New treatments in the battle against Critical Limb Ischemia

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Director of REMEDI, Professor Timothy O’Brien, is Head of Medicine at NUI Galway and a consultant endocrinologist at Galway University Hospital. REMEDI is one of Ireland’s top biomedical research institutes.

Government cuts will cause job losses and prolong recession, warns Ó Clochartaigh

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Massive job losses and even harsher future budgets is all that will result from the Government’s decision to slash €750 million from the Capital Budget.

This is the view of Galway Sinn Féin senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh, who was responding to the Fine Gael/Labour coalition’s medium term fiscal outlook, announced recently.

Councillor challenges TDs to honour St Francis commitment

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

A local city councillor and former vice chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum has challenged Galway’s Government TDs to honour a commitment they gave to seek a meeting with Health Minister Dr James Reilly about the need to keep St Francis’ Nursing Home open.

Curly Bobs for that natural, organic hair colour

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Looking for a natural hair colour, but one that uses natural products, then Curly Bobs in Tuam is the place for you.

Seamount College Presents The Wiz

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Seamount College in Kinvara will present the musical The Wiz, the soul/R&B, African-American version of The Wizard of Oz.

Claregalway family sets goal to live leaner in November

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

A Co Galway student and mother of four has set herself a challenge of feeding her family on €10 a day this month.

Clifden Fashion Show to raise fund for local needy

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

This Saturday November 12 at 8pm the annual Clifden Fashion Show takes place in the Station House Theatre. This year’s chosen charity is the local Connemara branch of St Vincent de Paul. A night of fun and fashion is promised with special guest Mary Kennedy of RTE on hand to add even more style and panache to the occasion.

Last year’s show was a great success so there is no shortage of local volunteers willing to sashay down the catwalk in aid of this year’s worthy cause. The show will showcase a wide selection accessories, ladies’, menswear and children’s wear all provided by local retailers. Local hairdressers and beauticians are providing their services on the night to ensure that ‘Connemara’s Top Models’ are styled from head to toe. A variety of other local businesses from the Connemara area have donated raffle prizes for the night or donated money for the charity.

Winter warmers at Ashford Castle

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Before the hustle and bustle of the festive season sets in, why not treat yourself to one of three new pamper packages created at Ashford Castle for busy men and women. Discover the prince or princess package designed for you.

Mervue Order of Malta to hold craft fair

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

The Mervue Order of Malta is hosting the Galway Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday November 19. The event takes place from 11am to 5pm in the Menlo Park Hotel and entry is free.

Are latest problems the end for deals websites?

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

We have all heard the problem stories this week with deals websites, and received the emails - sign up today for this one-off special offer and avail of an incredibly low-cost “special offer”… getting anything up to 60 per cent or 70 cent off a product or service… but have you read the small print? People are beginning to hear more and more horror stories and stories of rip-off offers that are making them think twice about that impulse purchase.

Galway to get Ice Factor at the Carlton

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

From December 1, Galway’s Carlton Hotel on the Dublin Road will stage an ice skating extravaganza.The Ice Factor’s rink will occupy 600 square metres at the front of the hotel.

Consultation days for Hungarian dental treatment

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

One of the most popular destinations for dental treatment is Hungary where huge savings can be made. This country has a long tradition of treating foreign patients, particularly from Italy and Germany.

Let’s do what WEEE can, says Minister in battery appeal

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government Phil Hogan has launched a new campaign to remind everyone to “Bring Batteries Back”, a nationwide initiative to encourage more battery recycling in Ireland. WEEE Ireland, the compliance scheme responsible for WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and waste battery recycling will be facilitating the campaign through their network of battery collection boxes in retail outlets, recycling centres and other collection points throughout Galway city and county.

WEEE Ireland are reminding Irish people of the “scary” consequences of not recycling used batteries - batteries contain potentially harmful chemicals and heavy metals, and can cause damage to the environment if not recycled properly. WEEE Ireland recently held a series of collection days throughout Galway that were hugely successful, and it is hoped that the Tribesmen will continue this good recycling behaviour at this weekend’s planned collection in Salthill. WEEE Ireland will be recycling everything from the home with a plug or battery for free on Saturday November 12 from 10am-4pm, at the Toft Park in Salthill.

Rock the Docks with a Christmas party night at the Harbour Hotel

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

The staff and management at the Harbour Hotel, which is celebrating 10 years in business, are in the midst of exciting preparations for their most enjoyable Christmas yet. This year, for your entertainment and exclusive to the Harbour Hotel, you can enjoy the premiere Christmas performance of the newly formed Galway Cathedral Gospel Choir.

Megs Morley - artist and curator of the 2011 TULCA visual arts festival

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Art has always been an abiding passion for Megs Morley, from drawing pictures of Jim Morrison for schoolfriends in her teens, to later hosting her own exhibitions and working with arts groups such as Enso, to more recently commissioning public art for Galway.

Michael D gets packin’ for the park

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

Michael D Higgins is this week preparing to leave Galway to move to Dublin where next week he will be installed as

Funeral this morning of Bank Holiday road traffic victim

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

A Leaving Cert student who tragically lost her life when her vehicle collided with another in Portumna on Bank Holiday Monday is to be laid to rest today.

Seventeen-year-old Claire Prendergast from Dangan, Golden, in Tipperary, had been the front seat passenger in a Nissan Micra car, which also contained two other female occupants, when it collided with a Mercedes-Benz at Thornfield, Portumna, at around 11.25am on October 31 last.

Phoenix bark — Michael D’s re-homed dog to be the official First Pet

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

Aras an Uachtarain will echo to the sound of heavy paws from next month as president-elect Michael D Higgins is to give a home to at least one and possibly two Bernese Mountain Dogs.

Receivers appointed to 18 more NAMA properties in Galway

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

Receivers have been appointed to a further 18 properties in Galway now under the auspices of NAMA.

Nationally, a further 48 properties have recently had receivers appointed; the majority of these are in Galway and Cork, while the remainder are located in Clare, Wicklow, and Sligo as well as a few in Dublin and England.

Galway is most suitable for public bike scheme

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

Galway has emerged as a frontrunner in terms of its suitability for the introduction of a public bike scheme, similar to that already in action in Dublin, and which could see the setting up of 23 docking stations for 250 public bikes across the city at a estimated cost of €1.55 million.

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