Drug user fails to contest intent to drive under the influence charge
Thu, Dec 16, 2010
A man who used his car to take drugs just 100 yards from the family home failed to prove that he had no intention of driving the vehicle back again.
Read more ...New strategy set to improve Tuam waste treatment
Thu, Dec 16, 2010
Improvements are due to be made to the Tuam waste treatment services under the Sludge Management Plan, according to county councillor Seán Canney.
Read more ...‘Scandal’ of more than one thousand children with hearing loss on a waiting list
Thu, Dec 16, 2010
The fact that almost 1,300 Galway children with hearing loss are on a waiting list for their first audiological assessment and review has been described as a “scandal” by a local politician.
Senator Fidelma Healy Eames says there has been no full-time audiological scientist in the area since 2002.
Read more ...The House Hotel is all wrapped up for Christmas!
Thu, Dec 16, 2010
The House Hotel is really getting into the festive mood this Christmas, so much so that they’ve wrapped the Hotel in a big red bow. The Hotel is stylishly decorated throughout and features a 14-foot real Christmas tree!
Read more ...Galway gets ready for the on-coming snow
Thu, Dec 16, 2010
County Galway is bracing itself for a return of the severe cold weather over the weekend, with forecasts estimating that snowfalls and ice will be more extreme this time around.
Concerns are being expressed as to whether the Galway city and county councils have enough supplies of grit to be able to deal with icy roads and ensure traffic can move safely through the major routes.
Read more ...Nothing left undone for wedding couples at the Raheen Woods Hotel
Thu, Dec 16, 2010
The Raheen Woods Hotel Wedding Packages are designed around you and your special day and to ensure this, they provide couples with the following services:
Read more ...Wonderful winter at Ard Bia
Thu, Dec 16, 2010
If there is one place to warm yourself during the cold snap it has to be Ard Bia. From invigorating hot juices to homemade produce, there is something special for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The creative and culinary hub offers delicious fresh food and exquisite dining from Tuesday to Sunday.
Read more ...Public urged to support fundraising sleep-out
Thu, Dec 16, 2010
The public are being urged to support a sleep-out to help fund services for homeless people in Galway.
Read more ...Galway city woman clinches major paediatric dentistry award
Thu, Dec 16, 2010
A Galway city woman based in Texas has clinched a major award. Brega Howley of Grattan Park was presented with the Richard C Pugh award by the American Board of Paediatric Dentistry at a ceremony in Chicago recently.
Read more ...New craft fair launched in Galway City Museum
Thu, Dec 16, 2010
A new craft fair at the Galway City Museum, a collaboration by the museum, Martin Crosbie, and artists from Mervue’s Groundworks Studios, is now open.
Groundworks Studios provides facilities for local textile, ceramic, and visual artists and it has been open for a year. To mark its first birthday, a craft fair/exhibition is being held in the museum, where products designed and created by Groundworks are available to purchase.
Read more ...‘Red Cortina’ rides high in charts for Saw Doctors
Thu, Dec 16, 2010
The Saw Doctors’ new charity single, the a cappella version of ‘Red Cortina’ has entered the Irish charts at number five.
Read more ...New science facilities opened at St Cuan’s College, Castleblakeney
Thu, Dec 16, 2010
Two new science laboratories which opened this week at St Cuan’s College, Castleblakeney, have been hailed as “a major boost to the whole community,” by Fianna Fáil Galway East TD Michael Kitt.
Read more ...Treat the mind, body and spirit at The Stone House
Thu, Dec 16, 2010
Nestled together in the Stone House in the heart of Clarinbridge village, lie four unique, but very complementary businesses, where the mind, body and spirit are looked after equally by this great combination. These are:
Read more ...Club L set to become top county nightspot
Thu, Dec 16, 2010
Loughrea’s new nightclub Club L officially opens its doors tomorrow night Friday December 17. Situated in the Lough Rea Hotel and Spa, Club L is set to become one of the county’s top night clubs. With the top DJs from the county, province and the country already played there, Club L is on the radar of most clubbers with a growing reputation for a quality night of fun and entertainment.
Read more ...Cats are prowling in Karma for modelling talent
Thu, Dec 16, 2010
Catwalk Modelling Agency’s director and owner Mandy Maher is launching her annual ‘Catwalk On The Prowl’ this Christmas in Galway.
Read more ...McInerneys SuperValu family day out
Thu, Dec 16, 2010
McInerneys Supervalu have been investing and re-investing in their business and community since 1891. Customers and many clubs and organisations have benefitted from this commitment in Loughrea and surrounding hinterland.
Their new state of the art, eco friendly (supermarket) store at Athenry road is testimony to this constant policy, here the customer will find the greatest variety of quality foods available. McInerneys recognise the many hard working volunteers who contribute so much to our community by supporting them in their endeavours.
Read more ...Christmas gala concert for Portumna this weekend
Thu, Dec 16, 2010
‘THE MAGIC of Christmas’, a gala concert for the festive season, featuring musicians, singers, and writers from Portumna, takes place this Saturday at 8pm in the Shannon Oaks Hotel.
Read more ...Carol Service at Galway Cathedral next Tuesday
Thu, Dec 16, 2010
A Christmas carol service will be held in the Galway Cathedral on Tuesday from 7.30pm. The service will be presided over by Bishop Martin Drennan.
Read more ...Zebra — Not Just Black & White celebrates a year of fashion success
Thu, Dec 16, 2010
The 1st Birthday Celebrations of Zebra -Not Just Black & White, ladies, mens and vintage fashion store located beside TK MAXX, took place last weekend. Olivia Breene, owner of the store is delighted with such a successful year, which included being considered for many awards including being a Top Three Fashion Retailer at Galway Best Awards and being one of the finalists in the JCI Young Entrepreneur Competition.
In addition, exclusive instore designers won many top prizes throughout the coun try and many of their styled shoots featured in national papers.
Read more ...Transform your lifestyle with ESPA at the g Hotel
Thu, Dec 16, 2010
ESPA at the g - situated on the upper two floors of the five star g Hotel in Galway city - has just introduced the west of Ireland’s first premier “Luxury Lifestyle Membership”. As one of the country’s leading urban spas, ESPA at the g’s lifestyle membership offers superior wellness benefits and extensive members’ only privileges such as seasonal skin analysis, unlimited access to the glorious thermal suite and the fitness studio.
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