Galway women can get salsa-fit at Pagoda’s Temple
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
Salsa-Fit is geared in a fun way to get you moving to the infectious rhythms of the Cuban born dance style and now it has arrived in Galway. Salsa-Fit will help you get in shape and feel great as you learn the hottest dance moves around.
Read more ...Airport departure tax is costing jobs in Galway says Walsh
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
Tourists are vital to the Irish economy but for the pleasure of coming here the Government hits them with a tax, and this is affecting tourism in Galway and across the State.
Read more ...Make it a family affair at The Westwood
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
Looking for that perfect venue for your upcoming family occasion?
Read more ...Galway magazine is nominated for major award
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
The Galway-based music magazine The Journal of Music has been shortlisted for the USA based 2010 Utne Independent Press Awards.
Read more ...Pádraic McCormack
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
Last week’s Galway Advertiser stated that Fine Gael Galway West TD Pádraic McCormack owned land at Forster Court in Galway city. However Dep McCormack has been in touch to point out that he does not own land at that address.
Read more ...Camp Claddagh plans boosted by Musicthon success
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
A Musicthon organised last month by local musician Richard Murray on behalf of charity Camp Claddagh, turned out to be a wonderful success story. Richard enlisted the support of his friends and colleagues in the traditional Irish music world to play music continuously for one full day in Galway hostelry Tí Coilí on Mainguard Street.
Read more ...NUIG students raise €20,000 for charity
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
NUI Galway students have raised more than €20,000 for charity as a result of their College Week fundraising events held on campus this month.
Read more ...Exhibition returns to Galway on twenty first anniversary
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
The Modern Homes and Building Exhibition is set to return to Leisureland, Salthill on April 16,17, and 18. The show is on schedule to be a huge success and will open its doors to the public from 6pm – 10pm on Friday and 12noon – 6pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Read more ...Picture perfect Communion lunches at the Clayton Hotel
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
The Clayton Hotel has teamed up with local photographer Jonnie Morgan of Morgan Photography in Oranmore and is offering a free voucher for a portrait family sitting!
Read more ...Preserve your family memories with Super 8 Ireland
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
Preserve your family memories with Super 8 Ireland this Easter. Your attic is a treasure trove of precious memories, and it’s the time of year to get spring-cleaning. No excuses!
Read more ...Galwegians to produce a magazine in forty eight hours
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
A team of Galway photographers, writers, and artists will this weekend attempt to put together a magazine from start to finish, in just 48 hours.
Read more ...New gym extension at the Ardilaun Leisure Club
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
The Ardilaun Leisure Club has extended its facilities with an excellent new spin studio, free weights room and power plates being introduced.
Read more ...Want to get involved in the Westside Arts Festival?
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
The Westside Arts Festival is calling on artists and art groups around Galway to submit work for exhibition during the festival which runs from July 23 to 25.
Read more ...Lir Café now open in Blarney Woollen Mills
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
The Lir Café welcomes you to a moment of pure indulgence. Its new in-store café is now open in The Blarney Woollen Mills Department Store on Merchants Road.
Read more ...Zhivago launches new electrical department
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
Zhivago, one of the most established home grown businesses in the west of Ireland, has recently launched its new in-store electrical department.
Read more ...Rabbitte hops off with handcuffs, court hears
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
A 26-year-old man, who while unlawfully at large, was stopped on suspicion of drink driving but who then ran off with the handcuffs still attached, was given an extra four months to serve in jail.
Stephen Rabbitte with an address at 96 Inishannagh Park, Newcastle, was brought before Galway District Court on Monday charged with obstruction of a peace officer, driving without insurance, giving a false name, having no tax, driving without a licence, and the theft of handcuffs, valued €200, at Arch Motors, Westside, on January 17, 2010.
Read more ...Mayo man to pay compensation for abuse to garda
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
A young Mayo man who became verbally abusive and physically violent towards a garda as she attempted to make an arrest has been given until May 17 to pay €750 in compensation.
Read more ...Man crashes into walls during lover’s tiff, court hears
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
A Castlepark man who crashed a car through two walls and into someone’s front garden after arguing with his then girlfriend was fined more than €1,000 at Galway District Court this week and disqualified from driving for four years.
Read more ...Taxis’ worst passenger borrowed money for chips and then refused to pay fare
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
A 41-year-old man who is well on his way from being blacklisted by nearly all Galway taxis received a nine month suspended sentence this week for several counts of making off without paying for fares.
Read more ...Judge’s concern for stolen computer market
Thu, Mar 25, 2010
A Galway district court judge has expressed concern for the “ready market” out there for stolen computers and the implications this type of theft has on jobs, invaluable work, and private information.
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