5 d. ago Former Waterford Crystal site to become part of enterprise centre on university campus

The site will develop to have capacity for up to 6,000 employees.

Politics

1 week ago QFinancial.ie launches Employers Pension Helpline to support Galway businesses ahead of auto

Local financial advisory firm QFinancial.ie has launched a dedicated support service — EmployersPensionHelpline.ie — to help small businesses in County Galway prepare for Ireland’s new auto-enrolment pension scheme, coming into effect in January 2026 The government’s introduction of mandatory pension contributions for all full-time employees earning over €20,000 has raised serious concerns among small business owners, particularly in the trades, catering, and retail […] The post QFinancial.ie launches Employers Pension Helpline to support Galway businesses ahead of auto-enrolment rollout appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Economics

1 week ago Son of GAA boss Davy Fitzgerald given suspended sentence after stealing €35,000 from former employer

Colm Fitzgerald stole €35,000 from his former employer Bank of Ireland to feed his gambling addiction.

Economics

2 w. ago Davy Fitzgerald’s son given suspended sentence for stealing €35,000 from employer to fund gambling addiction

Judge imposes fully suspended 12-month sentence for ‘significant breach of trust’

Economics

2 w. ago Davy Fitzgerald's son receives suspended sentence after stealing €35,000 from former employer Bank of Ireland

A son of Clare hurling legend Davy Fitzgerald was given a fully suspended 12-month prison sentence after he admitted stealing €35,000 from his then employer, Bank of Ireland, to feed his “out-of-control gambling addiction”

Economics

2 w. ago Swimming coaches recruited from Philippines win back almost €12,000 in wages deducted by employer

Swim school told employment tribunal it had invested in training the staff and deductions had been agreed with them

Politics

2 w. ago €6bn cargo facility at former Galway Airport could create 6,000 jobs

REPRESENTATIVES acting on behalf of an international property group are understood to have lobbied a number of Galway County Councillors over the potential sale of the former Galway Airport – revealing plans to develop the site as a multi-billion euro international cargo airport, employing over 6,000 people. The Connacht Tribune understands that the group has […] The post €6bn cargo facility at former Galway Airport could create 6,000 jobs appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Transport

2 w. ago Builder awarded €9,000 for unfair dismissal after calling employer a ‘sneaky rat’

David Donohoe complained to Workplace Relations Commission over being sacked from his employment of 13 years with SJK Civils Ltd

Society

2 w. ago Former Mount Sackville bursar stole half million euro from private school to fund gambling addiction

Mary Higgins (62) pleaded to stealing at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court

Politics

3 w. ago Ireland's new gambling watchdog is up and running, but its strict laws won't apply until 2026

The delay to start the regulation process prolongs the beginning of a social fund for people with gambling habits.

Politics

3 w. ago Influencer and Aer Lingus employee held over €6,000 drug stop in Dublin

Laryssa Sales, 19, and Otavoio Martin De Sousa, 30, originally from Brazil, were arrested on Sunday during an operation by gardaí from the Kevin Street Drugs Unit.

Events

3 w. ago Influencer and Aer Lingus employee boyfriend caught with €6,000 worth of drugs

Laryssa Sales (19) and Otavoio Martin De Sousa (30) originally from Brazil, were arrested on Sunday

Events