Get into the swing of golf

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Now is the best time of year to learn or improve your golf. For the next couple of months, the days remain fairly long and the temperature remains fairly mild. Most of the big competitions have passed so you will have less anxiety about making small changes to your motion. Coming into the winter is the best time to learn to swing the club or learn to swing it better because you will have ample time to put in the repetitions (practice) needed before spring.

Leisureland - something for everyone on the Prom

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Leisureland had adorned the Prom since the ‘70s.

A new diploma course in Plexus Bio Energy

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

A new diploma training course in Plexus Bio Energy starts in Galway next month.

Taekwon-do for new age health and fitness

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

In these times of work stress, financial worry, and hectic lifestyles, people are increasingly turning to martial arts as a different way to improve health.

Women and children at risk in refugee hostels, warns Rape Crisis Centre chief

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

The Galway Rape Crisis Centre, which runs the Asylum seeker and Refugee Clinic, has warned that there could be another Ryan Report in 20 years time unless urgent changes are made to protect the safety and well-being of people living in direct provision accommodation.

Executive director of the GRCC, Aoibheann McCann, expressed concerns this week that asylum seekers and refugees, placed in hostels and hotels, under direct provision, are being put at risk while private sector owners are making profits.

Meeting Ted —A memory of the late Edward Kennedy

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

In the beginning of July 1974 there was excitement in Galway as it was known that Senator Edward ‘Ted’ Kennedy was staying nearby with friends. It was all very hush hush as the senator was on a private holiday with his son Teddy Jr, who had recently undergone a serious leg operation for cancer. Everyone was trying to be kind and leave them alone. However, the Advertiser office kept getting calls from national and British newspapers asking where the senator was, and had we got a photograph of him with the boy?

GAA backing of Alan Kerins’ charity shows nice guys do win

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

One of the long held regrets of those who have participated in Gaelic games over the decades is that the beauty and benefit of the games are in the main confined to this island.

However, the benefits of the association will soon be felt on the African continent now, after the welcome news from Croke Park last evening that the Alan Kerins African Projects has been chosen as the Association’s official charity for 2009-10.

Advertiser is runaway winner in local newspaper circulation race

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

The Galway Advertiser is the highest circulation local newspaper in the country, according to the latest audited figures released by the UK-based Audit Bureau of Circulation (ABC).

Alan Kerins Projects named as GAA Charity of the Year

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

The Alan Kerins African Projects, the charity for creating sustainable living in Zambia, has been named as one of the GAA’s Charities of the Year for 2009/2010.

Denis Hickie turns quizmaster

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

International rugby star Denis Hickie will be quizmaster for the night in the Cellar Bar, Galway on Wednesday,September 2 at a fundraising table quiz for GenYES Galway, the 18-30 group that is saying ‘Yes’ to Lisbon.

Generation YES Chair of the Galway group, Cillian Fleming, promises that the questions will not just be about the EU.

City youth drop-in centre to receive quality award

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

No 4 Drop-in Centre, a project managed by Galway Diocesan Youth Services, is to receive the Health Quality Mark, Gold Standard, at an award ceremony this week.

This quality mark is awarded to organisations which meet certain criteria which are set out by the NYHP, and based on best practice in health promotion at regional and national level.

NUIG president backs ‘yes’ vote in Lisbon referendum

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

There are no “hidden bombs or traps” in the Lisbon Treaty, according to NUI Galway president Jim Browne who is urging the people of Galway to vote yes in the upcoming referendum.

Irish Times journalist and poet to launch Clifden Community Arts Week programme

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

Renowned Irish Times journalist and poet Gerard Smyth will be on hand to officially launch the 2009 Clifden Community Arts Week programme which boasts an unforgettable line-up of national and international talent.

Irish Navy to host a 1930s theme night in aid of Galway Simon

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

To mark Galway Simon Community’s 30th Anniversary they will be holding a very unique fundraising event aboard Ireland’s largest Navy Ship. Creating a 1930s theme, the Boatleggers Bash will take place on the L.E. Niamh in the Galway Harbour on Friday September 11.

There for the beer — The Oslo, Galway’s first microbrewery pub

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

Once upon a time the Oslo was Galway’s most popular dance spot, and now thanks to a couple of insightful entrepreneurs the 60s dance hall is being given a new lease of life.

Three new seminarians from County Galway

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

Three of the 38 seminarians who will begin priesthood studies for Irish diocese this year are from County Galway. Two of the men are from Galway while one is from Tuam.

Born again — reopened store launches massive sale

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

The newly reopened Born store in Newtownsmith is having a sale event with up to 70 per cent off as the shop clears all its summer stock to make way for new autumn and winter fashions.

Burrow’s acceptance of tobacco top job is ‘mercenary’, says Healy Eames

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

A Galway senator has sharply criticised the decision by the former Bank of Ireland chairman, Richard Burrows, to accept the chairmanship of British American Tobacco (BAT) calling it a move that is mercenary and ill thought out.

Fine Gael senator Fidelma Healy Eames said recently that the decision by Mr Burrows to accept such a position within a company which boasts a portfolio of 300 cigarette brands is cynical beyond belief.

It’s Dogathon time

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

COPE Galway has launched a new and fun family event for dogs and dog lovers. Dogathon 2009, sponsored by Petworld, is a fun walk for people and their pets on the Prom in Salthill which is taking place on Sunday September 20 at 12noon. This fun walk is ideal for families to go out for a fun walk with their dog.

Nurses will take industrial action to protect pay

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

Local nurses will take industrial action if necessary if there is any attempt to cut their pay, a leading local union official warned this week.

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