in Sligo, is an MSC student in Enterprise Systems and has been selected as one of eight finalists ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 12 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.People of Sligo are being encouraged to kick start a healthy and active lifestyle for 2012 by joining Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership at 12 noon on Saturday 14th January for one of the Operation Transformation national walks. The meeting place for the walk is JFK ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 11 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.Anyone who believes they have been ‘digitally excluded’ now have a chance to brush up on their skills, courtesy of a new computer training initiative from NUI Galway, Limerick Community Connect, DCU and Age Action Ireland.‘Click & Connect’ will deliver basic computer training for free to ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 11 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.Thanks to new products launched by Donegal firm AccuBook, accommodation providers will be able to use their smart phone to check details such as when customers are arriving and the price and availability of their rooms.The suite, called PocketBook, will allow them to download from a ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 09 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.One of the world’s most famous and stunning solar phenomena is eagerly expected over Irish skies in the coming weeks, stargazers have said.The celebrated Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, has its best chance of being seen in more than a decade because of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 09 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.At least three of the 22 in-house companies based at IT Sligo’s Innovation Centre will be announcing significant expansions in 2012, resulting in a 20 per cent increase in jobs there, according to Niall McEvoy, IT Sligo’s Head of Innovation.While acutely aware of the turbulence in ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 09 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.Allergan Pharmaceuticals Ireland today announced that the Company will invest $350 million in its Westport site to expand both development and manufacturing capacity. The investment will primarily enable Allergan to expand the manufacturing capability for BOTOX® (botulinum toxin type A) and to develop a manufacturing base ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 06 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.Today is it hard to imagine a world without photographs. They decorate our homes, are on social network sites, in our school textbooks, in our newspapers, in family albums, and kept safe in our wallets and purses. It is hard to belief photography is only 160 ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 06 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.Ten new jobs are to be generated as part of a €200,000 international expansion plan by Roscommon communications and IT services firm Flexible Contact Solutions (FCS).The company, which was established in Ballaghaderreen in Roscommon in 2002, has emerged as one of the fastest growing suppliers of ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 05 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.Donegal native, Dermot Doherty of iSpaces has been shortlisted in the inaugural 2012 Cloud Awards Program in the of 'Developer of the Year'. The company, iSpaces has also been shortlisted for 'Most Promising Start-up'. The Cloud Awards recognize and celebrate industry leaders and pioneers in the ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 05 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.Thousands of people visit the festival every year as there is something for everyone. It's a folk festival, a traditional session fleadh, a bluegrass hoedown, a blues jam, a céilidh, all bound by sheer enjoyment of music! The Shannonside Music Weekend will be taking place from ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 05 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.A multi-million euro project that could create hundreds of jobs in Claremorris will move a step closer this month when a planning application is lodged with Mayo Co Council. The promoters of the proposed Bio Park have been working closely with the council over a number ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 04 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.The January’s Mayo Open Coffee Club (MOCC) will take place on Wednesday 11th January at 11am in the Harlequin Hotel, Castlebar where the facilitator for the first month of the year will be Tracey Glacken from Glacken Accountants who will focus on the “Budget 2012 and ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 03 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.Firms who want to revitalise their businesses to be ripe for export opportunities are being urged to make proposals for the €22m second phase of the Technology Transfer Strengthening Initiative.The Minister for Research and Innovation Sean Sherlock, TD, opened a call for applications for the €22m ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 03 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.If you are currently considering entrepreneurship as a career option, an EnterpriseSTART workshop will help you to understand and evaluate the entrepreneurship process and what it involves. Each workshop is targeted at individuals with a business idea that has the potential to be scaled up significantly ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 03 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.An Ennis group concerned about the economic future of the county town has come up with an innovative plan in a BID to support and create Ennis jobs.Councillor Johnny Flynn, representatives of Ennis Chamber and Aoife Madden, chairperson of the Ennis Development Forum, have come together ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 03 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.The global economy may be struggling to drag itself out of recession but Mayo-based companies are continuing to make their mark internationally.Among those attending a recent networking event organised by Enterprise Ireland at the Irish embassy in London were representatives of Claremorris-based electronics firm CBE and ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 03 Eanáir 2012
There are no translations available.A €450,000 marketing blitz for the west of Ireland is currently underway, Minister of State for Tourism and Sport and Mayo TD Michael Ring TD has confirmed. Tourism Ireland is currently spending €450,000 to market winter air services to Knock that the Minsiter expects this campaign ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 23 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.With only a few days to Christmas Donegal Town received an early Christmas present with the announcement of 10 new jobs in Donegal town.Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Dinny McGinley TD, yesterday welcomed the announcement by his Ministerial Colleague, Minister ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 23 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.Firms who want to revitalise their businesses to be ripe for export opportunities are being urged to make proposals for the €22m second phase of the Technology Transfer Strengthening Initiative.The Minister for Research and Innovation Sean Sherlock, TD, today opened a call for applications for the ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 22 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.In January, the Galway Arts Centre will host a choice of three poetry workshops, facilitated by the acclaimed poet Kevin Higgins.There will be classes on Tuesdays, from 7pm to 8.30pm, starting January 17th and on Fridays from 2pm to 3.30pm, starting January 20th. Both are open ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 21 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.President Michael D Higgins has urged the public to celebrate their “shared strengths” as we enter the Christmas period. In his first Christmas message as President of Ireland, the former Galway TD acknowledged that the festive season would be tough for those experiencing unemployment, financial insecurity, illness ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 21 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.Newly formed group Meet in Galway is aiming to develop Galway’s reputation as a venue for international business tourism, group member Suzanne Meade tells Declan Rooney Some of the West’s leading businesses have come together to spread the word that Galway is a viable option for businesses ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 21 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.Based in Roscommon, Irish start-up Realview Innovations has developed a disruptive multi-dimensional experience technology for gamers, a handheld V-Screen that aims to bring the PSP to life in 3D.With a passion for 3D tech, optical engineers Eamonn Ansbro and John Braithwaite set up Realview in 2001 ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 21 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.A local school has received a top national award for their website. Galway Educate Together, which is located on the Thomas Hynes Road in Newcastle, received the ‘Best School Website’ Award at the recent Eircom Junior Spiders Web Awards. The multi-denominational school fought off competition from schools around ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 20 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.Over sixty jobs have been created in Mayo since the Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC) at GMIT Castlebar opened its doors five years ago (2006). The IiBC at GMIT offers desk space, office space and virtual space to new start-up companies and also runs Enterprise Programmes ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 20 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.Galway Hooker – Nora Bheag, a near century old Galway Hooker boat, has arrived safely into Abu Dhabi after an historic voyage that set out from the city on Ireland's West Coast by container ship more than six weeks ago.Nora Bheag ('Little Nora' in English which ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 20 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.www.bagadeal.ie, a Leitrim start up, went live as of Friday last week. The company is based on the Group on - City deal model- a dedicated website offering a collection of a variety of deals from hotels to hair & beauty & services plus lots more.The ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 19 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.Enterprise Ireland has ring fenced a €10m fund to attract entrepreneurs to relocate to Ireland and establish their start-ups here. The fund will invest equity in ambitious, innovative start ups, led by strong teams and focused on international markets.Enterprise Ireland will not provide all the funding ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 19 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.Roscommon Arts Centre recently announced some exciting new events for Spring 2012 with more events being confirmed.Highlights for the new season include Tommy Tiernan’s first visit to the arts centre on January 12th, followed by a performance by well-known Castlerea native Mary McDonnell in the heart-wrenching ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 19 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.The Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) and NUI Galway have launched a new competition called Code Ninja designed to encourage students to build their own apps.The competition is open to all disciplines of students at both institutes who want to build their own web or mobile ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 16 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.Medical devices giant Medtronic has signalled a major vote of confidence in the future of its Galway plant with plans for a new customer innovation centre – including an operating theatre simulation – and research facility.Galway has been selected from 250 of the company’s locations around ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 15 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.A national online campaign has been launched, with the backing of major IT companies, to encourage second-level students to pursue careers in the burgeoning digital media space.Smart Futures is a new national careers campaign for second-level students in Ireland, launched by ICT Ireland, the Irish Software ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 15 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.SpamTitan Technologies, through their award winning SpamTitan and WebTitan product suite, provide email and internet software security solutions to customers internationally from their Galway headquarters. SpamTitan Technologies have a number of positions to fill in their Galway headquarters. Do you want to be part of their ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 14 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.Public and private interests in the West of Ireland have established a “war chest” to attract new airlines and routes to Shannon airport, it emerged yesterday.At a tourism conference at Bunratty, Co Clare last week, chief executive of Shannon Development Dr Vincent Cunnane announced the establishment ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 14 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.The highest wave ever recorded in Irish waters formed off the coast of Donegal Monday afternoon, according to Met Éireann.The M4 weather buoy, positioned approximately 16km west of Rossan Point, recorded a maximum wave height of 20.4 metres or 67 feet.The maximum wave height, recorded just ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 14 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.Brrr! It's definitely getting nippier but the West of Ireland is still the perfect place for a lively holiday and some amazing Festive experiences.Whatever your idea is of the perfect Christmas let us help you with the difficult decisions. We have complied a list of some ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 14 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.If you own or manage a small limited company with a company registration number and you have a business opportunity or problem that you want to explore, why not apply for an Innovation Voucher worth €5,000?The objective of the Innovation Voucher initiative is to build links ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 14 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.The founders and local organizers of the Ironman Ireland 70.3 International Triathlon have released the contents of an Economic Impact Study which shows that the event has generated over €10 million to the region.The study was commissioned by the Western Development Commission on behalf of E&R ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 14 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.Set against the economic challenges faced locally during the global recession, the Council-driven strategy builds on the objectives and actions set out in the County Development Plan 2011-2017, County Clare Enterprise Strategy and Clare County Council Tourism Strategy.Actions featured in the Clare County Council Economic Development ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 14 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.Music Generation Sligo (MGS) was established in June 2011 and the first phase runs for three years to June 2014. It aims to open the door to performance music education for every one of Sligo’s 16500 children and young adults under the age of 18. Music ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 14 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.NUI Galway has embarked on a new initiative with Transition Year students from the Presentation Secondary School in Galway City involving a new e-commerce module.Facilitated by their business teacher Eleanor Fogarty, the project involves developing an e-marketing strategy for an illustrated children’s book called Willou Mac ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 13 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.Scrumptious food from around Ireland will feature on SKY TV and IRISHTV.ie this coming Thursday, December 15th in a special one-hour programme showcasing all that is good about an Irish food experience.The programme, which focuses on food-tourism group Good Food Ireland and its members, include interviews ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 12 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.A craft and knitwear company has announced the creation of 150 jobs in Westport, Co Mayo.Carraig Donn Ltd says it has been able to expand its operations due to the growth of its export markets and the development of its online retail sales.The family-run craft business ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 12 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.To celebrate their 7th anniversary in Sligo the local community samba band Samboeire are having an Open Day on Saturday 21st January from 11am to 1pm at The Model in Sligo Town.Everybody over 18yrs is welcome to join the band for an hands on experience of ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 09 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.Street Art and Tags not Labels shows unite Banksy with Belfast's finest at Ulster Museum For the palatial corridors of the Victoria & Albert Museum and the traditionally history-focused Ulster Museum, spray cans and Banksy twists on the bible are largely unchartered territory.Street Art represents a ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 09 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.Mayo Cancer Support Association is hosting a fashion night with style and image consultant Rita Mylett for women who have been affected by cancer, in the Harlequin Hotel, Castlebar, on Monday December 12 at 8pm.The event is free of charge as is the case with all ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 09 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.An ultramarathon runner has braved some of the coldest temperatures on the planet to set a new record running 160 km (100 miles) in a day.Richard Donovan, from Galway, ran through wind-chill of minus 25 degrees, snow and ice on Antarctica for 24 hours 35 minutes ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 08 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.Archaeologists restoring a building in Ennis, Co Clare believe they have discovered the only medieval timber-framed house left standing in Ireland.The old oak structure – thought to date back to the late 16th century – is embedded in the walls of a home on the town’s ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 08 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.The art of wooden boat building is being revived in Portnoo. The traditional skills are being kept alive in the community as part of a Downstrands Family Resource Centre boat building project based at the old AOH Hall in Kilclooney. The Rosbeg and Portnoo Community Boat-building ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 08 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.Two young brothers from Loughanure who have their own business crafting pens from Irish wood have got an early Christmas present.Rónán and Conor McGarvey, aged 14 and 11 respectively, were recently told that they cannot obtain any grants because they are both under the age of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 07 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.Galway-based medical technology company Aerogen Ltd has been revealed as contender for the 2011 Medical Technology Company of the Year Award. The shortlist of six companies was announced this week with the overall winner set to be announced at the 2011 Medical Technology Industry Excellence Awards ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 07 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.Sky announced this week at their Winter showcase held in the Guinness Store House, Dublin, that they are partnering with Irish actor Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids, I.T. Crowd) in commissioning a new 6x30 series for the channel, which is co-written and starring the actor.Filming will be in ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 07 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.The grand finals of the Intel Mini Scientist 2011 have taken place at the Intel Ireland campus in Co Kildare, with the two overall winners, one being Hair Today, Heat Tomorrow, from Kilmurry National School in Co Clare. Intel Ireland said that 2011 has been the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 07 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.At an event held last Friday at the Talbot Hotel, Belmullet hosted by Mayo County Council, exciting plans for a trans-Atlantic fibre link and the build-out of a National Dark Fibre network in the North West through to Dublin were unveiled by Emerald Networks and Pipiper ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 06 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.Ulster Bank will be running a series of free events open to all micro, small and medium-sized companies and aspiring entrepreneurs on the island of Ireland. The event will focus on doing business outside of your home market, whether importing, exporting, or online, including cross-border trade. ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 06 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.Pork product supplier Oliver Carty has won the overall Irish Food Producer of the Year title at the SuperValu Irish Food Producers awards in association with Enterprise Ireland.The Co Roscommon company was chosen for its considerable investment in new packaging technology, as well as the new ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 05 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.The country's latest millionaire went to her weekly bingo as usual last night despite scooping a whopping €2.6m in the Lotto.Kathleen McLaughlin (77), from Redcastle, Co Donegal, celebrated at teatime with her large family before catching the bus to the parish bingo in Buncrana.The cool-as-a-cucumber pensioner ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 05 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.There will be plenty of events to stay amused with for the winter months at Áras Inis Gluarie, Co Mayo. Áras Inis Gluaire is the arts centre for the Barony of Erris, in North West Mayo. The centre is named after the local island, Inis ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 05 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.German car maker AUDI has announced plans to invest €80 million in ten garages across Ireland, which will help to create 200 new jobs. Sligo will benefit as 20 new jobs will be established.New dealerships are being built in Waterford and north Dublin, while the company ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 05 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.Sligo County Enterprise Board are seeking suitable Sligo businesses to register their interest for Tradelinks 2012. Tradelinks is a business development programme, delivered by Enterprise NI & its network of Local Enterprise Agencies and the Border County Enterprise Boards, designed to assist the micro-enterprise sector across ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 02 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.Hundreds of new jobs are set to be created in Galway City next Spring when American online gaming giant ZeniMax Online Studios opens a new facility in Rahoon.The company will create at least 200 jobs – with the potential for hundreds more – in the former ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 02 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.There was more good news for Ireland West Airport Knock last Monday after it was announced that the airport is to receive €4.1 million in funding from the Government over the next three years.The funding which has been approved following an application by the airport under ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 02 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.The world’s first social network exclusively dedicated to the Irish language – Abair Leat! – is to launch in the new year. Its creators are busy testing it and are looking for anyone with an interest in the Irish language or interested in learning Irish to ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 01 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.Enterprise Ireland: Enterprise START Programme 2011.If you are currently considering entrepreneurship as a career option, an EnterpriseSTART workshop will help you to understand and evaluate the entrepreneurship process and what it involves. Each workshop is targeted at individuals with a business idea that has the potential ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 01 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.Do you want to grow your own business?Would you benefit from exert advice and support?Do you want to develop new markets?Want to know more about supports available to you?Do you want a clear plan for your business? If you said 'Yes' to any of these, then ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 01 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.The award-winning Great Western Greenway and Achill will feature on an RTÉ programme next week. Tracks and Trails is a series which features spectacular walks and cycle tracks in stunning locations across Ireland and is presented by a different celebrity guest each week. His visit to ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 01 Nollaig 2011
There are no translations available.A Westport based Engineering company hopes to create up to 40 new jobs over the next three years. Horizon West is offering upskilling opportunities to engineers through education in the most cutting-edge technologies and resources. Launched by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny in December of last year, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 30 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.The new Hawk’s Well season brochure will be landing on the doorsteps of the people of Sligo very soon jam-packed with a fantastic programme from January through to April 2012. Theatre highlights include Druid’s production of Big Maggie, Carthaginians directed by Adrian Dunbar, Baglady featuring Maria ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 30 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Here’s a great way to get your hands on some locally made food products. “Meet the Maker” is a Food Producers Showcase presented by Mayo North East LEADER Partnership. It will be held in the Foxford Sports & Leisure Centre today Wednesday 30th November from 6-9pm. ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 29 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.The prestigious MACE All-Ireland One Act Drama Finals hosted by Ennis Players will see the cream of Irish amateur theatre groups compete for the coveted All-Ireland trophies.Drama Groups from all corners of the Country will participate in DRAMA at ENNIS for what promises to be a ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 29 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.The Model Sligo will be hosting the second only viewing of Moon since its creation in 2010 and the fifth performance from this constellation of Allstars.The Buzz Aldrin Allstars are a collection of like-minded musicians looking to keep the kraut rock tradition alive. The group features ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 28 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.The Model will be running a Christmas Craft Market in its Atrium this December with host of stalls of locally produced crafts and produce on display for sale, including wood carvings, ceramics, hand-knits, candles and much more.On December 2 will be the opening of the Christmas ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 28 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Want to know more about what Enterprise Ireland is doing to build the software sector in Ireland? Come along to their Galway event to find out. It’s on at the Pillo Hotel, Headford Road, Galway on Dec 1st at 12.30pm. Full agenda is below, to book ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 28 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Agrispread, an agricultural machinery manufacturer run by three brothers from Co Mayo, was named Enterprise of the Year by the City and County Enterprise Boards.Supported by Mayo County Enterprise Board, Agrispread manufactures and exports agricultural machinery, such as lime and fertiliser spreaders, slurry tankers and bale ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 25 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Watch as Westport House transforms into a magical Winter Wonderland for the Christmas season. Old and young alike can come and enjoy the day with us in the warm and cosy Westport House under the Christmas tree surrounded by festive cheer and beautiful decorations.Visit Santa’s Grotto ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 25 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.December’s Mayo Open Coffee Club Meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 7th, in the Harlequin Hotel, Castlebar, at 11am, and there will be a distinctly Christmas feel to the event. Hosts the Harlequin Hotel will lay on some mince pies to add a seasonal flavour, ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 24 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Free workshops on interview skills and CV techniques, and information talks on how to maximise work experience opportunities abroad are amongst the features of this year’s IT Sligo Graduate Fair, which will be held in the Hume Hall in IT Sligo on Tuesday, November 29th from ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 24 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.InterTradeIreland has launched a new sales development programme, Elevate, to help small businesses to embark on cross-border exports with a view to looking further afield to the UK and Europe.The programme was developed in response to research carried out by InterTradeIreland which revealed that small businesses ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 23 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.A new device that stimulates the large muscles of the legs to produce aerobic exercise training and muscle strengthening effects is scheduled to be tested during a parabolic flight by the European Space Agency to see of it can solve the problem of how astronauts can ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 23 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.An Taoiseach Enda Kenny last night told food producers, restaurateurs, hoteliers and retailers they do “a massive job for your country and I really am so proud of the effort and the results you achieve”.Speaking at the fifth annual Good Food Ireland Awards, he said: “For ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 22 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.The Model announces two public projects for 2012; Your Object & Model Site.Your Object is an exhibition, planned to take place in spring 2012, to mark the 150th anniversary of The Model Building in Sligo. This exhibition will consist of people’s treasured objects to reflect the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 22 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.About half of all medical technology companies in Ireland expect to hire more employees in 2012, with four in 10 companies looking to increase permanent staff numbers before the end of 2012, suggests a survey.The latest Irish Medical Devices Sector sentiment survey showed that 43pc of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 22 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.RYANAIR says that the opening up of four routes out of Ireland West Airport in Knock will create around 100 jobs in Mayo.Chief executive Michael O’Leary said that the new routes to Barcelona (Girona), Frankfurt (Hahn), Milan (Bergamo) and Paris (Beauvais) will result in around 100,000 ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 21 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Ireland West Airport Knock are delighted to announce a major boost for the West of Ireland with the news that Ryanair will commence four new direct services from Barcelona, Frankfurt , Milan and Paris starting in March 2012. This announcement represents a significant milestone for the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 21 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Greenway-centred tourism businesses from Westport, Louisburgh, Mulranny and Castlebar attend the World Travel Market in London in a bid to capitalise on further opportunities for the Mayo tourist market.Eight delegates representing local tourism businesses and linked together by the Greenway recently travelled to the `World Travel ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 21 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.To mark its 175th anniversary in Ballinasloe, the Bank of Ireland is holding a photographic exhibition “Snapshots in Time – 175 Years of Ballinasloe Business Life” during its fifth National Enterprise Week which runs from 18th-25th November 2011. This is a unique chance to view old ... Read on >> |
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Dé Domhnaigh, 20 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.A not to be missed highlight in the local business calendar Almost three years ago, economist & journalist David McWilliams addressed over 200 local business people in Carrick on Shannon. Much has changed in those three years and Carrick on Shannon Chamber supported by Role Skillnet ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 18 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Female entrepreneurs have until 25 November to apply for the Going for Growth programme starting next January.It’s open to enterprising women all over the country who are at least two years in business, own at least 50pc of their companies, and who are working full-time and ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 18 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Three Galway Athletes have been selected for the Home Countries International Cross Country which takes place in Glasgow on November 27.Martin McCevilly of GCH and Craughwell AC athletes Martin Corcoran and Peter O’Sullivan all achieved selection at the M60, M45 and M35 categories respectively which earns ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 18 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.The President of Ireland, Mr Michael D Higgins, returns to the west this weekend to support Connacht Rugby’s historic Heineken Cup fixture against Toulouse. The President will be accompanied by his wife Sabina to the province’s first Heineken Cup fixture at the Galway Sportsground when they ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 17 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Last weekend, at the Copthorne Tara Hotel in leafy Kensington, a 40-strong delegation from Clare met with at least 250 influential figures from the tourism industry and the Irish community in London to discuss ways of bringing both people and trade west of the Shannon.Leading the ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 17 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.City-based US medical technologies giant Covidien has announced an investment of more than €25 million in six separate research and development projects, including two in Galway.The multi-national company is to undertake two major R&D projects in partnership with its existing facilities in Mervue and Athlone, while ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 17 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.The Galway Film Fleadh has been accepted as a qualifying festival in the Academy Awards Short Film category, meaning short films shown at the fleadh have a chance at an Oscar nomination.Short films which win Oscars has started out at a film festival, as the Academy ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 17 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.A free seminar organised by the Sligo County Enterprise Board will help you answer two key questions; How can I create an effective digital strategy for my Business? What is Cloud Computing and is it relevant to my Business? The Seminar will take place on Wednesday, ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 17 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.The Courthouse Gallery in Ennistymon Co. Clare will host 3 Instrument Makers (and their music) until November 26th, an exhibition celebrating the work of three of the most innovative traditional musicians and instrument makers in the country; Paul Dooley (harp), Martin Doyle (flute) and Davy Spillane ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 16 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.This is an event which promises to be great fun and a great culinary experience while helping four worthy charities. The charities to benefit are Console, Down Syndrome Ireland, Cancer Care West and The Galway Lions Club. The night begins at 7.30pm with a mulled wine ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 16 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Co Clare based ABC Nutrition has won the Exporter of the Year Award 2011 for its performance in export markets with its range of sports nutrition and other health nutrition products.It also won the Emerging Exporter of the Year award because of its exceptional performance with ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 16 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Fáilte Ireland are currently highlighting the many attractions that Sligo, and indeed the North West, has to offer to a group of top UK journalists and representatives from one of the UK’s leading airlines – BmiBaby. During a meeting earlier this year in London, Team Sligo ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 16 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Bernie Browne of Market IT., with over 18 years experience in providing PR, Marketing & Social Media management & training, is to deliver a free siminar on how business owners are using social media to grow their businesses; to be held on Thursday 24th November ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 15 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Direct from the National Concert Hall Dublin, Ireland’s Greatest Voices The Three Tenors & Star Violinist return to the Hawk’s Well Theatre on Saturday 19th November 8pm with the ‘FEEL GOOD FACTOR’! This is the concert to raise your spirits!Currently, the most popular and successful Irish ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 15 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Carrick-on-shannon, Leitrim’s county town will be 400 years old in 2013.This will be a hugely significant event not alone for Carrick-on-Shannon but for the wider Leitrim area as well as the many Leitrim Diaspora around the world. A series of events are being planned to mark ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 15 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Carney’s Bar and Eating House Ballinrobe will host a gourmet evening on Wednesday November 16th, with all proceeds from the event being donated to the Mayo-Roscommon Hospice.Special guest on the night will be Mike Curran, a finalist on the popular television series Masterchef Ireland. Also in ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 15 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Eight companies, two from the West, Donegal and Mayo, have been unveiled as finalists in the fifteenth annual National Enterprise Awards.Sendmode.com from Co Donegal (John McNamara) supplier of simple, reliable, low cost bulk SMS and mobile marketing services to thousands of organisations and Running Gear of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 14 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Up to 5,000 visitors attended the annual Science Fair at IT Sligo, yesterday. The event was the official launch event of Science Week Ireland 2011.One of the largest, free events for families in the North West, the 12th annual Science Fair at the Institute was officially ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 14 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.March 4th, 5th, 6th 2012Knocknarea Arena, IT Sligo, Ash Lane , Sligo, IrelandThe Sligo Sustainable Futures Conference will attempt to bring a change in attitudes and understandings of the parameters of sustainability and sustainable development within the context of a reduction in social engagement from citizens ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 14 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.South West Mayo Development Company, the rural development and enterprise support organisation, is pleased to announce a set of upcoming ‘Business Clinics’ designed to support existing small businesses and SMEs experiencing difficulties or simply seeking advice on how to improve their business’s performance. The clinics, which ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 11 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.The 2011 Mayo Science and Technology Festival runs from November 14th to 20th in the TF Royal Hotel adn Theatre and promises a number of exciting events across the length and breadth of the county. Science Week aims promote the relevance of science and technology in ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 11 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.TULCA is an annual, early winter visual arts festival that began in Galway in 2002. Perhaps surprisingly, it’s still going strong. Surprisingly because, while international in scope, it has consistently been run on a budget that’s minuscule by most standards. Then there’s the fact that Galway ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 11 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.“Inspire Ireland” is an initiative designed to stimulate new business in Ireland. Irish businesses at home and abroad have offered €150,000 worth of in-kind business services to the top three entries.The project was initiated through the voluntary efforts of “Irish Executives Network”, a 3.5 year old ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 11 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.One of the biggest showcases of locally produced films ever held in the North West will be launched this week in the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny. The exhibition highlights 18 short films shot over the past 2 years as part of the IFI supported "Sharing Stories" ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 10 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.People across the country are being asked to support a Donegal film by viewing it online as part of an social media challenge being run by the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny.The challenge is to promote the film — Brighter Days, created by Letterkenny-native Daniel McGarrigle ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 10 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Galway Executive Skillnet (GES) are giving away a number of free workshops at city venues as an early Christmas present to Galway’s business community. Free events include;An afternoon workshop by communication guru Terry Prone, who comes to Galway on Tuesday 29th November to speak on ‘Positive ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 10 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.West Donegal could be in for a jobs boost after it was confirmed that the area has been earmarked for a major new fish farming production site as part of a government plan to propel Ireland to the top of the global seafood industry.Joe McHugh TD ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 09 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Mayo County Council’s EXCEL Youth Arts Programme is a developmental programme of arts events for teenagers and young adults across the county. With a focus on supporting and developing skills of young people with specific arts interests. During the annual EXCEL programme, the Arts Office works ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 09 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.A night of intrigue, mystery and suspense with beautiful strangers hidden behind delicately designed masks will take place in the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, Co Mayo this December in aid of the Irish Cancer Society and Officially Sponsored by Tia Maria.The Masquerade Ball is a night not ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 09 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.NUI Galway Applied Mathematics student, Fionnuala Connolly, was recently awarded a 2011 Hamilton Award in Mathematics by the Royal Irish Academy (RIA). Awards were presented to students of Mathematics in nine of the higher education institutions in Ireland.Fionnuala from Knocknackarra, Galway, is currently in her final ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 08 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Successful innovation is not just about coming up with great ideas. It is ability to take those great ideas, ensuring they add significant value to all users and can be applied to create tangible organisational and business impact.Innovation is driven by people, and The Irish Times ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 08 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.McElhinney’s of Donegal scooped the Store of the Year title at the 2011 Retail Awards held by Retail Excellence Ireland in Galway at the weekend.In business since 1971, McElhinney’s of Donegal is one of Ireland’s largest department stores, with over 90,000 sq ft of retail space.Over ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 08 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland is running a nationwide competition for post-primary students called ‘One Good Idea’ to increase their understanding of energy efficiency and climate change.The objective is to encourage them to take individual and collective responsibility for tackling these important issues, and to ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 07 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available."Drink yourself up on to the next shelf in the basement. Drink to where possibility feels infinite and your immortality feels strong.” Nomad's production of 'The Seafarer' takes place at Roscommon Arts Centre from Monday-Wednesday, 14th-16th November.The 'Seafarer' tells the story of one day in the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 07 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped millions of men and women become more confident in front of an audience. Their network of clubs and their learn-by-doing program are sure to help you become a better speaker and leader. On November 14th in the Glasshouse Hotel, Sligo ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 07 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.NUI Galway IT students have won awards for their innovative smart-tech projects covering everything from interactive policy simulators for urban dynamics, web visualisation of weather-station data, smartphone systems so people can avoid early morning coffee queues and a vintage car website to check out classic models.Here's ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 07 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Tulca is the Gaelic word for wave, flood, deluge, gush, outpouring. It is an independent organisation that reflects a unique coming together of eight arts organisations. Working through partnership TULCA - season of visual arts, is capable of presenting a diverse programme of quality visual art ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 07 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.On Friday November 11th at the Lakeside Centre, Ballyshannon the County Development Board in association with Backing Ballyshannon is organising a regional business information expo. The event will run from 10am to 3pm.Present at the event will be over 30 enterprise support and skills development agencies ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 04 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Its back! Few sports can match the intensity of the Volvo Ocean Race for thrilling competition, global, multi-channel exposure and unrivalled return on investment. Ireland’s most exciting festival event will return to Galway as the final destination of the 2011/2012 Volvo Ocean Race.Starting in October in ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 03 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Last year over 100 people a day left Ireland’s shores to find work and start lives abroad, and while this is not the first generation of Irish to emigrate it is the first to do so in the social networking era.Unlike the 1980s, and before, emigrants ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 02 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Now that the President-elect, the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste all hail from the west of Ireland, consideration may be given to the development of that largely neglected region.Modern infrastructure deficiencies in terms of broadband speeds, energy supplies and transport have made it difficult to attract investment ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 02 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.The Inspire Ireland Competition, organized by the Irish Executives network with in-kind prizes worth over €150,000, and with the first 58 entries automatically entitled to prizes worth €2077 each has just opened for entries!The exciting news was shared with Irish Executives members by Pascal Derrien, a ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 02 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Ireland soccer manager Giovanni Trapattoni will visit the Cliffs of Moher this Friday to support its bid for designation as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.There are just two weeks left to vote for the Cliffs in the competition which sees it pitted against ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 02 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Once again Sligo’s dynamic musical heritage was celebrated over the October Bank Holiday weekend at Sligo Live Festival, Ireland’s folk, roots and indie music Festival bringing leading Irish and International Artists to Sligo. The Festival had an attendance of over 40,000 people at the 100 different ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 02 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.The Arthur Guinness Fund, which has so far awarded €1.65m to a range of social entrepreneurial initiatives in Ireland, has opened for applications for the 2012 round of funding.Successful projects in the current process will be eligible to receive between €50,000 and €100,000 each.Established as part ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 01 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.The theme for the upcoming IBEC Audiovisual Federation seminar in conjunction with Enterprise Ireland will provide an opportunity to discuss new emerging online business models linked to the content industry focusing on “Creating a market online”, “Growing online customer relations” and “online ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 01 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.The Enterprise Ireland trade mission to Saudi Arabia and Qatar continues with the announcement that Sligo-headquartered consulting civil and environmental engineering company Jennings O’Donovan & Partners has won a €2.8m contract to act as primary infrastructure designer to the Diyar Al Muharraq development in Bahrain. The ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 01 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.Clodagh Shortt from Quigleys Point, Donegal is in the running to win an award for Best Concept Shop in the UK and Ireland for her shoe and lingerie boutique Honey, based in Belfast.Honey is a lifestyle boutique, specialising in exquisite shows, designer lingerie and a wide ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 01 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.The 2011 Douglas Hyde Conference will explore the theme ‘The Economy v The People – Ireland’s Divided Mind’. It is the last in a series of three Douglas Hyde Conferences to focus on the theme of the Creative Economy. Presented by the Western Development Commission (WDC) ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 01 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.A €10m international start-up fund, aimed at encouraging overseas entrepreneurs to locate their businesses in Ireland, has been launched by Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD.While the fund will be open to company promoters all over the world, the Department of Jobs, Enterprise ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 01 Samhain 2011
