Home sweet home for the childen at St Bernadette’s ward

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

Hotel Meyrick, Galway’s four star hotel located in the heart of Eyre Square, will once again spread the Christmas cheer and donate a life size gingerbread house to the children of St Bernadette’s, the children’s ward in the University Hospital Galway.

Budget 2012 ‘music to the ears of Galway business’ says Healy Eames

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

Budget 2012 is “music to the ears of Galway business, big and small” as it contains “positive and creative pro-jobs measures”.

This is the view of Fine Gael senator Fidelma Healy Eames who said she was “encouraged” by what she sees as “ the pro-jobs measures and R&D incentives” in the Budget announced on Tuesday.

Mortgage interest relief increase a ‘major boost to boom time buyers’ – Walsh

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

Increasing mortgage interest relief for those who bought their first home at the height of the property bubble “will help a significant cohort of people”.

Change to USC will help ‘most vulnerable’ says Nolan

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

Abolishing the Universal Social Charge for 330,000 of the most vulnerable low-paid workers marks the reversal of a “crude mechanism that hit all workers regardless of low income”.

Ireland left with highest VAT rate in Eurozone says Ó Cuív

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

Budget 2012 does nothing to tackle the State’s job crisis but everything to ensure we have the highest rate of VAT in the Eurozone according to Galway West TD Éamon Ó Cuív.

The Fianna Fáil deputy leader accused the Government of failing “to take any meaningful measures to tackle the jobs crisis” in this week’s Budget.

All-Ireland Judo success for Athenry students

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

Transition year students from Athenry Vocational School enjoyed great success at the recent Judo All-Ireland championships in Dublin.

Residents ‘horrified’ at plans for new Tesco hypermarket

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

Residents of Highfield Park, Rahoon Road, and Old Seamus Quirke Road, say they are “shocked and dismayed” at the prospect of a three-storey high Tesco hypermarket being constructed in their area.

Kinvara Christmas Market opens this weekend

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

The Kinvara Christmas Farmers’ Market will be held over two weekends this year, with the first event taking place this weekend.

Grealish condemns Budget as ‘anti-family’

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

The majority of the cuts and tax increases in Budget 2012 “disproportionately target families and the poorer elements of society”, making it one of the most “anti-family” budgets in living memory.

Galway Arts Festival hit Misterman takes New York by storm

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

The runaway hit of this year’s Galway Arts Festival, Misterman, starring Cillian Murphy, opened last Sunday night in New York to standing ovations and rave reviews.

Films screenings to mark Human Rights Day

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

This Saturday is International Human Rights Day and to mark the date the Galway Alliance Against War is organising an evening of films in the Nuns Island Theatre.

Councillors attempt to block proposed halting site

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

Serious questions were raised at Monday’s city council meeting to have land in Ballindooley listed as a heritage site, which some councillors suspected was a means to block a proposed Traveller halting site for the area.

Council seeks legal advice over Occupy camp

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

Following the move of Occupy Galway to facilitate the Christmas Market, the Galway City Council now plans to take legal action against the camp.

Council seeks a further €3m to fund Seamus Quirke Road

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

Overruns on the Seamus Quirke Road upgrade have forced the Galway City Council to apply for an €8 million loan to complete the project.

Initial costings were prepared prior to construction commencing in September 2010 and estimated the cost of the scheme at €10.3 million.

Fallers has been selling timeless gifts for well over a century

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

If anyone knows anything about selling Christmas gifts, it is Fallers. They have this year renovated the store at Williamsgate Street, so now not alone has the store got a complete new shop front but the interior has been upgraded. This 132-year-old store has always been known for its vast selection of jewellery, gifts, and watches.

Win a g Hotel gift card

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

To celebrate the festive season, Santa and his elves have just launched the five star g Hotel’s new, exclusive gift card selection offering the ultimate presents for this Christmas.

It is the season of giving at Capones

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

It is the season for giving and Capones is doing just that as it has gone all out and are offering a complimentary bottle of wine for tables of four, with their four course menu for €20pp.

Sparkle your way through the party season with Kingfisher Beauty Spa

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

Juggling Christmas parties with work, present shopping and tree decorating can leave little time for your beauty regime. But follow these quick-and-easy tips from The Kingfisher Beauty Spa and you are sure to sparkle throughout the whole festive season.

Cura is there to give you space to think

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

An unplanned pregnancy at any age or at any stage in life can or may become a difficult and challenging time.

Ardilaun Pearl Proposal wedding offer of just €50 per person

Thu, Dec 08, 2011

The Ardilaun Hotel, situated in leafy Taylor’s Hill, with superb gardens, is one of Galway’s well-loved, long-established family run and favourite wedding venues and has a reputation for its luxurious comfort in an intimate setting, gracious style and fine food. The Ardilaun Hotel offers their Pearl Proposal at just €50 per person for an all inclusive wedding package.

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