Four Angry Men to debate the state of the nation

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

David McWilliams, Fintan O'Toole, Shane Ross, and Nick Webb - the Four Angry Men - are coming to Galway next month to debate the state of the nation.

g Hotel and Console team up for positive mental health

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

With the festive season approaching it is time to eat, drink, and be merry. The five-star g Hotel is reminding us to look after ourselves and our loved ones during the holidays with a festive foodie event on November 18 in aid of Console, a dedicated service provider working towards suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention in Ireland.

Universities, IT sector, tourism, and events make Galway a Great Town

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

High performing universities, strong IT sector, international tourism, and a strong focus on a year-round events programme are what keeps Galway at the head of the pack and won it the title of 2013 Great Town at the Urbanisation Award ceremony held in London recently.

Green light for Doughiska schools to create hundreds of new jobs says Walsh

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

As many as 200 jobs are expected to be created in Galway during the construction of a 450-pupil primary school and a 650-pupil post-primary school on a shared campus in Doughiska.

The schools are two of eight capital projects nationally that will benefit from a €50 million loan from the EIB, which will allow them to be delivered under the public private partnership model.

New look for Westside playing fields, but one step at a time

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

The Westside Playing Fields are to be transformed with full size GAA and soccer pitches, an adventure playground, and a new running track, but work will have to take place in stages owing to “financial pressures”.

New Fine Gael branch to be launched

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny will launch a new Fine Gael branch for the Knocknacarra area of the city when he is in Galway tomorrow.

Hear stories of solidarity at Westside talks

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

“Prepare the way of the Lord”, is the title of a series of talks being given by Sr Breda Fadden at the Westside Resource Centre (opposite the library) on Tuesdays November 20, 27 and December 4 from 7.30pm to 9pm.

Remembering loved ones who passed away

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

A series of events taking place in the city this month will remember people’s loved ones who have died.

Thirty five new jobs created in the City Bin Company following a €15 million investment

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Award-winning waste collection operators, the City Bin Co., recently confirmed the creation of 35 new jobs within Dublin and Galway regions. This decision will come into effect over the next few months and follows significant investment from averda – the largest private environmental solutions provider in the Middle East - the Gulf co-operation council, and North Africa.

Changes to City Hall’s housing department counter service

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

New counter service hours in the Galway City Council’s housing department are to come into effect on Monday November 26.

Councillors make case for safe crossing point on WDR

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Despite lack of funds to build a safe access route across the Clybaun Hotel section of Western Distributor Road, two local councillors are determined to continue the fight.

Central Bank economist to conduct Paddy Ryan memorial lecture in GMIT

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

It has been announced that Mr Lars Frisell, director of economics at the Central Bank of Ireland, will be the guest speaker at the upcoming Paddy Ryan Memorial Lecture in GMIT. The special lecture, which will be held on Tuesday December 11 in Theatre 1000, will recognise Paddy Ryan’s role as former mayor and alderman of Galway City, and honorary memory of the Galway Chamber. As part of the Amicable Society he welcomed President John Fitzgerald Kennedy to Galway during his tenure.

Open family day event in aid of Dogs Trust at Monaghan & Sons

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

A family open day in aid of Dogs Trust will be held at Galway’s Skoda dealership, Monaghan & Sons, on Saturday (November 17).

Think better at meetings with Radisson Blu’s Brain Food initiative

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

As part of an exciting and innovative new concept called Experience Meetings, Radisson Blu Hotels and Resorts in Ireland introduce Brain Food, one of the three main elements of this new programme.

Budget for disability services must be ringfenced says Grealish

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Budget cuts must start with the higher paid, not the most vulnerable, so the Government must ringfence funding for disability and community services.

This is the view of Independent Galway West TD Noel Grealish who is calling on the Government to ensure voluntary and disability groups are not threatened with further cuts to their funding in the forthcoming Budget.

Hundreds of volunteers honoured at County Mayor’s Awards

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

More than 250 people from community and voluntary groups from all around County Galway were honoured at the County Mayors Awards Ceremony last weekin the Lough Rea Hotel and Spa. The awards recognise and celebrate community and voluntary activity around County Galway. Eleven awards were up for grabs after a public call for nominations was made back in September.

Lazlo goes vintage to give you a Downton Abbey style

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Lazlo Jewellers Galway is delighted to announce its brand new collection, ‘Willow and Cream’. Downton Abbey may have finished its third season last week, but fear not – the launch of Lazlo Jewellers new collection means that you can be as glamorous as the stars of ITV’s highest rated show. The third season of the hit period-drama marked the brink of the jazz age as old customs and costumes were thrown up for 1920s glamour.

Galway is getting younger looking, says Therapie

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Galway might just be the youngest-looking county in Ireland thanks to the pioneering new treatment available at Therapie Clinic, Shop Street, Galway.

Safeguard your home this winter and EBS will treat you to three months home insurance

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

With the long nights and cold days setting in, getting your home winter ready is never more important. To help you get your home prepared this winter, EBS Galway is running a winter promotion, offering 12 months cover for the price of NINE to new policyholders who switch their annual buildings and contents home insurance policy to EBS.

Let West Coast Property Management let out your property

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

West Coast Property Management, is a family-owned and operated business, with extensive experience in the Galway housing and apartment rental market, whose primary purpose is to rent out a property fast and efficiently to tenants who have been carefully vetted.

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