Medtech start-up’s cash boost
A Galway-based medtech start-up has achieved a double milestone – raising €1 million in a seed round, as well as securing €2.5 million through one of the latest European Union Horizon 2020 grants.
The combined...
€50,000 for young entrepreneurs
Local Enterprise Office Galway has launched the Galway stage of the Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur programme for 2019.
The LEO Galway team is looking for dynamic, innovative young business people from across Galway city and...
Ibec chief predicts GDP growth – but warns of Brexit impact on economy
The group that represents Irish business this week forecasts GDP growth of 4.1% in 2019 – with an equally positive outlook for other economic indicators such as employment and consumer spending.
However, Ibec’s latest Quarterly...
Ireland West sees over 770,000 passengers use airport in 2018
Last year was the busiest on record at Ireland West Airport with passenger numbers climbing to over 770,000 for the first time in the airports history – surpassing the previous record of 750,000 passengers...
Braced for the Brexit storm
Business sentiment among hotels in Galway and across the country has dropped significantly – despite another year of growth in 2018.
That’s according to the latest hotel barometer from the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) which...
Summer Works Scheme benefits schools
A total of 22 Galway schools are to receive state funding as part of the Summer Works Scheme.
That’s according to Seán Kyne, Government Chief Whip, Aire don Ghaeilge, don Ghaeltacht agus do na hOileáin.
This...