Nicholas O Connor – a modern business steeped in history

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

It is 33 years ago since Nicholas O Connor bought an old Gaeltarra Éireann knitting factory in his native Lettermore; it measured 800 square feet. From small beginnings he built a major outlet providing building materials, hardware, plumbing, electrical equipment, fridges, washing machine, TVs, furniture, garden centre and a large range of other goods.

Raheen Woods to host Bags and Bling cancer awareness charity fundraiser

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Raheen Woods Hotel in Athenry is hosting the Marie Keating Foundation Bags and Bling fundraiser next week. Following the death of their mother Marie in 1998, the Keating family committed themselves to fundraising to alleviate the hardship for both patients and their families.

Record-breaking demand for clinically proven weight loss capsule

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Therapie Clinic, Shop Street, Galway recently introduced a brand new, clinically proven weight loss capsule to Ireland and reported a record-breaking level of demand for the product. Most interesting of all is the level of repeat purchase and rave reviews from regular clients which tells us that this really is an exciting break-through in weight loss.

Athenry’s One voucher an ideal Christmas gift

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

The Athenry Chamber of Commerce is launching an Athenry Gift Voucher to support its Buy Local campaign.

Galway County Council honoured for recycling initiative

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Galway County Council was honoured at the recent Repak Awards during National Recycling Week. WEEE Ireland, the Irish compliance scheme for electrical and battery recycling, selected Galway County Council as a recipient of their Special Merit Award and as a finalist in the WEEE Ireland Best WEEE and Battery Recycling Event Category for their hard work during the year and participation in the WEEE Ireland Collection Programme.

Sample the golden age of glamour at Brown Thomas

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Walk by the windows of Brown Thomas Galway and step into an era of decadence and sophistication as the store pays homage to the golden age of Hollywood glamour this October.

Drawing inspiration from screen icons such as Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly, Brown Thomas Galway will host a fantastic programme of entertainment. With fashion and lingerie workshops, alluring make-up masterclasses and exclusive product launches, customers can marvel at the artistry of the golden age and be able to re create the different looks at home.

Ardilaun gets ready for annual wedding fair

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

It is that time of year again when The Ardilaun hotel is busy preparing for another hectic annual wedding fair which promises to be bigger and better than ever, where all brides and grooms-to-be and their families can go along free of charge on Sunday November 6 from 2pm to 6pm to see Galway’s favourite wedding venue for themselves. The hotel celebrated in style earlier this year with winning the coveted title of Best Hotel Wedding Venue in Connacht at the Weddings Online Awards. The Ardilaun offers an oasis of calm in private, secluded, surroundings for your special day, with wedding proposal packages for everyone outlined in its new luxurious brochure.

The wedding fair has become hugely popular over the past few years, so the message is to come early. Enjoy a complimentary glass of fruit punch on arrival in the main foyer of the hotel and a special treat with the cascading chocolate fountain which is an ever-popular stand at the wedding fair where you can sample fresh fruit, marshmallows and other delights dipped in melted milk and white chocolate.

What sort of president do we need?

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

We rarely have presidential elections in the State. If you are under 55, you will only have had the opportunity to vote in two such elections. Make the most of the rare opportunity next week, and have your say in voting for our next Head of State.

Are Galway Airport’s days numbered?

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Galway Airport’s future is in serious doubt following the double blow this week of Aer Arann suspending its winter flights from Carnmore and the Government’s decision to cease its funding.

Are Galway Airport’s days numbered?

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Galway Airport’s future is in serious doubt following the double blow this week of Aer Arann suspending its winter flights from Carnmore and the Government’s decision to cease its funding.

Kanyu Tree hits top five

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Salthill band The Kanyu Tree are currently riding high in the Irish charts with their debut album People Street entering the chart at number four on the day of its release.

Councillors lack faith in traffic control centre

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Allowing City Hall to operate the forthcoming new urban traffic control system was this week compared to Idi Amin’s bizarre running of Uganda in the 1970s.

Tragedy strikes local Galway communities

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

There was tragic news for two County Galway communities this week with the fatal Boston shooting of a young Aran Island native and the loss of a “gentleman” Connemara farmer.

Baboró to host a street party for children and families

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

The Baboró International Arts Festival for Children opens this Sunday with Priceless, an outdoor street party for children and families along Quay Street from 2pm to 5pm.

Use St Francis’ Home to alleviate overcrowding at UHG, urges nursing union official

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Keeping St Francis’ public nursing home open may be one of the keys to alleviating the overcrowding crisis at UHG’s emergency department, says a nursing union official.

Once in a lifetime opportunity

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Alan Kerins Projects is pleased to announce that a novel charity match will take place in Croke Park on Thursday October 27 at 3.30pm. The match will see the old rivalry ignited between Dublin and Galway in what promises to be a fun filled occasion. Some of Ireland’s greatest sporting heroes have signed up for the event and they include; Padraic Joyce, Bernard Dunne, Ray Houghton, Jason Sherlock, Katie Taylor, Darragh O Se, Pat Spillane, Mikey Sheehy, Seamus Moynihan, Hector, Gary Gillespie, Ken Doherty, Mick Galway and Tony Ward.

US Embassy to sponsor July fourth celebrations during Volvo stopover

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Let’s Do It Global have unveiled ambitious plans for the final leg of the 2012 Volvo Ocean Race which is expected to cost €4.5 million.

Passengers for post-October Aer Arann flights to get refunds

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Aer Arann Regional flights between Galway Airport and London Southend, London Luton, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Waterford have been suspended.

Binge drinking hurler gets suspended sentence

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

A GAA hurler who, when training season was finished, went on a binge drinking session only to end up in a fight with a team mate and hurling offensive abuse at a garda received a three months suspended sentence at Galway District Court this week.

Ahascragh priest to bring defamation case against RTÉ

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

An Ahascragh priest is set to bring a defamation case against state broadcaster RTÉ in the High Court next month.

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