Making a killing — Murder on the Menu celebrates sellout successes

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

It’s not often you see businesses celebrating much these days however, for Bruce Henry and his team at Murder on the Menu have great cause for celebration.

For the first time since they began performing their monthly murder mystery shows in Galway city, the entertaining troupe performed to their first sold out show last week.

Find your perfect winter coat at Louis Copeland Galway

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

As the weather gets decidedly colder, Louis Copeland and Sons Galway – located on Merchant’s Road – has launched their dedicated coat department which includes new season exclusives from Barbour, Bugatti, GANT, Boss and more.

Gairmscoil Mhuire, Athenry Vocational School wellbeing week

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

In response to the recently published Guidelines on Mental Health Promotion and Well-Being in Irish secondary schools, Gairmscoil Mhuire, Athenry has decided to engage this issue in a creative, pro-active manner.

The school has organised a week-long programme of events to explore and create an awareness of mental well-being among teenagers. The line-up for the week includes talks, workshops and presentations from relevant organisations throughout Galway.

Lucky 13 for Bride 2b.ie customers

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Bride 2b.ie, Loughrea celebrates two years in business and would like to thank all its customers past and present.

Elite stylist Mary Kennedy rejoins Bellissimo dream team

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Bellissimo are delighted to welcome back elite stylist Mary Kennedy to their Dream Team.

Quay Dental introduces cosmetic whitening and launches Facial Rejuvenation and Injectables Clinic

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Quay Dental - located at Walshes Terrace, Woodquay in Galway City centre – has just launched their facial rejuvenation and injectables clinic along with introducing cosmetic whitening to their broad range of services.

Bingo for Ballybane hope full houses will benefit community

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Local charity SCCUL Enterprises has today launched a novel initiative to raise funds for community development project.

Winter Wedding Soirée with Rosanna at Claregalway Hotel

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Planning your day to remember… then you must attend Claregalway Hotel’s Winter Wedding Soirée promising to be the Wedding Event of the Year.

Annie day soon — Nine Arch get ready for Town Hall run

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

All the children in Nine Arch Musical society’s tenth production Annie are up to their eyes with final rehearsals in singing, dancing, and acting. With a cast of over fifty, the show will go on stage in the Town Hall Theatre from November 20-23 with a matinee on Sat 23.

Treat your tresses for halfprice at Barry’s Hair Studio this month

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Barry’s Hair Studio is now taking bookings for their annual November colour sale.

Renowned for their talented stylists and colour technicians, Barry’s Hair Studio, located on Shop Street in Galway city is offering 50 per cent off all colour treatments from today until November 30.So if it is a t-bar of highlights, a simple tone or a total colour makeover; November at Barrys is where to try it out.

Movember Moustache Bash at The Stock Exchange

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

On Friday November 29, The Stock Exchange Bar will hold a fundraising Moustache Bash to celebrate the end of Male Health Awareness Month.

Massive savings at Cash Factory this November

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Galway’s one stop shop for all your home and business ware needs, Cash Factory which is located in the Riverside Commercial Estate, is the place to go first for the best price and quality furniture guaranteed. This November the ‘Try Us First’ store has welcomed the Madison superior Oak furniture range-to include everything you will need to kit out your bedroom.

Galway Bay Hotel to host an ‘Enchanted Winter Wedding’ evening

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Galway Bay Hotel’s wedding coordination team are next Tuesday (Nov 19) hosting an exciting wedding fashion event — an evening championing the ‘Enchanted Winter Wedding.’ The Galway Bay Hotel in association with Belladonna Bridal and Corless Formalwear will be showcasing the most beautiful designs that will guarantee you countless ideas for your wedding day.

The evening will not only include this wonderful fashion event, but you will also get to meet with the hotel’s wedding team along with top local suppliers who will be on hand to show you this stunning wedding venue. This is the perfect event for couples looking for inspiration for their wedding day.

Fun day planned for official opening of Cara Pharmacy

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

This week Cara Pharmacy is celebrating the official opening of its first store in Galway City which opened its doors in late September.

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with Santa at the g Hotel

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Christmas’s most famed characters will soon be arriving at the five star g Hotel for the annual ‘Santa at the g’ experience, which promises a magical afternoon of festive fun for all the family.

Joyces’ Supermarket contributes to €35,000 donation for The Irish Hospice Foundation

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Joyce’s Supermarket’s Athenry, Headford, Knocknacarra and Tuam helped to raise €35,000 for The Irish Hospice Foundation through the Making A Difference Locally (MADL) charity.

Marty Walsh victory in Boston mayoral race heralded as ‘great day for Galway’

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

The victory of Boston mayor elect Marty Walsh, the son of Connemara emigrants, has been hailed a “great day for Galway” by local representatives who predict a strengthening of ties between the two cities and a much anticipated visit to the west by April next year.

Married couple upset over ‘inequality of medical card ceiling for over 70s

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

A couple living on the Galway/Mayo border are upset over what they say is the inequality of the ceiling in relation to medical cards for over 70s.

ACT for Meningitis teams up with Samaritans for celeb soccer match to raise funds and awareness

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

ACT with Samaritans is a joint venture between ACT for Meningitis and Samaritans Galway who for one evening have joined forces together to host a Celebrity Soccer Match at Deacy Park on Friday November 29 7.30pm. As well as raising money for both charities the aim of the event is to raise the profile of both organizations and to encourage people to come forward and seek support.

Ten thousand waiting for a home in Galway city

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

Some 10,000 men, women, and children are waiting for a home in Galway city, with some families enduring waits of up to 11 or 12 years for a two bed-roomed house.

This is the view of Independent city councillor Catherine Connolly who was reacting to the Galway City Council’s latest quarterly housing report which was debated at Monday’s council meeting.

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