14 Jun 2011

Claregalway workforce praised by Minister

CLAREGALWAY has celebrated a jobs boost this week with the official opening of a facility that has created almost 40 jobs across two centres in the county.

ASPECT, a global provider of customer contact  and Microsoft platform solutions operates out of two bases, one of which is located in the Claregalway Corporate Park, and at the IDA Business Park in Dangan in Galway City.

The new Aspect facilities deliver customer technical support, provide software production and distribution, and serve as a shared services centres for select administrative functions.

Minister for State at the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, John Perry performed the official opening this week.

“Aspect is an excellent addition to the thriving technology sector in Ireland and endorses Ireland’s international reputation as a leading location for global software and IT services,” said the Minister.

“Having distinguished itself as a global industry leader with its customer contact solutions, Aspect’s expansion in Ireland is creating employment opportunities across a range of high-value activities, which are strategically important to the company’s overall operations.”

Mark King, senior vice president, Europe and Africa for Aspect said the availability of a multilingual workforce, along with high-calibre software engineers trained in NUI Galway and GMIT, and the support of IDA Ireland, exemplifies the decision to locate in Galway is the right one for Aspect.

Mike Provenzano, chief financial officer, Aspect said: “The official expansion of Aspect’s European operations in Ireland lets us take advantage of this dynamic marketplace to manage growth in this region.”

The Galway facilities will provide technical support to Aspect customers in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and some parts of Asia Pacific.

11 Jun 2011

Dreams Begin with Responsibility

Dreams begin with Responsibility

The recent visit of Barack Obama will be vivid in my mind for years to come. I happened to be working with a client in a building right behind where Barack Obama made his public address to the Irish Nation. The visit of Barack Obama had some catchy phrases:

“Whats the craic Barack?”

“Is féidir Linn!”

“You guys keep all the good Guinness to yourselves”

Much of the media attention focused on the audience applauding Obama’s use of Irish with “Is Féidir Linn”.  (more…)

10 Jun 2011

Out and About with 12th Galway, Claregalway, Scouts

In May the Claregalway scouts took part in the County Scout camp in the Lough Keel campsite, Boyle, County Roscommon.

This is an annual camp and an opportunity for scout patrols throughout the county to compete against one another in a wide range of scout and campcraft skills. Over 100 scouts from 12 scout groups in the county participated. The groups came from Gort, Oranmore, Kinvara, Killimor, Killanin, Claregalway, Kilcoona, Tuam and four from Galway city. (more…)

08 Jun 2011

REFLECTION – A Creed to Live By

Don’t undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others.

It is because we are different that each of us is special.

Don’t set your goals by what other people deem important.

Only you know what is best for you.

Don’t take for granted the things closest to your heart. (more…)

07 Jun 2011

Hundreds Gather to pay tribute to Claire Greaney

Hundreds of people gathered in Claregalway Hotel on Monday night to pay tribute to Claire Greaney who has captured five World Championship titles in Irish Dancing. It is a truly outstanding achievement for the Loughgeorge native who is daughter of Martin Joe and Mary Greaney.

A Gala night of entertainment was organised with Lackagh National School Band, Lackagh Under 12 Groupa Ceoil and members of Lackagh Senior ban providing the musical entertainment. Malachy Noone acted as Master of Ceremonies for the night and the highlight of the evening was undoubtedly left to the end. (more…)

07 Jun 2011

FUNDING FOR GALWAY SECURED – Healy Eames

Challenge now for the region and management, is to make it work.

Senator Fidelma Healy Eames has been informed, following a series of high level representations made by her, that funding for Galway Airport has been secured. The funding for 2011 means that for the forseeable future, the viability of the airport has been safe-guarded.

“Galway businesses, the airport management and airport employees made a strong case for the retention of this airport. I continuously emphasised to Minister Varadkar the importance of the airport for tourism, regional development and the broader local economy. I am delighted to announce that it is safe, for now. As a region , however, we have to now make the case for its long-term future” (more…)

06 Jun 2011

French Summer Mornings for children

French summer mornings for children

Fun activities, indoor and outdoor games, songs, art and crafts with experienced teacher and native speakers

in Cloonbiggen, Claregalway

July 11th-15th, 10-12am : 7-11 years old (60€)

July 18th-22nd, 10-12am : 4-6 years old (60€)

Book early, limited numbers ! Contact : Aline O’Connell

087 743 88 10

03 Jun 2011

Have you an idea? Fidelma Healy Eames

HAVE AN IDEA? TELL US! – HEALY EAMES
Local Young Entrepreneurs encouraged to Submit Ideas to Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to win research grant of €15,000 and week shadowing top Irish entrepreneur.
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03 Jun 2011

Cases Wine Warehouse

Well it’s Met Éireann 1; Kiwi Long Range Forecast Guy 0. Anyone who checked out last week’s weather link will recall that the guy in New Zealand who has been reasonably accurate on our weather for the last few summer has bombed out so far this year, predicting lovely weather in May and a wet June. (more…)

02 Jun 2011

Claregalway secondary school just 27 months away

THE Government is set to fast track the provision of a secondary school for the Claregalway area, with the building set to open in September 2013. (more…)

30 May 2011

Galway Choral Association Summer Musical Celebration

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30 May 2011

All in a days work

Food, Photos, Fun, Friends

Móna Wise
26 May 2011 MonaWise.Wordpress.com

Finding my voice

Oh, I know. I have a voice. But this writing lark that I have gotten myself into has a very private and personal voice and to be honest, it is not one I always feel like sharing. I think that it is because I am still not quite ‘there’ yet. I still question all my ‘P’s’ and ‘Q’s’ (I always will) and I lack the confidence to brag-all-about it because it is just words. Not brilliantly written, not contrived. Just easy-reading story-telling kind of words. Sometimes whilst stalking other great writers (on Facebook) I pause to admire their skill and envy their commitment to writing profound pieces of literature. They write poetry, they attend all the readings and book launches. They are true artists suffering for their art. I’m just a Mum. And these are my words. (more…)