Kilbeacanty girl to star on Late Late Toy Show

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

An 11-year-old girl from Co Galway is the envy of children all over the country because she will star in the much anticipated Late Late Toy Show on Friday night.

Where next America?

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

“I feel like I can breath again”. It was a term often heard after it became clear Joe Biden had won the 2020 US Presidential Election. Yet if Irish people felt they could ‘breath’ as the votes pointed to a Trump defeat, what was going through the minds of Americans living in Galway?

The spirit of Christmas 2020 is to shop local and mind each other

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

With Christmas just a month away, it is now officially safe to embrace Christmas and the festive season, if you haven't already done this. This has been the most unusual year that most of us has experienced, but the great spirit that has seen us through it is needed for a while longer until we get life back to some sort of normality.

Galway businesses come together for breast cancer research this Christmas

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Two of Galway’s leading retailers, Brown Thomas and Hartmann’s Jewellers have come together this year to help locally-based charity, the National Breast Cancer Research Institute, a national charity that funds a comprehensive research programme at the National University of Ireland, Galway.

Renewed interest in hobbies leads to demand for the finest equipment from Galway Camera Shop

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Capturing the uniqueness of life and nature during the strange year we have had has led to an increased appreciation for quality cameras, binoculars and telescopes.

According to Ray Plummer of the Galway Camera Shop, the desire for quality photographic images and the observation of nature and the skies has led to a surge in hobbyists.

Hidden Hearing gives gift of hearing to those in need

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

For many, 2020 quickly turned into living life in a bubble, missing family and friends, and relying on the goodwill of others to provide support, care, and company.

Make your home your castle this Christmas with strong doors from City & Country Windows

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

City & Country Windows is a family-run business since 1975 with beginnings in Waterfall, Co Cork, and a base in Galway since 2014. The company has always striven to offer customers a quality product and service at an affordable price.

Shop local online with McCambridges this Christmas

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

McCambridges on Shop Street in Galway City is a name that is synonymous with Galway and great food in the west. After 25 years of creating the ideal Christmas hamper in store, you can now order a McCambridges Christmas hamper through their online store.

Nuasan launches new Active Bodycare Kit

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Nuasan, an innovative range of natural bodycare products, formulated in the west of Ireland specifically for active people, has introduced its new Active Bodycare Kit, which is the ideal gift for ethically-minded, fitness fans this Christmas.

Vivid contemporary art from Lorraine Fletcher

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Artist Lorraine Fletcher, based in Loughrea, Galway creates vivid and fabulously striking contemporary art.

Sample the future of city commuting at Ivors

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Ivors are the first and main dealer in the west of Ireland to introduce the fully electric Eco-Scooter, seen as the future in city commuting.

The Lifan E3 provides a low cost, eco-friendly and fun solution to urban mobility. Navigate the city, skip the traffic, and park conveniently right outside your destination.

The gift of Christmas from The Galmont

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Who wouldn’t love the gift of me-time in spirit one, or them-time for a weekend without the kids, or us-time for an enjoyable evening together over a leisurely meal? Gift vouchers are available online, delivered straight to your inbox, or in person from the hotel’s pop up Christmas shop, where they will happily look after all your Christmas shopping with beautifully presented gift vouchers with their new order and collect service.

Importance of School Streets initiative to Athenry and Oranmore

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

I first brought the initiative to the Galway County Council in January 2020 having been approached by local resident and active travel activist Liam Frawley in September 2019. Mr Frawley has two children attending the Gaelscoil in Oranmore village.

Galway Rape Crisis Centre launches its Christmas appeal

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Galway Rape Crisis Centre (GRCC) have launched its Christmas appeal in what has been one of the most challenging years for the charity. The organisation is looking to local companies and individuals to consider donating to their Christmas appeal in lieu of purchasing gifts.

This year has been an extremely challenging time for many sectors as a result of the outbreak of Covid-19. Unfortunately, the impact of the pandemic has seen GRCC’s normal fundraising activities coming to a virtual standstill whilst the demand for its services has increased by c. 25%, an increase that has been sustained since the initial lockdown restrictions were implemented in March. Companies or individuals wishing to donate may do so on www.idonate.ie/GRCCXmasGiftCard or by contacting the charity by email at [email protected] for further information.

Youth Work Ireland Galway — supporting young people through the pandemic

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Youth Work Ireland Galway is one of the leading youth work providers in Galway working with young people, their families and communities for over five decades. In 2019 more than 6,000 young people, aged 10 to 25 years, in Galway city and county availed of our services.

From the moment the country went into lockdown in March 2020, Youth Work Ireland Galway adapted immediately to online working. All 20 Youth Workers wanted to ensure the needs of young people were met, to maintain a routine and structure to service provision as we all dealt with the unknowns of the Public Health Emergency. Youth Workers worked remotely using online technologies and phone support. It was a challenging time for young people and their families, and the support of the Youth Workers provided continuity during the uncertain times.

Wedding Open Day at award winning Lough Rea Hotel and Spa

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Lough Rea Hotel and Spa is one of the most highly recommended and well known wedding venues in Galway.

Organic Farming gets boost from the Greens

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Senator Pauline O’Reilly said that the Green Party are announcing a dramatic increase in funding for organic farmers.

Free confidential rapid HIV Testing available across Galway

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Alarming figures from the HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) indicate that in the early part of 2020 (up to end of March), the numbers of newly diagnosed cases of HIV in Ireland had increased by a staggering 42% (over figures for same period in 2019).

Redundancy brings stress and important decisions for workers

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

The stresses of Covid 19 have been compounded by economic stress for both employers and employees. Inevitably, the economic downturn created in certain sectors has led to large scale restructuring of businesses and unfortunately, redundancy plans are now in play with many companies, both local businesses and multinationals.

‘St Vincent de Paul helped me achieve my dreams’ — Don’t be afraid to ask for help

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

“St. Vincent de Paul has had an enormous impact on my life. The effect SVP has had on my ability to go to University cannot be overstated. Without the help of SVP over the last few years, I would not have been able to complete my education,” said a local woman this week.

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