Car boot sale in aid of Renmore Gymnastics Club

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

The Renmore Gymnastics Club will host its annual car boot sale this Bank Holiday Monday from 10.30am to 2.30pm.

HSE accused of ‘going overboard’ preparing for Tasoiseach’s Galway visit

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Galway city central ward independent candidate Mike Cubbard has lashed out at the HSE for what he alleges was its “lavish spending” for the recent visit of Taoiseach Brian Cowen to University Hospital Galway.

Joe Éinniú collection donated to NUI Galway

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Audio-visual material, sound recordings, images, and documents concerning Joe Éinniú, one of the greatest of all sean nós singers, was presented to NUI Galway this week.

Table quiz in aid of cystic fibrosis

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

A table quiz in aid of the Galway Hospital Cystic Fibrosis fund will be held at Crowe’s Bar, Bohermore on Friday May 8 at 8.30pm.

Extra two months for letting off hotel fire extinguishers

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

A young man with 44 previous convictions will have to spend an extra two months in jail for letting off fire extinguishers at a Galway hotel during St Patrick’s Day celebrations.

Widely hailed beauty serum goes on sale today

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Women interested in snapping up No7’s Protect and Perfect Intense beauty serum are advised to rush to Boots pharmacy before stocks run out.

COPE seeks people to join its mini marathon team

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Have you already signed up for the Flora Women’s Mini Marathon in Dublin this June but have not decided to raise funds for a particular charity?

If so, the COPE Galway team which raises much needed funds for some of the most vulnerable people in the community is seeking people to become part of their team.

Druid production receives eleven NY nominations

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Druid’s production of Martin McDonagh’s The Cripple Of Inishmaan has received 11 nominations from such prestigious New York theatre awards as Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League, and Drama Desk.

Galway Bay Hotel receives award for excellence in accommodation services

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Galway Bay Hotel received their award of excellence at a Banquet Dinner which was held in Dunboyne Castle Hotel and conference centre in Dunboyne, Co. Meath recently.

Woodquay green area needs a clean up says Fahy

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

The green area opposite the Dyke Road car park could be turned into a wonderful public park but first a clean up of the area is badly needed.

Osteoporosis specialist to speak in Galway

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Irish Osteoporosis Society national health promotion officer Michele O’Brien will be one of the speakers at a health and wellbeing event to take place in Claregalway next Thursday May 7. The event, organised by the National Dairy Council in partnership with Arrabawn Co-op will be held at The Claregalway Hotel from 7.30pm with proceeds from the evening going to heart charity Croí.

Take part in fun walk and help local charities

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Don your walking shoes on Sunday and help raise vital funds for 11 local charities. That is the message from Merlin Park Hospital Walkers and Friends which will hold its 10th anniversary five mile charity fun walk.

Compromise must be reached on new Galwegians’ Rugby Club site says Crowe

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Plans for a facility which could have provided improved sporting facilities for young people have been thrown out by An Bord Pleanála because of an objection from the National Roads Authority - a situation Fianna Fáil councillor Michael J Crowe has condemned as “a disgrace”.

Need an extra hand with your kids?

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Are the cuts in childcare supplements affecting you? Did you know an au pair in your home could be the perfect solution?

Galway Volunteer Centre

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

GVC has been up and running since 2006 and works in the Galway city and county. What we do is very simple. If are interested in volunteering, we can meet and provide you with a wide range of choices in what you can do, and we also help you to find a volunteering opportunity that is most suited to you.

Who’s in da house? Minnie’s in The House

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Delicious food, ideal location and great entertainment for the kids – the House hotel has it all to be your ultimate Sunday lunch venue.

Farrell makes demands for Claregalway

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Footpaths, parking spaces, and safe ways for children to cross the road to school are essential for Claregalway and must be provided by the Galway County Council.

This is the view of Labour’s Oranmore candidate Josette Farrell. During recent canvassing in Claregalway, the provision of footpaths and safe crossing points for children emerged as two of the main issues on the doorsep.

GoBus teams up with Let’s Do It Galway to support Volvo Ocean Race

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

GoBus and Let’s Do It Galway have joined forces to support the Volvo Ocean Race with the launch of a specifically branded Volvo Ocean Race GoBus coach - the only one of its kind in the country.

New Local Election website to be launched tomorrow

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

A new website, www.localelection.ie, will be launched tomorrow, with a view to providing voters in Galway a unique insight into all the candidates running in the forthcoming elections.

Welby welcomes next stage of Oughterard sewage plant

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

The next stage in the construction of the new sewerage treatment plant for Oughterard is vital as it will tackle pollution in Lough Corrib and improve business in the town.

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