Switching bank accounts is easy, says Bank of Ireland

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

All banks are reporting a significant spike in the numbers of customers switching bank accounts in recent weeks, primarily due to the withdrawal of providers from the Irish market. For those with multiple accounts linked to their current account and numerous direct debits, credits and standing orders it can appear daunting. What most people don’t realise is that your new banking provider does most of the work for you and will have your new account up and running within ten days. You just need to remember to cancel your old account.

Ask an Angel at Amber

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Amber on 18 Mary Street are holding a day workshop called Ask and Angel with Breada McInerney on Sunday next February 23.

Celebrate your child’s special day at the Connemara Coast Hotel

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Your child’s Communion day is a wonderful family celebration and an occasion for you and your family to celebrate. The Connemara Coast Hotel located just 10 mins from the city centre, set on the shores of Galway Bay is the perfect setting for you and your family to celebrate your childs’ special day.

The hotel provides ample free parking, has a purpose built out door play-ground and tennis courts, while indoors there is a pool room, a Sony Playstation Lounge and playroom especially for the children’s entertainment.

Let a Firebox solid fuel boiler slash your fuel bills

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Save a fortune on heating your house by installing a solid fuel boiler. The Firebox Solid Fuel Boiler will heat your home and give you all your hot water for as little as €1,000 a year.

New Beginning National Recovery Tour visits Galway

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Between now and Easter, New Beginning will present information seminars in every county in the country. The seminars will cover all aspects of managing over indebtedness from negotiations, through personal insolvency and bankruptcy. The national tour is scheduled to arrive in Galway on Wednesday February 26 with the venue being the Pillo Hotel, Headford Road.

Birthday greetings on the cards for Westside Resource Centre Ltd

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Westside Resource Centre Ltd is 20 years old this year and has begun to celebrate this important anniversary by launching its own range of greeting cards. The Westside Resource Centre Greeting Card Collection’ celebrates the work of local artists and crafts people. The Resource Centre has hosted many successful arts and crafts classes over the past few years and has also been the venue for the Westside Arts Festival’s ‘Art & Craft Exhibition’.

Water safety course should be compulsory in primary schools, says Irish Water Safety

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

Irish Water Safety has emphasised the need for some water safety education to be made compulsory in schools – and a pool isn’t needed.

Learn to save a Life

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

First Aid Training Service is a Galway-based company which provides an extensive range of first aid courses both locally and nationally. The company was set up in 2001 by Seán Sweeney and Martin Commins, who both been involved in first aid for most of their adult lives.

Cancelled op patients afraid of blacklisting if they complain

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Hospital patients who are having operations cancelled over and over again are afraid to speak out in case they will be “blacklisted” and be put further down the waiting list, the chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum Cllr Padraig Conneely alleged this week.

New Coimisinéir Teanga welcomed despite reservations by Conradh na Gaeilge

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Conradh na Gaeilge has welcomed the announcement that Rónán Ó Domhnaill has been installed as the new language commissioner this week. However, the organisation has strongly criticised the Government for failing to implement the recommendations of the current commissioner.

Galway to proceed with European Capital of Culture 2020 bid

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

A budget of around €20 million will be required for a successful bid for the European Capital of Culture 2020, according to Galway city manager Brendan McGrath who assurred supportive councillors this week that the title will have “huge positive implications for Galway” for years to come.

Bill for storm damage and repairs to rise by €135,000

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

As storms continue to bombard Galway city and coastline the bill for the cost of repairs, continues to rise with an extra €135,000, on top of the original estimation of €1.3 million, needed to reinstate and improve rock armour.

Councillors vote unanimously to scrap Merlin Woods bus corridor

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

City councillors have voted unanimously to remove the controversial proposal for a bus corridor through Merlin Woods from the Galway City Development Plan.

The motion, which was put forward by Cllr Frank Fahy, seconded by Cllr Colette Connolly and signed by all city councillors, was presented to the executive at Monday evening’s Galway City Council meeting. The motion asked that the council begin the process of removing the Merlin Quality Bus Corridor from the development plan with recommendations that included the consideration of alternatiave road proposal, to designate Merlin Woods as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC), as well as carrying out detailed house-to-house surveys and making necessary corrections.

Despite late entry, SF can take a GCC seat

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Consensus exists between Labour and Fianna Fáil party insiders that Sinn Féin is “certain” to win one of the six Galway City Central seats in May’s Local Elections.

Labour to run six candidates in the city

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Three women and three men will run for Labour across Galway city’s three electoral wards for May’s local elections to the Galway City Council.

Galway city to go for Purple Flag award

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Galway City Council is set to invest almost €8,000 in its bid to become the next Irish city to recieve the Purple Flag, an initiative which according to city manager Brendan McGrath offers the city “an unique opportunity to make a further statement, that it is a safe and vibrant place for people to do business in the evening and to enjoy”.

Have a ball with Croi

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

The heart and stroke charity Croi’s 29th annual gala ball will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel on Friday March 21.

The black-tie event is being hailed as “the night of the year” and is a major fundraiser for the organisation.

City council asks public ‘Do you like beaches?

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Galway people’s opinions, ideas, and memories of the city’s beaches are being sought for a major new student-led project from NUI Galway and the Galway City Council.

Higgins and McGuinness to run again for EU seat

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Fine Gael’s Jim Higgins and Máiréad McGuinness will seek to retain their Brussels seats following selection as the party’s EU candidates for the Midlands-North-West constituency.

Public lecture on Islam and democracy

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Islam, Secularism, and Democracy is the title of a public lecture which will be given in NUI Galway on Monday February 17.

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