A new book on work-life balance was launched in Galway last week. 'Work-Life Balance: Policies and & Initiatives in Irish Organisations' by the Centre for Innovation and Structural Change (CISC) at NUI, Galway, was launched on Monday by Minister Éamon Ó Cuív.

The ARAMARK Ireland team at University Hospital Galway (UHG) has been presented with one of the hospitality industry's top awards at the 20th Hotel & Catering Review Gold Medal Awards.

Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) is encouraging SMEs to save up to 20 per cent of their costs by availing of its free energy assessment service.

The National Adult Literacy Agency has said that low-skilled workers are most likely to be affected by the current economic situation.

Massachusetts Governor Timothy P Murray will be in Galway next month on a trade mission aimed at expanding trade and transatlantic investments in the life sciences, IT and tourism.

Owners know that the best opportunity to sell may not come at a time of their choosing. If your business is always for sale (at the right price), then you can't afford to put off planning for a sale.

Deirdre O'Shaughnessy speaks to Dr Gerry Byrne, programme manager with the Environmental Protection Agency, about the environment, business, and the agency's newest initiative to marry the two.

IBEC West has issued a strong warning to both Irish business and the Government that "the game has changed".

A quarterly analysis of the housing market has revealed that house prices were down 9.4 per cent this year to July, and are now back at levels not seen since November 2005.

This year The Prince of Wales Hotel in the centre of Athlone town will host themed Casino Royale Christmas Party Nights. The Prince of Wales offer the complete package all under one roof and you are guaranteed a night to remember.