Working, Living & Travelling In Ireland

Category: Co. Galway

  • New Jobs in Galway! Genband and expansion of Joyces in Tuam

    Dear Readers,

    Ok, so there is lot’s of doom and gloom, but  it’s not all bad news, as there has been another announcement of  a company coming to set up in Galway and a local company that’s expanding!

    Below is the article from the http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2010/1202/1224284573641.html

    A US technology company plans to invest €8 million to employ more than 100 people at a new international headquarters in Galway.

    Genband, a developer of internet protocol (IP) infrastructure, serves fixed, mobile and cable service providers around the world and has 600 customer networks in more than 80 countries.

    The new Irish investment is supported by IDA Ireland and was announced in Galway yesterday by Minister for Social Protection Éamon Ó Cuív.

    The Galway base will offer positions in finance, supply chain management, customer support, software development, human resources, and legal and administrative activities, according to IDA Ireland. IDA chief executive Barry O’Leary described the move as “significant”.
    I couldn’t find any job postings for Ireland, but you can submit you CV here for upcoming opportunities ( the early birds catches the worms)

    Separately, a family business that started as a small shop 60 years ago will create 50 jobs when it opens a new store in Tuam, Co Galway today. Joyce’s, an independent supermarket group established in Headford in Co Galway in 1951, is opening its fourth supermarket this morning.

    Have a lovely WE, wherever you are!

    Katleen

    Share and Enjoy !

    Shares
  • Science & Technology fair and the long awaited Xmas market in Galway

    Science & Technology fair and the long awaited Xmas market in Galway

    Dear Readers,
    Our oldest son Rueben got a free family ticket to go to the Science and Technology Show at the Galway University, so we thought we ‘d make a little trip out of it. The Galway Christmas market went live yesterday as well, so we thought we’d combine those two events. It was a crisp day today with a cold northerly wind!
    There were a variety of Galway multinationals that were showcasing their technologies such as Cisco who were showing how you can make voice over IP calls, Avaya on how a video conference call can be crispclean and very realistic to Medtronic on how defribilitars can save lives.
    The part however I found most interesting was the participation of schools and how pupils learn about science, technology and multimedia.
    I came across the pupils of the Bawnmore NS in Claregalway who recorded a short cartoon. The cartoon features little plasticine characters which they made themselves. The class was split into groups and each group recorded a scene and ultimately all the various scenes were put together and the result was a cartoon.
    I thought it was a great achievement and has taught all pupils about teamwork, focus and ability to create digitally, no matter where you are!
    The computer room showcased the history of computers, and it was quite interesting to see an old fashioned typewriter, a commodore computer, the influence of Startrek and modern day Bluetooth!
    It was extremely busy and with 2 small kids in tow, we headed out , and walked past a Galway County Council vehicle, that turned out to be one of the two electric vehicles that are currently in use at Galway County Council. Once charged, it can drive for about 120 Kms.
    We then went to have a look at the Galway Christmas Market which opened yesterday, and is located at Eyre Square.  I’d strongly recommend you park at the Black Box, as you pay a flat fee ( free on a Sunday), rather than the multi story car parks where you pay by the hour! There were lot’s of stalls with mouthwatering food such as German Waffles, Dutch Oliebollen, German Bratwuerst ( and Gluehwine!), Polish food and lot’s of other stalls with gifts,  an Icerink, but we didn’t really get to see much of it, there were just too many people! I can only but imagine what the crowds will be like in December! So we’ll have to go back, and sample some of the goodies next time!

    Katleen

    Enhanced by Zemanta

    Share and Enjoy !

    Shares
  • Visiting the West of Ireland ? On a budget? You CAN do it!

    Visiting the West of Ireland ? On a budget? You CAN do it!

    Dear Reader,

    It’s a fabulous morning here in Galway, which is in the West of Ireland!
    The sun is shining, blue skies, hopefully this is the beginning of a lovely summer….
    There has been a lot of talk of Ireland being expensive, so I thought it would be a good idea to give you an example of how you can stay in a hotel at budget rates, so you can enjoy the sights, food, people, music and much more..

    I live very near a market down called Gort , and every day I drive through Gort, I see this sign!

     Sullivans Hotel is situated in the centre of Gort, overlooking the square, adjacent to the bus stop, post office.
    Sullivans Hotel is known for its award winning Food, and all rooms have got tea/coffee making facilities, Power Shower, Very comfortable and Clean rooms, and it’s family ran.Cots available for children/babies and most importantly it is ideally located between Galway and Ennis, so you can use it as a base to visit the likes of the Burren, Ennis, Coole Park, Kinvara, Loughrea, Kiltartan Museum. Thoor Ballylee and much more.
    Once the railway is  re opened, you’ll be able to get the train from Gort to get just about anywhere in Ireland..

    So I had a chat with the owner to find out exactly what the conditions are , so here you go..
    Single Room Rate   ONLY 29 Euros – room only
    Double Room Rate ONLY 40 Euros – room only ( max. capacity is 2 people, so 20 Euro per person)
    Available Monday – Till Thursday

    If you are staying on other days in a Double Room( ie 2 people), the room rate is 75 Euros, and includes a Full Irish Breakfast( so that’s 37.5  Euro per person).

    You can contact Sullivan hotel on + 353 91 63 1257 or send a fax on + 353 91 63 20 57
    Or send your enquiry by email: sullivanshotel@eircom.net

    Hope to see you soon!

    Have a nice day!
    Sunny Greetings from Galway..
    Katleen

    Share and Enjoy !

    Shares
Shares

Share