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.

Ulster Bank to hold mortgage event in city and county branches

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

A mortgage event is taking place on Thursday February 27 in all Ulster Bank Branches in Galway City ie Eyre Square, Briarhill, Newcastle and Tuam Road and Galway county branches, Athenry, Loughrea and Tuam .

.Branches will be open from 9.30 to 7pm to discuss all your mortgage requirements with its mortgage specialists. Call in for a chat and see ‘What would a yes mean to you?.’

Get healthy and stay healthy — listen to leading nutritionist

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Is stress making you put on weight? Do you think your hormones are out of kilter? Do you feel you need to get a grip on your life? Help and advice is coming to Galway.

A winning day at the Clayton Hotel Mr & Mrs wedding showcase

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Many engaged couples visited the Clayton Hotel last Sunday for their tremendously successful Mr and Mrs Wedding Showcase. They arrived with the aim of booking their dream venue, securing their perfect suppliers and getting tips and advice from the glamorous Vogue McFadden - they were not disappointed!

Music for MADRA at the Forge 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, Moycullen on Saturday, March 1 from 8.30pm.

Kilkenny Shop donates €30,000 to St Vincent de Paul

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

This week, the Kilkenny Shop proudly handed over a cheque to the value of €30,000 to the St Vincent de Paul society. €15,000 of the donation was raised by Kilkenny customers in the company’s stores nationwide, with the owners of the Kilkenny Group, the O’Gorman family, offering an additional €15,000 to match the amount raised by its customers.

This was the third year of the initiative, started by Nassau St department manager Mary Keane in 2011, whereby customers were invited to donate to the charity in exchange for Kilkenny’s free gift wrapping service over the Christmas period.

Karty Party for Galway City Karting

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Galway’s only indoor karting arena, Galway City Karting is turning Three on Sunday March 2 and will be having a karty party at their home at the Liosban Industrial Estate! The party celebrations will start from 12 noon and everyone is invited.

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