Public eye clinics suspended due to shortage of nurses

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

A shortage of nurses at the ophthalmology department at University Hospital Galway has resulted in the suspension of public clinics for the treatment and monitoring of eye diseases.

City museum to launch two new exhibitions

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Female artists and contemporary artists will be celebrated in two new exhibitions which will be opened next week in the Galway City Museum.

Galway journalist elected chair of national radio training body

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Galway Bay fm Head of News Bernadette Prendergast has been elected chairperson of the board of Learning Waves, the leading provider of training for the independent commercial radio sector in Ireland.

Galway Early Music Festival returns to bring music of Europe to the city

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

The music of France, Spain, and Scotland will be performed in Galway city next month as part of the 2012 Galway Early Music Festival.

The festival runs from May 17 to 20 and the theme this year is ‘Social Harmony; when Tradition and High Art Meet’.

Galway-based national meningitis charity urges public to be aware of symptoms

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

A national meningitis charity is urging people to be aware of the symptoms of the condition. There is at least one case of the infection each day in Ireland.

Pátrúnacht bunscoileanna lánGhaeilge

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Tá sé molta sa tuarascáil a d’fhoilsigh an grúpa comhairligh don fhóram faoi phátrúnacht agus iolrachas in earnáil an bhunoideachais go dtabharfaí aird ar an éileamh ar an ngaeloideachas má ghlactar le moltaí maidir le pátrúnacht a dhífheistiú céim ar chéim.

Campaí samhraidh do pháistí i gContae na Gaillimhe

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Tá clár na bliana de champaí samhraidh Chonradh na Gaeilge i gContae na Gaillimhe, campaí atá á reáchtáil do dhaoine óga, seolta anois. Beidh campaí samhraidh ar siúl ar fud Chontae na Gaillimhe le linn mhí Iúil agus Lúnasa. Tá méadú ollmhór tagtha ar na campaí seo le dornán blianta anuas de bharr na deise a thugann na campaí do pháistí spraoi agus taitneamh a bheith acu agus iad ag freastal ar champa trí Ghaeilge.

Seachtain na nEalaíon Deonach

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Déanfar ceiliúradh ar an gcéad Seachtain na nEalaíon Deonach ón 12 – 20 Bealtaine. Tugtar cuireadh d’eagraíochtaí deonacha ón nGaeltacht páirt a ghlacadh sa cheiliúradh. Má tá imeacht ealaíne á reáchtáil agat le linn na seachtaine seo, tá deis ann breis bolscaireachta a fháil trína bheith páirteach i gclár Seachtain na nEalaíon Deonach.

Government - not quite the bed of roses that Labour might have expected

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Insider rarely tires of the vicissitudes of Galway politics. The city and county’s petty intrigues, feverish whisperings, internecine squabbles, and comical characters are usually enough to keep even the most amateur political observer entertained.

A new circus is coming to town, however, and Insider may just be caught peeping under the big-top canvas. The great and the good of the Labour Party will gather in Galway this weekend, as its National Conference sets up camp in NUI Galway.

The Beauty Rooms relaunched at Barry’s Hair Salon

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

The Beauty Rooms located at Barry’s Hair Studio on Shop Street in the heart of Galway city has just been re-launched after undergoing a complete transformation and under the new management of Barrys Hair Studio.

Security tightened as Labour gets set for stormy reception at conference

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Labour will not be allowed enjoy celebrating its centenary when the party holds its 65th convention in Galway this weekend, as the event is set to attract protests from far left groups, rural communities, peace groups, the unemployed, and health campaigners.

Ardilaun stays ahead with massage offer as the search continues for Golden Ticket

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Galway’s Ardilaun hotel, which celebrates its 50th birthday this year, continues its April promotion offering 50 Indian head massages at 50 per cent discount in the fabulous Avalon Health & Beauty Salon, as the search goes on for the Golden Ticket for April.

Juicy Couture Tea Party at Fallers tomorrow to raise funds for Western Alzheimers

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Fallers Jewellers is getting ready for the Juicy Couture Tea Party which is taking place in store tomorrow, April 13, from 11am-2pm with proceeds on the day donated to Western Alzheimers. Customers will be treated to tea, cupcakes, and the chance to browse and purchase the latest Juicy Couture collection in the Williamsgate Street store – with one lucky shopper winning a fabulous Juicy Couture watch.

Fallers, Galway’s leading family owned jewellers, invites you to pop in and view the new Juicy Couture collection in store on the day. Also stockists of Thomas Sabo, Ti Sento, Guess and Hot Diamonds, Fallers Jewellers is looking forward to hosting the Tea Party and welcoming everyone while treating them to a fantastic day out.

The Art of Blooming and the florist behind it

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

After five years of extensive training, Daniela Guder graduated from the College of Horticulture in Dortmund / Germany with Degrees in Horticulture and Floral Design.

Free the music within you — and learn the guitar

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Are you one of those people who believes we all have music within us? Is your inner performer struggling to break free? Do you, or someone close to you, have a guitar that won’t play itself?

Help is at hand. Guitar Made Easy takes complete beginners and teaches them how to play their favourite songs on guitar. In a series of once weekly classes over the space of ten short weeks, you can take the first few steps on a life-long musical journey.

Galway Simon gearing up for this year’s Women’s Mini Marathon

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Galway Simon Community have launched the Galway Simon Women’s Mini Marathon 2012. Kyle Tonetti and Dave Moore, Connacht Rugby, were on hand to help, while encouraging everyone, young and old, to come out, have fun and take part for Galway Simon.

Want straight teeth but dread wearing braces? Invisalign is the answer

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

On Saturday April 21, Invisalign invites you to Woodquay Dental in Galway, where you can avail of a free private consultation with a dentist and special discounted offers on the day only.

Fishamble’s production Forgotten to benefit COPE Galway

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

COPE Galway is to benefit from a theatrical performance in the city next week, when Fishamble present Forgotten, a solo piece for theatre which explores four characters, between the ages of 80-100 years old, who reside in care facilities and retirement homes.

Presented in a fusion of European and Japanese Kabuki theatrical styles, the piece is a dark and comical portrayal of the challenges facing older people in Ireland today. This is a special one night performance with all proceeds going to support COPE Galway’s Senior Support Services in Galway.

City surrendered to Cromwell three hundred and sixty years ago this week

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

An important event occurred 360 years ago this week, which changed the fortunes of Galway town forever.

David McWilliams to host Leviathan event in Galway

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

The economist and commentator David McWilliams will host the acclaimed political cabaret event Leviathan in Monroe’s Backstage Bar on Thursday April 26.

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