‘Happy’ filmmaker works his magic at his alma mater

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Film-maker Kamil Krolak has returned to his former college to produce another “Happy” video with the current staff and students. A former Post Leaving Cert Film and TV student at GalwayCommunity College, Krolak shot to national and international prominence thanks to his hugely popular "Fifty People One Question Galway" and his "Galway is also Happy" video. His work has been featured on Primetime, The Late Late Show, and on TV3's Morning show and in a number of international media outlets.

Why Galway needs a directly-elected mayor

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

With the prospect of a directly-elected mayor for Dublin still a possibility - Environment Minister Phil Hogan said there will be no plebiscite in May but the four Dublin councils can reconsider the issue after the Local Elections - Insider contemplates what such a role could bring to Galway city.

Miss Galway 2014 - And the winner is...

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Leah Tiernan from Knocknacarra has been crowned Miss Galway 2014.

Special Vichy treatment to celebrate excellence award

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Matt O Flaherty Chemist’s Vichy advisor, Inga Paskaukiene, has been awarded the prestigous Vichy Award of Excellence.

Inga Paskaukiene received the award at a cermony presented by Laura Bermingham and hosted by Vichy in the Westin Hotel Dublin.

Savings this Easter at Cash Factory

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Cash Factory, Galway’s premier one- stop shop for all furniture needs. is offering massive savings this Easter.

Dr Eilis O'Hagan with offers to protect children's teeth

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Dr Rachel King and Dr Eilis O'Hagan, Fr Griffin Avenue, have years of experience in treating young children and recommend that if parents take measures to look after their children’s teeth, they should last them a lifetime.

Prevention is the key word for young children when it comes to their dental health. Forming good habits can help children have healthy teeth for life. Untreated tooth decay causes pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speech and overcrowding in later years.

Agnes Bridal trunk show in Belladonna

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

The annual and eagerly-awaited trunk show with bridal designer Agnes continues in store at Belladonna Bridal in Galway until April 27.

Easter promotion at Hanley.ie

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Hanley’s Galway is offering customers another promotion with a 15 per cent discount on all online purchases over €100 at Hanley.ie, along with free shipping over the Easter period.

Swimming is an essential life survival skill

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Anyone at any age can learn to swim. The old saying ‘It is never too late’ is true and members of Braemor Swimming Club are the proof of this.

Connemara Coast provides the perfect setting for the ultimate wedding

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

On approaching the Connemara Coast Hotel surrounded by spectacular sea views and rugged landscapes, visitors cannot help but feel they are in a special place - tucked away in a picturesque and unspoilt part of Ireland yet but still only 10 minutes from Galway city.

Galway celebrates Record Store Day at OMG @ Zhivago

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

This Saturday OMG @ Zhivago celebrates International Record Store Day.

Great offers available at Furniture House stock clearance sale

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

This is the final week of Furniture House massive €245,000 stock clearance sale with prices slashed to cost price or less on selected items across all departments. Located at 45 Briarhill Business Park, Furniture House aims to clear most stock to make way for new brands arriving soon. Furniture House is a one stop shop supplying bedding, living, and dining furniture with a wide range of accessories available at extremely competitive prices.

Returning Galwayman sets up new business in construction

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Government grants are now available for exterior insulation and plastering, and local businessman Declan Fahy says homeowners can now avail of savings before the next budget.

Volunteer to work in Africa this summer

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Irish aid organisation Nurture Africa is looking for Galway volunteers who would like to work in Uganda this summer.

Slim and win with Arrabawn

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Arrabawn Dairies has announced its final winner of the Get Slim with Arrabawn Skim prize.

Egg-citing Easter egg hunt in the city

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

A fun- filled family Easter egg hunt takes place in the city this Easter Saturday.

Hosted by the Galway City Business Association, the Easter Egg Hunt is a free event which will take place from 12 noon to 1pm.

‘Ireland took the bullet for Europe when the banks collapsed’

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

“Ireland took the bullet for the EU” over the collapse of the continent’s economic and banking institutions, and now “it’s pay back time”, as younger generations should not have to face a future of “austerity in perpetuity”.

NUIG works with high-tech companies to offer longer work-placements to increase student employability

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

In a significant development for engineering education and following extensive consultation with industry partners, the NUI Galway College of Engineering and Informatics has announced that the duration of the Professional Experience Programme (PEP) for third year Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering students will be extended to eight months in duration. Students will now undertake work placement in leading local, national, and international high-technology companies, including medical device companies, from January to August, starting in 2015.

The NUI Galway Biomedical EngineeringandMechanical Engineering programmes have very strong links with industry, both nationally and internationally, and the decision to extend the duration of PEP was made in response to the growing demand from industry for longer work placements, providing students with a broader range of industry-relevant skills and dramatically increasing their employability upon graduation.

Secondary school students learn about various career options with EU funded programme

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

For the past several months, a group of secondaryschoolstudents have participated in a YouthinAction Programme in Galway to help them explore various career options. The project, called “Healthy Habits, Fulfilling Futures”, was held at Ros Geal Residence in Galway.

Upskill with SAGE Line 50 award

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

In recent times many businesses are relying on debt and credit control to maintain cash flow in their businesses. A working knowledge of a computerised accounts system such as Sage will prove beneficial in achieving this task and will also transfer as an employable skill.

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