Local store helps fight against breast cancer
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Staff at Furniture Connexions Galway are doing their bit for charity by helping to raise money for breast cancer charities with the launch of a limited edition Slumberland pink bed in association with the Pink Ribbon Foundation.
Read more ...Arts funds must be maintained at current levels says Walsh
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
If Galway is to keep its reputation as a city which supports the arts, it must maintain the current level of arts funding and not allow it to drop in December’s budget.
Read more ...Decision to ‘pull’ plastic surgery service at Portiuncula Hospital a ‘scandal’ says TD
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
An outreach plastic surgery service being provided at Portiuncula Hospital is to be “pulled” due to a lack of clerical support, a local TD has claimed.
Fine Gael deputy Denis Naughten - a former member of the now defunct Western Health Board - describes the removal of the day surgery clinic at the 197-bed Ballinasloe hospital as a “scandal”.
Read more ...Council must make safe ‘dangerous’ Ballybrit wall
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Measures must be taken to deal with the wall between Ballybrit Court and Cluain Ard estate in Ballybrit which is “very dangerous” due to the sheer drop on the Cluain Ard side.
Read more ...Traditional Galway store now boasts a modern twist
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Well known County Galway shop, Standún, which is now under new management, has received a makeover under the guidance of Senator Fergal Quinn.
Read more ...Mayor hits out at rezoning critics
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Councillors who were critical of their city council colleagues for supporting rezonings in the draft development plan should check their own voting records before they make comments about others, according to the Mayor of Galway Michael J Crowe.
Read more ...Councillors to keep a watchful eye on Knocknacarra Community Centre progress
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Given the long tortuous history of building a community centre for Knocknacarra, the project, which looks to be coming to fruition, must be monitored every step of the way until it is constructed.
Read more ...Investigations continue into Inisbofin double drowning
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
As family and friends struggle to come to terms with the deaths of two men who drowned off Inisbofin, Co Galway, at the weekend investigations into how the tragedy occurred are continuing.
Read more ...Discover secret Salthill in treasure hunt for children
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Kenny’s Bookshop in the Liosban Retail Park is holding The Big Family Table Quiz on Saturday October 23 from 2pm to 4pm, and in order to answer the questions, children will have to go on a treasure hunt in Salthill.
Read more ...Passenger shelter for tourists to Aran
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Minister for Community, Equality, and Gaeltacht Affairs, Pat Carey TD, has announced the approval of a grant of €100,000 to assist the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food to construct a passenger shelter at Ros a Mhíl quay.
Read more ...Lend a hand and give a Euro
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
The Galway-based National Breast Cancer Research Institute is spearheading a new fundraising initiative.
Read more ...Buy a ribbon and help support breast cancer charity
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Action Breast Cancer, an Irish Cancer Society programme, is urging people to support its Pink Ribbon appeal tomorrow (Friday) which is Breast Health Day by buying a ribbon, badge or keyring.
The money raised will go towards the development of services at Action Breast Cancer. It provides free help and support for people concerned about breast health or dealing with breast cancer.
Read more ...Gluten-free cookery demonstration
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
The Western Branch of the Coeliac Society of Ireland will host a gluten-free cookery demonstration at 7.30pm on Monday night at the Clybaun Hotel.
Read more ...Launch of new youth group space
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
shOUT!, the local lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth group is taking part in social inclusion week by launching its new youth group space.
Read more ...Prison for man who spat in pregnant woman’s face
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
The pregnant manager of a city centre store was left distressed over concerns for her health and that of her unborn child after a troublemaker spat in her face, the Galway District Court heard this week.
Read more ...Leading Irish photographer to sign new book in Brown Thomas
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Leading Irish photographer Barry McCall is launching his new book PHO20GRAPHY and he is coming to Brown Thomas this Saturday from 2pm to 4pm where he will sign copies.
Read more ...Remembering those who inspired us
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
The public are being invited to remember a person who inspired them through an innovative project being spearheaded by the Big Brother Big Sister youth mentoring organisation.
A “Wall of Inspiration” has been erected at the Eyre Square Shopping Centre (downstairs across from the 3G store) and will remain there this week. Shoppers are invited to design a brick and write a special message to a person who inspired them.
Read more ...Dublin company to donate more than €1m to research at NUI Galway
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
A Dublin-based market leader for post-trade automation solutions to the global securities services industry will contribute more than €1 million over a five-year period to research at NUI Galway.
Read more ...Networking event for unemployed teachers
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Fine Gael Seanad education spokesperson Senator Fidelma Healy Eames is
Read more ...Silent disco for Galway children and teens this Saturday
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
A silent disco is some of the best fun you can have, but while they are held regularly for adults, children should get to enjoy this unique experience as well.
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