Minister Calleary to turn the sod on new AIM Centre in Sligo
The sod will officially be turned on the new home for the AIM centre in Sligo later today. The Centre will focus on developing capability in cutting-edge manufacturing technology in companies across the North-West region. The project is driven by the ATU, Sligo County Council and Leitrim County…
Slight increase to Uduras na Gaeltachta budget not enough according to Donegal TD
The slight increase to Udaras na Gaeltachta funding is not enough, according to a Donegal TD. Fianna Fail Deputy and Leas Cheann Comhairle, Pat ‘The Cope’ Gallagher says that the department does similar work in Gaeltacht areas as the IDA and Enterprise Ireland for less funding. Funding for Udaras na…
More than 500 jobs created by Enterprise Ireland supported companies in the region
More than 500 jobs were created by Enterprise Ireland-supported companies in 2018 across the counties of Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim. The agency responsible for developing Irish businesses globally is reporting its highest ever figures, with 215,207 people now employed by firms backed by EI. Over 60 per cent of the…
Enterprise Ireland event in Sligo for entrepreneurs, businesses
Enterprise Ireland Chief Executive Julie Sinnamon will be the guest speaker at a regional innovation showcase tomorrow, Friday, in Sligo. Business owners, those involved in start-ups and representatives of support and development agencies will attend. Sinnamon will speak about Enterprise Ireland’s commitments to regional entrepreneurship and the development of businesses.…
Fund opens for female entrepreneurs
Applications for Enterprise Ireland’s Competitive Start Fund for female entrepreneurs opens tomorrow, Wednesday May 3rd. Businesses must fewer than three years old from the date of application and if successful, can receive up to €50,000 in funding with a maximum of fifteen businesses to be selected with the fund totalling…
Enterprise Ireland companies create more than 700 jobs in Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal
Enterprise Ireland companies based in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal created a total of more than 700 jobs in the three counties in 2016. More than 420 of the jobs were in Donegal, 160 were in Leitrim and 120 in Sligo. The total number of people employed in Enterprise Ireland supported…
Employment in Enterprise Ireland companies in Donegal now over 3,500
Enterprise Ireland companies based in Donegal created 422 jobs in 2016, bringing total employment by Enterprise Ireland clients to 3,581. The Government agency responsible for developing Irish business globally says a total of 19,244 new jobs — both full and part-time — in Enterprise Ireland supported businesses were created across…