CAO 2016 offers, disappointments, and all other options.

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

We now have students who are happy with their first round CAO offer and those who are definitely either uncertain or very unhappy. It is important to know that there are always options to consider. So try to stay calm and see what is available to suit your student.

Design Disruptors at the PorterShed

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

Last Thursday the Galway Advertiser and the PorterShed teamed up to host a screening of the new documentary Design Disruptors, which examines the role of design in disrupting some of the world’s biggest industries.

Connacht Rugby stars to launch Galway’s new superstore

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Two companies with shops in Galway are joining forces with the idea of creating a "super store".

Expo for the over fifties

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

A lifestyle event for the west's senior population will be held in Galway next month.

Sky high in the Quays

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Quay’s Bar of Quay Street Galway received the Sky bar award for Best City bar in Ireland. The award was accepted by Eddie Fitzgerald of the Fitzgerald Group and Seamus McGettigan, manager of Quay’s Bar - one of Galway’s historical pubs that has won various awards over the years.

The Quays was bought by Louis Fitzgerald in 1991, who renovated the premises, retaining the old bar and opening a new music hall upstairs which has been running ever since. It is the stage for Glor Tire which is filmed by Irish station TG4.

Queen of the Redheads is now a Galway woman

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

A Galway woman was crowned queen-bee at the annual Irish Redhead Convention last weekend.

Reaching a rare milestone

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

A milestone wedding anniversary: Mrs Mary Lohan, a resident at Áras Mhuire Community Nursing Unit in Tuam, recently celebrated her 70th wedding anniversary with her husband Patrick, who already celebrated being 100 years young earlier this year.

Heritage events continue

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Heritage week continues in Galway with a programme of events organised by the Galway Civic Trust.

Today (Thursday) sees a walking tour of Galway’s medieval treasures and a guided tour of the National Computing and Communications Museum in Dangan. Other events include a tour of the Renmore Military Barracks, as well as a talk and demonstration on medieval material culture at the old city walls in the Eyre Square Shopping Centre on Friday at 1pm.

Free patient event for adults living with an ICD

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

A special information meeting for people living with an implantable cardiovertor defibrillator will take place in Galway on Saturday September 3.

Don't throw away your old footballs

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Hundreds of old, punctured, deflated, and unusable GAA footballs will form the centrepiece of a new art project aimed at raising awareness about the pollution currently affecting aqua and marine culture worldwide.

Galway Rape Crisis Centre looking for volunteers

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Galway Rape Crisis Centre is recruiting female support workers to help survivors of sexual abuse and rape.

Get fit for anything with Croi

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

The local heart and stroke charity Croi has launched a series of programmes aimed at providing fitness solutions for people who are keen to adopt a healthy lifestyle but may be limited in their choices due to medical conditions.

Leading experts will address concerns over the cancer-preventing HPV vaccine in Galway

Mon, Aug 22, 2016

The talk, entitled The HPV Vaccine: Warts and All will take place in the Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit, on tomorrow August 23 from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

Harlowe Pops Up at 56 Central

Mon, Aug 22, 2016

Harlowe Food Truck are finally doing a pop up after being only available at festivals and on Deliveroo. The best burgers,wings and fries in town are available for one night only in 56 Central on Shop Street from 7pm to 10pm. Their full menu will be available with delicious shakes, chicken wings, their chili fries and of course their mouth-watering burgers.

Back to school at Portwest sale

Fri, Aug 19, 2016

Portwest is your perfect venue to get some quality, warm back-to-school clothing and accessories for kids. The store, which is based on High Street in the city centre has become one of Europe's most trusted names for work-wear, and outdoor wear.

Dealing with results, CAO 2016 offers, and other options

Fri, Aug 19, 2016

While Leaving Certificate results bring with them great excitement, and sadly for some, uncertainty and upset, the coming days will be busy.

The Green Isle Hotel — a hidden gem in the middle of west Dublin

Fri, Aug 19, 2016

With just under 270 bedrooms, an exquisite selection of food, live music, and recently refurbished leisure centre, the Green Isle Conference and Leisure Hotel has established itself as the ideal location for family getaways.

Park and relax at the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport

Fri, Aug 19, 2016

If you are flying from Dublin this summer, Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport is offering a great deal valid until September 30. Book the Park, Stay & Go package and get your holiday or business trip off to an easy start. All you have to do is book any room the night before you fly and you will get up to eight days free parking in the hotel’s secure multi-storey car park.

The hotel’s courtesy shuttle will whisk you to and from the airport in around seven minutes and operates from 4am until 11.15pm every day. Just call reservations on (01) 862 8888 or e-mail [email protected] and mention the Park, Stay & Go package to avail of this offer.

Andorra holidays – tapas, duty free, and snow

Fri, Aug 19, 2016

Duty-free shopping, tapas restaurants, and a relaxed vibe on the slopes; is it any wonder Andorra has become such a favourite among Irish skiers and snowboarders. Set high in the Pyrenees between France and Spain, the tiny principality of Andorra has invested hugely in upgrading its lift systems, terrain, snow-making, and activities in recent years. It also has a strong snow record.

Galway Bay marine site sparks new concerns for local residents

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Fears are growing among concerned residents about the recent application to construct an offshore marine and renewable energy test site in Galway Bay near the Spiddal coastline.

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