Acos Oil works around your heating budget

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Acos Oil is a new oil company set up by Mark Costello to supply home heating oil to the people of Galway city and county.

Based in Knocknacarra, Mr Costello say he is the only true local supplier in the area, his aim is to supply kerosene, gasoil and diesel to meet all budgets as most larger companies have a minimum order obligation.

Winning teams unite for football sponsorship

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

The Galway & District Football League has renewed its sponsorship deal with Western Hygiene Supplies Ltd, pictured at the launch were WHSLmanaging director Kevin Collins and Newcastle United player Stevie Folan.

Eco Drinks makes its mark across the continent

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Eco Drinks was established as a family business in 2010 and is based in Clarenbridge.

It specialises in soft drinks, including juices, and sports and energy drinks. Its philosophy of quality for friendly prices means the quality of their products is guaranteed by continuous control of their own and outside accredited laboratories.

Pippa O’Connor to host Meyrick’s wedding winter wonderland

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Ireland’s top model and newly-wed Pippa O’Connor will host a bridal fashion show at Hotel Meyrick on Thursday November 17 at 7.30pm in the exclusive Connemara Suite.

Knights bring back dancehall days at The Salthill Hotel

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Are you one of the many people looking for a good night’s entertainment full of song and dance from yesteryear? If so, then look no further, because the Showband Knights are here.

Moycullen Co-op Christmas market to turn back the years

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Calling all artists, crafts people, and artisan food specialists, the Co Op Moycullen will be starting will be hosting a festive indoor market from Saturday November 26.

Prestigious awards for Galway leading hotels

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

The Ardilaun Hotel was one of the four hotels honoured at the Fáilte Ireland Optimus Awards which were held in Galway recently. The Ardilaun received the Optimus Award for Best Practice for special recognition for its ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and business excellence in the hospitality industry.

Galway Simon to offer people impartial financial planning advice

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Galway Simon Community has teamed up with the leading financial planners in the west of Ireland to initiate the first ‘Financial Advice Day’.

Galway Simon Community has partnered with the leading financial planners in a new fundraising initiative. Following on the success of Simon Open Door programme where leading architects have given their time for free, this one day event offers members of the public a unique opportunity to get an impartial opinion on their financial circumstances.

Aviva workers ‘left in limbo’

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

The 200 strong staff at Galway’s Aviva operations face an uncertain Christmas after the company announced 950 redundancies yesterday. Aviva employs more than 2,000 people at facilities in Galway, Dublin, and Cork, as well as 26 branches around the country, but no specific details relating to each location were disclosed. The redundancy programme will commence in March 2012 and could take up to two years.

Couple appeal for return of stolen engagement ring

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

A couple have appealed for the return of a handbag which was stolen from their car while parked outside the church in Ardrahan last week. The bag contained, among other items, an engagement ring.

The couple were attending a wedding in Ardrahan Church on Saturday October 15 when thieves targeted two cars parked outside. Three cars were broken into between 2.30pm and 3.20pm that day. The couple’s car, a Volkswagen Golf Prius, was among those burgled, with the driver’s window smashed and the woman’s handbag stolen from the vehicle.

Enter The Dragon — presidential election boost could fasttrack Fianna Fail's time in the wilderness

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Just a few weeks ago, a national newspaper predicted that Fianna Fail would not be in government again until at least 2025. It was felt that the start of its rehabilitation would commence in the local elections in 2014, spawning a whole new set of faces in the cumainn across the country and that the party would regrow in the 2015/16 General Election, getting bigger in opposition.

This premise held that they would continue in 2021 and they would finally return to power in 2025, reinvigorated, humbled and a world away from the party they once were at the turn of the century.

Man acquitted of murder of Galway photographer Trent Keegan

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

A man accused of killing New Zealand photographer and former Galway resident Trent Keegan in Kenya in 2008 has been acquitted following a trial in Nairobi.

School pupils get closer to their local racecourse

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) held a ‘Go Racing Kids’ Club’ Day at Galway Racecourse on Tuesday when 288 fifth and sixth class pupils from five local schools took part in demonstrations from RACE (Racing Academy and Centre of Education) and heard talks from jockey Derek O’Connor and local trainer Pauline Gavin and her daughter Sarah.

Picture Perfect Afternoon Tea at the g Hotel

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

The five star g Hotel has teamed up with the EYE Cinema to combine two of our favourite delights - sweet treats and superb movies - into an enjoyable entertainment experience, Afternoon Tea and a Picture. Guests are invited to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea in one of the signature lounges of the award winning hotel, followed by a movie picture of your choice in the adjoining EYE Cinema for only €49.95 for two people sharing.

Rahoon baby gets lifesaving transplant

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

An 11-month-old girl has returned to Galway after a lifesaving liver transplant in London proved successful. Ieva Zukaskuate of Rahoon received a graft from her mother’s liver during a complex operation at King’s Cross Hospital. After complications which included two leaks in a valve and a subsequent infection, Ieva was allowed to return home this week.

UHG’s poor rating in HSE league table indicates it is ‘leaderless’ and ‘unmanageable’

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

The chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum said this week he was not “shocked” to learn that University Hospital Galway has been rated the worst performing hospital in the country again.

Cllr Padraig Conneely said this “red” rating in the HSE’s HealthStat [the HSE league table] - which means the regional hospital requires urgent attention - indicated to him that it was “leaderless, unmanageable and not meeting any of its targets”.

Students’ Union votes to cancel Rag Week

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

The negative publicity and antisocial behaviour indulged in by a minority of students have led to the NUI Galway Students’ Union decision to cancel Rag Week next spring.

New research shows how the brain’s marijuana-like chemicals suppress pain

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Part of the brain, usually associated with memory, plays an active role in suppressing pain during times of stress, according to research carried out at NUI Galway.

Galway soldier commemorated in new book

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

The life, adventures, heroics, and death of a County Galway man who fought with the SAS in World War II have been published in a book to be launched next week.

Help build a giant jigsaw for local charity

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

A novel, but appropriate, fundraising initiative for young people’s support charity Jigsaw will take place next Thursday in Galway.

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