There are no translations available.The ultimate gathering of Irish Festival Event workers will take place at this year’s Association of Irish Festivals Events annual conference.This year’s conference will be held on the 10th and 11th of November in the Carlton Shearwater Hotel Ballinasloe in conjunction with the International Festival and ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 28 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.November’s MOCC Meeting will take place on Wednesday 2nd November at 11am in the Harlequin Hotel, Castlebar with this month focusing on the Public Procurement Process. Annually the market for public procurement in the EU amounts to approx €1800 billion. The opportunities in Ireland and the ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 27 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Pivot Acquisition Corp, one of North America's largest value-added IT solutions providers, has announced it will open a Shared Services Centre to support the company’s rapid international growth and expansion. Based in Galway, Pivot Shared Services will build a high skilled team, creating 25 jobs in ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 26 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.A guide dedicated to the variety of walks available throughout County Sligo was launched yesterday by Michael Ring T.D. Minister for State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. This is the first publication dedicated to the walking product in Sligo and provides information on ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 26 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The most magical and enchanting of all fairy tales comes to the Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo on Wednesday the 2nd of November at 7.30pm.It is brought to life by European Ballet, one of the most popular and highly praised touring ballet companies. Under the direction of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 26 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Five months after receiving the Competitive Start Fund (CSF) from Enterprise Ireland, Galway start-up CrowdScanner’s gaming software is being used in one of the largest consultancy firms in the world.Co-founders Adrian Avendano and Ellen Dudley, a developer and biomedical engineer, respectively, launched their first start-up, meetforeal, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 26 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre Sligo, Leitrim and West Cavan, in association with The Blue Raincoat Theatre Company, will be hosting a special charity night within the theatre programme, helping to raise much needed funds for the organisation. “The Poor Mouth”, a Flan O’Brien ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 26 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The Pink Tank, an all-woman motivational road show, is coming to Mayo on the 8th of November for a night of insight, inspiration and entertainment in aid of Pink Ribbon Mayo. A twist on ‘think tank’, the live panel show looks for answers to the many ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 26 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation has said there is an urgent need for innovation if the decline in tourism in the west of Ireland is to be reversed.The Confederation estimates a 37% fall-off in demand for tourism in the west of Ireland between 1999 and 2010, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 26 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The Irish Power Kite and Sandyacht Association will be holding a weekend of land based wind sports this weekend October 29th to 30th. Saturday will be a day for the public to have a go at kitebuggying or sandyachting. Day membership is available for €15 to ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 26 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.National University of Ireland (NUI), Galway will play host to a major conference on the contribution of regional innovation to regional and national economic development on Friday, 4th NovemberThe Midland and Western (BMW) Regional Assembly and the Centre for Innovation and Structural Change (CISC) at NUI ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 26 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.A wave-energy project, WestWave, set to be built off the west coast, could become the first of its kind in northwestern Europe. ESB International (ESBI) has identified two sites off Co Mayo – waters near Achill Island and the Mullet Penninsula – as possible locations for ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 25 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Doing Business Together - Friday November 11th - Aviva Stadium Dublin This conference, exhibition and workshop event brings together Irish entrepreneurs and business professionals from all over the world to connect with each other, inspire each other and do business together.The programme is designed to foster ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 25 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.It's Halloween time again at Lough Key Forest and Activity Park in Co. Roscommon where you and your family will experience all the scares and spills of Halloween at the themed Lough Key Visitor Centre. On 29th - 31st October the Boda Borg turns into the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 25 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The Model’s brand new Music Film Festival, aptly titled SOUND+VISION will take place at The Model, Sligo from November 16th – 27th and will feature over 40 events happening throughout 12 days, all centering around the music film genre.The programme includes concert films, musical documentaries, films ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 24 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Castlebar Regional Training Centre will deliver a three-day FETAC Level 6, 'Train-the Trainer' course which is open to the public.This course is designed to bring a new trainer or indeed a more established staff trainer through the key areas of designing, delivering training and imparting knowledge ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 24 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mr Richard Bruton T.D. announced that Leitrim medical devices firm VistaMed is to invest €7.2m in research and development and the expansion of its production capacity, creating 79 new jobs – almost doubling its current workforce.The investment, which is ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 24 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The International Centre for Security Excellence (ICSE) has launched the Ready to Work scheme. This program provides qualifications and support for candidates seeking to improve their employment prospects within the Irish Security Industry. Designed in conjunction with Irish Security providers the program expands participant’s skills and ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 21 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Made in Sligo was established in 2010 as a not for profit network of craft workers who came together with the support of Sligo County Enterprise Board and Sligo LEADER Partnership to promote the very best quality of Sligo design and craft products. Each member is ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 21 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Co. Clare could attract thousands of overseas visitors to the area as part of a national project targeting the Irish diaspora but only with a long-term approach, a local genealogist has said. Clare is ideally placed to take advantage of a resurging interest in genealogy and ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 21 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The Galway Continental Christmas market will include a new attraction this year -- an artisan food and craft market arena called ‘Christmas Market Big Top’ where people can engage in workshops.Located on the green of Eyre Square, the market started last year and drew over 600,000 ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 21 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The final push is on to make the Cliffs of Moher one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. An Taoiseach Enda Kenny will back the campaign, which could bring tens of thousands of additional visitors to the region each year.“This is a major promotional boost ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 20 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The Swapping Spree Fundraiser will be taking place on Sun 23rd Oct from 10am-12.30pm, in the Teeling Centre, Collooney. All proceeds raised from this event will go towards the Marie Keating Foundation and The Roundabout Gallery, Collooney.What is a ‘Swapping Spree’? Well, it’s an ever-increasingly popular ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 20 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The Achill Island Storytelling Festival (Féile Scéalaíochta Acla) takes place from the 29th October-5th November. This is a unique festival of storytelling events, drama workshops and activities. Unwind and enjoy your Autumn half term holiday in beautiful Achill Island.Events will include - Fireside storytelling Drama workshops ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 20 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Galway-headquartered Crospon has received FDA clearance for its EF-800 external channel endoscopic accessory. This is the latest output in the collaborative development programme between Crospon and Israeli medical device developer Smart Medical announced in April 2011.The device provides an external 4mm channel which can be applied ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 20 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Joe Delaney, owner of Career & Life Planning, a professional business and life coach with over 18 years experience in marketing, recruiting and coaching will be the guest speaker at the JCI Mayo seminar which is being held on October 27th at 7.30pm, in the Harlequin ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 19 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Looking at the news and TV it seems as though Ireland is a country that is sinking. All the coverage is about people that are leaving. We are losing people at a terrific rate.However, the night is always darkest before the dawn. A new upcoming book, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 19 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Turn up the volume on family fun with Westport House’s annual Halloween Fest running all mid-term break long. Get amongst it with the thrills ‘n’ chills of the Pirate Adventure Park – board the Westport House Express train ride, the swinging ship, cannonball run slide, sail ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 19 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The sheer cost and scale of making best-selling console and PC video game titles until now meant Ireland had to content itself with making middleware and providing business support to the video games industry, but that’s about to change.Games Ireland director Barry O’Neill believes the country’s ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 19 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Minister O’Sullivan Leads Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission of 45 Companies to the Middle East Sligo-headquartered company Jennings O’Donovan & Partners today (Wednesday, 19th October 2011) announced that it has secured a contract of €2.8m as Primary Infrastructure Designers to the Diyar Al Muharraq Development in the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 18 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Proving that innovation and a solutions-based approach is at the core of business development, manufacturing solutions company Horizon West is most definitely ‘ahead of the curve.’ Having recently harnessed cloud technology to enhance their existing business framework Horizon West successfully implemented IS0 9001:2008, receiving certification in ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 18 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Sligo Music, in association with Sligo Live and The Model, presents a jam-packed Music Industry Day with panels and workshops focused on helping you to get your music out into the world, be it live or on record. The Industry Day will take place on 27th ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 17 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Taking place from the 21st to the 23rd of October 2011, the Foxford Ramblers Walking Club welcomes all walkers and outdoor enthusiasts to join them for the first annual Foxford Walking Festival, in the beautiful West of Ireland! With a range of walks planned to suit ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 17 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The Irish Technology Leadership Group (ITLG), a group of executives and technology leaders headquartered in Silicon Valley, and focused on helping Irish start-up companies, is leading a delegation of high level executives and investors to Dublin.At the fourth annual ITLG “Silicon Valley Comes to Ireland” event, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 17 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Connacht Rugby took a top prize in the Galway Chamber President's Dinner & Business Awards 2011 last Saturday. The Award for Arts, Sports & Culture was bestowed on the club in recognition of it’s contribution to the local economy in Galway over the last number of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 17 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Following this year’s Network Mayo Businesswomen of the Year awards, three Mayo women will be heading for Dublin Castle representing the county at the Network Ireland Businesswomen of the Year awards.Crossmolina-native Eithne Cosgrove, winner in the employee category (sales and marketing director with Hotel Westport), along ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 17 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The ‘Games Without Frontiers’ Public Art Project will present a giant interactive outdoor exhibition on Saturday the 29th of October in Doorly Park. Funded by the Per Cent for Art Scheme and initiated by Sligo County Council Arts Service, the project was conceived to get children ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 17 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Knitted monuments, embroidered banners, workshops, demonstrations and master classes – Craftfest Northwest 2011 is a celebration inspired by contemporary and traditional crafts in Sligo. Indoors and outdoors, Sligo residents and visitors will be treated to stunning displays and demonstrations as Sligo launches the inaugural Craftfest Northwest ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 14 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Galway firm MCS Kenny, based in Galway Technology Park, Parkmore, has won the medium-sized category of the prestigious Engineers Ireland Continuing Professional Development Company of the Year title.The company has won the award for using CPD to developed internal programmes to provide an ongoing supply of ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 14 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The 2011 Spirit of Voice festival will take place from Friday, November 11th to Sunday, November 13th in venues across Galway City. Various artists and performers will hold shows across the city and people will have the opportunity to take part in the workshops run as ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 14 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Sligo's Ashleigh Smith registered a notable success at the European Surfing Championships in Bundoran where she was the only Irish competitor to claim a medal.The Strandhill surfer was in outstanding form during the prestigious seven day competition and carried Ireland's hopes against the cream of Europe's ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 14 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The music, song and dance of Clare Island and Inishturk will be featured on TG4 on Sunday, October 16th, as part of the Ceol na nOileán series. The series, which explores the rich musical traditions of this country’s many offshore islands, features Rathlin, Arranmore, Cape Clear ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 13 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Some of the west of Ireland’s most acclaimed and successful businesses will feature on an hour long TV programme on SKY TV tonight, Thurs 13th October at 9pm on channel Sky 201. The show entitled ‘Entrepreneurship in the West of Ireland’ features several well established companies ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 13 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The potential benefits of open data to public authorities, businesses, organisations and citizens will be studied at an ‘Opening Up Government Data’ event at the Digital Enterprise Research Institute (DERI) at NUI Galway next month.The goal of the open data initiative is to motivate governments to ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 13 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The Galway Aboo Halloween Festival takes place in the medieval streets of Galway’s Latin Quarter from Saturday 29th to Monday 31st of October 2011. It is the country’s largest Halloween Festival and plays host to a number of activities and free events which promises to be ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 13 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Irish children are being asked to get involved in this year’s Doodle 4 Google competition, where they can design a Google logo based on the theme of “I wish”.The Doodle 4 Google competition is open to all primary and secondary school students across the Republic of ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 13 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Sligo Live is a national festival celebrating traditional, roots and acoustic music. Now in its seventh year, it has carved out a niche as one of the most relaxed, intimate and enjoyable music festivals in Ireland.The distinctive Sligo music style is renowned worldwide for its ‘lift’– ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 12 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.This October, Year of Craft have a multitude of craft events from talks and workshops to exhibitions and festivals happening throughout Ireland in celebration of Year of Craft 2011. The following are some of the craft events taking place;Galway Craft Month - Galway celebrates Year of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 12 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Founded in 1981 by Mary and Jamie Young, Killary Adventure Co. is celebrating 30 years at the forefront of the Irish Adventure Industry. From humble beginnings in a few converted cow sheds in Little Killary Harbour to the new purpose built site overlooking the Killary Fjord ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 11 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Enterprise Ireland will be running a series of monthly workshops, primarily for exporting SMEs, which seeks to address the key issues facing the finance function in the current environment. The objective is to demonstrate how financial information could be used to assist in strategic decisions that ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 11 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Clare County Enterprise Board, as part of Enterprise Mid-West is delighted to offer SME’s in Clare an array of various Business orientated events during the week of Monday, 10th October to Friday, 14th October, 2011 in Clare.The following are some of the events which will be ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 10 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The Government has awarded NUI Galway €230,000 as part of an inter-agency collaboration to upskill 4,600 people in Galway categorised as “digitally excluded.”The project, entitled ‘Click and Connect’, is part of the BenefIT 3 scheme which has awarded €1.88m for 20 training projects run by community ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 10 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.World Mental Health Week runs from 10th – 16th October and this year a variety of events will take place throughout Donegal, Sligo, Roscommon, Leitrim, Clare, Mayo and Galway to highlight the importance of positive mental health.The theme for the week is ‘Building Resilience Together’.According to ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 10 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.A global Irish “homecoming” which has been billed as the biggest tourism initiative ever staged in Ireland has been unveiled.The Gathering will be a year-long event in 2013 and the Government is anticipating it will attract as many as 325,000 extra visitors into Ireland.Such a spike ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 07 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The good people at the Adaptation Festival in Dromahair, Co Leitrim have outdone themselves this year with a genuinely thrilling event focusing on film and TV versions of John le Carré’s work. Fans of the original television adaptation of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy will fight to ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 06 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.An appeal has been launched for dynamic Sligo women to take part in the latest cycle of Going for Growth - a unique programme aimed at helping ambitious Irish female entrepreneurs develop their businesses. Going for Growth is open to enterprising women from Sligo and all ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 05 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Taoiseach Enda Kenny led the congratulations for Cuinneog Ltd., Balla, Co. Mayo, who are celebrating twenty one years in business. The birthday party took place at Rua, Castlebar and included celebration of their two gold stars presented at the 2011 Great Taste Awards earlier this year. ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 05 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Presidential candidate and Dragon's Den supremo Seán Gallagher will visit Sligo on Friday 7th October to take part in the SelfStart Today Exhibition and Workshops being held at The Clarion Hotel. The free event, from 10am to 7pm, features over 40 exhibition stands and 48 individual workshops ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 05 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.By 2016, Ireland will be the best small country in Europe in which to do business, according to An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, speaking at the ‘SMEs Doing Business in Europe’ seminar in Knockranny House Hotel. Delegates were addressed by An Taoiseach as well as the Minister ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 05 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The news that Slovenia’s 2012 Foreign Language submission for the 2012 Oscars was partially shot on Mayo's beautiful White Strand beach at Doovilra near Louisburgh is another boost to the county's tourism sector and highlights how attractive Mayo is to international film-makers.Irish film company, Fastnet Films, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 05 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.An enterprising young Donegal entrepreneur has opened her new e-commerce venture in Silicon Valley – a convenient underwear-by-subscription start-up called Frankley.com that delivers underwear to families across America.Born of an Irish father and Indian mother, Timony grew up in Donegal before emigrating with her family to ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 04 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.MeetWest 2011 will be the largest business networking event in the West, taking place on November 21st-22nd, in the Galway Bay Hotel.MeetWest 2011 is a two-day national business networking forum. The object of the event is to promote business in the West of Ireland and the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 04 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Innovation Creativity and Enterprise Week is running in Leitrim this week until Friday 7th October. A large number of Businesses and Entrepreneurs in County Leitrim are to participate in 'Innovation, Creativity & Enterprise Week' which started yesterday. Organised by the County Enterprise Board it will feature a ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 04 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Have you recently lost your job? Are you struggling to find work in an industry that doesn’t have enough vacancies anymore? If so, then you should make it your business to come along to a free and exciting new jobs expo in Castlebar this October where ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 03 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Over the past few months JCI Ireland have been scouring the country to find Ireland’s friendliest business. The businesses in the running to becoming JCI Ireland's Friendliest Business have been nominated by the public. The mystery shoppers have been out all over the country, the numbers ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 03 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Do you want to have more energy, feel less stressed, improve your work performance and business focus? Then this workshop is one to put in your diary. The 'Performing to Succeed' Workshop will take place on Monday, October 10th at 9.30am-12.30pm in Bunratty Castle Hotel. Being ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 03 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Clare County Enterprise Board will host a one-day mentoring clinic for businesses in West Clare on October 13th, from 10am-5pm in the Vandeleur Walled Gardens Meeting Room, Kilrush.The aim of the mentoring is to provide guidance, support and confidence to the client. Mentor sessions will be ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 03 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Galway’s comedy festival has grown since its beginning in 2005 to become a major event on the comedy circuit in Ireland, regularly attracting big international names to the city for the October Bank Holiday weekend.This years Bulmers Galway Comedy Festival (26th – 31st ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 03 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Celebrations were underway this past week for young Leitrim Filmmakers when the short film ‘Steve the Robot’ was shown in competition at the Berlin International Youth Film Festival. The film was made by students of North West Film School in Carrick-on-Shannon last summer.The festival was held ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 03 Deireadh Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Sligo-based digital marketing agency Bua Marketing fought off stiff competition to win the prestigious Net Visionary Awards 2011 Best in Digital Marketing category.The Irish Internet Association winners were announced at an awards ceremony in the National Gallery on Friday, September 30th.Established by Aoife Porter in 2009 ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 29 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.A new call for applications to the Competitive Start Fund has been launched. This call is open to applications from the ICT & Industrial sectors including the following sub-sectors: Internet, Games, SaaS, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software, Telecoms, Lifesciences, Cleantech and Industrial Products. Overview of the Competitive ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 28 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The Suck Valley Way on the border of West Roscommon and East Galway, incorporating part of the O' Sullivan Beara Trail, offers walkers an opportunity to experience the beauty, peace and tranquillity of the oval shaped walk.The walk will take place on 2nd October, starting at ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 28 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Enterprise Ireland in conjunction with Sligo Chamber and Enterprise Europe Network, and kindly sponsored by AIB Commercial Banking North West are organizing a seminar entitled Seed Capital Funding and Support Service Opportunities for your Business. The seminar is to take place on 5th October, in the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 28 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.On Friday 4th November the 2011 Douglas Hyde Conference will take place in the BMW Regional Assembly Conference Room, Ballaghaderreen for a one day event completing the third year of the Culture and the Economy cycle associated with this annual conference.Roscommon County Council and the Western ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 28 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.InterTradeIreland, a cross-border business development organisation, will be hosting a breakfast meeting in Sligo on 13th October to highlight its FUSION and Acumen programmes. InterTradeIreland can help you identify new customers, increase your sales and develop new products, processes or services. They have a range of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 28 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The Model’s inaugural Music Film Festival will be taking place from November 16th – 27th and will feature over 30 events happening over 12 days including concert films, musical documentaries, films which popularised major movements in music history and films defined by their soundtracks.The Model are ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 28 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Major Conference On The Future Development Of The Cultural Sector In Donegal High profile speakers, with a national profile, are among the contributors who will attend an important conference in Villa Rose Ballybofey exploring the potential for developing the cultural sector in Donegal.Speakers include the well-known ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 27 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Baboro, Ireland’s premier international arts festival for children and families, runs in Galway city and county from 16th- 23rd October, featuring Theatre, Dance, Literature, Music, Puppetry, Workshops and Visual Art for all ages. Spectacular dance show Clouds, a co-production with Spanish company Aracaladanza and Sadler’s Wells ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 27 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The 2011 Westport Arts Festival – an annual celebration of the arts lasting ten full days runs from October 1st - 9th, which brings an eclectic range of events to suit all ages and tastes to the seaside town. This year, the lengthy line-up includes dance, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 26 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The Taoiseach Enda Kenny will today open a new customer service centre in Co Galway which is expected to create 200 jobs.BioWare™, a label of Electronic Arts Inc. today announced the opening of a state-of-the-art customer service center in Galway, Ireland. The new facility, BioWare’s first ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 26 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Consulting group Pricewaterhouse Coopers has said it is seeking to recruit almost 300 people.250 of these will be part of its graduate recruitment programme, while it is also looking for 40 professionally qualified people to fill "strategic roles" across the firm. PwC Senior Partner Ronan Murphy ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 26 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.A family living in a remote Mayo farming and fishing community won €11 million in the weekend National Lottery draw, one of the largest jackpots to date.The lucky winners live in Ballyglass, Belmullet, Co Mayo, near the extreme northwest tip of the county and revealed their ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 23 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Tonight, Ireland will host ‘Sea2Sky’ - its first ever European Researchers Night - in Salthill,Galway. This one day celebration of science in inner and outer space is being organised by NUI Galway in collaboration with the Marine Institute and Galway Atlantaquaria, and is funded under the ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 22 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.If you have a business idea that has export potential, register your interest for the Enterprise START Programme.Hosted by Enterprise Ireland, this programme will be taking place in Letterkenny on the 8th, 11th and 19th October 2011. As well as looking at aspects of the “Entrepreneurial ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 22 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.A significant event for small and medium businesses considering doing business in Europe is taking place in Knockranny House Hotel, Westport on Saturday 1st October. Entitled “SMEs Doing Business in Europe”, it is co-hosted by Network Mayo and the European Parliament's Information Office in Ireland. At ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 22 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.From the 23rd–25th September 2011, Galway City will come alive with seafood & oysters as it celebrates the 57th Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival, the most internationally recognised food festival in Ireland and the world's longest running International Oyster FestivalThis year ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 21 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The Roscommon Arts Centre will be celebrating Culture Night this Friday, 23rd September with a free exhibition opening followed by a free concert.As part of Roscommon Arts Centre's programme for the evening you are invited to come along to the opening of ‘The Sea Inside', an ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 21 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.There will be a number of trad session held across the West of Ireland from the 22nd -28th September, to raise money for Trócaire's projects worldwide. Last year over 400 sessions took place across Ireland and beyond, with support from Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.This year Trocaire and Comhaltas ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 20 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.To celebrate 125 years, Coca-Cola have established the 'Coca-Cola 125 Years Thank You Fund' in partnership with The Wheel and the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA). Coca-Cola is donating €125,000 to the fund which will be granted to non-profit community, voluntary and charitable organisations ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 20 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.‘Have a look and have a go’ is the message from Sligo Volunteer Week (26th – 30th September) which celebrates the diverse range of volunteers and volunteer organisations throughout Sligo. The week will be packed with events and fairs celebrating the range of voluntary activity in ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 20 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Source Sligo Cookery School will be hosting a part time Catering Skills course. This course is offered to those with a passion for food and a desire to learn and develop their interest in the catering industry. It provides an opportunity to develop practical skills and ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 19 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Achtung ladies and gentlemen, dig out your best lederhosen because Oktoberfest is coming to Sligo. From September 29th September to the 3rd October you can celebrate the wonder of German culture with forty two events across twelve venues. You can clink your steins to the music ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 19 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.A Yeats painting of small-town life in Co Mayo that inspired Éamon de Valera – and was sold 67 years ago for just £250 – could now be worth €800,000. That's according to the Irish Times.The Jack B Yeats painting, which epitomises de Valera’s idealistic vision ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 19 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The Caveman - A Unique Weekend of Running and Mountain Biking through the famous cave, Aillwee Cave, will be held over two days, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th October 2011. Run and bike on the Burren landscape around the famous caves and get the chance to ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 16 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.It’s autumn. The swallows are leaving. The leaves are falling. The nights are getting longer. But consolation comes from Music for Galway which has just launched its programme for 2011/2012.Musicians from Ireland, The UK, The Ukraine, The Netherlands, Norway, Germany and Romania – some old friends, ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 15 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.As part of Mayo Ideas Week and under the CISNET project, a conference entitled “Expanding the Creative Potential of County Mayo” is being held on Wednesday 21st September at 10am in Pontoon Bridge Hotel, Pontoon, Co. Mayo. This event is open to the public, attracting digital ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 14 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The Conamara 10k promises to be one of the most scenic road races in Ireland, starting in Carna village, crossing the islands of Roisín an Chaladh and Muighnis, before reaching the turnaround point at Muighnis graveyard and heading back to Carna.As well as being a stunningly ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 14 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Clifden Community Arts Week celebrates its 34th anniversary in 2011 and once again offers a superb range of poetry readings, lectures, recitals, traditional music, concerts, comedy and school programmes. And as a further bonus, this culture fest takes place in a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere in one ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 14 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The Irish Sun’s ‘Get Ireland Working Roadshow’ will be visiting towns and cities across Ireland, including Galway and Sligo from 20th September to 6th October in a bid to get people back into the workforce or working for themselves.The free roadshow will include seminars hosted by ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 14 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Roscommon’s own version of Dragon’s Den is coming to town, led by renowned RTE Dragon, Bobby Kerr. Taking place at the end of September, participants with new business ideas will have the opportunity to present their proposals to a panel of experts.This initiative is part of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 13 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Junior Chamber International Mayo will be hosting a free information evening aimed at helping young professionals to implement a successful 21st Century Sales Strategy for business. Geoff Kinsella, a partner at EzSales with 19 years of commercial experience, will be the guest speaker at the event ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 13 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Co Leitrim has received a welcome boost after it was announced that an International Standard Rowing Facility is to be built in the south of the county, on Lough Rinn, near Mohill.The funding, which was provided by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport as part ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 13 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Blue Teapot Theatre Company is thrilled to announce that it will showcase a world premiere of the screenplay ‘84’ written by Len Collin, for Culture Night Galway on Friday 23rd September 2011 at Druid Lane Theatre.‘84’ is set in a dystopian world redolent of Orwell’s Oceania, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 12 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available. Social media marketing has been a 'game changer' for networking. Suddenly we can network instantly, delightfully and globally, in the comfort of our homes. Networking face to face can seem hard work by comparison. But the question is, can you afford to discount it? Who can ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 12 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Gaelforce Turf Guy, 10km race, is coming back this November 5th. Gaelforce Events have invested 10’s of thousands into their top class course using one of the UK’s top ropes course and Sky Frames builders. They have gone above and beyond the tradition obstacle course of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 12 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The 2011 Jigsaw Galway Cycle takes place on Saturday, 24th September. This fun event is aimed at bringing communities together so why not get your friends, family or work colleagues involved and take part?This year we have three options to choose from - a fun 30km, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 12 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.A new training, mentoring and networking forum for unemployed professionals and entrepreneurs called WIN (West of Ireland Networking) has been launched in Galway.Based at the Cairnes School of Business and Economics, NUI Galway, WIN is a volunteer organisation that helps to get unemployed people back into ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 09 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Boyle comic actor Chris O’Dowd who recently shot to fame for his role in the Summer movie ‘Bridesmaids’ has been commissioned to write a six part TV series based on his childhood in Boyle.The series called ‘Moone Boy’ will be co-written by O’Dowd and Nick Murphy, ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 08 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Ballymote based Quickcrop.ie, will launch this month in the UK. The phenomenally successful home vegetable growing business has shown how trading on the internet can be a solution to creating an income while living in the North West. A sound business idea, a lot of hard ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 08 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The North Leitrim Glens 10km and Half Marathon run will be taking place this Saturday, the 10th September. The inaugural run that took place last year on the 11th September 2010, proved to be a very popular and successful event with over 580 walkers/runners taking part. ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 08 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Following on from last year's hugely successful festival, the fourth annual Dunfanaghy Jazz & Blues Festival will take place this weekend from Thursday 8th September - Sunday 11th September. The line up of musicians set to play at this year's event will be bigger and better. ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 07 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available. Workshops and seminars countywide (19-23 September)James Horan, Mayo Senior Football Manager, performed the official launch of Mayo Ideas Week 2011 at the Museum of Country Life, Turlough Park House, Castlebar on, Thursday 1st September. The guest speakers were Peter Hynes, Mayo County Manager and Art ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 07 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.The first 6 Programmes of Sligo CEB's Autumn Training Schedule are now live on the Sligo CEB website here.Below is a snap shot of some of the programmes on offer:‘Start Your Own Business’ Programmes – a must for someone you may know who is thinking of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 07 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.More than 200 Irish entrepreneurs, innovators and business people will converge on NUI Galway’s Cairnes Business School this Saturday (10th Sept) for this years Bizcamp, a conference for networking, learning and sharing.Registration is open and there are still some spaces left. Last year Bizcamp sold out ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 06 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.This Saturday Connacht Rugby play their first home game of the new RaboDirect PRO12 season when they welcome the Scarlets to the Sportsground. It will be a game of great importance not only for the team but also for the newly established supporters club, the Connacht ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 06 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Just in time for Arthur’s Day festivities, the newly launched Perfectpints iPhone app allows you to find a perfect pint wherever you are in the world. Users can independently add, rate and review perfect pints. Connect with your friends when out and about. Think: Twitter for ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 05 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.It’s that time of year again; when Cultural organisations and groups are busily preparing to throw open their door to audiences who eagerly anticipate the delights that await on September 23rd. The event in Mayo began in 2009 and Mayo was the first county-wide Culture Night. ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 02 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Over 100,000 patients in Ireland suffer from COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder). Aerogen, a Galway based company has just completed work on an exclusive collaboration with one of the largest names in healthcare, Philips Healthcare, in the development of a customised nebuliser specifically targeted at this ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 02 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.Today, September 1st, Garry Hynes was awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Literature by University College Dublin. The degree was conferred at a ceremony in the O’Reilly Hall.Garry Hynes founded the Druid Theatre Company in 1975 and has worked as its Artistic Director from 1975 ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 02 Meán Fómhair 2011
