Paws 4 Thought

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

If you are looking for a pet, please check out these gorgeous animals looking for homes. While we can only show you a sample here, please check our website www.galway-spca.com and have a look at all our animals. Please note home checks are carried out for all our animals, and a donation is required.

Labour to hold party conference in NUIG

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

More than 1,000 delegates will attend the Labour Party’s 2010 National Conference which will be held in the Baily Allen Hall, NUI, Galway, from Friday April 16 to Sunday 18.

Report shows Galway city property asking prices hardest hit

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

New figures produced by property website Daft.ie has revealed that asking prices in Galway city were hardest hit in the first three months of this year, falling by 8.8 per cent.

Leg waxing to raise funds for Haiti

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

A Galway man will get his legs waxed this week to raise money to fund a trip to Haiti.

Organic nation

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

Farming has historically been the primary industry in this country. As a profession it is under considerable pressure because it is no longer a profitable enterprise for the majority of farmers. Low prices for produce and increased operating costs coupled with the small size of the individual farm units have reduced the commercial viability of the farming industry. In some ways EU regulation is a barrier to development of the industry, although overall, it is true that without the EU it would be in even further economic trouble.

Grants for works to prevent flooding in Corrandulla /Caherlistrane area

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

Major grants have been awarded to the Corrandulla and Caherlistrane areas so that important works can be carried out on the local infrastructure.

Gort to celebrate Slieve Aughties

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

The Slieve Aughty Mountains and surrounding area will be celebrated in Gort next week when the fifth Aughty Gathering takes place in the town. The event provides a platform for community groups in counties Clare and Galway to share information and their own experiences around local heritage.

Optilase promises the best laser eye surgery results in Ireland

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

It has been independently verified that 99.9 per cent of people who had the Advanced Wavefront treatment achieved 20/20 vision. The Advanced Wavefront is the most advanced laser eye treatment by Ireland’s specialist in laser eye surgery.

Capture a day in the life of Oughterard

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

The Clann Resource Centre is inviting people to get their cameras and camera phones out this Saturday at any time over a 24 hour period from 12.01am to 11.59pm to capture a day in the life of the area.

The Salthill village social

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

Residents, community groups, and businesses in Salthill are being encouraged to get together for an evening of entertainment next week. The Salthill village social will take place in the Salthill Hotel on Friday April 16 from 7.30pm.

Open evening for childcare providers on providing nutritious meals

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

Moon & Spoon, one of the country’s top providers of healthy, innovative and nutritious meals to nursery schools, will hold an open evening for childcare providers at the Menlo Park Hotel on Thursday April 15 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

Regis reigns at best chef awards

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

Regis Herviaux of the g Hotel won the title of Best Chef in Galway at the esteemed Irish Restaurant Awards

The Front Door to give trip to weekend workers

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

The Front Door pub is giving away a holiday a month at its 999 Night WWW (Workers Wednesday Weekend). The competition kicked off two weeks ago as people battle it out to win a place in the final at The Front Door on April 14.

Suffering from depression, grief, loss, or anxiety?

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

Group therapy sessions will be commencing the week beginning April 12 in Ruxton Court (off Dominick St). The group will meet weekly and there will be a maximum of eight participants in each group. There will be a Coping with Depression group held Mondays at 11.00am or Tuesdays at 6.30pm Coping with Anxiety sessions will be on Mondays at 6.30pm. and Coping with Grief or Loss on Tuesdays at 11.00 a.m.

Children urged to harness hobbies and skills

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

Every child under the age of seven should be cajoled, persuaded, and encouraged to start developing a hobby or skill, which potentially will have a huge positive impact in their life, this is according to Seán Connaughton who was a guest speaker at the annual conference of the Turner Contact Group Ireland recently.

Modern Homes and Building Exhibition returns to Galway

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

The Modern Homes and Building Exhibition returns to Galway while celebrating 21 years in business providing ideas, advice and inspiration for the perfect home. The show takes place in Leisureland, Salthill on Friday 16, Saturday 17, and Sunday 18 April.

Manga drawing workshop

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

THE AWARD winning Galway animator and cartoonist John Jennings will host a Manga drawing workshop at the Galway City Museum on Saturdays from 2pm to 3pm from April 17 to May 22.

Enquiry reveals severe gaps in services at Galway care centre

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

“Serious gaps” in the provision of basic services at Galway’s John Paul Centre in Ballybane have been highlighted in a special inquiry undertaken by the Irish Human Rights Commission.

Leading Galway singers and dancers to help Galway Advertiser celebrate major anniversary

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

The Galway Advertiser offices in Eyre Square will be transformed into a big concert venue on Thursday April 15 as singers Sean Keane, Marc Roberts, and others, help the newspaper celebrate 40 years in business.

Toddler dies in tragic fall from apartment

Thu, Apr 01, 2010

A 16-month-old toddler who died after falling from a second-floor city centre apartment at the weekend has been named locally as Oskars Dauksts.

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