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The days of 1,500+ job announcements seemed to be well behind us in recent decades, but the fact that one was made last week bodes well for Athenry and its hinterland and satellite towns.

IDA Ireland, together with Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, announced today that Dexcom, Inc., a global leader in continuous glucose monitoring for people with diabetes, plans to build its newest global manufacturing facility in Athenry, Galway. The project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland and represents an investment of €300 million over five years and the potential to create up to 1,000 high skilled jobs over the same period.

Claregalway-based battery systems manufacturer Xerotech plans to hire more than 100 new employees to meet a growing demand for its technology.

Having received a shout-out from acclaimed Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder at his solo show for his mirror-like impersonations of Freddy Mercury, Kildare musician Brian Keville is at the top of his game. As lead singer for the theatrical rock performance group Qween, the artist pours his heart and soul into recreating the legendary vocals and charismatic style of the music icon.

Start working in pharmacy and you can progress up to becoming a pharmacist. First you work as an over the counter assistant, you are trained instore to give advice on medicines bought at the counter, vitamins, and skincare. Next, train as a pharmacy technician doing a two year distance learning technician course while working, gaining experience and applying knowledge as you acquire it. Lastly, you can apply to university as a mature student to study pharmacy. The academic requirement is a Leaving Certificate with chemistry. Experience in pharmacy, ie, working as a pharmacy technician, is an obvious advantage. Universities want the applicants to start and complete courses they begin, and having worked in a pharmacy you will know it is a career fit for you. This experience makes you more attractive to the admissions panel.

In May 1971, it was reported that US computer manufacturer, Digital Equipment Corporation (known here simply as DEC) had chosen Galway for its first hardware manufacturing base in Europe because of the availability of an English speaking workforce, a favourable tax policy, a local university, and the anticipated entry of Ireland into the EEC.

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has announced 17 new apprenticeship programmes will be developed during 2022.

Connolly Motor Group is recruiting 25 new service apprentices to join their growing team across Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Letterkenny. The successful candidates are offered the opportunity to train with world renowned brands in the country’s best workshops.

Connolly Motor Group is recruiting 25 new service apprentices to join their growing team across Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Letterkenny. The successful candidates are offered the opportunity to train with world renowned brands in the country’s best workshops.

Semi-permanent make-up, also known as micro-pigmentation, is a form of temporary cosmetic tattooing which allows you to have long-lasting eyeliner and lip colour as well as being able to shape and contour your eyebrows.