There are no translations available.65 new jobs are to be created in Co Galway, Richard Bruton announced yesterday.A medical devices company in Gort, Co Galway, is to create 35 new jobs. The IDA-supported investment will bring the workforce at CareFusion to 130. The Gort site is a manufacturing centre of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 31 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.Irelands´ largest sanctuary for Birds of Prey and Owls, the Irish Raptor Research Centre / Eagles Flying is situated near Ballymote in County Sligo. Currently it is home of more than 100 Eagles, Hawks, Owls, Falcons and Vultures. Altogether there are more than 350 birds and ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 30 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.The Mayo Emigrant Liaison Committee is proud to present the annual John Kennedy CBE, KSG, DL, Lecture, which will take place on Wednesday 07 September 2011 at 8pm (Doors open at 7.30pm) at the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, County Mayo. In recent years, this lecture, which explores ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 30 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.Mondello Park ‘Become A Racing Driver’ competition winner Sean Hynes continued his highly impressive debut season with a storming drive at Kirkistown Co. Down to take his first ever podium finish.Sean Hynes from Foxford leads veteran racer Brian Hearty through the chicane on the final lap, ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 26 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.The Benwiskin Centre are holding their first Harvest Fair on sunday September 11th from 2pm-5pm & is a celebration of local artists, crafters, artisans, gardeners, bakers etc.The fair will include silk crafts, paintings, handmade dolls, basket making, Celtic candles, wood crafts, cards, honey and beeswax products, ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 26 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.Sligo-based firm Epona Biotech is about to begin field trials on a working prototype of the world’s first portable equine blood analyser, and is on track to bring the product to market in 2012.Trainers, breeders and devoted amateur owners will be saved the frustration of waiting ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 26 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available. County Mayo’s wealth of craft and design businesses are coming under the spotlight as key local agencies launch a research study as the first step in getting to grips with the needs of the sector. In a county where there are well ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 26 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.With Ironman Ireland 70.3 almost upon us here is what is happening next week in Galway; The event will kick of on Thursday the 1st of September with the official launch of IRONMAN Ireland 70.3 by the Minister of State for the Department of Transport, Tourism ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 24 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.Sligo-based digital marketing agency Bua Marketing, which only set up in 2009, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Dot ie Net Visionary Awards 2011 ‘Best in Digital Marketing’ category. Established by Aoife Porter and located in IT Sligo's Innovation Centre, Bua Marketing ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 24 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available. Celebrity Bainisteoir, the GAA-based reality series has become a real favourite with viewers and this year it has once again attracted a wide mix of celebrities to take over eight established intermediate GAA club teams, all of whom are determined to win the title and ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 23 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.The Taste of Donegal Food Festival is a weekend long celebration of food, which will run from Friday 26th August to Sunday 28th August in Donegal Town. Come along and celebrate great food, drink and lifestyle products.The festivities will commence on the Friday at 4.00pm with ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 22 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.The West of Ireland was tasting success at the recent Food and Wine magazine awards, held in Dublin's Convention Centre last night, 21st August. Burren Co Clare restaurant, Gregans Castle was the big winner in this year’s Food and Wine magazine awards, scooping the accolades for ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 22 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.Two leading entrepreneurs to tell their ‘start-up’ story. Several hundred people are expected to attend the annual GMIT Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC) “Spirit of Entrepreneurship” event in GMIT Castlebar on Monday 19th September to hear about funding sources and supports for start-ups.An Taoiseach Enda Kenny ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 18 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.Clifden Community Arts Week, the west of Ireland’s most prominent and longest running community arts festival, will return this September for its 34th year of artistic celebration. Taking place from September 15th to 25th, the festival boasts an impressive line up of national and international talent ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 18 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.There is now just under a month to go until the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Ireland Triathlon race takes place in Salthill, and the organisers are looking for members of the public to get involved as volunteers.The event will also see a number of people taking part ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 18 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.The largest Irish festival in the world is getting underway in the US today until 21st August, with the North West being well represented at the Milwaukee Irish Fest in the form of a Derry Donegal Showcase.Irish Fest boasts of being the largest Irish cultural festival ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 17 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.The eyes of European surfing will be on the “surfing capital of Ireland” from Sep. 23rd until Oct. 2nd as the highlight of the European Surfing calendar “Eurosurf” parks up at the world famous “Peak” and “Tullan” surfbreaks in Bundoran, Co. Donegal for 10 days to ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 17 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.Culture Night 2011, the renowned late night of free culture which was created in Temple Bar, Dublin’s Cultural Quarter in 2006, takes place in a record 30 regions across the island of Ireland on Friday 23rd September 2011, offering the public a wide range of cultural ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 16 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.Inis Iron Meáin is a race which will be taking place on 15th October, on Inis Meáin which is one of the Aran Islands off the coast of Galway. This unique island event is now in its eighth year attracting hundreds of participants annually which includes ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 16 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.Some of Ireland’s most popular celebrities will find themselves in unchartered water this September as they take part in the first ever IRONMAN IRELAND 70.3. Famous faces include Today FM’s Ray D’Arcy and Jenny Kelly, singer Brian Kennedy, and TV presenters Gráinne Seoige and Katherine Thomas ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 16 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.Irish energy storage group Gaelectric is partnering with the Chinese wind turbine manufacturer XEMC Group to co-develop three new wind farms in Ireland, valued at €18m. The two companies have also signed a Letter of Intent to co-develop Gaelectric’s remaining wind energy projects in Ireland and ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 15 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.CUMANN Merriman will run at Lisdoonvarna from Wednesday August 17th to Sunday 21st this year. In addition to lectures and panel discussions, there will be morning symposia in English and in Irish, poetry readings from contemporary poets during Cúirt an Mheán Lae, a walking tour of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 15 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.WESTPORT is already home to a music festival, an arts festival, adventure festival and some of the country’s finest food and hospitality. Now, people can truly savour the best of Westport with the introduction of its first-ever food festival on the 2nd-4th September.The festival programme incorporates ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 15 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.The short film Car Alarmed!, which was penned by aspiring Westport screenwriter Keith Martin, has been viewed by almost 110,000 people since it was featured as part of the Unknown Sender web series in June.Martin’s script was produced as part of the second series of the ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 11 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.Ceolchoirm le Brian KennedyAmhránaí agus údar amhrán, a bhfuil árdmholadh faighte aige ó na léirmheastóirí is ea Brian Kennedy. Rugadh é i mBéal Feirste sa bhliain 1966 ach nuair a bhí sé ocht mbliana déag d’aois thug sé aghaidh ar Londain áit ar éirigh leis dul ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 11 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.Overview of iGAPThe Internet Growth Acceleration Programme (iGAP) is an intensive management development programme aimed exclusively at high potential internet/games companies. Over six months, iGAP will equip key promoters within the Irish internet/games industry with the practical tools needed to formulate aggressive international growth plans and ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 11 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.The David Manley Emerging Entrepreneur Awards are in their eigth year and nurture the enterprising spirit in Business, the Arts and in the Social community.Business to Arts, Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, Business Innovation Centres, Incubation Centres and Enterprise Support Agencies work with the David Manley Award Committee ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 11 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.FC Guillermo named after Foxford Co. Mayo born Argentine naval hero Admiral William Brown, (known in Spanish as Guillermo Brown) are an Irish fustal team who will be participating in the F.A.I. Emerald Fustal League. The team was set up with the goal of promoting the ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 11 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.Finding out what’s happening near you for National Heritage Week has been made easier with the launch of the first National Heritage Week iPhone app – Heritage Week Events 2011. The free National Heritage Week app is designed to provide tourists and the Irish alike with ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 11 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.Check out Demobar Galway on Friday 9th September from 8.30pm at the Oslo, Salthill Galway. Demobar Galway is an informal event where you can see demonstrations of web-based applications, iPhone, iPad & mobile apps, and have a beer with the people behind these local companies. Demonstrations are ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 11 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.Nvolve, a Donegal company specialising in training software for compliance in the food industry, has announced plans to recruit a number of additional positions over the next 12 to 18 months. This latest recruitment drive by Nvolve to attract up to 15 new employees coincides with ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 10 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.Tis the season to eat oysters....September is fast approaching and with it comes two mouth watering festivals celebrating the delights of the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea. This September will see the return of the Clarenbrigde Oyster Festival and the Galway International Oyster Festival.It all ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 09 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available. Entrepreneurs, innovators and people with creative ideas are invited to get involved as both speakers and participants for an upcoming conference with a difference.Organised by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs, Bizcamp Galway visits the West of Ireland for its second year in a row on September 10th. Based ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 08 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.It’s that time of year again; when Cultural organisations and groups are busily preparing to throw open their door to audiences who eagerly anticipate the delights that await on September 23rd. The event in Mayo began in 2009 and Mayo was the first county-wide Culture Night. ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 04 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.WILDGEESE EMIGRANT BUSINESS LEADERS ON OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD/PAUL KENNY founder and chief executive of Cobone, Dubai“MY GOAL is to create the first $1 billion exit of an internet company in the Middle East,” says Dubai-based Paul Kenny.Not bad for the grandson of a Galway bookseller – but ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 04 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.Speciality Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Company to create jobs in marketing, sales and logistics support.As the support provided by IDA Ireland for our initial staffing plan shows, the Irish Government is also offering attractive incentives for direct business investment. We appreciate the assistance of IDA Ireland, ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 04 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.Wednesday, August 03 16:02:48Galway-based medical devices company, Aerogen, has won a Ruban d'Honneur award in the European Business Awards after recording annual growth of 30pc.Employing 40 people, Aerogen specialises in the design, manufacture and marketing of aerosol drug delivery systems, mainly aimed at the critical care ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 04 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.Three years ago John Keogh, Senior Vice President & Advisor at GS1 Global Office was asked to look at a project in the United States that would help to save lives of people in the area of food traceability and food recall. About a million and ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 03 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.Connacht Rugby will be holding open training sessions at Sligo RFC this coming Sunday and Monday as Eric Elwood prepares his squad for the upcoming season.The overnight trip, which will include training sessions on Sunday afternoon (3.00-4.00pm) and Monday lunch (2.00-3.00pm), is reminiscent of the successful ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 03 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.Bizcamp, a networking event, will be taking place on Saturday 10th September in NUI Galway. At the event about 1/3rd of the attendees give talks. Talks at bizcamp can be based on topics like: skill sets which a speaker will share experiences that are relevant for ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 01 Lúnasa 2011
There are no translations available.Over 300 Irish Business People coming together from home and abroad – Ireland as One will be Ireland Won.Irish Executives is a 7,000 member virtual network on LinkedIn, the social media site for business people. Since its inception in 2008 by Galway-man John Keogh, a range ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 29 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available. Cuinneog Ltd. (Balla, Co. Mayo), are celebrating after winning coveted gold stars for both Cuinneog Irish Farmhouse Country Butter and Cuinneog Buttermilk at the 2011 Great Taste Awards. This prestigious award scheme is run by the Guild of Fine Foods in the UK and a ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 29 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.Fáilte Ireland has recently approved a second substantial investment of up to €300,000 for improvements around one of Leitrim’s most iconic attractions – Glencar waterfall. This new investment will see a new viewing platform developed around the attraction further enhancing the development work which has already ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 28 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.This August, Lúnasa, a new summertime celebration of the arts, will take place at The Model in Sligo. The Lúnasa Arts Festival features an exciting programme of exhibitions, music, film, comedy, visual arts, education and outreach events, free lunchtime tours of the exhibitions and a free ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 28 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.Londonderry's urban regeneration company, Ilex, has confirmed plans to build a cross-border regional science park.It will be based at two sites: the former army base at Fort George in Derry and at Letterkenny Institute of Technology. Ilex said the venture could create up to 280 high-paid ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 27 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.IBEC-CBI Joint Business Council are hosting a “Developing Your Cross Border Business” on Friday 2 September 2011 in the Radisson Blu, Letterkenny from 9am - 2pm. This free event is aimed at businesses based in the border region or businesses who work across the border and ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 25 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.Mid-West wireless broadband provider, BBnet recently launched a new FibreAir dedicated Internet service in Shannon, Co Clare, involving a quarter of a million euro investment by the company. The new service will enable businesses in the greater Shannon area to avail of dedicated, uncontended Internet connection ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 25 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.Re-enactors dressed in costumes spanning from the Bronze Age, through Iron Age to the early medieval to 16th century will take part in a special Lughnasa Festival celebration being organised by Shannon Heritage for visitors to their Craggaunowen visitor attraction, near Quin, over the August bank ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 25 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.Sligo comes alive on Wednesday 3rd August with the start of the inaugural Sligo Lúnasa Festival which is running from 3rd August – 7th August. This new major festival is being produced by Ferguson Events, in conjunction with Marketing Forum Sligo. The beauty of the festival ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 22 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.On Thursday 28th July, Andy Rodgers and his Sligo Business Network in London are holding an evening of networking and updates on developments in the West of Ireland. Members of the public welcome to attend. The venue on this occasion is the Battlebridge Room at King’s ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 22 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.An innovative, practical based enterprise training and mentoring programme for people who plan to start up their own businesses or develop their existing one is to commence in the GMIT Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC) in Castlebar in October following the success of the two previous ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 21 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.Want to know more about what to wear when you need to impress?And just how to get yourself on The Dragon's Den?Should you be thinking about franchising your business? Sligo Women in Business Network (SWIBN) presents Fashion Entrepreneur Julie Cobbe of StyleFish.ie. for their monthly meeting ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 21 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.William Butler Yeats is recognised as one of the greatest poets of the English language. His works are closely connected with Sligo County, the culture and landscape, which influenced him greatly during his formative years. This influence is evident throughout his career, providing a wealth of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 19 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.The Going Global Fund is a competitive fund which is focused on locally trading companies that have successfully established businesses in Ireland and wish to explore opportunities to internationalise their business as a route to growth.You don't have to be an existing client of Enterprise Ireland ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 19 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available. Newstalk have launched a new campaign called 'Defining Ireland', where over the next 8 weeks they want the Irish public to let them know their choices for the very best in the following five categories by emailing them on definingireland@newstalk.ie or on their facebook page – ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 18 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.Engineers at NUI Galway and the University of Ulster are developing bio-inspired integrated circuit technology which mimics the neuron structure and operation of the brain and will help robots to think for themselves in search-and-rescue operations and space exploration.One key goal of the research is the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 18 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.A new engineering building has been opened by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny at NUI Galway, the largest of its kind in Ireland and cutting edge in terms of green technology.The building has been designed to be a teaching tool in itself, with exposed construction techniques and ... Read on >> |
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Dé Domhnaigh, 17 Iúil 2011
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Dé Domhnaigh, 17 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.The 12th Annual Carmel Gunning International Summer School & Festival of Irish Music takes place in the Glasshouse Hotel, Hyde Bridge, Sligo from 1st August to 5th August inclusive. Registration/enrolment for Traditional singing and music classes takes place in the hotel on Monday 1st August at ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 14 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.A team of students from IT Sligo have won the first prize in the lead category of the Microsoft Imagine Cup World Finals. The Microsoft Imagine Cup is the world’s premier student technology competition, honoring student innovations that address global problems such as ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 14 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.Developing Enterprises Skillnet in association with WIN – West of Ireland Networking will host a workshop open to the public on 'Strategies for Irish Companies Entering the US market’ which will also have Sean Gallagher in attendance on July 15th from 10am to 1pm in the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 13 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.Irish Exporters welcome investment as IWT Ballina-Dublin rail freight become first customer of new facility. Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar TD today marked the opening of a new rail spur in Dublin Port, set to enhance the competitiveness of rail freight for Dublin Port and Iarnród ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 13 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available. On September 4th 2011, Galway will proudly host the first ever IRONMAN 70.3 Ireland. The inaugural race will see over 2500 athletes taking part in a 1.9km swim in the crystal-clear waters of Galway Bay, followed by a challenging 90km cycle course leading them out to ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 12 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.Following recent international success with The Cripple of Inishmaan and Penelope, Druid returns to the writing of John B. Keane with a new production of Big Maggie this autumn.Set in 1960s rural Ireland, Big Maggie is a compelling portrait of a woman who is determined to ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 12 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.Have you got the running buzz yet? Well plenty of people have as Roscommon’s only full marathon event The Bogtrotters Marathon on 23rd July is booking up. Participants hale from as far afield as the USA and Germany and there is a good smattering from all ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 12 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.A feast of fun is under way at the 23rd Earagail Art Festival which kicked off last weekend and will run until the 24th of July. The Earagail Arts Festival is now established as one of the leading Irish arts and culture events and this year ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 12 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.The Newport to Mulranny section of the Great Western Greenway, Co. Mayo was last week honoured as the Irish winner of this year’s “European Destination of Excellence” (EDEN) – an EU-wide competition designed to encourage and promote a more sustainable form of tourism development.Following a shortlisting ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 11 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.After a day packed with student presentations, more than 400 students waited in anticipation to learn who would have the chance to continue their quest toward winning the Microsoft Imagine Cup. IT Sligo students are one of 6 teams to make it to ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 11 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.The senior hurlers of Clare and Galway temporarily put their rivalries to one side ahead of this week’s All Ireland Championship qualifier to pledge their support for the Cliffs of Moher’s bid to be named one of the ‘New7Wonders of Nature’.The hurlers face off in Saturday’s ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 07 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.US companies across Ireland are looking for more than 2,000 people to fill existing job vacancies, according to a survey by the American Chamber’s Workforce Activation Survey.The survey does not break down job availability by region, but a spokesperson for the American chamber said they hope ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 06 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available. Access to most historic sites managed by the Office of Public Works will be free today and on the first Wednesday of every month for the rest of this year.It is part of a new initiative to encourage more national and international visitors to sites such ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 05 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.Aniar restaurant, owned and operated by Jp McMahon and Drigín Gaffey is soon to open in Galway and will be in good hands with Enda McEvoy, as head chef of the kitchen.Chef of the ‘Cook Wild Project’ and ‘Noma’, World’s Best Restaurant 2011, Enda McEvoy will ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 05 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.Féile Iorrais, Aoine 15ú Iúil - Domhnaigh 24ú Iúil 2011 Sé bliana déag ar an bhfód anois, is féidir a rá faoi Féile Iorrais gur fáth a ratha ná na himeachtaí éagsúla, ilghnéitheacha atá oiriúnach do gach saghas toighse agus do gach aoisghrúpa ar fud Iorrais. ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 04 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.Global healthcare company Alere is to establish an international business service centre in Galway with the creation of 100 jobs over the next four years.The jobs will include customer and technical support, finance, legal, vendor and logistics management, contract manufacturing management, quality assurance and regulatory affairs. ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 01 Iúil 2011
There are no translations available.A national internship scheme has been unveiled to give up to 5,000 unemployed people work experience.Participants in "JobBridge" will receive an extra €50 a week to their social welfare entitlements as they join companies within the private, voluntary and community sectors.Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 30 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.INTO THE WEST!Entrepreneur and founder of Irish Business Intelligence, Olwen Dawe has been announced as one of the new ambassadors for the Towns of Excellence programme, which has been officially launched in the West of Ireland. Towns of Excellence is a national initiative which has been ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 30 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.EUROPEAN champion boxer Ray Moylette returned home to a hero’s welcome on Saturday – and has set his sights on winning Olympic gold.The St Anne’s Boxing Club member was greeted by huge crowds in his native Islandeady and in Westport after flying in from Turkey.There were ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 29 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.An exciting new event for new and expecting parents is taking place in the Event Centre at Breaffy House Hotel Resort this September. Mayo’s first ever Bump & Beyond Expo will showcase local businesses, health professionals and community groups with products, information and advice for pregnant ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 29 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.My Carrick - your Carrick on Shannon - a new high energy marketing campaign led and funded by Carrick on Shannon Chamber of Commerce to really sell Carrick on Shannon as a major tourism & business hub!Announcing the project Gerry Faughnan, President of the Chamber explains ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 29 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.Network Mayo are delighted to announce the winners of their ‘Businesswomen of the Year’ awards, which took place at the beautiful surroundings of Newport House, Newport, Co. Mayo 24th of June.The awards, which are in their third year, recognise excellence in business within the Network Mayo ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 28 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.The Model is delighted to present a survey exhibition by world-renowned artist and film-maker, Harun Farocki officially launching on July 2nd at 6pm and will run until August 21st. Once infamously dubbed the “world’s most known, unknown film-maker” Farocki has gone on to further develop an ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 28 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.The Trades Club is delighted to announce the second in a series of free monthly events. The First Friday Arts Club will present the work of both local and international visual artists, performers and musicians. The event takes place in the Trades Club at Number 2 ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 27 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.Four students from IT Sligo who travel to New York next month to represent Ireland in the finals of the world’s premier student technology competition, will use the visit to promote the potential of the north west as a business hub. A team ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 24 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.Sligo based company Hodgson Moore Pathology Services, an Enterprise Ireland High Potential Start up announced that they have appointed former Real Madrid first team Sport Scientist, Dr. Carlos González Haro, as their lead physiologist. Hodgson Moore Pathology Services facilitate advanced blood testing for elite athletes, including multiple ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 24 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.Campus Camp is an innovative new summer camp by Summer Camp Ireland and delivered in partnership with IT Sligo.Running this summer from July 11th to July 23rd on-site at IT Sligo, Campus Camp is designed to let teenagers test drive every aspect of college life; from ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 24 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.Founder of The Now Factory Tom Morrisroe worked on his father’s farm in Roscomon from the age of seven, and knew by age 12 that whatever he did in life he would be doing for it himself.The Now Factory, launched in 2006, helps communications service providers ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 22 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.Largo Foods, which makes a range of snacks including Tayto, King and Hunky Dory's crisps, is to invest a further €2.6m in its plant in Gweedore, Co Donegal.The investment is expected to see 35 new jobs created at the facility which currently employs over 190 people ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 21 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.Foodbridge Learning, a child learning software company, has scooped the biggest prize offered for start-ups by any institute of technology - €80k in seed funding and consultancy supports.Sponsored by the AIB Seed Capital Fund, Limerick Institute of Technology granted the award at the graduation event for ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 21 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.Have you noticed something new about Sligo recently? Well, Sligo has a new tourism brand and it's not shy to tell the world about it! Developed in collaboration with Fáilte Ireland, Sligo Marketing Forum and Team Sligo members (including the WDC), the new Tourism Brand Sligo ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 21 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.A pioneering project, primarily funded by the International Fund for Ireland (IFI) and developed to help address the underlying issue of 'silent' sectarianism, which is all too prevalent in Donegal, has been launched. The Hearing Other People Experiences (HOPE) Project, was officially launched at the Balor ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 20 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.“Prison regimes in Ireland have degenerated enormously in the past decade,” Kevin Warner of UCD will tell the 7th North/South Irish Criminology Conference at IT Sligo this week.In an address, “Regimes in Irish Prisons: ‘inhumane’ and ‘degrading’. An analysis and a solution’”, he argues that as ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 20 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.The scene is set for another week of frantic fun as Cairde Summer Festival 2011 hits the streets of Sligo with its best line up ever featuring incredible music from all over the globe, theatre, puppetry, family and children’s gigs and the unmissable day long celebration ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 17 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available. Surf 2Heal, taking place on the 16th June, is a joint initiative between Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership, Point Break Surf School, County Sligo Surf Club and Sligo Autism Services to introduce surfing to children with Autism. The programme will involve a four-day fun surfing camp ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 16 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.Convergence, Ireland’s largest sustainable living festival, kicks off tomorrow and will run until 27 June, with more than 40 events being held across the country to promote green jobs and sustainable community projects.The festival schedule, organised by Cultivate.ie, will include films, forums, workshops and local food ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 16 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.Drumshanbo is a small picturesque town situated in the very heart of County Leitrim, Ireland. The town takes its name from the Irish, Druim-Sean-Bhoth or "Ridge of the old huts".The town is justly proud of its links with the past. The legends of the Tuatha de ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 15 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.John O’Dea, founder of medical devices firm Crospon, feels that ideas innovated in Ireland should be manufactured here for export.“We have a great manufacturing base in this country which became unfashionable during the Celtic Tiger years,” he says.“I’m motivated by changing the practice of medicine through ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 15 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.Network Mayo is delighted to announce the nominees for their 2011 ‘Businesswomen of the Year’ award.The awards, which are in their third year, have produced three shortlisted candidates and two winners at the Network Ireland national awards. Speaking about the awards, current President Olwen Dawe highlighted ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 15 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.A new 8 week course dedicated to the production of artisan food has been launched by Source Sligo Cookery School. The course, ‘Cooking For Business and Pleasure’, is offered to those with a passion for food and a desire to make this into a sustainable business.The ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 13 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.Sligo’s flea market is back this month even bigger and better with plenty of stalls of goodies and at the earlier time of 11am until 4pm. Drop by for some tea and cake and have a browse through our vintage and new wares to background the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 13 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.A Deloitte survey of Irish firms has revealed that 47pc of respondents expect more than 50pc of their turnover to come from overseas markets in three years’ time.The UK was the most popular in terms of countries companies were more likely to expand into, identified by ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 13 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.Global provider of customer contact and Microsoft platform solutions Aspect has officially opened two new facilities in Galway, which have brought 37 jobs to the area to date.The new facilities began operations last December to deliver customer technical support, provide software production and distribution, and serve ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 13 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available. Westport, County Mayo, comes alive every Wednesday night from 9pm during the summer with this superb traditional music show, based on the real-life story of the legendary Irish Pirate Queen Grace O' Malley or Gráinne Mhaol. An iconic figure in Irish folklore, 16th century Gráinne ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 13 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.Two students from NUI Galway have won an enterprise competition and a €15k investment in their project WestCoastSurfer.com, which they aim to develop into the premier Irish surfing website.The NUI Galway Student Enterprise Awards were held last Friday, 10 June. Judges were impressed with the WestCoastSurfer.com ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 13 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.The Earagail Arts Festival’s, now in its 23rd year, has a wide array of entertainment on offer from July 9th to 24th all over County Donegal.The annual festival’s family events have been a huge success over the years and once again organisers have lined up a ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 10 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.Every year, the village of Dromahair in Leitrim is transformed into a cultural whirlwind of music, workshops, art, poetry and food, spearheaded by a colourful parade through Main Street. Through these events Dromhair Demons' Festival celebrate the historical, mythical and cultural elements of Dromahair, and promote ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 10 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.TD Jimmy Deeiham, Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to Sligo official reopened The Model last night, Thurs 9th June, following the 2008-10 redevelopment.Initiated in the 1990s by local artists, The Model has become one of the leading cultural flagships in Ireland. The redevelopment works ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 10 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.Galway could become Ireland’s answer to Hollywood thanks to a new partnership which opens up the city and environs to the film industry.Yesterday, the Minister for Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs, Jimmy Deenihan officially launched the initiative at the Galway City Museum where he described Galway ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 10 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.Mr Phil Hogan T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government at a recent Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards ceremony, paid tribute to all the various stakeholders responsible for the increase in Blue and Green flags being awarded to Irish coasts; “Behind each of ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 09 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.Environmental entrepreneur Sheila Gallagher of Galway's Green Sod Land Trust, an environmental protection and awareness organisation, has recently been shortlisted for the 2011 Social Entrepreneur Awards, Sheila Gallagher is working to facilitate the protection of land and its biodiversity before it disappears forever by working ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 08 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.The Mayo International Enterprise Fund, set up to develop business in the county, has recently donated a figure of €60,000 to help a number of indigenous businesses with promoting and marketing.The decision was taken at a meeting of the Fund, held in conjunction with the Mayo ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 08 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.Now recruiting for 100 technology jobs here in Ireland, Fidelity Investments is one company that recognises the potential for technology skills development to create new opportunities for both professionals and companies.Back in February, Fidelity Investments announced it would be creating 100 new technology jobs in Ireland ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 07 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.The Sligo short film '...for peace comes dropping slow...' is to be screened next Monday June 13th at 6pm, at a celebration of W.B. Yeats’s 146th birthday at the W.B. Yeats Society of New York in the National Arts Club, Gramarcy Park, New ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 07 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available. Sligo Library Service is hosting a free family fun day called Summer Scope on Saturday 11th June. The event will launch their new outdoor area beside Sligo Central Library on Stephen Street in Sligo town and all are welcome for music, magic, face painting and storytelling. Perfect ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 07 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.Eventovate, an award-winning Irish start-up that has developed a suite of cloud-based software for the hotel sector has just completed a funding round of €700,000 to support its continued expansion. This latest investment announcement represents one of the most significant seed-funding rounds in the emerging Irish ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 03 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.The Dublin Web Summit and ESB Electric Ireland are teaming up for the third Spark of Genius competition, offering a support package worth €40,000 to a top Irish tech start-up.“We’re delighted that ESB Electric Ireland has come on board to offer support to Irish tech start-ups, ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 03 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.Eventovate, a cloud services company focused on the hotel sector and set up by two returned emigrants from Sligo that last year made the TechCrunch Euro Top 100 list, has just completed a funding round of €700,000.Eventovate’s investment includes funding from Bank of Ireland Start-up and ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 02 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.'Lucky Run' was set and shot in Tuam, and tells the story of Robbie Dolan (Donal O'Meachair) who was given 48 hours to repay his debts to a local gangster. Producer Eamon de Staic of Capaillín Bán Teo production company said: "We're delighted ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 02 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available. The world premiere of a new play by Enda Walsh and starring Cillian Murphy; two Shakespeare plays by the great Propeller Theatre Company; and concerts from The Vaselines, De La Soul, and The Callino Quartet are among the highlights of this year’s ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 02 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available. London Feis takes place in the capital’s Finsbury Park on Saturday 18th and 19th June 2011. The festival celebrates 21 years of the best Irish and International music in Finsbury Park.Vince Power, founder of the Mean Fiddler Group, Hop Farm Music Festival and operator of Benicassim ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 02 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.A CO Mayo secondary school is getting rid of schoolbooks and replacing them with iPads.St Coleman’s College in Claremorris, Co Mayo, came to the ground-breaking decision recently after several weeks of consultation with teachers, students and parents.The iPads will be phased into use from September, when ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 02 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.DUBLIN’S Temple Bar will come alive with a celebration of all things Mayo this month in a unique initiative that is the brainchild of the Mayo Association in Dublin.Mayo Alive is a one-day, free event that will be held on Sunday, June 19, ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 02 Meitheamh 2011
