100 new jobs to be created in the West of Ireland

An Australian tech firm is promising to bring 100 new jobs to the West of Ireland.

SiteMinder, which offers cloud computing to the hotel industry, will begin recruiting immediately.

It is opening an office in Galway today and hopes to fill all roles over the next three years.

SiteMinder's customers in this country already includes the K-Club and The Connacht Hotel - the host of today's opening event.