Galway Toastmasters in speaking finals

Thu, May 08, 2014

Two Galway Toastmasters will contest the Britain and Irelandtoastmasters public speaking finals in Dun Laoghaire this weekend.

Parkrun comes to Galway

Thu, May 08, 2014

What do London, Sydney, Copenhagen, Cape Town and now Galway have in common? Well, these are some of the worldwide locations that host a Parkrun event.

Seminar on successful branding for Galway entrepreneurs

Thu, May 08, 2014

Galway Chamber will be offering a seminar on brand indentity and advertising for local businesses on Tuesday May 20.

The seminar, entitled ‘‘Getting Your Brand To Work’’, will teach entrepreneurs how to build a clear brand identity which conveys business values and reputation to prospective customers.

Podcasting the past

Thu, May 08, 2014

Popular talks on Galway city’s heritage and history are now available to download free of charge on iTunes.

Save the date for an exclusive Lennon Courtney style event

Thu, May 08, 2014

Summer is here and for many that means an excuse to update your wardrobe. Save the date for an exclusive style event with two of Ireland’s leading fashion stylists and style commentators, Sonya Lennon and Brendan Courtney, as they bring Galway’s first ever showcase of the Lennon Courtney range to the Gaslight Bar & Brasserie at Hotel Meyrick on Friday May 30.

An independent candidate for Connemara - happy to nail his colours to the mast

Thu, May 08, 2014

Canvassing Connemara last weekend, local election independent hopeful Ronan Garvey says he met many people who share his dissatisfaction with the lack of accountability in the country.

According to the Connemara candidate, one of the key factors in Garvey’s decision to seek election is that it seems only independents are trying to address the accountability crisis that is a cancer in public life in Ireland. ‘The price of incompetence in Fas,’ Garvey maintains, ‘was a big pay-off with a golden handshake from public funds; the price of

Galway's one stop shop for divorce or separation

Thu, May 08, 2014

Couples throughout the country whose marriages have broken down can divorce or separate through mediation saving legal fees in the process.

Special open days for Coláiste Bhaile Chláir at The Schoolwear Centre

Thu, May 08, 2014

Two special open nights are being held in The Schoolwear Centre in Liosbán on Monday May 19 and Tuesday May 20 from 5pm to 7.30pm to facilitate the incoming students of Coláiste Bhaile Chláir.

Second Aware support group for Galway city

Thu, May 08, 2014

Aware, the national organisation providing support, information, and education around depression, has just announced a second support group for Galway city. The new group meets every Monday from 8pm (including Bank Holidays) in Ard Family Resource Centre, Doughiska Road.

Network Galway tenth annual Business Woman of the Year awards

Thu, May 08, 2014

The launch of Galway’s 10th annual Business Woman of the Year awards took place at The g Hotel last Wednesday evening April 30. A number of outstanding business women went forward to interview in categories including Network Galway Business Woman of the Year (New Business), Network Galway Business Woman of the Year (Self Employed), Network Galway Business Woman of the Year (Employee), and Outstanding Galway Business Woman of the Year.

Gigantic summer sample sale in Belladonna

Thu, May 08, 2014

It is sale time at Belladonna Bridal, one of Ireland’s best loved bridal shops located in Centrepoint, Liosbán.

Garth Brooks and Kasabian tickets up for grabs at Hanley.ie

Thu, May 08, 2014

Itisshapinguptobea summer to remember at Hanley’s Galway. The retail store is giving its customers an opportunity to win sold-out tickets to two of the most anticipated concerts of the year; Kasabian and Garth Brooks.

Clybaun Hotel to host Bubbly Baby Market on May18

Thu, May 08, 2014

New and expecting parents looking for baby items can check out the Bubbly Baby Market.

Breakfast and spa mornings with ESPA at The g

Thu, May 08, 2014

Need a break but too busy to get away? ESPA at the g is offering a new breakfast and spa package for midweek mornings in May.

Table quiz in aid of Jigsaw Galway at The Stock Exchange Bar

Thu, May 08, 2014

The Stock Exchange Bar will hold a fundraising table quiz in aid of Jigsaw Galway on Wednesday May 21 from 8pm.

For those who are feeling competitive, the fundraising quiz will have a number of sections to cater for people of all interests, and is set to be a fun night out. Gather a group of friends, and get ready to compete for a numberofgreat sponsored prizes. There will be music afterward with a live DJ playing chart hits and party favourites from the 80s and 90s. Super drink promotions will be on offer, including bottles of wine for €15, pitchers of beer for €7, and pitchers of cocktail for €15.

Local Enterprise Office Galway sponsors Blas Na hEireann

Thu, May 08, 2014

The Local Enterprise Office Galway is to sponsor the categories of Best in Galway and Best in Farmers Market Galway at the Blas Na hEireann Awards in Dingle later this year.

OMG @ ZHIVAGO: Galway's entertainment retailer

Thu, May 08, 2014

OMG @ Zhivago is your one stop shop for all the latest, exciting releases. The store has recently revamped its CD and DVD layout and more than doubled its vinyl selection. Vinyl is back with a bang with the recent international record store day proving a huge success in Galway.

Extend tax incentive scheme to Salthill Village

Thu, May 08, 2014

Fianna Fáil local election candidate, David Burke, has called for the Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan, to extend a current Urban Renewal Scheme introduced in Budget 2013 to Salthill village to revitalise the centre of Salthill and further develop the village as a tourism hub on the west coast of Ireland.

David Burke commented: “In December last year, the minister confirmed his willingness to allow the scheme to include Galway city which was initially intended only for Limerick and Waterford on a pilot basis. This obviously was a welcome move for Galway city but I believe that Salthill specifically needs this designation and would help the village develop itself as a leading tourism location on the west coast of Ireland.”

Western Intercounty Adoption Organisation to hold summer barbecue

Thu, May 08, 2014

The Western Intercountry Adoption Organisation (WIAO) is inviting adoptive families, their wider families, and their friends to its summer barbcue on Sunday May 18 in the Cloonacanueen Castle, Tuam Road.

More and more people turn to revolutionary new roofing system

Thu, May 08, 2014

Since its launch in Ireland late last year, FlexiStop has been used to solve numerous roofing problems in all kinds of situations.

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