There are no translations available.The IrelandXO (Ireland Reaching Out) pilot project was launched on 28th October last in Loughrea by broadcaster and economist David McWilliams and is officially sponsored and funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs. The IrelandXO programme will enable parish communities to reconnect with those who have ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 31 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available.25 years after it was opened, Ireland West Airport yesterday remembered some of its early visitors, when it forecast its best year to date.Founded by the late Msgr James Horan a quarter of a century ago, the airport outside Charlestown, Co Mayo, has long lost its ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 31 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available.National FP7 Private-Public Partnership (PPP) Workshop- Energy Efficient Buildings, Factories of the Future and Green CarJune 23, Thomond Park, LimerickThe workshop will provide guidance and information for companies and researchers on how to get involved with European R&D funded projects. As well as the funding, other ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 30 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available.There will be plenty of events to stay amused with for the summer months at Aras Inis Gluarie, Co Mayo. Below are some upcoming events that may be of interest for all tastes and ages;Yoga with LucyYoga with Lucy on Tuesday and Thursday nights in Áras ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 30 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available. If you are an early stage company in the following sectors, you can apply for the Competitive Start Fund before 14th June, 2011. LifesciencesCleantechIndustrialFrom a fund of €750,000, 15 companies will be selected to receive an investment of €50,000 for a 10% ordinary equity stake. The ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 30 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available.THE NAVAL Service is working with the European Space Agency, third-level institutions and campus companies to create “significant employment” in marine activities, according to its new chief, Cmdr Mark Mellett.Ireland could be an “early European leader” in ocean energy and could generate far more economic activity ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 26 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available.After a hectic fortnight on the world stage, An Taoiseach Enda Kenny will keep home fires burning this weekend when he takes part in a worldwide convention aiming to boost business in Co. Mayo.The eleventh Mayo Associations Worldwide Convention will see exiles come home from New ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 26 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available.Ireland’s offering to US multinationals remains one of strongest in the world, a new report by law firm Matheson Ormsby Prentice has revealed. The country’s competitive tax regime, its English-speaking population and ease of access are most attractive attributes.The most positive attributes identified as important by ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 26 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available.The world’s second-largest company, US$150bn a year revenue General Electric (GE), has acquired Irish smart-grid technology company FMC-Tech for an undisclosed sum.FMC-Tech was one of the dozen investments resulting from GE’s 2010 Ecomagination Challenge: Powering the Grid. FMC-Tech, which is headquartered in Shannon, Co Clare, has ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 26 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available.A new initiative called ‘Springboard’ is being launched today, which will provide 6,000 new places in higher education programmes for unemployed people in areas such as digital marketing, engineering and medical devices.Managed by the Higher Education Authority, the initiative is aimed at those who were previously ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 26 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available.Enterprise Ireland says that tomorrow it will be launching a new Competitive Start Fund to support companies in the life sciences, clean tech and industrial sectors. Fifteen companies will receive €50k for a 10pc equity stake.The launch of the new fund follows the success of the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 25 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available.Science Ireland celebrates its tenth anniversary, commencing on the 27th May with two free primary school science shows in the GMIT, Castlebar, Co Mayo. The project was established to promote the physics curriculum, and in so-doing, assist schools in their bid to retain students of the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 23 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available.Best Sales are Gained through Structured Consultation.“Sales are the bedrock of all businesses and the link to survival yet many companies may not pay enough attention to the homework needed to open and close a sale. Their expectations are high but their preparation may be low,” ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 23 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available.Shortlisted in the category for Facebook Page for a Business (Owner Managed), Mykidstime.ie faces competition in this category from some huge companies such as Vodafone Ireland, 3, Tour America and Meteor Mobile.Mykidstime.ie has been live since 2007, but they only started working cohesively on a Social ... Read on >> |
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Dé Domhnaigh, 22 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available.LookWest would like to congratulate the Burren Smokehouse on being selected as provider of the smoked fish that was served at the State dinner which took place in Dublin Castle. In attendance was Queen Elizabeth II, her husband, Prince Philip, and the English Prime Minister David ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 19 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available.Galway’s favourite boutique hotel The Twelve awarded 4 Stars, with West Restaurant receiving an AA Rosette in the recent AA classificationThe Twelve has always made a winning habit of blazing trails, picking up praise and amassing awards! Since opening its doors, The Twelve boutique hotel in ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 19 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available.There are just over 10 weeks to go to the 2011 Bogtrotters Marathon which is an ideal period of time to commence and follow a training programme for the race. You can train either for the full marathon which is 26.2 miles, the half marathon of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 18 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available. Science Ireland, originally established as the True Physics Project in 2001, celebrates its tenth anniversary this year. The project was established to promote the physics curriculum, and in so-doing, assist schools in their bid to retain students of the subject. Celebrations will commence on the 27th ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 18 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available. This May there is a wide range of craft events, from talks and workshops to exhibitions and festivals, taking place all over Ireland in celebration of the Year of Craft 2011. You will be spoiled for choice this May with an abundance of craft events taking ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 16 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available.Every business owner has a pet-peeve; normally it centres on the obvious, shall we say, less 'favourable' tasks. Filing, faxing, accounts, invoices, calls, events, meetings... the list goes on. Why do these elements of the average business generate such negativity from the average business-person? Well, it's ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 16 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available.Enterprise Week is starting next week - May 20th - 27th! Are you interested in attending a networking event or showcasing your business?Enterprise Week was developed to help support business in your community. It's your chance to showcase your business and get tips from some of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 16 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available.More than 100 jobs are to be created in Roscommon with the expansion of the US medical devices company, Harmac. The company already employs over 180 people at its Irish base in in Castlerea. Harmac has been in operation in Castlerea since 1998. Today's jobs announcement ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 16 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available.An Irish technology start-up announced today that they are looking for 100 volunteers to help launch an innovative new online system aimed at the active elderly. Siobhan King-Hughes, CEO of Sensormind, is about to launch her unique internet-based assisted living system, “Sensormind Independent Living”. To get ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 16 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available.Every business owner has a pet-peeve; normally it centres on the obvious, shall we say, less 'favourable' tasks. Filing, faxing, accounts, invoices, calls, events, meetings... the list goes on. Why do these elements of the average business generate such negativity from the average business-person? Well, it's ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 16 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available.Getting Irish Business Online (www.gettingbusinessonline.ie) is a partnership between Google, Blacknight Internet Solutions, An Post and the County & City Enterprise Boards and is targeting the 40% of Irish SMEs including sole traders that do not have a website or an online ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 12 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available. A two-day conference examining the integration and ethics of socially engaged arts practice is scheduled for An Grianan Theatre, Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland on 19th & 20th May 2011 (Time: 9.30am - 5.00pm) This is a free event. The Borders & Boundaries conference ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 12 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available.The Great Western Greenway in County Mayo has been named as the Irish winner of this year’s “European Destination of Excellence” (EDEN) award. The theme of the 2011 competition was ‘Tourism and the Regeneration of Physical Sites’ and the Greenway was chosen following a comprehensive ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 12 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available.Following its success last year, Donegal Live will return to Dublin this month, taking place in the Iveagh Gardens, on the 22nd May. The event, which will see the gardens transformed into the North West for the day will play host to a number of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 11 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available.HOW TO RAISE EQUITY WORKSHOPS Help your business take off! FINAL DATES! Start-up companies across the island are being offered the opportunity to learn more about how to cash in on a €280,000 prize fund in the InterTradeIreland All-island Seedcorn Business Competition 2011. InterTradeIreland’s equity advisers will talk about ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 10 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available. In 1888 the young William Butler Yeats wrote 'The Lake Isle of Innisfree', a yearning incantation of his youth spent in County Sligo near the Atlantic coast in the northwest of Ireland. During two fine summer days in 2010, people from all over ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 09 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available. Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte TD has unveiled the much anticipated Rural Broadband Scheme that aims to identify the remaining individual parts of Ireland without broadband coverage. The scheme aims to serve the last 1pc not covered by any services. ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 06 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available.Leading figures from Mayo expat communities all over the world are set to descend on the old county for a major Mayo convention in May. The official opening will be performed by President of Ireland, Mary McAleese. ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 06 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available.Music Generation, the U2 and Ireland Funds supported National Music Education Programme, today announced that Louth, Mayo and Sligo have been selected for participation in the first round of the programme.Over the next three years, Music Generation will award a total of up to €1.6 million ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 06 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available. The new Mayo.ie is now partially open for business (all services will be available on the 16th of May).
Mayo.ie is set to be the `Master Mayo’ Website, a site which will bring together information on All Things Mayo and give the millions of Mayo ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 04 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available.InterTrade Ireland's Innova progamme is looking for ambitious businesses, North and South to form a strategic innovation partnership with another company – to get great products, services or processes off the ground.How does it work?Your partner must be based in the other jurisdiction and together you ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 04 Bealtaine 2011
There are no translations available.Since The Outsider opened in February, thousands of people have visited the historic survey of the work of Ireland’s finest painter, Jack B. Yeats, at The Model in Sligo. Visitors have come from the four corners of Ireland, the UK and even the USA to see ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 29 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.James Eggers is a 16 year old student from Dublin who exhibited at the recent BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition. By combining a set of different toolkits, he analysed 4 million tweets originating from the island of Ireland between 21 September ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 29 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available. Castlebar will come alive this coming May Bank Holiday weekend and everyone is invited to join in the fun. Whether your interest is in sport and leisure, entertainment, shopping or culture, Castlebar has it all. ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 29 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available. Dragon’s Den star Sean Gallagher has been unveiled as the key speaker at a local event hosted by Developing Enterprises Skillnet. The event takes place in the Clayton Hotel from 6.30pm to 8.30pm on Monday May 10 and focuses on the challenges ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 29 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.Sligo co-op Connacht Gold has announced that it is to create 30 jobs in its consumer foods and agri-business divisions.The co-op, which employs around 560 people, said it would take on the staff throughout the rest of this year.The news follows a strong 2010 for ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 28 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.Sligo-Donegal initiative the Commercialising Entrepreneurial Ideas and Management Development (CEIM) programme is due to start again in June and is inviting applications until 13 May. It runs at the Letterkenny Institute of Technology and Institute of Technology, Sligo campuses and is designed for people ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 28 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.A range of experts in the field of wood energy will discuss the potential of wood for heat, energy and steam at a conference at IT Sligo on Friday, May 13th. The economic benefit for the region, the availability and quality of the resource locally, and examples ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 27 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.Outstanding line-up for inaugural U.S./Ireland Legal Symposium, Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Mr. Justice Peter Kelly and Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor of the Ohio Supreme Court.The inaugural U.S./Ireland Legal Symposium takes place in Knockranny House Hotel, Westport, Co Mayo from 11-13 May and boasts an outstanding line up ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 26 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available. US technology company NEI is to set up a manufacturing facility and support centre in Galway, creating 50 new jobs in the city. The company, which provides application platforms, deployment solutions and lifecycle support services for ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 21 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.It’s been nearly a year since The Model opened its redeveloped building to the public. The Model celebrates its one-year anniversary with “May Day at The Model” on Sunday May 1st. “May Day at The Model” will be a full day of free, public events, including ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 20 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.Temple House Music & Arts Festival, which was recently named Best New European Festival, has announced that Ash, Stereo MCs, Lisa Hannigan, Whipping Boy, Riptide Movement, The Kanyu Tree, Ball & Chain, D-Sonik, Laura Sheeran, Chuckys River, Nova Static, The Fallen Drakes and Land Lovers will ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 20 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.InterTradeIreland BREAKFAST MEETING8:00am on Wednesday 4th May, 2011 – Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit, GalwayInterTradeIreland is hosting a breakfast meeting to inform you of the support available to help companies who wish to develop new products or processes through our suite of INNOVATION programmes. We are particularly keen ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 20 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.Flybe, begins operating its brand new route between Edinburgh and Knock in the West of Ireland from April 19th. A popular addition to its growing programme out of Edinburgh International airport, flights will operate three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 20 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.CÉIM is a 12 month full time programme for entrepreneurs who wish to commercialise their knowledge based or technology idea. Delivered by IT Sligo and Letterkenny Institute of Technology, it surrounds entrepreneurs with the highest level of expertise to develop their project. The programme covers; finance, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 19 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.Peter Bailey Cup - Sky Road 10K Challenge Sunday June 5th 2011 Entry €20.00-Walkers Welcome...... €1,000 Prize Fund €500 for first male and first female to finish. More information and registration forms at www.clifden.ie Race starts at 2pm Clifden, Co. Galway. ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 19 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.Eircom has signed a deal valued at more than €1m with NUI Galway to deliver and support a unified communications and network infrastructure platform for 3,000 users. Using Avaya and Cisco technology, the new communications platform will provide a number of practical and financial benefits to ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 19 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.While the new government receives their first baptism of fire, small businesses continue to innovate and examine new ways of developing their service offering. The latest example of this comes in the form of a large dollop of creative thinking from Galway-based Tara Dalrymple of Busy ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 19 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.The Robert John Kane Energy Symposium 2011: A Greener Future and Job Creation The Robert John Kane Energy Symposium will take place on the 27th - 29th of April 2011, in the Ramada Hotel, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim. The Drumshanbo Forum Ltd. is hosting the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 18 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available. THE most famous director's chair in Irish cinematic history is to go on public display. Legendary film-maker John Ford used the chair in the production of the iconic movie 'The Quiet ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 18 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available. "HOW TO RAISE EQUITY WORKSHOPS"Help your business take off!FINAL DATES!Start-up companies across the island are being offered the opportunity to learn more about how to cash in on a €280,000 prize fund in the InterTradeIreland All-island Seedcorn Business Competition 2011.InterTradeIreland’s equity advisers will talk about ... Read on >> |
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Dé Domhnaigh, 17 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.Tá an gradam do stáisiún raidió na bliana buaite ag RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta ag Féile na Meán Ceilteach. Fógraíodh an buaiteoir oíche Dé hAoine ag an bhféile i Steòrnabhagh ar Oileán Leodhais in Albain. Bhuaigh an stáisiún an gradam seo go deireanach ... Read on >> |
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Dé Domhnaigh, 17 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.Leo Scarff Design is delighted to announce an upcoming exhibition of new work entitled 'Futurescapes' at the Leitrim Sculpture Centre in Manorhamilton, Co.Leitrim from the 20th May to the 10th June 2011. The exhibition will explore an area of research which the studio has been fascinated ... Read on >> |
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Dé Sathairn, 16 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available. Co Clare technology company Bustec Ltd is to supply the US Navy with data capture and testing equipment after securing a €21m contract from Lockheed Martin. The company now hopes to create 40 more jobs, adding to its staff of 18 employees. Bustec, which was established in ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 14 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.This year's Féile na bPáistí has an amazing line-up of events for the children of Erris - including workshops in making teddy bears, music, art, ceramic-decorating, and a Punch & Judy style puppet show! Have a look at www.arasinisgluaire.ie or www.errisevents.com for ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 14 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.The Galway Mayo Institute of Technology is now recruiting for the next Midlands & West Enterprise Programme (MWEP) commencing in June 2011. This is a seven month programme providing entrepreneurs with business skills, networks, facilities and supports necessary to navigate and execute the business start-up process. ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 14 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available. Technology giant HP is continuing to create new jobs in Ireland. The company is creating 50 new jobs at its cloud services centre in Galway. The investment comes on the back of the 105 positions HP announced ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 13 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.A 1-day intensive programme titled: “Patent Search Workshop for Company Researchers, Inventors & Entrepreneurs" given by the European Patent Office (EPO) at GMIT on April 14th. It is a first class opportunity for technology transfer staff, research-active, innovators, intra- and entrepreneurs to learn from the professionals ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 13 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.A new initiative was launched yesterday by Sligo's Mayor, Cllr Matt Lyons. 'Lend A hand' in a volunteer programme designed to assist the elderly with minor household repairs and maintenance. The service, which officially opens this morning, Wed 13 April, at 11am, will use a ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 12 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.Donegal County Enterprise Board in association with the Donegal Women in Business Network and Derry based Women in Enterprise present ‘Networking for Success’ with keynote speaker Dr. Aideen McGinley OBE, Chief Executive of Ilex. Aideen will share her experience of working to successfully secure UK City ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 12 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.Dirt.ie is a new website which will allow you to search for suppliers of food located close to wherever you are in Ireland. From the farmer with 100 acres to the gardening enthusiast with extra supply, you'll find them all here. Buying food locally ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 12 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available. Peracton Ltd, a spin-out start-up of NUI Galway’s Digital Enterprise Research Institute (DERI), features in a new book by SOGETI, titled Seize the Cloud, which offers guidelines to successful cloud computing. The publication is targeted ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 12 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.Sligo has a new Tidy Towns Committee, the focus of which is to encourage the people of Sligo to improve the local environment and make Sligo a better place to live, work and visit.This Good Friday, April 22nd is National Spring Clean Day, and in line ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 12 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.SLIGO LIVE, Ireland’s folk, roots and indie music festival returns for its seventh year. Fans will be delighted to hear that ELVIS COSTELLO will headline SLIGO LIVE 2011 for what promises to be a really special evening. This intimate solo performance on Saturday ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 07 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available."Promoting Social Entrepreneurship in the North West"The IT Sligo*Accelerating Campus Entrepreneurship (ACE) Programme are hosting a one day conference on Social Entrepreneurship in A0004 lecture theatre on the 14th April 2011 in the Institute of Technology, Sligo. The diverse programme will comprise of professional speakers on social ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 06 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.Energy leaders Say Development and Training in the Sustainable Energy Sector in Ireland’s Rural Areas will Mean Long-term Job Creation and Economic Recovery.An Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D. to attend first annual Robert John Kane Energy Symposium. Drumshanbo, March 22nd, 2011: An international discussion platform to provoke ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 06 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.A Bright Future for Bio Energy and Mayo farming.Image by Vilseskogen under Creative Commons on Flickr A bright future for bio energy and the agricultural sector was unveiled at the “Mayo Willow Harvest Open Day” last Friday the 1st of April in Ballina Co Mayo. The ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 06 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.The port of Killybegs renowned as a fishing port has in recent years evolved to include additional complementary services and become more multifunctional. The port has become a destination for cruise ships and it has also developed into a centre for servicing offshore energy exploration and ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 05 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.“Doing Business in the U.S. / Ireland / Europe – Critical Legal Issues for U.S. and Irish Companies' is taking place in Westport this coming May 11th-13th and promises to be THE legal conference to attend in 2011.An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, T.D. will give the official ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 05 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.As a result of a successful year of partnerships with local businesses, the J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics at NUI Galway will continue to partner with local businesses this year to challenge its students through its Bachelor of Commerce and BSc in Business Information ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 05 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.Swilly Group gains top prize Mary and Noel Sweeney, The Swilly Group, Letterkenny winner of the 'Business of the Year Award' at the Enterprising Donegal Business Awards 2011 hosted by Donegal County Enterprise Board receiving their award from John Perry TD, Minister for Small Business and ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 05 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.Multinational technology firm Avaya plans to create 75 jobs in Galway with the expansion of its Mervue base, the company announced today.The company has already started recruiting for the positions in engineering, finance, IT and administrative support. It expects to have the 75 roles filled by ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 04 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.The Bogtrotters Marathon is a Full, Half & Relay Marathon with a difference! Taking place on the 23rd July 2011 it traverses the beautiful bog landscape of east County Roscommon; beginning and ending in the magnificient Strokestown Park demesne it winds its way to Rooskey and ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 04 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.The Cathair na Mart branch of Comhaltas Ceoltórí Éireann is hosting a two day Féile to commemorate aspects of Mayo’s cultural and heritage, including music, language and folklore. This annual event is centered round the figure of John McGrath from Erris, a famous composer, fiddle player ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 01 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.Donegal civil engineering graduate Noel Lafferty has won this year’s EirGrid Prize for UCC’s top Master's in sustainable energy student. Lafferty achieved a final overall mark of 82pc in the MEngSc in sustainable energy, which was the highest in the graduate class of 20. His minor ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 01 Aibreán 2011
There are no translations available.The Culture Night initiative was launched in 2006 in Dublin by Temple Bar Cultural Trust (TBCT), to provide a new and imaginative way for people from all walks of life to participate in the cultural life of the city. Since its inception, ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 31 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.European Parliament and Commission Representations in Ireland “Doing Business in Europe” Briefing for SME’s on how to do business in Europe Briefing for SME’s on how to do business in Europe, 9.30 – 1.30pm on Saturday 9th April 2011 at European Parliament Representation, ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 31 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.On Saturday April 9th from 12 noon the Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre are holding their annual Awareness Raising Event and raising funds for their services with a bucket collection and gig in the evening. Along O’ Connell Street and Tobergal lane there will ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 31 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.Castlebar was firmly placed on the gourmet map of Ireland as Bar One took the title of “Best Gastro Pub” in Mayo at the Connaught Irish Restaurant Awards 2011 in Galway on Monday 28 March 2011.Speaking at the Connaught Awards, Mark Cadden, Proprietor of Bar One ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 30 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.Sligo County Council Arts Service is pleased to announce its arts grants and bursaries for individual artists, community and voluntary arts groups involved in enhancing access to the arts throughout County Sligo. These grants and bursaries by Sligo County Council providing funding ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 30 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni with Gordon Ryan, Head of Development & Business Operations at IT Sligo, and Michael Toolan, Chairman of Sligo Rovers, at the announcement of a partnership between Sligo Rovers and IT Sligo. Sligo Rovers and IT Sligo have ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 30 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.Delegates from IAGTO (The International Association of Golf Tour Operators) will be attending a special Failte Ireland workshop at Harvey's Point Hotel, Donegal, where they will learn first-hand from Irish golf industry members and Failte Ireland representatives all about what Ireland has to offer the overseas ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 30 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.Green Works is a nationwide education programme, offering free courses to jobseekers, with a focus on upskilling the workforce for the growing opportunities within Ireland's Green Economy. As part of Green Works you can avail of a large variety of themed courses, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 30 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.The Irish Restaurant Awards 2011 took place in The House Hotel, Galway on Monday 28th March 2011.Speaking at the Connaught Awards in The House Hotel, Galway last night, Paul Cadden President of the Restaurants Association of Ireland said:‘Since their inception, the Irish Restaurant Awards have cast ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 28 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.All Ireland Talent Show Finalist Don Stiffe will headline a very special fundraising night at The House Hotel on April 8th in aid of The National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI). ‘Pretty in Pink’ promises to be a night of fun at Galway’s premier boutique hotel ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 28 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.A new joint venture between US company Zagg and a Co Clare firm is expected to create 140 jobs by the end of 2011, and a further 160 jobs by 2014 at an electronics facility in Shannon.The Utah-based company, which is keeping quiet about the new ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 28 Márta 2011
There are no translations available. The DERI Open Day is a showcase of what the enthusiastic team of more than 120 researchers is doing in the area of web science at DERI. A selection of DERI technologies will be presented through a series of lecture sessions and ... Read on >> |
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Dé Sathairn, 26 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.The Galway Mayo Institute of Technology is now recruiting for the next Midlands and West Enterprise Programme (MWEP) commencing in June. This is a seven-month programme providing entrepreneurs with business skills, networks, facilities and supports necessary to navigate and execute the business start-up ... Read on >> |
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Dé Sathairn, 26 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.Galway has been named one of the most popular tourist destinations for Irish American tourist according to a recent survey by IrishCentral.com in conjunction with Amarach Research. The research also concluded that the Galway Arts Festival is one of the great symbols of modern ... Read on >> |
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Dé Sathairn, 26 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.The 2011 ‘Western People West of Ireland Women’s Mini Marathon’ takes place on Sunday May 1st at 12 noon in Castlebar.Last year, some 3,500 women took part in the first Western People West of Ireland Women’s Mini Marathon. They competed, they jogged and they ... Read on >> |
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Dé Sathairn, 26 Márta 2011
There are no translations available. A multi-sport adventure race known as Race2Glory will take place in Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo later this summer. The event was recently launched by Irish running legend and Olympian Catherina McKiernan and will take place in the town on Saturday 16 ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 24 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.Metal Improvement Company, a subsidiary of the Curtiss-Wright Corporation has established a new facility in Galway, which will initially create 20 technical manufacturing jobs.Metal Improvement Company provides highly engineered products and services to the Motion Control, Flow Control and Material Processing industries.Minister of State at the ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 24 Márta 2011
There are no translations available. Galway’s twitterati will gather in the House Hotel on Thursday March 24th at 7pm for the annual Twestival, part of a global social media fundraising initiative. ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 24 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.Triumph for innovative black pudding shaped like a pint of stoutKelly’s Butchers, Newport, Co. Mayo have just been awarded a gold medal from The Confrérie des Chevaliers du Goute-Boudin (The Black Pudding Fraternity of Lovers of Good Food). Kelly’s winning entry was a black pudding made ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 24 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.Rewind, the new Irish thriller starring Amy Huberman and Allen Leech will receive a cinema release in Ireland on March 25th. The film has been nominated for three IFTA (Irish Film and Television Academy Awards), including Best Director for PJ Dillon, and Amy Huberman won the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 23 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership’s (SSRP) Green Gym Come and Try Week at the Doorly Park Outdoor Gym is designed to offer a workout for all abilities, from beginners to experts and from young adults to the elderly. Outdoor gyms have the same ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 23 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.The next meeting of the Mayo Open Coffee Club will take place on Wednesday, April 6th, in the Harlequin Hotel, Castlebar – where Clare Carroll, Director of OddjobGiant (www.OddjobGiant.ie) and John Moran – Proprietor of Mayo Plus (www.mayoplus.ie) will be facilitating the meeting on “Promoting your ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 23 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.More than 15 companies recruiting third-level graduates will visit NUI Galway on Wednesday, 30 March, for the Graduate Recruitment and Opportunities in the West Careers Fair (GROW), which will feature employers based in the West of Ireland. Some of the country’s top recruiting firms will attend ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 23 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.Put Friday 8th April in your diary. To celebrate Ireland’s second national music day, love:live music, Sligo County Council Arts Service and Sligo Music sector are delighted to announce Sligo loves:live music. Over 20 events will take place throughout lunchtime, early evening and night time on ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 22 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.Network Mayo is delighted to host CEO of BusinessToArts, Stuart McLaughlin, for our March event, taking place in The Claremorris Gallery on March 30th, at 7.30 p.m. Business to Arts works to support sustainability in the cultural sector through research, innovation and partnership.In ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 22 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.Galway-based photographer Reg Gordon is spending 2011 photographing 101 people from Galway who make the city what it is.Here are a few images from Galway 101 To see more check out:http://www.reggordon.com/galway101.html ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 21 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.A Conference at IT Sligo - 1.45pm. Friday, May 13th, 2011.RATIONALEWood energy is a sustainable, local resource, which can be utilised by very effectively to provide heat, steam and power. The purpose of this conference is to promote the use of wood energy to potential users ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 21 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.Mayo Willow Harvest Open DayTo Outline Opportunities for Bio-Energy Crop Production in Mayo.Date: Friday 1st April 9.00 - 12.45Venue: Hotel Ballina (known as Ramada Hotel) Foxford Rd., Ballina, Co Mayo.(Farm visit to D. Hannick Farm, Gortogher, Knockmore, Ballina.) Agenda:9.00 Reception with Tea/coffee and Registration9.30 - ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 21 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.The Board of the Mayo Sports Partnership is to shortly announce details of its upcoming Special Participation Grant Scheme for 2011. This scheme invites clubs / organizations / community groups to submit proposals which would target increasing participation amongst target groups such as children, youth at ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 21 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.Think inside the box for outside the box ideasCÉIM Pre-Start programme, to help people with innovative ideas for new products, services or inventions, to turn their out of the box thinking into successful businesses. The programme is a precursor to the very successful CÉIM programme for ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 21 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.ZeniMax Online Studios has announced plans to open a new customer support centre in Galway with the creation of "hundreds of jobs" over the next number of years. The company says the new facility will provide customer support for players of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 21 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.Sligo short film ‘…for peace comes dropping slow…’ has been chosen for official selection at the New Hope International Film Festival
