The North West has seen a small increase in house prices over the last 3 months
There has been a small increase in house prices across the North West in the last 3 months. Sligo has seen an increase of 5.1% since March of this year. Leitrim has increased by 4% while Donegal by 1.4%. The figures come from the Real Estate Alliance and they also…
Local businesses to take part in networking event in London tomorrow evening
A number of local businesses will be in attendance at the ‘Sligo Comes to London’ event which takes place at the Bloomsbury Hotel in the English capital tomorrow evening. The event brings together business, community and civic leaders from Sligo with UK-based business leaders and professionals with strong connections to…
Sligo company wins North West Regional Award
Studyclix.ie, an online study aid for both Junior and Leaving Certificate students, which was set up by an Enniscrone teacher has won the North West Regional Award at the recent National Enterprise Awards. The annual awards which are organised by the Local Enterprise Offices celebrate Ireland’s micro-enterprises. Studyclix, which was…
North West businesses must prepare for new data protection laws
Businesses in the North West have only a year to prepare for new data protection laws coming into effect. As part of the new laws, businesses will have to be fully transparent about how they are using and safeguarding personal data and to be able to demonstrate accountability for their…
Hopes for vacant units at Aurivo in Achonry
A Sligo based Councillor says he hopes the vacant Aurivo premises at Achonry can be developed as a food hub or food production facility, for local small and medium businesses. The facility has been empty since Aurivo moved their butter production to the Ornua plant in Mitchelstown in County Cork…
Sligo firm achieves ETP certification
There was good news for Sligo-based Aurivo today after they achieved certification to the business improvement model, Excellence Through People (ETP). The aim of the certificate is to get organisations to look at their staff as a key source of competitive advantage. It is accredited by the National Standards Authority…
Ras brings business boost to Bundoran
Bundoran is in for a major business boost with the An Post Ras coming to the town this afternoon. Hotels and B&Bs in the town and surrounding area will benefit from more than 500 bed nights as a result of the major cycle race going through the region. The third…