Naughton retreats on Norris vote

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

In less than a month in the mayoral office, first time Mayor Hildegarde Naughton has completed a second U-turn on a controversial decision.

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Environment Minister Phil Hogan could yet overturn rezoning decision

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

Efforts to rezone a site on Shantalla Road to allow for a major Tesco supermarket may have received the support of the Galway City Council, but it could still be turned down if the Environment Minister Phil Hogan deems it to contravene his Department’s guidelines.

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Galway walking club announces details of annual marathon

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

The Galway Walking Club is currently accepting registration for the marathon and half marathon which takes place on Saturday August 13.

Pre-registration for the event is required and registration details can be downloaded from the club website at http://galwaywalkingclub.wordpress.com/marathon

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Local artists go online for charity

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

The famed Paint Box Studios in Galway has just launched its inaugural online art exhibition offering over 300 original paintings for sale directly from the artist, with a contribution from each sale supporting local charity Croí in its fight against heart disease and stroke. The exhibition was launched recently by cardiothoracic surgeon Mark Da Costa in the House Hotel, Galway.

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Tales from the Upper House

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

Austerity, reform, what do these words mean? Check out Roscommon Hospital.

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Great value school uniforms at The Schoolwear Centre

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

Parents find that having a school uniform is the easiest and most cost effective way of dressing children for school. Uniform saves on the stress of “what to wear” each day. Uniforms remove the peer pressure that is associated with wearing branded sportswear and high street fashion. At the Schoolwear Centre in Tuam and Galway, parents will find uniforms of great quality and at affordable prices. There is no other garment worn for the same amount of days, weeks, months and sometimes years as a school sweatshirt or school jumper.

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Galway branch of United Left Alliance to be launched

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

The United Left Alliance, the new force in Irish left wing politics, is to launch a Galway branch at a special public meeting next week.

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Man drove off with milk van, court heard

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

A Ballybane man, with 78 previous convictions, was jailed for eight months this week and given a 10 year disqualification after being caught driving off with a Dawn Dairies milk van and for drink driving offences.

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Keith Duffy to star in Druid’s next major production

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

BOYZONE SINGER and former Coronation Street star Keith Duffy will be among the cast members for Druid’s next big production - John B Keane’s Big Maggie.

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The Galway Oyster Festival marquee is back in town

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

The 57th Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival, September 23 - 25 2011, will make a welcome return to a marquee this year and will be located at Galway Harbour.

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Gold Rush — seminar on gold market in Ballybane Enterprise Centre

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

A free seminar on the gold market will be held in Ballybane Enterprise Centre on Wednesday July 20. Presented by Greg Heaslip of Solid Gold Financial, this seminar will be of interest to existing and potential investors in the gold market. Commencing at 6.30pm the seminar will offer an introduction to the gold market and provide an overview of the relationship of gold to the world financial system.

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Renvyle House Hotel from a different perspective

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

Learn to view the world from a different perspective this summer at Renvyle House with a free weekly try-a-dive in its outdoor heated swimming pool with PADI Centre Scubadive West as part of the hotel’s Club Atlantic being run this summer.

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Summer skin experience in ESPA at the g Hotel

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

As the summer sun shines, ESPA at the five star g Hotel is unveiling its new summer skin campaign introducing its most popular day spa programme with a seasonal twist. ‘Summer experience in ESPA at the g’ is a limited edition summer skin treatment incorporating ESPA’s new luxurious body products to reveal your beautifully smooth, radiant skin throughout the summer months. As all ESPA products are made from 99 per cent natural ingredients, nature has been harnessed to actively nurture your skin in ESPA’s beautiful new collection of body products.

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Thieving mother gets suspended sentence and Galway ban as judge slams using children in crime

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

A young mother who targeted the same retail shop three times in the space of just over a month has been ordered to keep her sticky fingers away from Galway city and county or risk serving a nine-month prison sentence.

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City to hold its first potters’ market

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

Galwegians will have an opportunity to get hands on and up close with pottery makers at the city’s first potters market, which takes place next week.

The potters market will take place in the courtyard of the Galway City Museum on Thursday July 21 from 10am to 7pm and feature potters and ceramic artists displaying and selling their work.

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Anthony Ryan’s announces details of Best Dressed Lady and Best Hat Competition

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

And they’re off! With just three weeks to go, the countdown is on to the most glamorous fashion event of the year. The cream of Irish fashionistas are donning their glad rags ready to go head to head for the coveted title of Best Dressed Lady at the Galway Races.

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Support Cancer Care West at the Westwood’s Chill’n’Grill event

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

Tomorrow (Friday July 15 ) evening The Westwood will join forces with Cancer Care West in a joint effort to raise much needed funds for the charity. Tickets for the night will be priced at €20 and will include barbecue, music and late bar.

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Montreal meets Moycullen

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

This Saturday night July 16, the Montreal club scene comes to an unsuspecting Moycullen as the Co-op Bar plays host to a special DJ set from Ro Riley (Dirty Gold (heckyesdirtygold.com)).

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Get ready for Ballybrit by visiting Kadee at the g

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

AND they’re off! With only a week to go to Ladies Day at the Galway Races - one of the most exciting events on the Irish fashion calendar, Kadee Boutique will visit Galways “g” hotel to offer a helping hand to all fashion followers seeking the perfect ladies day ensemble by offering 50 per cent off sensational summer stock next Sunday July 17 from 2-6pm.

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Treat your skin at Kingfisher Beauty Spa

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

Summer is here.The sun is shining,the beaches are calling and the iced tea is being sipped and you are feeling great.You might be prepared for summer..but is your skin ? The Kingfisher Beauty Spa staff in Renmore have some great tips and an amazing offer to get your skin in tip top shape in no time.

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