in Pennsylvania from July 8th - 17th 2011. The film, conceived and directed by Sligo based artist Lisa Vandegrift Davala, was shot at a number of Sligo locations during ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 18 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.Positive news stories are a scarce commodity these days but the GMIT Innovation in Business Centre's (IiBC) in Castlebar and Galway have an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to start their own business. The new Midlands and West Enterprise Programme (MWEP) can help. Supports include: Free desk ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 11 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.Sligo County Community Forum is hosting a Training Workshop on Making Funding ApplicationsWednesday 16th March at 7pm in the Development Centre, Cleveragh Road, SligoEveryone Welcome Admission is free, however places are limited so please submit your name to cbrennan@sligococo.ie or phone 071-9111814 The training will be delivered by ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 11 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.Intel Shannon opens its doors for R&D seminar in association with Shannon Chamber.Shannon Chamber has teamed up with Supply Network Shannon and Enterprise Ireland to deliver a half-day seminar on the practical benefits of accessing and utilising national and EU research and development (R&D) funding for ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 11 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.The publication in two of today’s national newspapers of figures purporting to show that passenger numbers on Phase 1 of the Western rail Corridor are lower than predicted has been challenged by the West on Track campaign.In actual fact the figures for the line as a ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 07 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.Foxford teenager Sean Hynes will fulfil his motorsport dreams in 2011 having been declared the winner of the first ever Mondello Park 'Become a Racing Driver' competition. Sean's prize will see him compete in a full season of Formula Sheane races at Mondello Park during 2011 ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 07 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.TIME FOR SOME POSITIVE ECONOMICS?A positive economist: it may sound like an oxymoron, but there is such a person! Susan Hayes, a.k.a. The Positive Economist, will be speaking at the Mayo CEB / Network Mayo International Women’s Day’ celebration, taking place in Knockranny House Hotel on ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 07 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.The Roscommon Lamb Festival is now in its third year, and this one promises to be the best yet!A celebration of family fun, great food, farming, heritage and community spirit in Co Roscommon which (unknown to some!) has the highest lamb output in ... Read on >> |
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Dé Domhnaigh, 06 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.Jim Power, chief economist and economic advisor to the Friends First Group is among the line-up of speakers at this year’s Enterprising Donegal Business Week, taking place from 7-11 March. RTE ‘dragon’ and Insomnia chairman ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 04 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.IT Sligo has become the first college in Ireland to implement SCVNGR – the next big thing in location-based gaming and social media for mobile phones.SCVNGR is a location-based mobile game that can be downloaded for free on the iPhone and on Android smartphones. It takes ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 03 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.2011 TRADE Residency TRADE is a collaborative visual arts programme between Leitrim and Roscommon County Councils providing knowledge, resources and opportunities for visual artists to engage internationally. Rather than considering ‘rural’ as ‘isolationary’, TRADE emphasises that art is a global construct and encourages a freeflow of ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 03 Márta 2011
There are no translations available. Lets celebrate International Women’s Day at the North Leitrim Women’s Centre on Saturday 12th March, 10am-1pm “Difficult times, needs Positive Minds” 10.00 – 10.30 Registration, Tea/Coffee10.30-11.30 See Change – (The National Mental Health Stigma Reduction Partnership)11.30-100 Workshops – Rachel Webb ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 03 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.This year's SÓ Sligo Food & Culture Festival promises to be even bigger and better than last year's hugely popular event. SÓ Sligo is delighted to announce that they are one of the first community food festivals to develop a Smartphone App to connect visitors to ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 02 Márta 2011
There are no translations available. The NUI Galway Students’ Union has launched its Student Enterprise Awards, inviting students across campus to compete for an overall prize of €15,000. The competition embraces both the innovative and creative abilities of students to formulate a concept, with finalists being offered a ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 01 Márta 2011
There are no translations available.Letterkenny, 1st March 2011Some of the country’s leading food experts are coming to Letterkenny to explain how local producers, retailers, hotels and restaurants can give their businesses a shot in the arm. The special event, called “Food ... finding your way to the customer”, is being ... Read on >> |
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Dé Domhnaigh, 27 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available. Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership is delighted to announce the return of theAn Post Tour of Sligo 2011 on Sunday 8th May Cycling legend, Sean Kelly is the ambassador for the An Post Cycle Series and the An Post Tour of Sligo is delighted to ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 25 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.Mona Atkinson from Balla and Aoife Conroy from Breaffy, both students of the National College of Art and Design, are delighted to have reached the final stages of this prestigious competition.Persil’s brief to competitors is to design using red machine washable fabric for spring/summer 2011. Students ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 24 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.As part of Enterprise & Innovation Week – IT Sligo have kindly offered to host the March meetup of Open Coffee Sligo.This will be on Wednesday, 2nd March @11am – in the Hub (canteen – 1st floor) of the Innovation Centre. If you have not already ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 23 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.Having sold out all previous runs of the Diploma in Digital Marketing Course in Dublin, the Irish Internet Association is delighted to bring this very popular course to Galway.The Diploma in Digital Marketing Course is designed to enable you to develop a focused digital ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 23 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.Cisco says it is investing nearly €400,000 with the Digital Enterprise Research Institute (DERI) in NUI Galway, to further develop its enterprise social networking and collaboration platform Cisco Quad. An additional €100,000 will be invested in a strategic research agreement between Cisco ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 23 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.The inaugural U.S./Ireland Legal Symposium will take place in Westport, Co Mayo from 11-13 May 2011. This international Symposium will be hosted by the Brehon Law Society of Philadelphia and is supported by the Western Development Commission (WDC), Mayo County Council and ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 22 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available. T-Rex.ie are a customised clothing company that is encouraging Ireland's design community to sell their work through www.t-rex.ie ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 22 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.The Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail Festival will take place on the 18th- 20th March 2011. The festival will include a 3 day guided walk along the Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail. On each of the 3 days transport will be provided to and from start / finish ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 22 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.THE CONNACHT rugby mascot who was injured when he was tackled by an exuberant Glasgow fan at the weekend has been unveiled as a brother of Irish hooker Seán Cronin.Colm Cronin was celebrating his 21st birthday on Friday night when he suffered a dislocated shoulder after ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 22 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline today, Wednesday 16th February, are delighted to launch the first of their three new flights to the sun drenched and hugely popular Canary Islands. Today sees the departure of the first flight to Tenerife and this service will operate every ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 21 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available. Micro Renewable Energy Opportunities for the West of Ireland ConferenceINVITATIONDate: Wednesday, 23rd February 2011Venue: McWILLIAM PARK HOTEL, CLAREMORRIS, CO. MAYO.Time: 9.00 AM TO LUNCHTIMEObjective: to consider the strengths, and opportunities of micro-renewable energy ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 21 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.After two impressive home wins over the Scarlets and Glasgow, the next home game for Connacht at the Sportsground will be a first. New Magners League competitors Benetton Treviso visit the Sportsground on Friday March 4th and will be followed a week later by fellow Italian ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 21 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.Letterkenny, 21st February, 2010Big name speakers for Enterprising Donegal Business Week 2011 RTE Dragons’ Den star Bobby Kerr, Aer Arann Executive Chairman Padraig O Ceidigh, Jim Power, Chief Economist and Economic Advisor to the Friends First Group and Google’s Claire Walsh are just some of the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 21 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.Galway-based Irish dance troupe Mystic Force have claimed their place among the 28 semi-finalists in the live shows of Sky One’s ‘Got to Dance’.The troupe began as part of the Dance Society (Dansoc) in NUI Galway and Mystic Force manager Mark McCole was part of the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 21 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.Minister Éamon Ó Cuív will cut the ribbon at the new Galway Ocean Sports Centre at Galway Harbour in a special ceremony on Friday 18 February at 5.30pm.The centre, which will provide facilities for all the watersports organisations in the city and region, is located in ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 21 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.2009 Flood victim Carrick Cineplex has come out on top by being awarded the Best Independent Irish Cinema this year. 2009 Flood victim Carrick Cineplex has come out on top by being awarded the Best Independent Irish Cinema this year.In an unprecedented move, RAAM Management, an ... Read on >> |
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Dé Sathairn, 19 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.The second annual IT Sligo Enterprise & Innovation Week takes place from Tuesday March 1st to Friday March 4th.Enterprise & Innovation Week celebrates IT Sligo’s links with regional enterprise and the community, featuring the very best in experts on a range of subjects including, innovation, leadership, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Sathairn, 19 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.Following two weekends with packed audiences in Manorhamilton and Ballinamore, Cinema North West’s New Roots film festival heads for Carrick-on-Shannon this Friday, Saturday and Sunday for its final weekend of free film screenings. Cinema North West’s ‘New Roots’ film festival is a weekend of entertaining films ... Read on >> |
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Dé Sathairn, 19 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.Players such as Clodagh Warnock of the internationally renowned trad band Deanta and Jolene McLaughlin of the nationally renowned Henry Girls will take part in Moville's annual TradFest in Inishowen this weekend (Feb 18th-20th). Moville was recently selected as the setting of the ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 18 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.20 year old Matthew Jarvis has been signed from the Ospreys and is set to join Connacht next season. Jarvis, who can play at 10, 12 or 15, has been capped by Wales at U18 and was the vice-captain of the Welsh U20 side that faced ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 17 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.Startup Weekend, the globally renowned start-up event that helps connect developers, innovators and entrepreneurs, is coming to the National Digital Research Centre (NDRC) in Dublin from 25–27 February 2011 to help people brainstorm, form communities and create mobile or web applications, ultimately growing viable businesses around ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 17 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.Fifty jobs are to result from the opening of a medical devices manufacturing operation in Athlone, Co Westmeath, by US medical devices manufacturer American Medical Systems Holdings (AMS).American Medical Systems Holdings is to invest €4.6m in the operation, with backing from IDA Ireland.The new facility will ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 14 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.Leading figures from Mayo expat communities all over the world are set to descend on the old county for a major Mayo convention in May – and the official opening will be performed by President of Ireland, Mary McAleese.‘Power by Land and Sea – a Future ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 14 Feabhra 2011
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Dé Sathairn, 12 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.The Sea Sessions organisers attended the Irish Festival Awards in Dublin’s Sugar Club on Wednesday night with no less than six award nominations for their festival to look forward to. After an evening filled with some nail-biting moments, the North West team walked ... Read on >> |
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Dé Sathairn, 12 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.Surf fans should make their way to Sligo this Sunday and Monday for an opportunity to see some of Ireland's best surfers harness some of the world's best waves. Due to the large swell and great surfing conditions, the Billabong/ Monster Energy Mullaghmore Head big ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 11 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.(From www.irishrugby.ie) The Ireland Under-20 team, sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers, has been announced for Friday's match against France. Head coach Mike Ruddock has made eight changes to the squad from last week's win in Italy. The changes include five new faces in the starting line-up and three ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 11 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.Eric Elwood has announced the starting XV that will face the Llanelli Scarlets (The Sportsground, Saturday 12th February, ko 7.35pm) The side remains largely similar to the team that beat Cavalieri Prato in The Sportsground 2 weeks ago. With Sean Cronin on Irish duty Adrian Flavin ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 11 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.Connacht Rugby have been dealt a timely boost ahead of this weekend’s Magners League clash against Llanelli Scarlets. 3 of Connacht’s longserving forwards have committed their immediate futures to the province by signing contract extensionsRay Ofisa, the 6’0” 95kg Samoan, joined Connacht in 2006 from North ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 11 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available. An NUI Galway student has been named TG4 Young Musician of the Year at this year’s TG4 Gradam Ceoil 2011 (Traditional Music Awards). Uilleann piper Pádraic Keane hails from Maree, Co Galway and was born into a great musical family in 1991. He is currently ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 11 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.Castlebar entrepreneur, hotelier and entertainment promoter Pat Jennings has been selected as the Mayo Person of the Year 2011. The proprietor of the 2,000-seater TF Royal Theatre, the TF Royal Hotel and the Harlequin Hotel, where he employs 220, will be presented with the ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 10 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.A positive spin on the small business landscape is the central focus of Network Mayo’s February event taking place on February 21st in the Harlequin Hotel. Supporting the groups’ 2011 theme ‘Inspiring Innovation’, Network Mayo will host Acting Director of the SFA, Avine McNally, for an ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 10 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.Castlebar Chamber presents a Speed Networking Event, allowing opportunities to develop new business relationships, be it securing new clients, meeting a potential strategic business partner, or tapping into a new audience.Tuesday, 15th February, 2011
Welcome Inn Hotel Format of evening
19:45 Registration
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Déardaoin, 10 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.Music Generation is Ireland’s National Music Education Programme funded by U2 and The Ireland Funds. It aims to help children and young people to access vocal and instrumental tuition in their own locality by offering funding and support to establish Music Education Partnerships throughout Ireland. A ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 08 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.Medical aesthetics company Allergan is to create 20 new advanced manufacturing jobs in Westport, Co Mayo, IDA Ireland has announced.The $10m investment by Allergan will establish the production of its newest medical technology, SeriScaffold, in Westport, Co Mayo.SeriScaffold is a bioresorbable silk-based surgery scaffold employed in ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 07 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.Tea and sandwiches and all of the usual high jinx activities are being prepared for the 5th Annual Fr. Ted Festival - Tedfest, which runs on the Aran Islands from Feb. 24th - 27th 2011. This festival on will either completely baffle you ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 07 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.Following the success of last year’s project to stimulate new and existing small food producers in the region, Mayo North East LEADER Partnership Company is launching a follow-up project for food producers. Two information evenings are planned with an experienced Food Specialist, on February 15th in ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 04 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.Millions of television viewers across the globe will get to see the delights of the city, Salthill, and Connemara when Galway hosts the first ever gruelling ‘Ironman’ triathlon to take place in this country in September. ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 04 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.Opening on Sunday February 6th, the spring exhibition from The Model, home of the Niland collection in Sligo, is a major exhibition of one of Ireland’s finest painters, and local son, Jack B. Yeats. Entitled The Outsider, and co-curated by Brian O’Doherty, the exhibition surveys Yeats’ ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 03 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.A number of high profile leaders in the world of business and innovation are set to visit IT Sligo during Enterprise and Innovation Week 2011, which runs from March 1st to 4th.A range of interactive workshops and presentations will take place during the week and all ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 03 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.Podcasts.ie ~ Voices from Ireland, is a website by a Sligo-based company, delivering high quality free audio content from Irish writers of poetry, prose and song as well as documentaries, story telling and radio style programmes on our culture, heritage and the arts. Podcasts.ie is the ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 03 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.Plan Ireland will bring the unique ‘Through a Girl’s Eyes’ photo exhibition to Sligo on Tuesday 15th February 2011. In conjunction with the exhibition, Plan Ireland is calling on local photographers to submit images of Sligo representing daily life with a special focus ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 02 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.Affordable, One-to-One In-Home Tutoring Service Ready to Make a Difference. Tutor Doctor is a rapidly expanding one-to-one tutoring service designed to help students from ages 6 to 86 reach their potential. They have announced the opening of its newest office in the West, offering the community ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 01 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.Want Profitable Networking Know-How? International Networking Week will be taking to the road offering superb expertise to those business-people looking to leverage the greatest business generation tool: Networking.The annual networking series of events kicks off on Tuesday, 8th of February, with the Mayo event taking place ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 01 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.A Charlestown based freight and transport service provider, East West Express, has won a prestigious industry award at the third annual TPN Awards. The awards are designed to reward excellence and to raise the standards and public perception of the freight and logistics industry in Ireland. ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 01 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available.Scottish Celtic Media Festival shortlist announced. Two Galway based independent radio producers have been shortlisted for Best Radio Documentary Award at this year's Celtic Media Festival, which will take place in Scotland in April.. Polaroids on the Salmon Weir, broadcast on Galway Bay FM and produced ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 01 Feabhra 2011
There are no translations available. The biggest art exhibition of the year in Galway Arts Centre will kick off this Friday, January 28, when The Gathering, a solo collection from Roundstone based artist Rosie Mc Gurran will be officially opened.The Gathering represents 10 years of work from the Belfast born artist ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 28 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available. More than 30 organisations comprising companies, recruitment agencies, professional bodies, and third-level colleges are taking part in the annual Graduate Careers Fair hosted by Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) in its Castlebar campus on Thursday February 3. ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 27 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.Want Profitable Networking Know-How?International Networking Week will be taking to the road on Tuesday 8th February, offering superb expertise to those business-people looking to leverage the greatest business generation tool: networking.The annual networking series of events kicks off on the 8th of February, with the Mayo ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 27 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.THE Canadian Ambassador to Ireland, Loyola Hearn, will be in Buncrana for the third annual Laurentic Conference and Business Beyond Borders seminar on Friday, January 28, 2011. The organisers, the Ulster Newfoundland Initiative, have put together a strong line-up of speakers with informed knowledge of doing ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 27 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.Turas go hAcaill Más mian leat do chuid Gaeilge a chleachtadh agus píosa craic a bheith agat ag an am céanna...tar linn go hAcaill! Ar chostas €60 gheobhaidh tú oíche Leaba & Bricfeasta agus dinnéar blasta agus turas bus timpeall an Oileáin. Beidh oíche cheoil tráthnóna ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 24 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.A never before seen photograph of 1916 revolutionary hero Countess Markievicz will go on sale next week. It shows her posing with a gun in a woodland setting accompanied by an unidentified woman. Constance Gore Both was a member of the British aristocracy who joined ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 24 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.www.fundit.ie is Ireland’s first crowdfunding platform for creative ideas, and it will go live towards the end of February 2011. Fund it Introduction from Fund it on Vimeo. This platform will provide a new way for designers, artists, film-makers, inventors, producers, performers, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 24 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available. Blood flowed and guns were raised as soldiers in British uniforms confronted IRA troops in a heated skirmish.The re-enactment of an IRA ambush that took place during the War of Independence attracted up to 1,000 ... Read on >> |
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Dé Domhnaigh, 23 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.HELPING PROMOTE TOURISM INTO DONEGAL The Mevagh Macra Feile Carraig Arts & Culture festival will run from Aug 25-28th 2011. The event is being used to promote the wealth of local arts and crafts in the Mevagh area. The festival will ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 21 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.Enterprise Ireland launches new awards campaign for student enterprise.Prize fund of €30,000 for enterprising students.Enterprise Ireland has today (20th January 2011) launched a major drive to spur entrepreneurial students to develop innovative business proposals as part of the new ‘Think outside the Box Awards’ competition. This ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 21 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.Aerogen will help develop a diabetes inhaler to provide a needle-free solution to diabetes patients.Aerogen, the Galway based aerosol drug delivery company, has announced a drug delivery partnership with San Francisco biotech company Dance Pharmaceuticals to develop a next generation inhaled insulin product which would see ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 21 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.One of the world’s leading automotive suppliers, Valeo, is to create 100 new jobs in Galway over the next three years as part of a major expansion and research, development and innovation (RD&I) investment.Valeo is undertaking a major R&D initiative at the operation in Tuam to ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 21 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.Ireland's economic difficulties are well documented, and Sligo and the West of Ireland face many challenges over the next few years. The Sligo Business Network in the UK and London are determined to help by providing access to market opportunities there by promoting ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 21 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.‘Call of Duty: Black Ops’ is the biggest computer game in history. So far, 68,000 years have been spent playing it. And the lead programmer is from GalwaySelling an estimated seven million copies worldwide in the 24 hours following its launch and generating ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 21 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.Entries are now being invited for an Inventor Workshop which will form part of the IT Sligo Enterprise and Innovation Week, from March 1st to 4th. A €1,000 cash prize and professional support to bring the concept to the market is up for grabs for the ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 21 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has announced details of the fourth round of the Grant Aid Scheme for the Development of the Horticulture Sector under the National Development Plan (2007-2013). The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 20 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.Cinema-lovers in Leitrim have much to look forward to this coming February. Cinema North West’s ‘New Roots’ film festival will see a selection of films being screened free-of-charge in Cinema North West’s cinemobile in towns across Leitrim County.Cinema North West warmly invites you to join them ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 20 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.Colin McLean, Business Development Consultant and Enteprise Builder Mentor (www.enterprisebuilder.ie ) will facilitate February’s Meeting of the Mayo Open Coffee Club on ‘Business Planning’ which will take place in the Harlequin Hotel, Castlebar on Wednesday 2nd February. MOCC is a business network run by businesspeople for ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 19 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available. Back by popular demand: The Musical On A Wing and A Prayer Show is to be performed again at the Royal Theatre in Castlebar on Jan 20th, 21st & 22nd at 8pm nightly. Again, the proceeds are in aid of Mayo ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 19 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.CALLING ALL BUSINESSES IN DONEGAL Donegal, 18 January 2011 If you run a business employing less than 50 people in Donegal you now have a great chance to raise your profile. Nominations have just opened for this year’s Enterprising Donegal Business Awards and businesses across the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 19 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.NUI Galway has initiated a new college programme for people with intellectual disabilities which has been described as the first of its type in Europe.The university will advertise eight places shortly for the 2011- 2012 academic year, which will allow successful applicants ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 18 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.Social Bits are delighted to announce that Open Coffee Galway will be holding a very interesting evening of collaboration with Open Coffee Thessaloniki Greece via Skype Tuesday evening the 18th of January 2011. Open Coffee Galway will be held at the Webworks building in the evening ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 18 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available. The Galway Education Centre and The British Science Association are teaming up to give out the first Republic of Ireland CREST Awards scheme for creativity in science and technology among students. In the UK, the CREST ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 18 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.Donegal County Enterprise Board (DCEB) is encouraging businesses to enter this year’s Enterprising Donegal Business Awards, previous winners of which include Gartan Technologies. The awards are aimed at small and micro businesses and there are ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 18 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.The annual Mayo Association dinner dance will take place on Friday 11th February 2011 in The Burlington Hotel , Dublin 4. The annual dinner dance is the Mayo Association's biggest event of the year and promises to be an excellent night. ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 18 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available. Wikipedia celebrates its tenth birthday and to mark the event Sligo VEC and volunteers from Open Coffee Sligo will be hosting an Open Source Fair and ‘Wiki Wander’ on Saturday 22nd January 2011, the only event nationwide to recognise the occasion. This ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 18 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.Cinema North West present Made in Sligo, a film festival celebrating all aspects of filmmaking in Sligo County, from feature films to documentaries, family films through to short films and including a range of work relating to specific areas and communities in Sligo. €5 ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 17 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.A proposed ferry link between the Burren in Co Clare and Galway city could be in operation by early next year cutting journey times for commuters down to just 30 minutes.According to reports, tenders for a feasibility study to assess the viability of the ‘Ballyvaughan Bay ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 17 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.Code of Ethics & Best Practice in Sport Awareness CourseTuesday February 8th (7-10pm) in Castlebar cost is €15 per person This Irish Sports Council certified course is aimed at Children’s Officers and/or Designated Persons, Sports Leaders and other adults involved in the organisation of sport for young ... Read on >> |
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Dé Sathairn, 15 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.In what promises to be a unique and somewhat historic event "when a UK based festival promotes an Irish festival", Celtic Connections in Scotland (the largest of its type in Europe hosting over 1500 artists, 300 events over 18 days) hosts a Sligo Live festival night on Saturday, 22nd ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 14 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.The more than 200,000 people in Ireland with diabetes who need to take insulin may soon find relief from injections in the form of an inhaler.Aerogen, an aerosol drug delivery company based in Galway, has announced a drug-delivery partnership with Dance Pharmaceuticals, a biotech company in ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 14 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.Westport Chamber of Commerce is offering an improver's course in social media at the Atlantic Coast Hotel on Thur, Jan 27 from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Reserve your place by phone at 098 27375 or at info@westportireland.com. Cost is €25. Non-chamber ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 14 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.The delivery of eight electric cars to the Aran Islands this week marks the beginning of what is thought to be Europe’s first practical study on how integrating renewable energy, electric transport, storage heating and other environmental initiatives can lead to a sustainable, cost effective and ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 14 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.Green Works has new green business, green building and sustainable tourism courses on offer, focused on helping progress Ireland’s green economy. It’s also holding an event ‘Collaborative Entrepreneurship and Innovation’ focused on green entrepreneurship.Green Works is a nationwide education programme that offers free courses to job ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 14 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.IT Sligo has over 80 research students and contract researchers, whose work and outputs will be celebrated and communicated to a wider audience regionally and nationally. The Research Office, in partnership with the Postgraduate Society, is organising a Research Showcase on Wednesday and Thursday the 26th and ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 14 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.Each IntertradeIeland FUSION project generates, on average, in excess of £1 million worth of sales and efficiency savings for the company as a result of cost savings, new product development, increased sales and process improvements. The programme provides a package of support that includes assistance towards ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 13 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.The North West of Ireland makes it on the Travel Hotlist of Ireland for 2011 in an article in last Saturday's Irish Independent by top travel writer, Pól Ó Conghaile.. "We think 2011 will be the year the north west finally hits the big ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 13 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available. Galway can expect “significant further investment” ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 13 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.Energy experts from the fields of energy technology, policy, innovation and business will be thrashing out ideas about Ireland’s future energy needs at Energy Night on 26 January, while NUI Galway students will also be showcasing leading-edge energy research in areas such as the smart grid ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 13 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.Temple House Festival, Ireland’s newest boutique music & arts festival, has been just been named “Best New Festival” at the European Festival Awards. The winners were announced at an awards ceremony which took place in Groningen's Stadsschouwburg in The Netherlands, as part ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 12 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.Special Olympics M.D. and Mayo-native Mary Davis to launch Network Mayo opening event. Westport, County Mayo – 12th January 2011.In keeping with their 2011 theme, entitled ‘Inspiring Innovation’, Network Mayo are proud to confirm Mary Davis, Managing Director of the Special Olympics (Europe / Eurasia) as ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 12 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.A Donegal business woman is looking for local volunteers to help launch an exciting new online meal-planning and cookery system. Sîan Breslin, owner of Donegal Manor cookery school and guest house, is about to launch her unique new Internet-based meal planning system, “Siansplan”. To get the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 12 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.Happy New Business Year! Welcome once again to the Sligo Women in Business Network, the network designed to help support you, in ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 12 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available. A security company from the West of Ireland has outperformed security industry giants like McAfee, Sophos, WebRoot and Symantec. SpamTitan achieved the highest spam catch rate of 99.9p7pc in the first Virus Bulletin Industry Test of 2011. ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 11 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.Ireland has been voted the “Most popular destination 2010″ by the readers of a leading Chinese newspaper. Annual award ceremony, The Special Trip: World Travel Awards, celebrates excellence in travel. It is organised by popular Shanghai newspaper The Oriental Morning Post, which has a ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 11 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.An innovative enterprise-training programme for small to medium enterprises is to commence in the GMIT Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC) in Castlebar in March following the success of the pilot programme last March. South West Mayo Development Company and Mayo North East Leader Partnership Company supported ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 11 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.The recent re-brand of the Marriott Courtyard Hotel in Galway to become the Pillo Hotel & Spa has secured the jobs of up to 55 staff at the four star hotel and has given a major vote of confidence to the Galway tourist sector. Pillo Hotels ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 10 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available. If you want to make 2011 the year when your cúpla focal becomes proper fluency in Irish, then check out the new season of Irish language classes from Conradh na Gaeilge in Galway. ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 10 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.Galway Arts Centre is delighted to announce an exciting range of free events in January, designed to banish those Winter blues. Firstly we will be showing the first solo exhibition of our current artist in residence, Majella Dowdican. This exhibition opens at 5.30pm Tuesday ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 07 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.Irish artists and performers are in New York to launch a year-long celebration of Irish arts events. Over one weekend, the Culture Ireland delegation will showcase to an international audience of presenters and bookers the best of Ireland’s new theatre, dance and music in dozens of ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 06 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.You have the qualifications and the ambition; now it’s time to ensure that your CV opens the right doors for you. IT Sligo’s Innovation Centre is offering you the opportunity to tune-up your CV and make sure that 2011 is the year you fast-track your career.This ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 06 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.NUI Galway Graduate Professor Chun Chang Huang, was recently presented with the prestigious ’Excellent Scientist of China’ Award in China. Chun Chang Huang is a Professor at the Shaanxi Normal University, Xi’an, China. In the period 1990 to 1994, Chun Chang Huang ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 05 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.The Galway-based medical device developer Crospon is to launch its new imaging catheter for weight-loss surgery in the US in March.Having received clearance from the US FDA, Crospon will launch the catheter at the SAGES 2011 Conference in San Antonio, Texas, in March.As the latest development ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 04 Eanáir 2011
There are no translations available.Are you looking to expand your business in 2011? Do you need a shopfront in one of Sligo's most prestigious locations?As part of the Northwest’s creative hub, The Model houses six Creative Enterprise Office Spaces. The final two of these offices in The Model's Yard Studios ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 29 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available.The 2011 Manchester Irish Festival (UK) is inviting musicians or traders interested in taking part in the celebrations to get in touch. Also, there are a few parade slots left if you have a performance group and want to march in the parade. ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 29 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available.A commemorative stamp is to be issued next year honouring Msgr James Horan in the centenary year of his birth.An Post has confirmed the honour for the priest, who died in 1986 and whose greatest achievement was the construction of Knock airport in the ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 23 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available.The West on Track campaign has called on the Government to commit funding to proceed with the second phase of the Western Rail Corridor before the General Election.“It is now nearly four months since funding was announced for the planning and design of the Athenry-Tuam phase ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 22 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available.Enda Kenny launches innovative engineering venture.Enda Kenny TD officially launched Westport-based engineering business, Horizon West, today (Monday 20th December). Horizon West is a high tech start-up delivering technical support services to manufacturers in the life sciences, electronics and other knowledge based sectors. Horizon West confidently expects ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 20 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available.Cathaoirleach Joe Leonard formally launched the programmeThursday saw the launch of the Green Works Training programme for Sligo. Many braved more freezing weather to learn about Green Works and the range of courses on offer: from installing insulation or understanding renewable energy systems to a workshop ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 20 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available.SAINT PATRICK may have spent 40 days and 40 nights on Croagh Patrick but his penitential record is now under serious challenge by a man who is climbing the mountain for 365 consecutive days, in a bid to raise money for St Vincent ... Read on >> |
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Dé Sathairn, 18 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available.Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline announced a new expansion from Ireland West Airport Knock by introducing a 3-times-a-week service to Edinburgh in Scotland. The new route will commence on the 19th April 2011 and represents a major milestone in the airports history as it adds a ... Read on >> |
