Cable company UPC Business has announced that it is introducing Business High Speed broadband speeds of 6Mb, 10Mb and 20Mb for all SMEs in Galway.

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Well-known Galway construction retail outlet McDonagh and Sons Ltd has submitted a planning application for the redevelopment of a 3,344 hectare site in Ballybane.

The massive slump in the construction industry has had a knock-on effect for many other sectors, but none more so than architecture. Marie Madden talks to Hugo Lamont of the European Architectural Student Assembly about the current situation for the country's architects and the difficulties in finding a balance between innovation and tradition in Galway's landscape.

The annual search began last week for Ireland's best and brightest online, with a call for entries to the eircom Golden Spider Awards 2008. The eircom Golden Spider Awards celebrate high achievement in digital creativity and innovation. Each year they recognise and reward brands, organisations, agencies and individuals who truly innovate, embrace new technologies and exceed expectations in the online environment.

Aer Arann Chairman, Padraig O'Ceidigh, has announced the appointment of Paul Schütz as the airline's Chief Executive Designate.

Thursday saw the launch of the Galway Fáilte Awards, which are part of Junior Chamber Galway's 2008 Free Tourist Guide, of which 60,000 copies have been distributed. Visitors to Galway are invited to nominate someone who has given great service or a venue that really catered for their needs when they were in the city.

Q. I want to open a new restaurant in Galway and I have seen a building for rent which would be suitable. I have contacted the estate agent who has confirmed that the lease will be for 21 years with a rent of €3,600 per month. What are the main areas that I need to be made aware of before signing a lease?

Galway property developer Gerry Barrett has been granted planning permission to redevelop the historic Hatch Hall building in Dublin.

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) will hold a number of seminars in Galway over the coming weeks to advise local contracting firms on how to best place themselves to win public sector building contracts.