A total of 38 new jobs were created in the Mayo Gaeltacht in 2015. There were 665 full-time equivalent jobs in Údarás client companies in the Mayo Gaeltacht at the end of the year, a net loss of 20 jobs on the previous year. New jobs were created in a number of companies, including Innealtóireacht Cathal Shevlin Teo and the technology-based company, Crannchur Cliste Teo. Jobs were lost during the year in some companies, and they include Crann Iorrais Teo and Selc Éireann Teo. Two new enterprises were established during the year on the island of Acaill and now employ four people. These are Salann Mara Acla Teo, suppliers of sea salt products and Táirgí Acla Teo which brews beer products. Support was approved during the year for new projects that will come on-stream in the Mayo Gaeltacht in the near future. It is expected that these enterprises will generate a total investment of million and create 30 new jobs when fully operational. €2.86 A new welding training centre in Béal an Mhuirthead Last year, one of Údarás’ premises on its industrial estate in Béal an Mhuirthead was redeveloped as a welding training centre, with funding from Údarás and Fiontar Chomhraic Teo. An investment of was made to renovate the building to the standard required €262,342 and install the necessary equipment. Muintearas Teo are responsible for managing the training centre. MSLETB Training Centre in Sligo/Ballina ran the first welding course there last November and another course will start in May 2016. This centre was developed in response to demand from local employers for qualified welders. Tourism Projects A total investment of was made in a cultural tourism project in Acaill with support €183,500 from an tÚdarás, Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Mayo County Council and Fáilte Éireann. As a result of this investment, a new range of tourism products will be provided in Acaill in 2016 under the auspices of Comhlacht Forbartha Áitiúil Acla Teo. Comharchumann Ionad Deirbhile in An Eachléim is also involved with this project, and both organisations are developing a joint tourism venture based on the culture and heritage of the Mayo Gaeltacht.
A total of 38 new jobs were created in the Mayo Gaeltacht in 2015. There were 665 full-time equivalent jobs in Údarás client companies in the Mayo Gaeltacht at the end of the year, a net loss of 20 jobs on the previous year. New jobs were created in a number of companies, including Innealtóireacht Cathal Shevlin Teo and the technology-based company, Crannchur Cliste Teo. Jobs were lost during the year in some companies, and they include Crann Iorrais Teo and Selc Éireann Teo. Two new enterprises were established during the year on the island of Acaill and now employ four people. These are Salann Mara Acla Teo, suppliers of sea salt products and Táirgí Acla Teo which brews beer products. Support was approved during the year for new projects that will come on-stream in the Mayo Gaeltacht in the near future. It is expected that these enterprises will generate a total investment of €2.86 million and create 30 new jobs when fully operational. A new welding training centre in Béal an Mhuirthead Last year, one of Údarás’ premises on its industrial estate in Béal an Mhuirthead was redeveloped as a welding training centre, with funding from Údarás and Fiontar Chomhraic Teo. An investment of €262,342 was made to renovate the building to the standard required and install the necessary equipment. Muintearas Teo are responsible for managing the training centre. MSLETB Training Centre in Sligo/Ballina ran the first welding course there last November and another course will start in May 2016. This centre was developed in response to demand from local employers for qualified welders. Tourism Projects A total investment of €183,500 was made in a cultural tourism project in Acaill with support from an tÚdarás, Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Mayo County Council and Fáilte Éireann. As a result of this investment, a new range of tourism products will be provided in Acaill in 2016 under the auspices of Comhlacht Forbartha Áitiúil Acla Teo. Comharchumann Ionad Deirbhile in An Eachléim is also involved with this project, and both organisations are developing a joint tourism venture based on the culture and heritage of the Mayo Gaeltacht.
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