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Dé Sathairn, 18 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available.The company, Zeus, which is based at the IDA Business and Technology Park in Letterkenny, is planning a 40,000 sq-foot expansion, resulting in the new positions over the next three years.IDA Ireland is supporting the expansion. Zeus Industrial Products has 1,200 staff members worldwide. Courtesy of Silicon ... Read on >> |
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Dé Sathairn, 18 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available.Major boost for the West of Ireland as Ireland West Airport Knock welcomes Europes largest regional airline, Flybe, to the airport as new service to Edinburgh is announced.Flybe tickets to and from Edinburgh are on sale from €36.00 one way including taxes and charges on Flybe.com. ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 17 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available.190 new jobs are to be created in Donegal and Galway, US company Zeus Industrial Products is expanding its operations with the creation of 75 new posts in Letterkenny. The firm already employs over 100 workers at its manufacturing plant at Lisnennan.Meanwhile, up to 115 high-end ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 17 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available.US firm medical devices company ZEUS says it is creating 75 jobs over three years in Letterkenny in Co Donegal. The company is investing €10m in the expansion, which is supported by IDA Ireland. Zeus Industrial Products develops and manufactures precision polymer extrusions for a range ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 17 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available. New positions in manufacturing, sales and marketing and research and development will be created in Galway as a result of a €1.1m investment by Goodman Medical Ireland. The medical devices firm announced the 115 high-end jobs ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 14 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available. The Government with Bank of Ireland have unveiled a new €17m fund aimed at funding innovative new firms that are creating high-quality jobs. The Bank of Ireland Start-up and Emerging Sectors Equity Fund will help ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 13 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available. HP has just announced it is adding 105 new jobs at its Global IT organisation in Galway which focuses on HP’s Enterprise Business (EB) unit. The new jobs will be located at HP’s Galway operations, which ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 13 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available.The West of Ireland has always been renowned for the central role played by the creative arts and NUI Galway has provided a breeding ground for the development of artistic talent in successive generations of students. Now, in a groundbreaking initiative, NUI Galway ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 08 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available.52 Older Peoples Groups in Mayo are among 862 groups nationwide to share an allocation of €350,000 under the tenth Go for Life National Grant Scheme for Sport and Physical Activity for Older People. Mary Hanafin T.D., Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport announced details of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 07 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available.The North West scored a ‘hole in one’ at the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) recent awards ceremony in Valencia, when the North & West Coast Links Golf (N&WCL) won the prestigious title of ‘European Golf Destination of the Year 2011’. ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 06 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available.With the huge success of our inaugural event in 2010, Connemara Adventure Challenge is coming back for 2011. Last year saw over 800 competitors partake and this year we are closing entries at 2000. The route sees competitors run, cycle and kayak through some of the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 06 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available.The .ie Domain Registry has created a €100,000 fund to stimulate e-commerce activity among small businesses. While 66pc of Irish businesses have a web presence, a shockingly low 21pc of these have e-commerce functionality. This is up just 3pc since 2000, according to the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 06 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available.Alternative to Unemployment - Starting a food BusinessFollowing on from the success of our 'Alternative to Unemployment- Start your own Business' events, our fourth event is another positive opportunity for the unemployed and for farm families looking to add value to farm produce. A range of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 06 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available.Enterprising rural entrepreneurs and farmers have been urged to submit their inspiring business ideas for the 2010/11 JFC Innovation Awards, with a prize fund worth €40,000.The JFC Innovation Awards for Rural Business is an all-island competition for farmers and rural entrepreneurs who have just an idea ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 03 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available.Two new customer technical support facilities have been announced in Galway that will see US company Aspect expand its presence in Ireland.The support facilities will cater for software production and distribution and serve as a shared services centre for select administrative functions. ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 03 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available.Green Works Sligo is offering FETAC accredited training courses free for job seekers. Supported by the Labour Market Activation Fund and the Department of Education and Skills, it provides participants with a variety of themed courses.. Green Business Marketing- 6, 7 and 8 December, 2010:Marketing is ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 01 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available.General insurer RSA Insurance Ireland is to create 40 new jobs as part of a regional expansion in Ballybrit, Co Galway.The new positions are in business development and customer care. Recruitment has already commenced and the positions will be filled by mid-2011, according to the company.RSA ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 01 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available.Christmas comes early to the West of Ireland as Ryanair announces major expansion from Ireland West Airport Knock with three new routes to the Canary IslandsRyanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline today, Wednesday 1st December, are delighted to announce a major expansion from Ireland West Airport ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 01 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available.Leading developer of internet protocol (IP) infrastructure and service solutions GENBAND plans to establish its international headquarters and business services centre in Galway, which represents an €8m investment and more than 100 new jobs.GENBAND offers market-leading switching, networking and service solutions, with products deployed in more ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 01 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available.A Galway-based software firm, whose delivery of a software project for the Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB) that manages millions of records, is being considered by the Government department following its successful integration into the Government's Tenancies Register (GTR).Minister Michael Finneran TD said he was satisfied ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 01 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available.A new design organisation is holding a major showcase of Donegal design and craft work from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th December. Donegal Designer Makers, a group formed in late 2009, is holding a three-day “Wintertime” exhibition in Ramelton, county Donegal. Sponsored by the Donegal ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 01 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available.A Galway-based medical education software visualisation company has been awarded at this year’s European Media in Education Awards (MEDEA) in Brussels.Pocket Anatomy’s mobile medical education products – Pocket Heart and Pocket Body mobile – were selected by a judging panel of 74 European e-learning practitioners who ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 01 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available.A Texas-based telecommunications company is expected to announce the creation of 100 jobs over the next three years in Galway today.The company, which has operations in 50 countries. is to set up its international headquarters and business services centre in Galway.The IDA supported venture represents an ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 01 Nollaig 2010
There are no translations available.The ICBE Begin Again™ programme is a targeted initiative to enrich and invigorate Ireland's workforce through work-placement, mentoring and training. The ICBE Begin Again™ programme now seeks willing host companies and unemployed participants to enroll in this programme. Are you a professional who has ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 30 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Renowned traditional musicians Emer Mayock and Donal Siggins continue their long time collaboration with a concert in the Charlestown Arts Centre on Thursday December 2nd . Mayo born Emer Mayock is a musician and composer and has played traditional music since childhood on a range of instruments ... Read on >> |
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Dé Domhnaigh, 28 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Remember the Jamaican bobsled team? Well Ireland can boast a rival to that most famous of sports stories, and it’s all thanks to a group of young men from Mayo and Sligo. Years of training, hard work and dedication are usually what’s required to represent your ... Read on >> |
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Dé Sathairn, 27 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Budget 2011 under scrutiny and,Fine Gael Leader, Enda Kenny TD, to take podium at Chamber President’s Annual Lunch Budget 2011 follows hot on the heels of the National Recovery Plan with further changes in the tax system expected and additional corrective measures anticipated when it is ... Read on >> |
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Dé Sathairn, 27 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Delighted to report that the Agri event, hosted by BOI Ballinasloe, exceeded expectations and feedback from everyone involved was fantastic. Over 200 people and 20 exhibitors from all over County Galway, including representatives from the IFA, Macra na Feirme, Teagasc and Mountbellew Agricultural College, attending a ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 26 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Remember the Jamaican bobsled team? Well Ireland can boast a rival to that most famous of sports stories, and it’s all thanks to a group of young men from Mayo and Sligo, writes David Tuohy. YEARS of training, hard work and dedication are usually what’s required ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 25 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available. Sligo-company Epona Biotech has won the Inter-Trade Seedcorn Competition's Best Emerging Company category with a prize of €50,000 investment. Epona Biotech was founded by Heinrich Anhold in 2008 to create breakthrough products with advanced technologies. Optimising health and ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 24 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Parents, are you trying to find out where Santa is visiting around Mayo? With the help of www.mykidstime.ie, you can now find out where he will be this Christmas!Parents can now search online for details of Santa visits, family Christmas events, and other things to do ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 24 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.John McGuire, CEO of imeeGOLF, whose company is developing products designed to help track and improve a golfer’s game, believes Ireland needs to innovate when it comes to the future of Golf. “For a small country with world class golf courses and world class golfers, I ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 24 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.The Pipe is a compelling documentary of Rossport's struggle against the economic might of Shell and the tragic divisions that have split a once-peaceful and close-knit community. Now, hot on the heels of its success with sold-out screenings at the BFI London Film Festival last month, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 24 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.The premier of the documentary film ‘Crossing the Line,’ will screen at The Model Cinema on Wednesday, December 1st at 11am. This short film is a powerful account of Touch the Sky’s collaboration with Belfast-based theatre company Limepie. The film, documented by local film-maker Caroline Clancy, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 24 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.The extraordinary story of the life and times of the late Monsignor James Horan, builder of Knock Airport, is to be retold later this year when ‘On A Wing and a Prayer-The Musical’ takes to the stage for its premiere at the Royal ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 24 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available. John McGuire, CEO of imeeGOLF, whose company is developing products designed to help track and improve a golfer’s game, believes Ireland needs to innovate when it comes to the future of Golf. “For a small country with world class golf courses ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 23 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.In Hollywood he was just another film director but, in Ireland, John Huston was among his own. Last night, an archive of scripts, photographs and other papers that once belonged to the acclaimed filmmaker was presented to NUI Galway. Included amongst the intriguing ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 23 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Forget the recession blues and head West! That’s the message from Donal Byrne from Aghamore, one of the men behind a pioneering music festival that hopes to attract 10,000 to his native Aghamore next June.West Fest will be this region’s answer to the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 23 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Ever wondered if there was a magic formula to make it easier to study at school or college? An exciting pilot is being conducted at IT Sligo, testing an innovative online service called ‘Simplify Learning’ to find out if it can have a ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 23 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.St. Flannan’s College in Ennis today hosted the County Clare launch of a new web service which facilitates and encourages the reuse of household and business items. www.freetradeireland.ie is funded by Local Authorities throughout Ireland and seeks to protect ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 23 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Money Matters - SWIBN come to your assistance - Tues 30th NovemberYou’d think we’d all be experts with the amount of financial information we’re currently getting but it’s mostly the big picture stuff and yes, it is pretty gloomy. So what does it mean for you ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 23 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Ulster Bank Sligo is hosting a small business event which is taking place at The Model arts centre on Monday 29th November @ 6pm. It is being run in conjunction with www.smallbusinesscan.com and will take the format of an open forum discussion, led by a number ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 23 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.“Starting Out in Business – Supports Available and Lessons Learnt” is the theme of the next meeting of the Mayo Open Coffee Club- the Mayo Business Network which will take place in the Harlequin Hotel, Castlebar on Wednesday, 1st December where Maria Staunton, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 23 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available. Green energy firm Energia has completed the construction of a new 12-turbine, 10MW wind farm in Co Donegal. Located in Drumlough Hill, Buncrana, Co Donegal, the wind energy that the operation produces will be supplied to businesses ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 22 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Jennifer Johnston, Eamonn Sweeny, Eugene McCabe and Dermot Healy among writers to join celebrationsOn November 29th 1940, Des and Maureen Kenny first opened the doors of Kennys Bookshop in High St in Galway. The Bookshop will this Saturday (November 27th) host 70 writers signing their books, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 22 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Montmartre Restaurant, 1 Market Yard, Sligo have launched their brand new website. Menu's and Wine List are now available to view online. ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 19 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Seedups, the new crowd-funding site for entrepreneurs, launched its Beta website in Ireland last week. Seedups uses “wisdom of crowd” applications to match great business ideas and start-ups with a pool of sophisticated high net worth investors. The aim is to enable entrepreneurs to secure funding ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 19 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Bhain Gaelscéal, páipéar nach bhfuil ach ocht mí ar an saol ‘duais aitheantais speisialta’ ag na 2010 European Design Awards an tseachtain seo caite. Seo a bhí le rá ag na breithiúna, “The very small crew of three editorial and one designer ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 19 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.A BALLINA man has invented the world’s lightest travel bag which weighs itself. John Mullen, from Bohernasup, spent 18 months developing the unique carry-case. The handle of the bag is actually an electronic scale which tells the carrier exactly how much they are taking on board.John said ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 19 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.To kick-start the So Sligo Food Festival 2011, the organisers are hosting an exciting cookery demonstration on Thursday December 2nd with a definite “Christmassy” theme. This demonstration will be in the Radisson Hotel, Sligo commencing at 7.30p.m. Who could miss the talents ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 18 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Great things always happen when you make plans well in advance. Quayside Shopping Centre made a telephone call to Santa in his workshop in Lapland last summer and asked him if he would be available to visit Quayside Shopping Centre in Sligo every week leading up ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 17 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.As part of Bank of Ireland’s National Enterprise Week, Bank of Ireland is holding a Developing Your Agri-Business Seminar in Gullane’s Hotel, Ballinasloe, on Monday 22nd November 2010. Speakers on the night include Rowena Dwyer, Chief Economist, Irish Farmers Association, Dara Kavanagh, National Chairman, Macra na ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 17 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.By David McWilliamsWednesday October 27 2010A couple of days after the Global Irish Economic Forum at Farmleigh last year, I received a call from Galway-based technology entrepreneur Mike Feerick. This man had an extraordinary idea. Instead of waiting, he said, for Irish Americans and the like ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 16 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.As part of the fourth Mayo Science & Technology Festival, Mayo County Council has organised an evening of presentations on the theme of “Mayo 2040”. The idea is bring together an eclectic mix of speakers who have the ability to imagine and communicate some sense of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 16 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available. British actor shooting new series on minority languages ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 15 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.An opportunity is being offered to 60 enterprising women who are serious about extending their business to participate in Going for Growth — a unique support to women entrepreneurs.The programme is funded by the European Social Fund, Enterprise Ireland and the Equality for Women Measure, Department ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 15 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.By Yvonne KerrThe Burren Smokehouse's three awards at the recent UK-based Great Taste Awards - the ''Oscars'' of the food industry - were hard earned, writes Yvonne Kerr.This is one union the Lisdoonvarna matchmaking festival should be proud of. When 18-year-old Birgitta Hedin left Sweden in ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 15 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.‘The Way That it was’ is the title of a new book just published by Tubbercurry Active Retirement Association and it is currently on sale locally. This is a book of memories and photographs 1920-1960 from Tubbercurry town and district and is essential reading for both ... Read on >> |
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Dé Domhnaigh, 14 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Sligo Arts Office is delighted to announce the short film ‘…for peace comes dropping slow…’ has been chosen to be screened in competition at the Foyle International Film Festival later this month.The short film was conceived and directed by Sligo based artist Lisa Vandegrift Davala and ... Read on >> |
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Dé Domhnaigh, 14 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.CMS PERIPHERALS has launched a tablet computing device on the British market through its Disgo subsidiary.The Mayo-headquartered company’s Disgo Tablet 6000 costs £180 (€212) and is on sale at HMV stores and through Amazon’s UK website.“Tablets have been one of the big consumer ... Read on >> |
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Dé Domhnaigh, 14 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available. Above: The founders of ABC Nutrition celebrating the company’s success A Co Clare-based company which manufactures and exports sports nutrition supplements, has won the overall prize at this year’s National Enterprise Awards. The annual award scheme aims ... Read on >> |
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Dé Sathairn, 13 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.IT Sligo, in partnership with Northern Regional College (NRC) and Ayr College, launched a €3.2million KITE (Knowledge and Innovation Transfer in Engineering) project, funded by the EU’s INTERREG IVA Programme, at the NRC Farm Lodge Campus in Ballymena. The three year project aims ... Read on >> |
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Dé Sathairn, 13 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.A community Christmas concert in aid of the North West Hospice called The VERY BIG Christmas Concert will be held at the purpose-built Knocknarea Arena on the IT Sligo campus from 8pm on Thursday, December 2nd. Following the success of the fundraiser concert last October at ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 12 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Whether you want to be in the spotlight or working behind the scenes the TF Royal Theatre & Event Centre Castlebar on November 18 @ 2-6pm is the place to be if you are planning to study or work in the creative sector! ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 11 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.As part of their commitment to promoting female entrepreneurship in the County, Donegal County Enterprise Board is providing female business owners / managers with a unique opportunity to avail of confidential advice from a range of business advisors covering various aspects of business such as finance, ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 11 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Impress for less with a VIRTUAL OFFICE! The IiBC at GMIT Castlebar houses new start-ups and expanding enterprises Do you often travel and have no need for actual office space? Are you a new business wishing to test your market before committing to the cost of ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 11 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.LOUISE HOLDENThe 170 inhabitants of the Gaeltacht island of Inis Meáin fear they will lose their primary school, but principal Orlaith Breathnach, who came to the island from Dublin with her two young children, is working hard to protect itWHAT’S YOUR IDEA of the perfect school? ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 11 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.The upcoming sale of two late oil paintings by Jack B. Yeats by Christies, London has aroused much interest in international art and literary circles. ‘A Man in a Room Thinking,’ is a late oil, painted by Yeats c.1947. Initial interest in this small work began ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 09 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Surfers say weather conditions off the west coast combined perfectly to create huge waves of up to 40 feet high yesterday.Surfers have said weather conditions off the west coast of Ireland combined perfectly to create huge waves of up to 40 feet (12m) high yesterday.One of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 08 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.RASLRES will be holding a Wood Energy Support Services Workshop from 10:00 – 14:30 on Tuesday 16th November at the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, Co. Mayo. This is a free workshop, and open to those with an interest in being part of the wood energy sector ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 08 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Market Research company creates 50 new positions to serve European BusinessGalway is an ideal location to grow our operations to better service our customers throughout Europe. We are confident that the skills we require are readily available in Ireland for the long-term success of our European ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 08 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Batt O’Keeffe TD announced that Industrial Info Resources Inc is establishing a European Operations Centre in Galway, creating 50 positions over 5 years, with the support of IDA Ireland. Industrial Info Resources (IIR) was founded in 1983 ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 08 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.NUI GALWAY (NUIG) has secured State funding of almost €10 million which will allow it to begin clinical trials in stem cell applications for the treatment of degenerative diseases.The funding awarded by Science Foundation Ireland for the university’s Regenerative Medicine Institute (Remedi) ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 08 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.You may have seen this great video by IBEC already, however we at LookWest.ie feel that everybody should be aware of the great reasons to be positive for our Region and our country. This is a great, positive reminder and affirmation of our how we Irish ... Read on >> |
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Dé Sathairn, 06 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Sligo Education Centre & Sligo Arts Service will host a regional information seminar about Ireland’s new National Music Education Programme on Wednesday, November 10th from 10.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m at Sligo Education Centre, Ballinode (on the Institute of Technology Sligo Campus). ... Read on >> |
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Dé Sathairn, 06 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Sligo Rovers FC have represented the West well this year; finishing third in the Eirtricity Premier Division, qualifying for the Europa League and winning the EA Sports Cup, will travel to the AVIVA Stadium on Sunday November 14th next to take on Shamrock Rovers FC in ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 05 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available. Applications are now being taken from women entrepreneurs who wish to participate in a new Going for Growth cycle. Closing date for completed forms is 30th November 2010. So don't delay. Register your interest now, if the opportunity is not to be ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 04 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available. A new Irish and Danish technology company, Wiccle, has launched an open source content management system (CMS) for start-up companies. Operating in the International Webworks Galway digital hub, the company was incorporated in October 2008 after ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 04 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.The €170,000 total investment in the firm that develops innovative medical devices for the veterinary industry, was completed as part of a €317,000 AIB Seed Capital Fund total funding round.Nortev has recently developed a product called ‘FlexiNeb’ for the equine industry and the €170,000 investment will ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 04 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.In a career that spanned over 40 years from his first £1-a-week job at the Western People, John Healy became one of the most prominent figures in Irish journalism. He is credited with changing the nature of political reporting through his infamous ‘Backbencher’ column. John had ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 04 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available. The west of Ireland could be on the verge of producing a whole new wave of young entrepreneurs, according to a fresh survey of third-level students. ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 03 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Adaptation, the only festival of cinema and literature in Ireland or Britain takes place for its sixth year in Dromahair 5th-7th November. This year’s festival, presented in association with the Irish Film Institute, will feature border writers whose work has made it to ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 03 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Six-time Academy Award nominee Jim Sheridan will launch the promotional DVD Clare ‘Live the Life’ at Glór Theatre, Ennis, Co Clare, on Wednesday 10th November next.The tourism DVD, which is the first marketing tool of its kind for the county, showcases the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 02 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.200 JOBS may be gone in Baxter Castlebar but job prospects in in the county town are not all doom and gloom after it was announced last week that at least 28 new positions would be created.Ford dealer JJ Griffith Limited of Claremorris has announced that ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 02 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Anton McNultyThe village of Carrowtigue in Erris has managed to buck the national trend following the announcement that 20 new jobs will be created by Bioshell a manufacturer of healthcare products.Bioshell Teoranta has been based in the north Mayo Gaeltacht since 2001 and currently employs 25 ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 02 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Experienced professionals wanting to up-skill and re-enter the workforce are being sought as part of a career advancement programme developed by the Irish Centre for Business Excellence (ICBE), entitled Begin Again (www.beginagain.ie), which is calling on experienced and professional individuals based in Connaught who are eager ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 02 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Tá folúntas ag Gnó Mhaigh Eo do dhuine réamhghníomhach agus cumasach le tabhairt faoi chlár gníomhaíochtaí caidrimh phoiblí, margaíochta agus cumarsáide chun tacaíocht a thabhairt agus cur le príomhfheidhm na heagraíochta. Beidh an tOifigeach Cumarsáide agus Margaíochta freagrach as: • Feachtais ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 02 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.RTE Off the Rails with Sonya Lennon In the Royal Theatre, CastlebarWednesday, 1st December @ 8 p.m. Tickets €15.00,also raising funds for Mayo Roscommon Hospice on the night. ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 02 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.One Donegal is a month long event, based throughout Donegal aimed at “Embracing and Celebrating” the diversity that exists in the county. In this the first year of the One Donegal over eighty events are planned in libraries, arts venues, Public Service ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 01 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.The west of Ireland could be on the verge of producing a whole new wave of young entrepreneurs, according to a fresh survey of third-level students.The survey of 200 third-level students revealed that three-quarters of them may start their own business within five years of leaving ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 01 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Science Week at IT Sligo kicks off with the annual Science Fair this year on Sunday, November 7th 2010.The Science Fair is the largest, free event for families in Sligo and promises to be a fun-filled event. It will run from 12noon to 5pm.Head of Science ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 01 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.A company based in the IT Sligo Innovation Centre, Verus Precision Ltd., has been chosen to represent the Sligo County Enterprise Board in the National Enterprise Awards Competition.The National Enterprise Awards is a competition organised by the 35 County and City Enterprise Boards nationwide to recognise ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 01 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.A SHANNON-BASED company which manufactures and exports sports nutrition supplements and a supplier of dry ice products to pharmaceutical and aviation companies are among the eight finalists for the National Enterprise Awards, announced yesterday in Dublin.The annual award scheme, which is run ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 01 Samhain 2010
There are no translations available.Bioshell Teo, a manufacture of healthcare products based in the Mayo Gaeltacht, has just announced that it will be creating 20 new jobs with recruitment to begin immediately.Bioshell Teo manufactures a wide range of vitamin and mineral supplement products from its production facility in Ceathrú Thaidhg ... Read on >> |
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Dé Domhnaigh, 31 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available. THOMAS MOORE is a man torn. He is celebrated in Britain and on the continent for his songs and lyrics about his native Ireland. Yet his country is a colony of the fast growing British empire. As he reaches his autumn years ... Read on >> |
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Dé Domhnaigh, 31 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.More than 50 jobs will be created at IT Sligo over the next three years following the official launch today of Equinoxe AIS at the Institute’s Innovation Centre. The launch was attended by Dara Calleary TD, Minister for Labour Affairs and Public Service ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 27 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.“The provision of a new Shannon and Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) service, as announced today by Aer Lingus, is not only a most welcome development but a strategic connectivity boost for Shannon Airport,” said Helen Downes, chief executive, Shannon Chamber, speaking on behalf of both Ennis ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 27 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.A GRIEVING husband has described as "lethal" a stretch of road on which his wife became the 29th person to lose their life in the past 40 years.Motorists along the N4 Dublin to Sligo road are met with 29 stark white crosses scattered along the winding ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 27 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Exploring Eco-friendly Enterprise Opportunities. This one day free public event will take place in The Abbeyfield Hotel, Ballaghaderreen on Tuesday November 9th from 10am to 4pm.The main theme of this enterprise day , which is aimed at people looking to start their own business and farmers ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 27 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Two Shannon companies, Zimmer and Bolgers, are using Lean processes across their organisations as the formula for sustainable growth and success. To encourage more businesses to do likewise, Shannon Chamber has teamed up with Enterprise Ireland to deliver a half-day workshop on ‘Lean in Business’, which ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 27 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.For those entrepreneurs looking for high quality office space in South West Donegal at reasonable rates, there will be an Open Day at Fiontarlann Incubation and Enterprise Centre at Ballymoon, Kilcar on Friday 26th November 2010 between 9am and 5pm. Office spaces from as small as ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 27 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Kennys Bookshop, has launched a new website www.kennys.ie with over 5 million new books and free shipping worldwide on every title. This is one of the biggest selections on offer from any bookseller worldwide and Kennys estimate that the delivered cost to customers of over 70% ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 27 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Commencing in Castlebar in Mid November, this teleservices training course will equip the participant with a broad range of knowledge in the area of Teleservices, customer care, interpersonal communications skills, telemarketing, telesales, and information technology and prepare them for employment opportunities in the Castlebar area.The course ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 27 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Practicing meditation regularly helps to manage stress, reduce anxiety, improve sleep patterns, lower blood pressure and improve overall immunity. It enhances wellbeing at every level - mind, body & spirit. In November, a number of courses will run in Mayo and Galway. Four weeks courses will run ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 27 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Developing businesses, entrepreneurs and SME-owners will all receive beneficial advice and information at this months’ Network Mayo event, taking place in the Harlequin Hotel, Castlebar on the 27th October. The October event, which will feature speakers Mary Sadlier of Sadlier Reilly Capital and Lorraine Toner of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 27 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Once again Sligo’s dynamic musical heritage was celebrated over the October Bank Holiday weekend at SLIGO LIVE SESSIONS, Ireland’s foremost International Roots Music Festival bringing leading Irish and International Artists to Sligo. The Festival had an attendance of nearly 30,000 people at the 100 different concert, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 26 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Twelve Sligo craft businesses have come together to create a new Sligo brand and help promote tourism in the region. Spurred on the by the current difficult economic climate they have united under one exciting new brand to present a professional and accessible craft experience. The ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 25 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available. A Galway company, Active Mind Technology, who is developing technology in the sports industry aimed at monitoring and improving a golfer’s game has won the €10,000 top prize in the SCCUL Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2010. Based in ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 22 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.A CONNEMARA pre-famine village has won an international travel award, conferred by a jury involving Nobel prize-winning economist Dr Joseph Stiglitz.Cnoc Suain outside Spiddal, Co Galway, is the only European winner in its category for the 2010 Travel Leisure Global Vision Awards.The ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 21 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Failte Ireland has approved funding of almost €1m for the Jackie Clarke Library and Archive Project, which is now under the stewardship of Mayo County Council. This is the most important private collection of Irish history in public hands and comprises over 100,000 artefacts spanning 400 ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 21 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Have you ever thought about starting your own business?Do you just have an idea and need help in developing it?Are you already a business owner and looking to expand or relocate?THENThe Ballyhaunis ChamberAlong with a number of Key Agencies Would like to invite you to theirEnterprise ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 21 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available. The opening of the first phase of a regenerated housing estate in Ballina, Co. Mayo, this Friday will demonstrate that regeneration is not just for major city-based projects, but can also work well in smaller towns. That’s according to Clúid Housing Association, which ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 21 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available. Voya started life as an adjunt to the company’s seaweed baths in Sligo, but now boasts stockists such as Harrods and Necker Island – Richard Branson’s luxury island resort. So how has founder Mark Walton made such strides in such ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 21 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Firm 'eyeing up' possible site for major call centreExclusiveBY ENDA CUNNINGHAMGalway is set for a massive jobs boost in the coming months, with a US-based company ‘eyeing up’ the city as a potential location for a new European call centre with up to 800 workers, the ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 21 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.by Enda CunninghamUp to 1,500 jobs could be created in Galway over the next year, with up to eight foreign companies actively searching for suitable bases here, the Connacht Tribune has learned.The significant level of interest re-affirms Galway’s position as the main communications, research and medical ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 21 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available. A day long symposium aimed at creating public debate on a vision for Galway for the next generation will be held at GMIT on Friday November 5. ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 21 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.A new website which affords staff and students of NUI Galway the opportunity to arrange car sharing, was recently launched by the University. The website, www.carsharing.ie/nuigalway lets staff and students arrange car sharing on an informal basis with colleagues who have similar ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 19 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Enterprise Ireland Support for Entrepreneurs and New Business.Tuesday 2nd November from 3.00pm - 9.00pm- Enterprise Ireland, LetterkennyIf you are considering setting up a business and have an idea for an innovative, export focused start-up enterprise, the EnterpriseSTART series of introductory workshops being run by Enterprise Ireland ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 18 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available. The economy in the North West has received a welcome boost with the confirmation by Elanco Animal Health of its long-term commitment to its recently acquired Animal Vaccine plant in Sligo. The announcement of ongoing investment and the commensurate opportunities this will create for the existing ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 18 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Hollister Ireland, a US health care company, is to create 250 new jobs in Ballina in Co Mayo.Hollister ULC will invest €65 million in expanding its current manufacturing facility in Ballina, Co. Mayo. This major development project will add approximately 75,000 square feet to the company’s ... Read on >> |
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Dé Domhnaigh, 17 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Film ‘…for peace comes dropping slow…’ to be premiered as part of Sligo Live Sessions celebrations.Sligo Arts Office is delighted to announce the premiere of the short film ‘…for peace comes dropping slow…’ as part of this year’s Sligo Live Sessions celebrations this October Bank Holiday ... Read on >> |
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Dé Domhnaigh, 17 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.The Model will be a hive of activity this bank holiday weekend; with the public-opening on Friday, 22 Oct. of a new, large-scale exhibition, ‘Angelology’, by two of the world’s greatest living artists.The exhibition, by world-renowned artists Ilya and Emilia Kabakov explores the theme of angels ... Read on >> |
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Dé Domhnaigh, 17 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.SLIGO LIVE SESSIONS, Ireland’s fastest growing music festival is to forge a partnership with Glasgow’s massive Celtic Connections Festival, the world’s largest roots music Winter Festival. The alliance will see the festivals cooperating on programming and marketing. Initially, Celtic Connections will host a Sligo Live ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 14 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Show the world what great work your group or club is doing by creating a short video clip and uploading your masterpiece to www.bettertogether.ie.
