Skincare exclusive at Leo Walsh Pharmacy, Knocknacarra

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

The launch of Payot skincare range at Leo Walsh Pharmacy Knocknacarra starts with an exciting skincare event.

It has the Payot national beauty adviser visiting the store on November 4 for an event which will offer free skincare consultations, mini facials,free gifts and sampling.the.payot face and body care products. These products let women enjoy all the benefits of salon treatments at home.

Higgins installed as favourite as Gallagher fails to clarify donation saga

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Michael D Higgins was last night placed firmly back in the race to win the presidential election after a dramatic few days in the four -week campaign.

The last thing Ireland Inc needs is a besmirched presidency

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Allegations of attempted murder, family rows, child abuse, age of consent, dodgy dealing with envelopes, confrontations with sons of murdered gardai, internal party bickering, quango queens, televised meltdowns, sibling savagery, bloody hands, political assassinations — it has been one hell of a presidential election campaign which comes to an end this evening when the last votes are cast and the doors on the polling station close at 10pm. Every element of the campaign so far would not be out of place on The Jerry Springer Show. Shows such as Springer’s specialise in gathering people bound by some connection in one place and then watching them disintegrate in front of a televised audience. It is the principle behind Big Brother, The Apprentice, My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding.

This was the first presidential campaign fought in the age of reality TV and it is therefore no surprise that it is a reality TV star who is one of the two people who are most likely to be president come teatime tomorrow. People are now famous for being famous. Celebrity is build on a foundation of sand, without much substance.

Protesting islanders remain angry at ‘tax on Inis Mor’

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Islanders angry at what has been described as a “tax on Inis Mór” are to continue to fight against an increase in the charge on passenger journeys to and from the island, with representatives saying that the fight could be brought all the way to the European Union.

Science and Technology Festival for all the family

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

The 14th annual Galway Science and Technology Festival, launched this week, will feature two weeks of shows and interactive demonstrations for budding scientists of all ages.

Local senator meets Chinese ambassador to discuss forging links between Galway and China

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

A local Fine Gael senator met the Chinese ambassador for economic and commercial affairs recently to discuss forging trade links between Galway and China.

Galway’s reputation as a ‘happening place’ praised for attracting visitors, says new tourism report

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Galway’s strategy of developing a nearly all-year-round programme of events and festivals has been credited with establishing the city and surrounding county as a “happening place”, that is according to a new report launched this week by the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC).

While praising the work of organisations such as Druid Theatre, Macnas, and events such as the Galway Arts Festival, Galway Film Fleadh, and the Galway Races for developing Galway’s international reputation and drawing crowds every year, the report, entitled New Directions for Tourism in the West, also warned that “greater innovation” was needed to attract more overseas visitors.

Ireland’s second largest Childline unit to open in Galway

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children will open its new Childline unit, the second largest in the country, in the city next month. It aims to answer more than 1,000 calls weekly.

Nominees for inaugural County Mayor’s Awards announced

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

With preparations now well under way for next month’s inaugural Mayors Awards for County Galway organisors have announced the 35 community and voluntary groups short listed and in with a chance of coming up trumps in more than seven categories.

New adoption legislation will give adopted people univeral rights

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

New legislation when introduced will ensure that Ireland’s adopted people will have the same rights as others around the world.

That is according to Galway West Fine Gael Senator Fidelma Healy Eames who has commended the Minister for Children, Frances Fitzgerald, on her commitment to introducing a bill on adoption information enabling adopted people to access their birth certificates and early care records.

Cllr Cuddy calls on Galway County Council to come clean on funding for road repairs

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Independent councillor for the Oranmore Electoral Area Jim Cuddy has called on Galway County Council officials to issue a statement on why road repairs around the county are not being carried out and to secure emergency funding for this work.

No decisions made on rural Garda station closures, says Cllr Mannion

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Amid widespread concern that a number of garda stations in the Connemara region are under threat of future closure a local county councillor has moved to allay these fears, stressing that “no decisions” have yet been made.

Effective treatment of arthritis in dogs

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Arthritis affects as many as one in six dogs. The condition can, however, be treated and with the right programme the change in a dog’s behaviour is often amazing.

Shantalla Neighbourhood Watch to be re-established in near future

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

The Neighbourhood Watch in Shantalla is set to be re-established, a move which has been warmly welcomed by local councillor Colette Connolly.

Government slammed for ‘utterly contemptuous’ approach to referendums

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

A Galway city councillor has slammed the GoverNment for its “utterly contemptuous” move to hold referendums and expect people to vote today when there has been “next to no debate” on the very serious issues involved.

Galway schools and children’s cancer charity to benefit from annual food and wine fair’

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

A special food and wine fair organised by McCambridge’s of Shop Street will raise money for a number of Galway schools and a children’s cancer charity.

The event, the eighth annual food and wine fair organised by well-known family owned deli and fine foods shop, will take place this year on Thursday November 24 at the Salthill Hotel from 6pm to 10pm.

Corrandulla man ordered to pay €2,000 compensation for nightclub headbutt

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

A 24-year-old Corrandulla man was ordered to pay €2,000 in compensation to the man he headbutted when his way to the smoking section of a busy city centre nightclub during Race Week was blocked by the crowd.

At Monday’s sitting of Galway District Court Maurice O’Mahoney (24) with an address at Bunnatobber, Corrandulla, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm at Central Park nightclub, Upper Abbeygate Street, on July 30, 2010, while his co-accused, Shane Higgins (19) with an address at Trienbawn, Belclare, Tuam, pleaded guilty to assault.

Galway teams pick up golds at All Ireland first aid competitions

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Galway Red Cross picked up three awards at the recent All-Ireland Red Cross Cadet and Novice First Aid competitions. The competitions were for cadets aged 10 to 16 and novices from 16 to 18 and were held in the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny. There are two competitions in each grade, an individual event and a team competition which consists of four first aiders.

Support benefit night and help fund US cancer treatment for local man

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

A benefit night being held in the city tomorrow (Friday) aims to raise vital funds to finance a cancer treatment programme in Texas for a Galway based man.

Stop the handover to Anglo bondholders, urges SF finance spokesperson

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

During a visit to Galway last weekend, Sinn Fein’s finance spokesperson, Pearse Doherty, called on the public to join the campaign to ‘Stop the Handover’ of billions of euros to Anglo bondholders.

Speaking in Ros a Mhíl last Friday, Deputy Doherty announced details of an on-line petition against the handover of up to €700 million when the next bond payment is made on November 2. According to Deputy Doherty a further €1.2 billion is set to be paid out in January despite the upcoming austerity budget due in December taking €4 billion out of the economy. The campaign is urging the public to use their voice and tell the government parties to ‘Stop the Handover’.

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