City council fund residents’ association to buy former hotel for use as community centre

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Galway City Council has agreed to give what councillor Frank Fahy described as “a measly €200,000” towards turning a hotel in Doughiska into a community centre.

At Monday’s city council meeting, councillors agreed in principle to provide funding to Doughiska Residents’ Association to help purchase a hotel building in the area.

Minister honours city swimming pioneers during visit to Leisureland

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Michael Ring TD, Minister of State for Tourism and Sport visited Leisureland last week on the invitation of Leisureland’s board of directors. His visit to the Salthill facility was dual-purpose. Firstly, the minister wanted to see first hand the new improvements to Leisureland’s pool plant facilities, which were upgraded recently, aided by the provision of a substantial grant from the ministers department.

Galway Novena to begin on Monday

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Thousands of people are expected in Galway over the next week and a half for the annual Solemn Novena in honour of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, one of the highlights of the Catholic calendar in the west.

Exhibitors invited to register for Galway Health and Fitness Expo

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Galway city will host a two-day Health and Fitness Expo at the Black Box venue on March 2 and 3. The event, partnered by the Galway Advertiser, promises to offer something for everyone from sports enthusiasts to those looking to improve their health or take up an exciting new hobby.

Fabulous Dyrberg/Kern collection at Kilkenny stores

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Searching for the perfect gift for a special lady this Valentines? Look no further than the fabulous new Dyrberg/Kern collection, available from Kilkenny stores nationwide and online from www.kilkennyshop.com. The Danish label has something to suit all tastes and styles, with a stunning selection of earrings, watches, necklaces and costume pieces sure to set eyes alight this Valentines – and perfect compliment for any date night outfit!

Natural Green Energy — your one-stop shop for sustainable heating

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

With the rising cost of fuel for home heating it is increasingly important to look at and consider the sustainable alternatives that exist. To be energy efficient is something we must all consider. Individual responsibility must be taken to ensure a sustainable future. In order to do this our energy needs must come from natural resources.

Natural Green Energy can be your one-stop-shop for everything sustainable heating, from consultation all the way through to installation and after sales support. They pride themselves on making the process as easy for the customer as possible and provide a free, no obligation, call-out service to discuss any product. Their range includes; Solid-fuel, woodpellet and gas stoves (both room heaters and boiler models), fireplaces and Solar solutions, can also assist with all of your plumbing requirements.

Brigit’s Day celebrations at Brigit’s Garden

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Brigit’s Garden in Roscahill, Co. Galway, are holding a family event to celebrate St Brigit’s Day this Sunday, February 3 from 2-5.30pm.

Click A Taxi app helps Big O Taxis get SMARTer

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

A new smartphone app launched last autumn in Galway by local taxi company Big O Taxis has revolutionised the way in which people in Galway have been booking taxis.

Waiting list for Therapie’s weight loss tab

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Therapie Clinic introduced a 100 per cent natural weight loss supplement earlier this year and has reported record demand, selling out of the supplement after only two weeks.

Capsiberry is 100 per cent natural and is particularly effective on stubborn, hard to target fat like belly fat. It also suppresses the appetite, raises energy levels and has the added benefits of boosting the immune system and improving overall well-being. Of course when combined with exercise the results are even greater.

Galway Oyster Festival launches Gathering event in the Big Apple

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

This year, as part of The Gathering Ireland 2013, the Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival is going tribal. Recognised as the most famous Oyster Festival in the world, it is reaching out, across the globe, to descendants of the 14 Tribes of Galway and encouraging them to come home to celebrate their ancestry at the 59th Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival, September 27-29. The new Tribal Oyster Feast Off, as part of 'The Gathering Ireland 2013', will take place in Galway on Sunday September 29 2013.

Marxism day school to be hosted in Galway

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

A day school in the revolutionary politics of Marxism takes place at the Imperial Hotel, Eyre Square this Saturday from 11am to 6pm.

Former Miss Ireland Aoife Cogan to host Clayton Hotel’s wedding showcase

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Newly engaged or planning your wedding? Then the four star Clayton Hotel’s exclusive Wedding Showcase on Sunday February 17 is an event not to be missed. The Clayton is celebrating the recent launch of ‘LOVE 2013’, in which couples will be given an amazing 13 per cent off their ‘LOVE 2013 Wedding Packages’.

Raheen Woods Lights in Life boost for Galway Hospice

Thu, Jan 31, 2013

Over the Christmas season Raheen Woods Hotel put forth their annual Life in Lights campaign to raise much needed funds for the Galway Hospice Foundation. Established in 1986 Galway Hospice provides essential palliative care as well as counselling and support services for patients and their families.

Salthill stabbing victim had been unable to defend himself, trial hears

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

A man who was stabbed 18 times by his then girlfriend had toxic levels of alcohol in his system and had a major fracture to his arm rendering him virtually unable to defend himself during the attack at a Salthill apartment which resulted in a punctured left pulmonary artery and lung.

Nine top seed snooker players for Galway event

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

Nine of the world’s top ten ranked snooker stars are among the 32 competitors who have qualified to contest the Players Tour Championship Grand Finals in Galway in March.

World number one and Masters champion Mark Selby, world number two Mark Williams, world champion John Higgins, potting sensation Judd Trump and Asia’s top player Ding Junhui will join Ireland’s Ken Doherty among the cast of star names appearing at the Bailey Allen Hall at NUI Galway from March 12 to 17.

Defamation case settled by businessman and councillor

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

The defamation case between a Galway businessman and a city councillor resulted in a settlement being reached at Galway courthouse yesterday.

From spellbinder to outsider

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

Being an altarboy was the nearest we got to showbusiness in South Mayo in the 1970s — The rota for an altar boy in those days would be one week doing Last Mass, one week doing Second Mass, and the third week doing First Mass which would also mean you were on duty for the daily morning and evening masses for the week ahead. The week when you were on fulltime was great as it felt like a night’s run in the Gaiety.

Excommunication threat is ‘something from the Inquisition’

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

A Redemptorist priest threatened with excommunication for his outspoken views on the Church’s stance on homosexuality, contraception, and the ordination of women has likened his treatment to the Inquisition.

‘Serious questions’ remain over loss of art collection says McNelis

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

Serious question remain unanswered over why the Daly Collection of artworks, including paintings by Paul Henry and Roderic O’Connor, was relinquished by City Hall.

Crowe calls for full backing for Doughiska Community Centre discussion on Monday

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

Full support by all Council members at next Monday night’s meeting is vital for the purchase of a building for the purpose of a community centre for the Doughiska area, according to Cllr Mike Crowe.

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