Submit your video clip by 14 November and you’ll stand a chance to win one of three €3,000 cash prizes for your ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 14 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
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Déardaoin, 14 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available. The Culchie Festival comes to Mohill Co Leitrim on Friday October 22 next, in association with the 6th annual Mohill Horse Fair. The ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 14 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Title: Space, Place & Nature in Sligo: Connecting our Built Heritage & the Urban Environment.Date: 5th November, 2010Venue: Glasshouse HotelThe aim is to look at our public realm and how we connect important items of our built heritage by looking at the quality of the streets ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 13 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.A researcher based at NUI Galway’s Digital Enterprise Research Institute (DERI) picked up the ‘Best Paper’ award at the influential Web Rules and Reasoning Conference in Bressanone, Italy.Dr Axel Polleres’ work surrounds a standard query language for the web, entitled SPARQL1.1. This language allows users to ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 13 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.A new online service that offers SME’s development, marketing and communications advice has been launched.Irish Business Intelligence (IBI) aims to change business profiles through straight forward development and communication in business.According to Olwen Dawe, owner of IBI: “Many Irish SME’s are having great difficulty reaching their ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 12 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.WHAT’S YOUR IDEA of the perfect school? How about a pupil-teacher ratio of one to two, a 100 per cent third-level transfer rate, total immersion in a second language and a view from the classroom of ancient dry stone walls winding down to ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 11 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.With their new series set to premiere on RTÉ Two on Tuesday, 11th October, RTÉ Storyland winners and web stars The Hardy Bucks have promised fans and unsuspecting viewers an experience "like 'Bill & Ted' set in Mayo, without the special effects". ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 11 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Based in Spiddal, Go Galway, Tunepresto is a brand new online platform to help you create original, royalty-free background soundtracks. Perfect for videos, slideshow presentations and more, Tunepresto analyzes video content and based on individual musical style selection, creates a background tune. Whether you are trying ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 11 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.A US$10bn supplier of healthcare products is to invest €900,000 with the National University of Ireland in two major R&D projects that will influence the future of surgery and wound healing.Healthcare supply company Covidien has announced the €900,000 investment in medical technologies research and development projects ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 11 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Former BBC 'Dragons’ Den' star Doug Richard is calling on the Government to deliver a plan for entrepreneurs as significant to Ireland as the post-war Marshall Plan was to Europe.Speaking in Donegal today, Richard claims Ireland needs a four-point plan, as follows:Get support – The Irish ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 11 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Serial Entrepreneur and BBC “Dragons’ Den” star Doug Richard is coming to Letterkenny to host a one-day seminar for new and existing businesses on Friday 15th October. The seminar will focus on how to start and grow a successful profitable business, drawing on Doug’s huge experience ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 07 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Demand Brisk Pre LaunchAward-winning career coaching company, Career Decisions, announced today, Tuesday, 5 October 2010, that it is providing 100 places on its Diploma in Career Coaching programme to Jobseekers who have been unemployed for three months or more. The programme, which is the only career ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 06 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.As part of the Communicating Europe Initiative, the European Anti Poverty Network Ireland will organise a series of skills seminars for community and voluntary organisations, this November. The seminars will include inputs from a range of experts on influencing and connecting with European policy and politics. ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 06 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Top Irish band Dervish to preview the group’s official 21st birthday at The Sligo Live Sessions with a worldwide webcastThis traditional Irish music web session takes place Friday October 8th at 11 pm live on www.LiveTrad.comAfter their sellout 21st birthday shows over the past year at ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 06 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Inis "Iron" Meáin is a challenging 10k walk/run held the island of Inis Meáin since 2004 as the annual fundraiser for the local secondary school 'Coláiste Naomh Eoin'. Senior and Novice race categories available - caters for all abilities. Refreshments available before and after ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 06 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Communications Minister Eamon Ryan today announced that the €13 million Broadband to Schools Scheme has delivered 100 megabit high speed fibre and wireless broadband to 78 second level schools nationwide.The Renewed Programme for Government sets out that the Scheme will extend to all second-level schools nationwide ... Read on >> |
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Dé Domhnaigh, 03 Deireadh Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Pamper yourself for a good cause this October. The Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre Pampering Evening at Sligo’s Radisson Hotel on Thurs., Oct 14th will be an evening not to miss. Grab your friends, treat a friend or catch-up with friends you haven’t seen ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 30 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Groundworks Studios are now offering part–time courses to the public, where the range of disciplines fostered by the artists can be explored. Classes/Workshops: Starting 4th OctoberPart-time 6 weeks: 10.00-12.30 & 6.30-9.00Cost: €150.00Ceramics: Monday Morning/Evening1.a) Techniques in Pottery & Ceramic Art, all levels.1.b) Fired Earth- Hand Building Techniques ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 30 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Network Ireland has just announced that Feargal Quinn will be a guest speaker at The Network Ireland Conference and Galway Now Businesswomen of the Year Awards hosted by Network Galway in the Galway Bay Hotel on Friday 8 October. Not only will he be speaking but ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 28 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.The Big Test is the only Irish website that allows you to play various educational, multiple-choice tests for free in order to raise money to purchase life saving medication. You get smart. Lifesaving medication is donated for every correct answer. This happens ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 27 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Sligo-native Joe Morrissey pitched his idea for Internet-based system to securely store and back up sensitive information to former BBC ‘dragon’ Doug Richard recently and found it beneficial. “Facing a dragon is always a challenge, but Doug gave me some really great advice,” says Morrissey, whose ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 27 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.A seminar on digital media and creative industries in Mayo will take place on Wednesday September 29 next in the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, from 2pm to 5pm. This forms part of Mayo Ideas Week, the objective of which is to highlight the trends and opportunities ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 27 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available. The world’s first Irish-speaking teddy bear has won a Galway electronic toy firm top award in the Practical Pre-School Awards in the UK. Galway-based company Bábógbaby took the gold medal in the category for its ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 24 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Bonnie Horsman, Director of New Way Solutions consults at the interface between commerce and a new vision for the environment. She combines her successful business background (Northern Ireland Business Woman of the Year) as Director of a shipping agency and a land management company with her ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 24 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Network Mayo presents renowned management speaker Veronica Canning for their September event The inspirational and practical female management speaker, Veronica Canning, known for her SHOES® brand of innovative and progressive programmes, will be addressing Network Mayo’s next event in the Harlequin Hotel, Castlebar on 29th September.Veronica, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 22 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Black Hole Studio, Frenchpark and Cruachan Ai Heritage Centre, Tulsk are collaborating to bring you an evening of culture on Friday 24th September 2010 as part of a nationwide celebration. The main exhibition will take place in Cruachan Ai 6p.m. - 9p.m. and will feature visual ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 22 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Now in it’s third year, Gracelands is an outdoor art event that takes place over a single day, situated on the site of the Mimetic House. It features an unfolding exhibition of performance, sculpture, lectures and screenings from mid afternoon to late night. The ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 22 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.A Roscommon student was recently short-listed for the highly-prestigious global James Dyson Award. John, a recent student at University of Limerick, made the shortlist for his invention - "Roll-Clean Wheelchair Tyre cleaning device", a brush mechanism device that removes dirt from the wheels as the user ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 21 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available. This Friday, September 24th cities, towns, counties and islands across the Western Region will offer access to an amazing array of free late night culture. This is the biggest Culture Night to date and it is expected that over half a million people nationwide will explore ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 21 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available. As part of the Social Inclusion Week which runs from the 17th to 21st, October 2010, Roscommon County Council is running a photography competition. The aim of the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 21 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.This public event, aimed at encouraging people to start new businesses, particularly green enterprises, will be held in The Abbeyfield Hotel on Tuesday, 9th November at 10am. Admission free.The event will feature a number of enterprise workshops showcasing existing green businesses. Speakers will include Pat Lavin ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 21 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Sixteen business people are in with a chance to have a special ‘one-to-one’ lunch with serial entrepreneur and BBC “Dragons' Den” star Doug Richard when he comes to Letterkenny, County Donegal on 15th October. Doug will be delivering a one-day seminar called “Start here! How to ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 20 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Donegal CEB, together with the Patents Office, Enterprise Ireland & the Enterprise Europe Network are pleased to offer you the chance to attend a FREE Seminar on Intellectual Property & Patenting, and what it could mean for your Business. The Free Seminar takes place next Thursday, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 20 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.The first ever Mayo Ideas Week (27 September – 1 October 2010) promises to be a landmark event for enterprise development in Mayo. It is a co-ordinated series of idea generation and entrepreneurship events in venues all over the county hosted by Mayo Ideas Lab through ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 16 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.A well-known face among Mayo’s business community and winner of last years’ Network Mayo Businesswomen of the Year Award (Employee), Olwen Dawe, is starting anew with an innovative business service for SMEs nationwide.Olwen, a native of County Galway, moved to Westport in 2007 and has been ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 16 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Western Region needs the Western Development CommissionThe Council for the West has once again raised concerns about the future of the Western Development Commission (WDC), which it sees as vital to the future well-being of the Region. Speaking about the critical role of the WDC, Sean ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 16 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Three years, two thousand person hours and fifteen thousand high resolution photographs later, Galway City has been rendered into a photo-realistic, wholly-accurate, three-dimensional model. Virtual 3D Galway is an immersive model in which you fly through the City, approach it from any angle and examine it ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 15 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available. Are you an innovative, determined and impressive young entrepreneur? Would you like to compete for a prize fund worth €32,000? Entries must be aged 18 to 40, must be founder or co-founder of a business in Galway, be primarily responsible for ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 15 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Are you an academic who wants to collaborate with Industry? Does your company want to collaborate with a HEI (Higher Education Institute)? Are you interested in collaborative technical research? If you have answered "YES" to the above, then this information session is for you! Presenter: Dr. Tom ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 15 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available. SELC Éireann Teo, the developer and manufacturer of electronic lighting controls and photocells is receiving an investment of €2.5m from ESB Novusmodus, the cleantech and renewable energy fund. Pádraig Ó hAoláin, CEO of Údarás na Gaeltachta, who have been supporting the SELC since it’s establishment said ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 14 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.It’s all happening at The Model in Sligo this Autumn. Emerging as one of Ireland’s most unique hubs of arts and culture, The Model is a hive of activity with the opening of its new destination restaurant by Michelin-Star Chef, Conrad Gallagher. Conrad’s Kitchen will open ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 14 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.The Black Pudding Fraternity was set up in 1963 at Mortagne-au-Perche in the heart of the Perche region of France by a group of lovers of good food to promote the tradition of eating black pudding. Black pudding has an ancient tradition and every spring ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 14 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.ESB Novusmodus, the ESB's cleantech and renewable energy fund, is to invest €2.5 million in SELC, a Mayo-based company which develops and manufactures electronic lighting controls and photocells.The capital will be used to develop the international business and increase the production capacity of the company.SELC’s patented ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 14 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.The Minister for Transport, Noel Dempsey TD, together with Minister of State Ciaran Cuffe T.D. and Fáilte Ireland today announced a joint funding package of €3.5m for Mayo Co. Council to complete the “Great Western Greenway” from Westport to Achill, in Co. Mayo. ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 14 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available. If you are currently considering entrepreneurship as a career option, an EnterpriseSTART workshop will help you to understand and evaluate the entrepreneurship process and what it involves. Each workshop, taking place over two consecutive evenings, is targeted at individuals with a business idea that has ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 10 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.288 small companies in the Border Region have used a €5,000 Innovation Voucher from Enterprise Ireland to access research and business innovation services from IT Sligo and the Food Technology Centre, St. Angela’s College along with other knowledge providers throughout the country. An example of a ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 10 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Connacht Gold Co-op has invested €1.3m in a new mart facility in Mohill, Co Leitrim.The major redevelopment involved the installation of a new washings and recycling treatment plant and the erection of new penning and a new lairage area for animals exported to Northern Ireland and ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 10 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Shannon and Ennis Chambers call for Factual Discussion on Shannon Airport’s Future Direction Having carefully considered the issues related to Ryanair’s announced flight cutbacks at Shannon Airport, Shannon Chamber President Ian Barrett, speaking on behalf of Shannon and Ennis Chambers, said that any discussion on the ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 10 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.On September 17th The Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre for Sligo, Leitrim and West Cavan are holding their annual Flag Day Collection and need your support. Volunteers will be out-and-about in Sligo Town, Ballisodare and Carrick on Shannon looking for your support for a ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 09 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Mayo Ideas Lab and HPSU Skillnet have come together to run a Leadership in Business programme in Belmullet over the period October to November 2010. The objective is this programme is to support senior executives in developing their strategic and leadership skills, to enable them position ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 08 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.MONDAY 27th SEPTEMBERNew Opportunities & Effective Networking in TourismWORKSHOP, 2.30pm – 6.00pm, Civic Centre, BelmulletHosted by: Údarás na Gaeltachta and Erris BeoThe presenter is Prof. Jim Deegan, Director of the National Centre for Tourism Policy Studies (NCTPS), University of Limerick and Professor of Tourism Policy. Prof. ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 08 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Cirque Trottola is one of the more magical events at this year’s Westport Arts Festival: an unusual performance, combining concepts of theatre and trapeze, comedy and art. The show juggles emotion and physical wonder, through mime and music, bundles and burdens. The intimacy of the tent ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 06 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.The yearly Spirit of Entrepreneurship Event organised by the Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC) will take place on Thurs 30th Sept from 6pm-8.30pm at GMIT Castlebar.From 6pm the general public are invited to come and view a showcase of IiBC client companies. This will enable those ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 06 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Temple House Festival, Ireland’s newest boutique music and arts festival, which takes place in the stunning grounds of the Temple House estate near Ballymote in Sligo from 10-12 September, has added some of Ireland’s best established and rising talent to its line-up including Preachers Son, Bipolar ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 06 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available. One of Ireland’s leading contemporary arts centres, The Model in Sligo, will host a symposium exploring how the arts can challenge sectarianism on Saturday, 11th September. The day-long event – ‘The Outsider: Sectarianism and Identity in Ireland Today’ complements an ongoing exhibition at The Model: ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 06 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Organisers say it’s time to encourage innovation and acknowledge the power of failure in pursuit of success 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 ... Read on >> |
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Dé Sathairn, 04 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.RDS National Crafts Exhibition comes to MayoThere are two new temporary exhibitions about to open at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life at Turlough Park.New exhibitions at Museum of Country Life.From Friday 3rd September, the public will be able to see the RDS National ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 03 Meán Fómhair 2010
There are no translations available.Serial Entrepreneur and BBC “Dragons' Den” star Doug Richard is coming to Letterkenny, County Donegal to host a one-day seminar for new and existing businesses on 15th October. The seminar will focus on how to start and grow a successful business, drawing on Doug’s huge experience ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 31 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available. This event aims to develop and raise the visibility of photographic and creative graphics talent, in the form of an event and the resulting calendar. The culmination will be a beautiful publication, showcasing the finalists and gracing the walls of businesses and homes throughout the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 31 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available.Ómós á thaispeáint ag an Aire Ó Ciardha do Mick Lally 'scoth an cheardaí stáitse agus scáileáin i nGaeilge agus i mBéarla' Thug an tAire Gnóthaí Pobail, Comhionannais agus Gaeltachta, Pádraig Ó Ciardha, TD, ómós don aisteoir clúiteach Mick Lally a bhásaigh inniu in ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 31 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available.The County Clare centre for Stagecoach, part of the world\'s largest network of part time theatre schools for children and teenagers, today officially launched their Ennis Autumn programme. Based at Cois na hAbhna on the Gort Rd, the Clare centre will run fourteen weeks after school ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 30 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available.Leitrim County Enterprise Board are pleased to be hosting their 3rd consecutive Enterprise Week from 13th to the 17th September 2010.The week will be dedicated to events that are targeted to those who wish to start or grow their business or just find out what supports ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 27 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available. Early Bird Ticket sales for Sligo Live Sessions are buzzing and are well up on other years, according to the organisers. Stocks of early bird tickets are running low and the tickets will revert to full price on August 31st. The weekend ticket covering all events ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 26 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available.Foras na Gaeilge is offering match-funding to all Small & Medium Businesses (SMEs) through the scheme’s outlined below. The deadline is fast approaching and all interested bodies should apply before the 5th of October 2010.Two types of funding are offered to Small & Medium Business (SME’s), ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 26 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available.Foras na Gaeilge is offering match-funding to all Small & Medium Businesses (SMEs) through the scheme’s outlined below. The deadline is fast approaching and all interested bodies should apply before the 5th of October 2010.Two types of funding are offered to Small & Medium Business (SME’s), ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 26 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available.100 Years of Irish Aviation Celebration Weekend - Atlantic AirVenture Shannon ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 26 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available.As part of National Heritage Week 2010 ( 21st to 29th August), GroundWorks Studios, Lyrr Building , Mervue, will be opening its doors to the public 9.30 am – 5.30 pm daily. A major feature of the week will be the hosting of workshops in traditional ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 23 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available.IT Sligo is hosting a Global Sales Strategies for Ambitious Entrepreneurs & Sales Focused Companies, 9th – 10th September 2010. As a seminar partner, HPSU Skillnet is offering funding for eligible companies to attend this seminar. For further information please see below. Presented by the internationally acclaimed ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 23 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available. As part of National Heritage Week, Gus O’Hara, Chairman of the Admiral William Brown Society, will deliver an illustrated talk on the:“Life and Times of Admiral William Brown”Born in Foxford in 1777, and who became Founder of the Argentine Navy, and is regarded as one of ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 19 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available.Hugh Piggott is back in Ireland again this year to teach another one of his world famous wind turbine workshops. Sep 13th - 18th. Only 3 places left so hurry if you want to book a place We have participants coming from India and Argentina for this ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 19 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available.The Burren Smokehouse is celebrating. Three of their wonderful smoked salmon products were recently awarded 2* Gold Medals! Not just any gold medals, but those with two stars!. They are thrilled to see the reward for their efforts to maintain and improve the high standard of ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 19 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available.If the buzz word for the summer is ‘staycation’ and you are planning to head west - before you go you should check out ClareFocus.ie - you won’t want to leave Co. Clare when you see what’s on offer for all the family. ClareFocus.ie is a ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 19 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available. Wallcandy street art project has drawn together artists & designers with diverse skills to create pieces of art on walls and buildings around the town of Ennis.
