05 Sep

Gallagher Motors

Gallagher Motors

www.gallaghersmotors.com

Gallagher Motors provide the servicing of all cars and light commercials and all types of repairs. Batteries, Anti-Freeze, Tyres, Exhausts, Clutches Brakes, Timing Belts Focusing, Headlights.

Tyre Centre / Puncture Repair

Gallagher Motors are providers of a huge range of tyres and stock a large array of well known tyre brands, these include Continental, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Dunlop, Michelin, Barum & Sportiva.

Gallagher Motors Fleet Management

Gallagher Motors planned preventative fleet maintenance service packages maximize the performance, safety, and fuel efficiency of your fleet. … You can count on everything a preventive and predictive maintenance plan needs to keep your fleet (Car & Van) running

Snap On Engine Diagnostics

Our team of professionally qualified engineers, using our modern workshop that’s equipped with the latest diagnostics technology

Gallagher Motors Recovery Service

Gallagher Motors provide a 24 hour vehicle recovery service locally using our tow truck. We also provide a car transporters
service

11 Jul

Trading Online Vouchers ( Website Grants)

Trading Online Vouchers ( Website Grants)

With the trend ever increasing towards online spending it is estimated that only 23% of small Irish businesses are engaged in any meaningful way in e-commerce sales. For businesses employing less than ten people this percentage could be even lower. It is now believed that of online purchases made in Ireland that 70% of these are done in overseas markets.

There is now an urgency to ensure that businesses recognise that this is happening and that they are encouraged and supported to correctly respond to this digital reality.

Eligibility Criteria

Vouchers will be available to a maximum value of €2,500 or 50% eligible expenditure (exclusive of VAT), whichever is the lesser;

  •     Voucher approval must be gained prior to incurring any expense;
  •     Own labour is not an eligible expense;
  •     Third party costs only will be considered;
  •     All third party/supplier invoices must contain proper business details (e.g. Tax and Business Registration details).

The vouchers are targeted at businesses with the following profile:

Limited online trading presence;

  •     Less than 10 employees;
  •     Applicants must be registered and trading for minimum of 12 months;
  •     Turnover less than €2million.

Ineligible projects include:

  •     Charitable status;
  •     Commercial semi-state companies;
  •     ”Not for profit” organisations;
  •     Trade associations;
  •     Company representation bodies such as Chambers of Commerce.

What can The Online Trading Vouchers be used for:

  •     The development or upgrade of an e-commerce website such as implementing online payments or booking systems;
  •     Purchase of Internet related software;
  •     Online advertising;
  •     Development of an app;
  •     Implementation of a digital marketing strategy;
  •     Consultation with ICT experts for early stage adopters of online strategy;
  •     Training/skills development specifically to establish and manage an online trading activity.

Vouchers cannot be used for:

  •     Development of brochure websites;
  •     Purchase of non-internet related software;
  •     Anything other than online trading related activity.

Voucher Application

  •     Read the terms and conditions;
  •     Complete and sign application form and return to Local Enterprise Office
  •     Enclose copies of three quotations in respect of each proposed element of work.

Digital Voucher Brochure available here.

Trading Online Voucher – eForm Available (.docx) HERE.

 

Contact Jeremy Cullen, Local Enterprise Office Roscommon on 090 6626263 to find out more information regarding the Trading Online Voucher Scheme.

Contact Local Enterprise Office Mayo on 094 9047555 to find out more information regarding the Trading Online Voucher Scheme.

 

15 May

Are you under threat from Ransomware?

Are you under threat from Ransomware?

What Is Ransomware?

Ransomware is a kind of malicious script or software that installs itself on your computer without your knowledge. Once it’s installed and running, it will lock down your system and won’t allow you to access any files or programs on that computer. Usually, as in this current WannaCry exploit, it will alert you to the lockdown with an impossible-to-ignore pop-up screen which informs you that your computer is being held for ransom. To unlock your system and regain access to the computer being held hostage, the lock screen informs you that you must purchase an unlock tool or decryption key from the hacker.

Where Did This Threat Originate?

In this case, Microsoft has been aware of the vulnerability since March 2017, when it published a Security Bulletin covering the potential risk. According to the Spanish newspaper El Mundo, early indicators seem to point to the attack originating in China, but more information is needed.

How Can You Tell If Your Computer Is Infected?

The most obvious way to tell if your computer has been affected is if you are seeing a ransomware pop-up screen when you start up your computer. But because we don’t know how long the malware sits on your computer or network, not seeing this pop-up isn’t necessarily an indication that you haven’t been infected. The bottom line: if your Windows computer has connected to a shared network, such as those found in schools, public places, cafes and businesses, and you don’t have complete control over every computer on that network and haven’t been keeping Windows up-to-date, your computer may be infected.

How to Protect Yourself From the Vulnerability

According to Microsoft a fix for this vulnerability was released on March 14th for all affected versions of Windows. If you are running Windows and have automatic updates enabled you should be okay. If you don’t and haven’t updated recently you should update to the most recently released version immediately. It is important to note that unsupported versions of Windows, like XP, did not receive this security update. Those systems should either be isolated or shut down.

Please pass this along to your friends and family. Those that are less technical may not have updates auto-enabled, and may need a helping hand updating their operating system.

23 Feb

Video Promotion added to concordentertainment.com

Video Promotion added to concordentertainment.com

“Concord” are a Professional, Energetic, Versatile, Very Experienced & Great Fun wedding band who promise not to disappoint. This Mayo Wedding Band also plays in Galway, Sligo, Roscommon, Donegal, Cavan, Westmeath and all over Ireland.

This week we added a video promotional header the band had recorded, they uploaded the video to vimeo and we integrated it into their website. Video promotion is an excellent way to advertise your product or service. View the promotion at  http://concordentertainment.com and see how this could work for you.

We can happily design a website for you that can incorporate video giving you a promotional edge over the competition.

15 Feb

How to Add SSL and HTTPS to your website

How to Add SSL and HTTPS to your website

HTTPS or Secure HTTP is an encryption method that secures the connection between users’ browser and your server. This makes it harder for hackers to eavesdrop on the connection.

Recently, Google also announced that they will be using HTTPS and SSL as a ranking signal in their search results. This means that using HTTPS and SSL will help improve your site’s SEO.

See the full article here