Advertiser launches the Best of Galway 2014

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Do you feel your company is the best in your business in Galway? Sure you do, but do you feel that there is never an opportunity for your customers to show just how much they appreciate your fare? Maybe you did, but not any more because the Best Of Galway awards are the answer to your prayers.

Fundraiser tonight for city man who contracted meningitis while living abroad

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

A 46-year-old city man undergoing treatment in the United States for a condition he contracted abroad is to benefit from a major fundraiser being held tonight (Thursday) at 8.30pm at Crowe’s Bar in Bohermore.

Walk a ‘Golden Mile’ in Galway this spring

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

An exciting new element, The Golden Mile of Galway Talks and Walks, has been added to the Golden Mile of Galway Project this year, with the announcement of nine events open to the public, free of charge, taking place throughout the county in spring 2014.

Storm waves would have destroyed fish farm and bay, say salmon groups

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

Waves such as those which lashed the west coast last week would have destroyed the proposed fish farm in the bay and caused serious ecological damage to the wild salmon gene pool, opponents to the project have claimed this week.

Big demand for city rentals but it is not a bed of roses for landlords

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

There has been a noticeable increase in demand for rental properties in Galway of late, compounded by additional property buyers being held back by restrictive bank lending, increasing employment, and the general increase in population. According to local property letting agents, there has been a ‘surprise spike’ in queries in recent months, and rental properties are being snapped up within days of becoming available. They expect that rising demand for rental properties will continue for the foreseeable future but caution that it can still be a tough business.

Fine Gael to run six candidates in Galway city

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

Fine Gael will run six candidates - two across each of Galway city’s three electoral wards - in May’s Local Elections to the Galway City Council.

g suite has become city’s most desirable celebration location

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

Overlooking Lough Atalia, the g suite has been created to compliment acclaimed milliner Philip Tracey’s interior design, ensuring it is the most desirable location for upcoming celebrations in Galway.

NUI Galway announces 2014 Alumni Award winners

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

NUI Galway has announced the winners of the 2014 Alumni Awards. The awards will be presented at the 14th annual Alumni Awards gala banquet, taking place on Saturday March 1 in the Bailey Allen wing of Áras na Mac Léinn on the university campus.

Start the New Year with purpose at the Oranmore Lodge Leisure Centre

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

The Oranmore Lodge Leisure Centre is the perfect place to get fit, get in shape or just relax and unwind after a hectic festive period.

The centre is in business for over 12 years and has gone from strength to strength offering its guests and members fantastic facilities and activities to choose from, more so than ever before.

Avaya gives back to community with skills provision for unemployed

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

In September 2013, Avaya embarked on a new project in conjunction with ITAG (Information Technology Association Galway) Skillnet by launching a 'Job Seekers Support Programme' (JSSP). This programme was aimed solely at unemployed people and to provide them with skills which are in demand by the ICT industry.

Know what you want in your life this year

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

As we head into a new year, it might be a good time to consider what it is you want in your life, or even to consider “why” it might be a good thing to know what you want in your life. The benefit of knowing will allow you to start putting in place necessary steps to move you towards what you do want.

Get along to Tom Sheridan’s for Cairde Grace table quiz

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

A table quiz will take place in Tom Sheridan's pub, Knocknacarra on Thursday next, January 23, in support of eight-year old Grace Kenneally from Tirellan Heights who is battling cancer for the third time.

Grace has been diagnosed with aggressive childhood neuroblastoma and recently successfully had surgery to prevent the cancer spreading to her neck.

Make your ideas count in shaping the Ireland you want, says RA senator

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

Everyone is asking will Reform Alliance be a new political party. That may happen in time but that decision has not yet been made.

Efforts to sell Shannon Oaks Hotel are intensifying, says Higgins

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

Efforts to sell the Shannon Oaks Hotel in Portumna are now intensifying, according to Senator Lorraine Higgins.

The Galway East senator has been campaigning to have the hotel reopened and has been liaising with the receiver, Grant Thornton, for the past year. Grant Thornton has now confirmed that the hotel will not be rebuilt it will be sold in its present state.

Monroe’s gig to help Tirellan girl battling cancer

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

A fundraiser being held at Monroe’s Live at the end of the month will raise vital funds for a city child who is battling an aggressive childhood cancer.

University to host conference on obesity

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

The Health Economics and Policy Analysis research group at NUI Galway will host a one day conference on obesity Friday, 17 January. Obesity is complex, interdisciplinary problem that involves genetics, physiology, the environment, psychology, and economics.

Student fashion show to raise funds for cancer charity

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

A group of secondary school students are appealing to clothes and accessory shops to take part in a fundraising fashion show they are organising in the city.

Operation Transformation walk

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

Fancy a walk this coming Saturday? To celebrate Operation Transformation national walk day, the Galway Sports Partnership is holding a 5k walk on Salthill Promenade on Saturday.

Hoarding at Crown Control site to be replaced

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

he “dilapidated hoarding” surrounding The Crown Square Plaza is to be replaced by a new fence, but a local councillor is still concerned about “unauthorised access”.

Passing out parade at Dun Ui Mhaoiliosa

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

Officer Commanding 1st Infantry Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Kevin McCarthy, will conduct a Passing Out Parade on Friday January 31 for members of the 131st Recruit Platoon who will soon complete their basic training in Dun Ui Mhaoiliosa. .

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