The aim of Wallcandy is to give artists the opportunity and freedom to conceive and create a ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 18 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available.A twelve-week ‘Begin Again’ programme, being offered by the Irish Centre for Business Excellence (ICBE), has been initiated by the Labour Market Activation Fund operated by the Department of Education and Skills. It will facilitate work experience placements in Co Clare-based companies. At the core of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 18 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available.The Cliffs of Moher are listed in the top 28 in the global online campaign for the New 7 Wonders of Nature. The third and final phase of voting is now underway with people again able to vote for the Cliffs from the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 18 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available. Walking in Ireland is one of the top activities enjoyed by holidaymakers with over 1.6m taking part in a walking activity during 2009. With that in mind, Fáilte Ireland has teamed up with the Irish Examiner once more to develop a brand new ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 18 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available.County Leitrim is already home to many leading and innovative creative businesses that are thriving in our rural economy. Leitrim County Enterprise Board is working on a project to quantify the potential demand for new IT & creative industries hub in Carrick on Shannon. We need ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 18 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available. Monday 13th September 2010, sees the start of the third annual Enterprise Week organised by Leitrim County Enterprise Board. In what promises to be a packed week of events, Leitrim Enterprise Week offers an opportunity for budding entrepreneurs as well as those already ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 18 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available. Rebasoft Ireland has just announced a new software development operation at the Innovation Centre at IT Sligo, along with 10 new high-value positions for network software engineers – most of whom will be graduates of IT Sligo.Rebasoft is a leading edge network security management software ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 17 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available.Social media experts and social networking enthusiasts will descend on NUI Galway from 26-27 August for BlogTalk, an event to discuss current online trends and future developments in social media. BlogTalk will be held on the NUI Galway campus over two days, and ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 17 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available. NUI Galway is one of the partners in a new European multi-million euro research project, investigating methods of screening radiation exposure. The project known as BOOSTER (Bio Dosimetric Tools for Triage and Responders) is an EU initiative to increase the security of ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 16 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available.ONLY 5 WEEKS TO GO!Don't miss out... REGISTER NOW!!!Another reminder about this fantastic opportunity and a chance to win your share of the €280,000 cash prize fund. You too can be a winner and follow the many other companies who have blasted off to a more ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 16 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available. The Westport Get Out There Adventure Festival is a new community driven festival supported by Westport Chamber of Commerce, Destination Westport, Gael Force, Mayo County Council , Mayo Sports Partnership, FÁS, and Fáilte Ireland. The Westport Adventure Festival will run over four days (Thursday, Aug. ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 16 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available. Gus O’Hara, chairman of the Admiral Brown Society in Foxford, Co. Mayo, makes a presentation of a Foxford rug to Argentine Captain Javier Mascherano to mark the bicentenary of Argentine independence. Foxford is the birthplace of Admiral William Brown, founder of the Argentine Navy and ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 13 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available.Ireland West Airport Knock is excited to announce that it will be holding Europes first ever ‘Airport Open Evening’ for the public on Friday 13th August 2010. Between 7pm and 10pm the Airport will be opening its doors to the general public to ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 12 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available. Dr Brian Moore, who holds a PhD in Applied Physiology, has worked at the last three Olympic Games, in Sydney (2000), Athens (2004) and Beijing (2008), and has advised a range of Olympic and world champion athletes on their preparation and training programs. ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 12 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available.Ballaghaderreen is set to shine even brighter on Friday 20th, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August as the Solas Arts Festival will bring the streets alive with the sound of music, every evening and night on the Big Solas Stage. The beautiful aroma of one hundred ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 12 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available.Serial Entrepreneur and BBC “Dragons' Den” star Doug Richard is coming to Letterkenny, County Donegal to host a one-day seminar for new and existing businesses on 15th October. The seminar will focus on how to start and grow a successful business, drawing on Doug’s huge experience ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 12 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available.FashionCamp Ireland comes to Galway in association with Fashion Fiesta week at the Galway Technical Institute and organised by Social Bits. Fashion Fiesta is a week long event, incorporating fashion shows and exhibitions. It will be held on April 13th 2011.FashionCamp Ireland is a Barcamp-style conference ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 10 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available. The Arts Council has hailed the success of the 2010 Scoil Acla summer school which closed on Sunday evening. It was the Achill Island festival’s 100-year celebration and once again showcased the best in Irish music, dance, poetry and drama. ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 10 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available. Are you a film maker or producer? Do you have a short film you would like the world to see? Then make sure to enter your film in the Tuam Arts Festival’s ’We Like Short Shorts’ programme this August.The popular ‘We Like Short Shorts’ ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 10 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available.The Small Arts Festivals and Events Scheme is open to organisations that organise and promote festivals or events with a clear artistic purpose that will take place in the calendar year 2011. A festival may represent one artform or may include a wide variety of different ... Read on >> |
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Dé Domhnaigh, 08 Lúnasa 2010
There are no translations available.Tourism Minister Mary Hanafin today announced an extensive long term plan to upgrade Irish tourism infrastructure over the next 6 years.The €4 million is part of an investment of “some €190 million” which will be invested in “upgrading and developing new tourist facilities”.Funds will be focused ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 29 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available.Sligo Golf Academy features on RTE's Higher Ground 28th July 2010.Tommy Bree has changed his farmland into a business that is now a top of the range golf academy whereby all golf shots played on a golf course can be replicated/practiced under cover or in a ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 29 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available.Following the publication on Monday of the proposed Government capital investment programme there has been considerable speculation about the future of the Western Rail Corridor, much of it ill-informed or simply malicious.Contrary to initial media speculation, the Minister for Transport, Mr. Noel Dempsey TD has again ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 28 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available.Great new online service launched just in time for the Lissadell weekend. Sligo is going to be packed full of live music this weekend, from the concerts at Lissadell with Westlife and Leonard Cohen, to the Lissadell Fringe Festival happening in town all weekend, With over ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 27 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available.SHOWCASE is a free one-day conference showcasing fresh ideas in cloud, mobile and web-based software applications. As the biggest technology event in the NW of Ireland we’re planning a packed day of demos, workshops, panel sessions and networking with startups, developers, academics and growing businesses from ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 23 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available.Concerts by world renowned entertainers; free gigs in pubs and cafés across the town; a street party with entertainment, workshops and mini parade; a photo competition; and retail give-aways - Sligo is definitely the place to be for the August Bank Holiday Weekend.The Hospitality Forum has, ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 23 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available.RTÉ Dragon Sean Gallagher to launch 5th Birthday Celebration for La Maison.Competitions, big discounts and new loyalty card for the interior design store.Letterkenny, 22 July 2010RTE “Dragon’s Den” star Seán Gallagher will be in Letterkenny, County Donegal on Thursday 5th August as special guest for the ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 22 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available.The third annual Enterprise Week organised by Leitrim County Enterprise Board kicks off on Monday 13th September 2010. It promises to be a packed week of events, Leitrim Enterprise Week is an opportunity for budding entrepreneurs as well as those already established in business to attend ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 21 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available.‘Tradelinks ’ is a micro-enterprise development programme managed and delivered jointly by the six Border County Enterprise Boards and Enterprise Northern Ireland (32 Local Enterprise Agencies). It offers one-to-one business development support to micro-enterprises, tailored to suit their stage of development. Tradelinks has received funding from the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 21 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available.The National Advocacy Programme is looking for people who would like to become a volunteer advocate for older people in residential care.Are you interested in working with older people, non-judgmental and a good listener and have about 3 hours to spare per week. Then you could ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 20 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available.In order for creative industries to play a significant role in aiding economic recovery, Ireland must support and nurture contemporary artists and offer them first-class studio and showcasing opportunities to ensure their continued development and growth. That’s according to Seamus Kealy, Director of The Model, Sligo’s ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 19 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available.Mayo VEC chosen for jobseeker training scheme MAYO VEC has been selected to provide training for jobseekers under Labour Market Activation Fund, which is funded by the Department of Education and Skills and the European Social Fund.This programme aims to provide training for jobseekers wishing to ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 19 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available.Lumension expands global R&D Centre in Galway.Company expects employment at Irish operation to exceed 50 by year-end.Galway, Ireland, 19 July 2010 ---- Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Batt O’Keeffe T.D, today announced that the global leader in operational endpoint security, Lumension®, is expanding its Galway-based ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 19 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available.Féile Icarus is a business and social event for entrepreneurs, webheads and change artists to help them plan the future. The event is being held on the campus of GMIT in the centre of Letterfrack. Join a collaborative event for entrepreneurs, start-ups, SMEs, innovators and creatives over ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 16 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available. Derry will become the first UK City of Culture in 2013, it was announced on Thursday, July 15th. The news was met with jubilant scenes in Northern Ireland’s second city and at the official announcement in Liverpool.The City of Culture title, which comes with no Government ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 15 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available.IT Sligo & partners present: Global Sales Strategies for Ambitious Entrepreneurs & Sales Focused Companies. Presented by the internationally acclaimed: Professor KENNETH P. MORSEFounding Managing Director of the MIT Entrepreneurship Center, Cambridge & Serial Entrepreneur. This highly interactive and engaging seminar, set in beautiful ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 15 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available.RTE is showcasing the fabulous walking routes in Ireland this summer in a series entitled Tracks & Trails. According to Fáilte Ireland walking is becoming an increasing popular activity for Irish holidaymakers. With the development and enhancement of walking routes across the country, there has never ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 15 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available.www.ClareFocus.ie - The perfect answer to your ‘StayCation’If the buzz word for the summer is ‘staycation’ and you are planning to head west, then, before you go you should check out www.ClareFocus.ie - you won’t want to leave county Clare when you see what’s on offer ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 15 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available.Tanaiste announces 200 New Jobs for UnitedHealth Group in LetterkennyIT & Medical Claims Jobs Confirmed By Tánaiste There were clear parameters for us in expanding our operations and we did indeed look at other sites around the world. However, the Letterkenny facility stood out for us. ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 14 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available.A delegation from the Oireachtas Committee on Tourism and Culture will take part in a field visit to Sligo’s contemporary arts centre, The Model, on Monday, 19th July 2010. The Model’s premises re-opened in May of this year following an extensive redevelopment programme. The refurbished arts ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 14 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available.A US global financial security company is to create 117 new jobs in Co Clare over the next three years, it was announced this morning. With support from Shannon Development, Genworth Financial will create the jobs in the Shannon Free Zone.The company first established operations in ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 14 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available.Clare County Council today launched a new promotional pack, 'Connect With Clare – an international hub for innovation, creativity and connectivity', to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and multinational activity to the area. As well as providing an overall economic and social profile of Clare, the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 14 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available.Ireland’s First Offshore Oil & Gas training Facility Opens in Fál Carrach, Co. Donegal.Further €500k investment planned to bring jobs total to 25.Ireland’s first purpose built high-tech training facility providing accredited training courses for the off-shore oil and gas industry was officially opened today (9th July) ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 14 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available.'Lá Oidhreachta Chathair na Mart’ takes place on Sunday August 8th from 2-5pm coinciding with the Westport Music Festival, bringing the weeks celebration to an entertaining and lively end. The Heather Breeze Céilí Band will provide the music and entertainment this year. The street will be ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 12 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available.The 2010 Féile Bia Na Mara (Seafood Festival) takes place on Achill Island, Co. Mayo, on the west coast of Ireland, from 15th to 18th July.Féile Bia na Mara is a culinary celebration of Achill's rich heritage with the sea and it showcases the bountiful harvest ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 12 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available.Tá lúcháir mhór ar Chomhairle Contae Mhaigh Eo clár ilghnéitheach d’imeachtaí éagsúla ceoil a chur ar fáil i gcaitheamh mhí Iúil ar fud Mhaigh Eo. Mayo County Council Arts Office is delighted to present an exciting programme of diverse musical events throughout Mayo during July. Artis-QuartetCATHAIR NA ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 09 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available.A US global financial security company is to create 117 new jobs in Co Clare over the next three years, it was announced this morning. With support from Shannon Development, Genworth Financial will create the jobs in the Shannon Free Zone.The company first established operations in ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 07 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available.Social Enterprise has the potential to provide 65,000 jobs and contribute to the objective of economic recovery, a new Report, “Adding Value Delivering Change - The Role of Social Enterprise in National Recovery,” states.In Europe the social enterprise sector accounts for between 4% and 7% of GDP, but in ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 05 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available.The weekend of July 29th to August 2nd:Westlife are coming homeLeonard Cohen will Cast a Cold Eye on SligoTown will be buzzing with the Fringe FestivalThis beautiful town and county of Sligo will welcome over 30,000 people.All of them will need a helping hand at some ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 01 Iúil 2010
There are no translations available.Merit to Invest €6.7 million in expansion including the purchase of a €1.4 million site at Parkmore EastThe success of Merit’s established operation in Ireland and the skill set of the existing Irish management team made Ireland Merit’s location of choice. I would like to thank ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 30 Meitheamh 2010
There are no translations available.The Rural Development Programme in partnership with the GMIT delivers SME ProgrammeA new enterprise-training programme for Mayo was launched in April 2010 at the Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC) GMIT Castlebar. Mayo South West Development Company and Mayo North East Partnership funded the programme under the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 30 Meitheamh 2010
There are no translations available.A new design organisation is holding a major showcase of Donegal design and craft work from the 8th to 22nd July. Donegal Designer Makers, a group formed in late 2009, is holding a two-week “Summertime” exhibition in Ardara. Sponsored by the Crafts Council of Ireland, the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 29 Meitheamh 2010
There are no translations available.Five County Mayo schools have shared US$11,500 in funding from the Irish American Partnership under its ‘Primary SchoolLibrary and Science’ Programmes. The funding will be used to purchase books, reading materials and science materials.Of the five schools, three are in Swinford; Killasser National School, Meelick National ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 29 Meitheamh 2010
There are no translations available.The West on Track community campaign warmly welcomes the confirmation in Dáil Éireann yesterday by Minister for Transport, Mr. Noel Dempsey TD that the next phase of the Western Rail Corridor is to proceed on time as outlined in Transport 21. Responding to a question form Labour ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 23 Meitheamh 2010
There are no translations available.The Bogtrotters Marathon is a new marathon event taking place in Strokestown, Co. Roscommon on 24th July 2010 for runners /walkers of all abilities. It includes a full, half and relay marathon and goes from Strokestown to Rooskey and back on the minor roads and bog ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 23 Meitheamh 2010
There are no translations available.You’ve dreamed it. You’ve built it. Now give your business lift-off with the 2010 InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Business Competition. Get the funding to give your business lift-off. This year the competition is offering a prize fund of €280,000 spread across 9 cash prizes to help the brightest ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 23 Meitheamh 2010
There are no translations available.Eight graduates win places on entrepreneurship programme.Eight final year GMIT students have won valuable business support including desks space, mentoring and training in GMIT’s Innovation in Business Centres in Galway and Mayo. Under a new Graduate Entrepreneurship Programme launched today (Friday 18th June 2010) by GMIT’s ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 21 Meitheamh 2010
There are no translations available.POD presents Westlife ‘Homecoming’ at Lissadell House, County Sligo, Friday 30th July 2010. The boys are back in town and will play a homecoming concert in Lissadell House, Friday 30th July. It is over seven years since Westlife have played in their home town of Sligo, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 21 Meitheamh 2010
There are no translations available.POD and AEG Live very proudly present Leonard Cohen at Lissadell House, County Sligo.Saturday 31st July & Sunday 1st August 2010Ending weeks of speculation, it is officially confirmed that revered poet Leonard Cohen will perform in Ireland this summer. Lissadell House, County Sligo, will host the ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 18 Meitheamh 2010
There are no translations available.Network Mayo celebrated their “Businesswomen of the Year” with a business luncheon in Newport House on the 28th May. The nominees, members and guests enjoyed an insightful, thought-provoking speech by Marian Harkin M.E.P in the stunning surroundings of Newport House, prior to the award presentation. Winners ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 15 Meitheamh 2010
There are no translations available.Sixty tourism businesses from across the West and North West regions will meet with four European best practice Religious Heritage destinations in the Museum of Country Life, Castlebar on the 29th of June next. The seminar, part of the European Union’s Interreg Atlantic Area Programme, is ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 14 Meitheamh 2010
There are no translations available.CÉIM is the most successful enterprise development programme in the North West. It is offered by the Institute of Technology, Sligo and Letterkenny Institute of Technology, in collaboration with Enterprise Ireland and Údarás na Gaeltachta. CEIM is a full-time business start-up programme delivered over twelve months. ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 14 Meitheamh 2010
There are no translations available.ESB International has struck a deal with an international player to develop a wave energy project off the west coast of Ireland.ESB's international wing has made the agreement with Tonn Energy, owned by one of Europe's largest electricity utilities Vattenfall. They are to work together towards ... Read on >> |
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Dé Sathairn, 12 Meitheamh 2010
There are no translations available.Donegal retailers are leading the way in using eBay to move their businesses online. “Over 10% of all online retail business in Ireland and the UK is conducted on eBay and almost 40% of online retailers using eBay are based in rural areas,” according to Michael ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 11 Meitheamh 2010
There are no translations available.As part of the Northwest’s creative hub, The Model, home of The Niland Collection will house six Commercial and Creative Enterprise Office Spaces. Suitable for media, film, design, music or other industries, these workspaces are available for rent to individuals, groups or other small enterprises. Professional ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 09 Meitheamh 2010
There are no translations available.Mayo North East LEADER Partnership Company invites anyone interested in starting up or expanding a small food business to take part in a new programme which has been launched to stimulate and generate ideas on the development of the small food sector. Mayo North East has ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 03 Meitheamh 2010
There are no translations available.Cinema North West and The Model are creating a dedicated Irish Animation festival in Sligo on the 19th and 20th June entitled Lightbox,and presented in association with Dublinʼs Darklight Film Festival, and collective Synth Eastwood, the weekend long festival presents family-friendly programmes as well as more ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 02 Meitheamh 2010
There are no translations available.International Warehousing and Transport Ltd. (IWT) is delighted to announce the launch of a third departure per week on their successful rail freight service between Dublin Port and Ballina in the North West of Ireland.The operation initially commenced in August 2009 running twice weekly between Dublin ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 28 Bealtaine 2010
There are no translations available.Galway Powerboat Festival Programme Featuring Mick Flannery, Declan O’Rourke, Joe Fury & the Hayride, Cartoon Thieves, the Timbertramps and Crystal Swing plus a host of other actsFull LINE-UP - Centre Pier Stage, Race Village, The Galway DocksJune 5 – 12 2010 As part of the Galway Powerboat ... Read on >> |
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Dé Sathairn, 22 Bealtaine 2010
There are no translations available.Connacht GAA was in celebratory mood today (FRIDAY) when Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Criostóir Ó Cuana turned the sod on the province’s new €10m Centre of Excellence.“This is a hugely significant day in the history of the GAA in Connacht. It will be the first provincial ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 18 Bealtaine 2010
There are no translations available. NUI Galway is looking for new companies to join its successful Business Innovation Centre on campus. The centre offers office and research facilities and is ideally suited for start-up and early stage technology and creative businesses. Also on offer is access to creative facilities, equipment and ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 18 Bealtaine 2010
There are no translations available.Ar mhaith leat dul ar scoil ar Oileán? Gaeilge a labhairt gach lá freastal ar scoil bheag? Would you like a unique opportunity to study in a small Gaeltacht school? Colaiste Naomh Eoin, Inis Meáin, is offering post-primary boarding scholarships to mainland students who wish to ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 13 Bealtaine 2010
There are no translations available.InterTradeIreland has announced it will invest up to €175,000 in five North/South company-to-company research and development partnerships through its Innova programme. Companies with innovative ideas, which have strong commercial potential and an R&D partner in place, are encouraged to apply for the funding by Friday 4th ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 12 Bealtaine 2010
There are no translations available.SCÉIM NA bhFÉILTE | FESTIVALS SCHEME -This scheme is aimed at festivals' which aim to foster and promote, through Irish or bilingually, Irish language arts, indigenous arts and Irish language heritage as an integral part of the festival, and to provide a stage for the Irish ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 12 Bealtaine 2010
There are no translations available.Transfer of manufacturing business to Ireland welcome news for Manorhamilton operation.Leitrim, Ireland, 12th May 2010 Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Batt O’Keeffe T.D. today announced that Mirror Controls International (MCI) is to consolidate its European manufacturing operations into its Irish plant based in Manorhamilton, Co ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 12 Bealtaine 2010
There are no translations available.DrupalCamp Ballyvaughan, which will be held this weekend, May 15th & 16th in the Burren College of Art, is a free and informal conference about the open-source online publishing system Drupal. Presentations will be given by Drupal developers along two parallel tracks, geared either towards curious ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 07 Bealtaine 2010
There are no translations available.Galway Airport has today announced a second new route with Manx2.com to Belfast.Following on from the very recent announcement of a new service to Cork, Galway Airport in conjunction with Manx2.com, is launching a new air service between Galway and Belfast International Airport which will begin ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 07 Bealtaine 2010
There are no translations available.Ryanair has begun a new three times a week service from Ireland West Knock to the popular sun and city break destination of Reus-Barcelona in Spain.The new service is the third scheduled European sun destination to be launched from Ireland West Airport Knock following the commencement ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 07 Bealtaine 2010
There are no translations available.Railway can be built for the same cost as 250 metres of new underground DART.The next two sections of the Western Rail Corridor to Tuam and Claremorris can be built for the same cost as just 250 metres of the new underground DART, it has been ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 21 Aibreán 2010
There are no translations available.Accessing and Using EU Innovation Supports - The Whys and WhereforesOrganised by Shannon Chamber of Commerce in Association with The European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA) Co-hosted and sponsored by : Enterprise Ireland and Enterprise Europe Network Seminar ObjectivesThis seminar will focus on the different aspects ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 31 Márta 2010
There are no translations available.Are you developing a business in ICT and/or Life Sciences? Propel Programme is looking for ambitious entrepreneurs with the necessary commercial skills to establish a successful international business. Propel will run for 10 months and is open to people currently located in the Republic of Ireland. ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 18 Márta 2010
There are no translations available. Digital Media Training Belmullet and CrossmolinaAras Inis Gluaire is running a series of part-time introductory and professional level training courses in the Digital Media sector in North West Mayo. Two information events on this initiative will take place as follows: Belmullet – 5.30pm in Aras Inis ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 18 Márta 2010
There are no translations available.Create Your Own Business Plan WorkshopSligo County Enterprise Board now offering a limited number of positions on a Create Your Own Business Plan Workshop on Thursday 25th March from 10am to 4.30pm.This Practical Workshop is specifically designed to help you to develop your viable Business Plan for ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 18 Márta 2010
There are no translations available. LiveTrad.com is a new, interactive website which streams Traditional Irish Music and culture over the internet. The first LiveTrad.com multi-camera webcast was broadcast from Barry’s Pub in Grange, Co. Sligo, in the north west of Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day.This ties in neatly ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 09 Márta 2010
There are no translations available.Shannon Chamber has initiated a new dimension to educational advice in Shannon. Having worked with Limerick Institute of Technology in the 2009 Tús Nua campaign, the chamber saw an opportunity to develop this linkage further and invited the College to set up a temporary presence in ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 09 Márta 2010
There are no translations available.Seminar to Focus on Employment Law Challenges facing Organisations in 2010 “Many small to medium Irish businesses are leaving themselves wide open to litigation by introducing unilateral changes to contracts of employment or by not following a fair and transparent redundancy process,” says Derek Mc Kay, managing ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 17 Feabhra 2010
There are no translations available.Celebrity Launch for Enterprising Donegal Business Week.Celebrity Chef Richard Corrigan, Facebook Director Colm Long and Doug Richards from the BBC’s Dragon’s Den are just some of the high-profile speakers at this year’s Enterprising Donegal Business Week. Organised by Donegal County Enterprise Board, the goal is to ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 09 Feabhra 2010
There are no translations available.The Galway Mayo Institute of Technology is now recruiting for the next Midlands & West Enterprise Programme (MWEP) commencing in April 2010. This is a one-year programme providing entrepreneurs with business skills, networks, facilities and supports necessary to navigate and execute the business start-up process. Applicants should ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 04 Feabhra 2010
There are no translations available.Efforts in the west of Ireland to secure a return visit of the Volvo Ocean Race received a major boost yesterday when the Government committed €4 million in support of a Galway bid to host the 2011/12 event.The funding is half what was secured for the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Sathairn, 30 Eanáir 2010
There are no translations available. Mykidstime.ie will shortly be launching new areas in the West with the arrival of Mykidstime Clare and Sligo along with Cork in February. Mykidstime.ie provides parents with information on kids activities and classes in their local area. Parents can sign up for free newsletters to receive ... Read on >> |
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Dé Sathairn, 30 Eanáir 2010
There are no translations available.The All Ireland Talent Show the RTÉ television series billed as Ireland's biggest-ever talent contest and modeled on Britain's Got Talent is now in it's second series. Contestants are competing for the first prize of €50,000 which was won by the Mulkerrin Brothers of the Aran ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 29 Eanáir 2010
There are no translations available. One of the most anticipated Sligo events for the coming year is the re-opening of The Model, home of The Niland Collection. Closed for a major redevelopment since early 2008 the centre has been much missed, but the works will be worth the wait. With over ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 20 Eanáir 2010
There are no translations available.Certificate in Care of the Older Person, Fetac Level 5 (component) Certificate:New course offered by Atlantic College, Galway. For further information contact Atlantic College Admissions Team, Freecall: 1800 938 868, E: info@atlanticcollege.ie Browse Courses. ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 11 Eanáir 2010
There are no translations available.Free Mentoring Clinics at GMIT Innovation Centres:IiBC Castlebar: Mon 18th & Tue 19th Jan 2010. IiBC Galway: Wed 20th & Thu 21st Jan 2010. Contact Trisha Carrick to book your session. Tel: 091-742853 Email: trisha.carrick@gmit.ieRead on ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 11 Eanáir 2010
There are no translations available.Deáscéala faoi ‘Gaelscéal’Tá Trevor Ó Clochartaigh ainmnithe mar Bhainisteoir Tionscadail ar an nuachtán nua Ghaeilge ‘Gaelscéal’. Is comhfhiontar é seo idir An Curadh Chonnachtach agus Eo Teilifís, a bhuaigh an conradh ag deire na bliana seo caite ó Fhoras na Gaeilge le nuachtán nua seachtainiúil Gaeilge ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 07 Nollaig 2009
There are no translations available.Fás in partnership with Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal and Mayo County Library Service are delighted to introduce the 'Fás E-Learning at the Library Project' to the Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal and Mayo libraries. Read MoreRegistration Form ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 02 Nollaig 2009
There are no translations available.Are you interested in setting up a new food enterprise or expanding your existing one? Aimed at food companies and potential entrepreneurs interested in getting into the food sector, this seminar will offer insights into new developments and trends in the food sector, as well as ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 18 Samhain 2009
There are no translations available.Irish Medical Device Association (IMDA), a business sector within IBEC, honoured seven world-class medical device firms with prestigious awards at the third annual IMDA Industry Excellence Awards at Dromoland Castle, Co Clare. The Awards, hosted by the IMDA, Enterprise Ireland and the IDA, recognised the exemplar ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 17 Samhain 2009
There are no translations available.Sligo County Development Board presents a Training Education and Enterprise eventGlasshouse Hotel Sligo25th November 20094pm to 8pmMeet and get advice in confidence from all the major Public Sector AgenciesRead more..... ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 12 Samhain 2009
There are no translations available.The Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC)at GMIT Castlebar can assist you with this. Open Evening, Thursday, 26th November, 5pm - 8pm* - *tours every 30mins. We offer:High quality, low cost office space Advice and MentoringNetworkingAcess to Graduate and Research Expertise12 Month Enterpreneur Training Programe(MWEP)Boardroom / conference facilitiesMicrosoft ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 06 Samhain 2009
There are no translations available.Following on from the successful enterprise forums hosted in Sligo and Enniscrone, a Training, Education and Enterprise promotion will be held in Teach Laighne, Tubbercurry on Wednesday 11th November. The promotion will run from 4.00pm to 8.00pm is free of charge to the public.The event is ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 04 Samhain 2009
There are no translations available.“You can shape the future if you can first imagine it”Charles HandyMayo Science & Technology Festival – now in it’s third year – has organised an innovative night of presentations, discussion and debate on the types of technology that might be in use in 30 years ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 30 Deireadh Fómhair 2009
There are no translations available. Government investment through IDA Ireland Increased R&D at Mayo test site. Tonn Energy, a joint venture between Irish ocean energy company Wavebob and Swedish electricity utility Vattenfall, will receive grant assistance for the development of the world’s first fully commercial ocean energy generator. Significant research and ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 09 Deireadh Fómhair 2009
There are no translations available.Tánaiste announces over 50 new jobs for Sligo by Equinoxe AIS.New hedge fund office expands company’s Irish operation.Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Mary Coughlan TD today (Monday, 5th October, 2009) announced that Equinoxe AIS, a provider of administration services to the hedge fund ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 08 Deireadh Fómhair 2009
There are no translations available.The Government was strongly urged to maintain their commitment to completing the Western Rail Corridor as set out in transport 21 and the National Development Plan at a meeting of the Western Inter-County Railway Committee which took place on Friday the 18th of September in Aras ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 18 Meán Fómhair 2009
There are no translations available.The Taoiseach, Mr Brian Cowen T.D., has accepted an invitation from Shannon Chamber President, Ian Barrett, to speak at his annual lunch for the business community. This very popular event, which normally takes place before Christmas, has been brought forward to Monday, 28 September, a reflection ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 31 Lúnasa 2009
There are no translations available.Regional Open Coffee Meetings and Twitter meet ups or "Tweetups" are a great way to meet other creatives and entrepreneurs in the region. These events are generally friendly, informal and easy to tap into.Coming up in September:Sligo Open Coffee - 3rd September 2009 Galway Open Coffee ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 24 Lúnasa 2009
There are no translations available.National Forestry Producer Group Conference and Demonstration. Wednesday September 9, 2009 - The Park Hotel, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo. There are now over 330,000 hectares of private forests in the country involving over 15,000 growers – primarily farmers. Many are now approaching first thinning stage. Growers have ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 17 Lúnasa 2009
There are no translations available.The West of Ireland Market Town of Ballaghaderreen is set to host it’s first ever ‘Solas’ Street Fest on the last weekend of August 28th– 30th and is organised by the newly formed Ballaghaderreen Tidy Towns Committee. The official launch of the Programme of Events for ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 13 Lúnasa 2009
There are no translations available.If you have ideas for an innovative, export focused start-up business or are considering entrepreneurship as a career option we can help. Our EnterpriseSTART introduction workshop series will help you understand and evaluate the entrepreneurship process, discover what it involves and assist you in determining if ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 06 Lúnasa 2009
There are no translations available.Shannon and District Chamber wins support of The Equality Authority to rollout equality and diversity projectFriday, 31 July 2009: Shannon and District Chamber of Commerce has been awarded support from The Equality Authority to assist member companies to develop equality policies for employees and customers. The ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 24 Feabhra 2009
There are no translations available.Enterprise Ireland, Port Road, Letterkenny, Co DonegalPh: +353(0)7491 63800E: marian.roberts@enterprise-ireland.comRead More ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 17 Feabhra 2009
There are no translations available.Jobs, economics and skills for the futureDate: 5th & 6th March 2009Venue: Sligo Park Hotel, Pearse Road, SligoCost: €195Schedule of events;Thursday 5th March registration 5.30 -7.30pm followed by a cheese & wine reception. Friday 6th March late registration 9.15am to 10.00amConference 10.00am - 4.00pm, this conference ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 17 Feabhra 2009
There are no translations available.Enterprise Programme delivered in GMIT and AIT commences March 2009.An Open Evening will take place in the Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC) at GMIT Castlebar on Wednesday 21st Jan from 5pm – 8pm outlining the 2009 Midlands & West Enterprise Programme (MWEP), commencing in March 2009, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 09 Feabhra 2009
There are no translations available.In existence since over years the Mayo Association in Dublin have now gone online demonstrating their ability to evolve and further grow the strength of their association.The new website can be found at www.mayoassociationdublin.com. The website, designed by Conor Murray has been driven by a sub-committee ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 09 Feabhra 2009
There are no translations available.Muintir Mhaigheo Atha Cliath gala banquet on Friday 13th February 2009 at City West Hotel, Saggart, Dublin.On Monday 26th January 2009 at Park Place, 4th Floor, 2 Park Place, Hatch St Upper, Dublin 2 Muintir Mhaigheo Atha Cliath, announced:-Mr. Louis Walsh as the recipient of the ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 28 Eanáir 2009
There are no translations available.(Jobs, Economics, and Skills for the Future)Venue: The Sligo Park HotelDate: 6th March 2009Time: Conference from 10am to 5pmfollowed by conference dinner at 7.30pmGuest speaker at dinner An Tanaiste Mary Coughlan TD Department of Trade and Employment.Registration fee: €195Registration 9am, conference opening by Minister of State ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 23 Eanáir 2009
There are no translations available.Enterprise Ireland are running a series of 2 night start your own business evenings aimed at people looking to start up a business. These workshops will be for anyone who is interested in the concept of starting an innovative, technology based project with export potential in either ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 14 Eanáir 2009
There are no translations available.Enterprise Programme delivered in GMIT and AIT commences March 2009An Open Evening will take place in the Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC) at GMIT Castlebar on Wednesday 21st Jan from 5pm – 8pm outlining the 2009 Midlands & West Enterprise Programme (MWEP), commencing in March 2009, ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 01 Nollaig 2008
There are no translations available.Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) Castlebar will host an Enterprise Evening in association with the GMIT Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC), on Monday 8th December from 5.30pm to 8.30 pm. An exhibition of all business agencies in Mayo will take place from 5.30pm to 7pm offering ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 03 Samhain 2008
There are no translations available.Travel Logic Opens Software Development Centre in IT SligoThe Travel Logic Innovation R&D Partnership with IT Sligo is funded by Enterprise Ireland. Three new software developer roles to be filled with further employment announcements to follow.Travel Logic, the tourism marketing software company, today announced that it ... Read on >> |
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Dé hAoine, 22 Lúnasa 2008
There are no translations available.ROSCOMMON people have the highest life expectancy in the Republic of Ireland for both males and females, 76.9 and 82.2 years respectively. The finding came in a survey conducted by the Institute of Public Health in Ireland (IPH). The Institute launched two datasets called The All- ... Read on >> |
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Déardaoin, 21 Lúnasa 2008
There are no translations available. Enterprise Ireland Enterprise StartAre you thinking of starting your own technology business? A free information evening will take place in The Glasshouse Hotel, Sligo on 23rd September. Hear from experts on the supports available to entrepreneurs and from companies who have already set up. Liam Birkett ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 20 Lúnasa 2008
There are no translations available. Leading entrepreneur businessman John Concannon of JFC Manufacturing Tuam will address this year’s Enterprise Evening hosted by the Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC) at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) Castlebar. The event titled “Spirit of Entrepreneurship” takes place in the GMIT Castlebar campus on Thursday 11th ... Read on >> |
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Dé Máirt, 29 Iúil 2008
There are no translations available.An innovation programme for Mayo, the Higher Certificate in Business in Enterprise Development, has been launched by Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) and the Innovation in Business Centre at GMIT Castlebar.The two year programme, due to commence in September, is delivered on a part-time basis at ... Read on >> |
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Dé Céadaoin, 16 Iúil 2008
There are no translations available.-- Press Release -- Galway, Ireland – July 7th, 2008Computer Troubleshooters Ireland is announcing that it has opened a Donegal office under the management of Declan Carron and Charmaine Hughes. Declan and Charmaine are joined by Tania Hughes and Chris McCarrick and will support business ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 16 Meitheamh 2008
There are no translations available.-- PRESS RELEASE -- The Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC) at GMIT Castlebar, which helps new business start-ups, has commenced its new Enterprise Programme in April 2008. The IiBC has 11 business start-ups based in the centre which opened in 2006. Three of these companies were ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 26 Bealtaine 2008
There are no translations available.Please click here to view an external link to this news article ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 26 Bealtaine 2008
There are no translations available.<<-- PRESS RELEASE -->>Roscommon County Council launches visionary documentRoscommon County Council today launched ‘Roscommon – An Enterprising Solution’, a visionary document outlining all the services available to companies who want to invest or expand into Roscommon. The report talks about Roscommon’s unique strategic location and its ... Read on >> |
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Dé Luain, 26 Bealtaine 2008
There are no translations available.-- Press Release --Roscommon County Council hosted an Ambassadors Breakfast as part of their Ambassadorial Programme on Friday morning on the beautiful and scenic Lough Key Forest Park. The Breakfast was well attended by Ambassadors of Roscommon from many key business, community and public sectors including ... Read on >> |
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