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Cultural Capital of Ireland - A Glimpse of Galway
Narrow cobblestone streets, rushing rivers, and flickering shop signs make Galway a favored city for street performers, fishermen, and free-spirited artists. The vibrant nightlife on weekend evenings attracts people from as far away as Dublin, and the diverse festivals are also quite interesting. It is also convenient to travel from Galway to the Aran Islands and the picturesque Connemara.
Irish University Cultural and Arts Majors Highly Sought After
As an international hub for creative arts, Ireland possesses a rich and profound cultural and artistic tradition, making it a cradle for artistic talent. Irish art institutions offer a wide variety of art and design courses, ensuring that everyone can find an arts major that suits their interests.
Ireland Becomes the World's Eighth Most Innovative Economy
According to a September 21 report by Irish media, the 2015 Global Innovation Index indicates that Ireland has surpassed Luxembourg and Denmark to become the world's eighth most innovative economy. Cornell University, INSEAD, and the World Intellectual Property Organization jointly surveyed 141 economies worldwide, measuring innovation capability and measurable output through 79 indicators.
Apple Watch to Launch in Ireland on September 25
Apple has updated its website, revealing that the Apple Watch will be available for sale in Ireland on September 25. The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will also reach users on September 25. Of course, Austria, Denmark, and Ireland are not among the initial launch countries for the iPhone 6s. Apple aims to have the iPhone 6s available in 130 countries by the end of 2015.
Irish Innovative Enterprises May Establish Headquarters in Shenzhen
Irish immigration perspective on doing business in Ireland: Recently, an Irish business delegation led by Richard Bruton, Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, visited Shenzhen. The delegation included Irish innovative technology companies from six major sectors: information and communications, financial services, life sciences, clean technology, food, and aviation. During this visit to China, cooperation agreements were reached for six projects.
Apple to Build New Data Center in Ireland
Immigration and Business in Ireland: Recently, the Galway County Council in Ireland approved Apple's request to invest 850 million euros ($950 million) to build a data center in its southern suburbs.
Avolon Acquired by HNA Group
Irish Immigration Business: Bohai Leasing, a subsidiary of Chinese aviation and freight giant HNA Group, has acquired the Irish aircraft leasing company Avolon for approximately $2.5 billion. Bohai Leasing will pay $31 per share in the transaction, which includes assuming Avolon's debt. Avolon is headquartered in Dublin, with a total value of approximately $7.6 billion.
Allied Irish Banks IT Department Votes to Accept Outsourcing Proposal
Immigration and Business in Ireland: Staff working in the IT department of Allied Irish Banks (AIB) have voted to accept the bank's outsourcing proposal. This means approximately 220 employees will be transferred to Infosys, while Wipro will provide technical support services. The vote was also extended to members of the Irish Bank Officials Association (IBOA) involved in AIB's IT department.
Ireland Approves Facebook's Investment in Data Center Construction
Ireland Immigration: Recently, the Meath County Council in Ireland has approved Facebook's plan to invest 200 million euros (220 million USD) in the construction of a data center in Clonee, Meath.
Ireland's Credit Rating Outlook Upgraded to Positive
Ireland Immigration: International credit rating agency Fitch announced last Friday that it has upgraded Ireland's credit rating outlook from "Stable" to "Positive," while affirming its credit rating at "A-." It stated that the European nation's economic growth momentum has been strengthening since it exited its international bailout program in 2013.
Ireland: What Makes It the Top Startup Country in Europe
Irish immigration looks at doing business in Ireland: This month, the Financial Times reported that Huawei completed its first acquisition in Ireland, purchasing the electronic communication network management business of Amartus to enter the Irish telecommunications market. As early as the beginning of 2013, Huawei had established a research and development center in Ireland.
Irish Compressed Air Energy Storage Project Receives European Funding
Insights for Irish immigrants on life in Ireland: The European Union has agreed to provide 6.47 million euros (approximately 7 million U.S. dollars) in funding to Gaelectric's compressed air energy storage (CAES) project located in Northern Ireland.