Mayor’s Awards launched at City Hall

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

“All the volunteers who are nominated for a Mayor’s Award are already winners in their own right,” said Galway city Mayor Padraig Conneely this week.

Mortgage and debt solutions talk in Oranmore

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Independent advice on debt is vital to get the best deal for you and your family, according to Reform Alliance senator Fidelma Healy Eames who is hosting a public information session on mortgage and debt solutions on Monday February 24 at 7pm in the Oranmore Lodge Hotel.

Galway fire fighters pose for Cystic Fibrosis Galway

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Alan Chanter and his colleagues at Galway Fire Station presented a cheque for €14,240 to PJ Kavanagh, the treasurer of Cystic Fibrosis Galway, the proceeds from the sale of a charity calendar.

Jes past pupils to hold table quiz next week

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Test your knowledge and enjoy the chance to win some great prizes at the Jes Past Pupils' Union table quiz, which takes place next week. The event is open to everyone and promises to be a great night out.

The table quiz will take place in the Harbour Hotel on Friday February 28 from 8pm. .

Music for MADRA in Moycullen

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

A night of musical entertainment in aid of local dog rescue charity MADRA will take place at the Forge Bar in Moycullen on Saturday, March 1 from 8.30pm.

Galway schools urged to ‘spring’ into action for Greenwave 2014

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Science Foundation Ireland’s Discover Programme is calling on Galway primary schools nationwide to help them track the arrival of spring by getting involved in Greenwave 2014.

Register your business now for the Best of Galway Awards

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Galway businesses have until Monday (February 24) to register for this year’s Best of Galway Awards, organised by the Galway Advertiser.

A huge success last year, the awards give businesses the opportunity to stand out from the crowd, and are selected by the people whose opinions matter the most - customers.

Galway leads the way with alternative to menu calorie counting

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Galway heart and stroke charity Croí has recently commenced piloting a user-friendly menu labelling system to help customers choose healthy menu options in restaurants.

Costs of education is top of credit union conference agenda in Galway

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Some 200 credit union representatives will meet in Galway this weekend for their annual youth conference.

Samaritans seeks volunteers

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Galwegians interested in volunteering for the Samaritans can attend two information meetings on the work of the organisation next week.

Charity shops introduce new signs to identify legitimacy

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Registered charity shops in Galway will display a special Choose Charity Shops 1st sign in their windows from tomorrow.

Ballinfoyle community centre delay branded a ‘fiasco’

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

The delay in providing a much needed community centre in Ballinfoyle has been blasted as a “fiasco that continues to go on” by Cllr Ollie Crowe, who called on Galway City Council to make a firm committment to commence construction.

Sailing club up for award

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

The Galway Bay Sailing Club has been shortlisted for one of sailing’s top awards in Ireland.

St Patrick’s students talk their way to debating regional finals

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

A team of young orators from St Patrick’s NS are through to the regional finals of the All Ireland Debating Competition following a thrilling county final in the Galway Education Centre last week.

Bereavement professionals urged to attend special network meeting

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

A special meeting for those working with bereaved children in the west of Ireland will take place on March 5 in Sligo.

Get back ‘On The Road Again’ with personal development plan

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

A successful personal developement programme designed initially to help the homeless in Galway is now available to the public.

Galway to host Aussie exhibition

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

A photographic exhibition on Australian history, art, education, and tourism, opens at Galway Education Centre, on Tuesday February 25 at 5pm.

Store of the Year Nomination for Nestors SuperValu, Oranmore

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Nestors SuperValu, located in the heart of Oranmore, has been shortlisted for the prestigious accolade of “SuperValu of the Year” 2014. 198 SuperValu stores throughout the Republic of Ireland were selected, before being whittled down to only 10 finalists. The overall winner will be announced at the SuperValu National Conference held in the Malton Hotel, Killarney on Monday next February 24.

Get slim and win with Arrabawn Skim Plus milk

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Arrabawn Dairies has just launched its Get Slim with Arrabawn Skim Campaign, offering customers the chance to win six month’s free membership to a gym of their choice, plus nutritional advice and personal training sessions. This prize will be given out every week for four weeks and can be entered via the Facebook page and website www.arrabawndairies.ie. There will also be lots of other prizes including pink Atak compression wear – perfect to wear when getting fit for summer.

A List-er anti-ageing treatment now available in Galway

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Award season is well and truly upon us with the BAFTA’s taking place only a few days ago and the biggest awards of all, the Oscars, taking place in LA this weekend.

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