Monroes to host public interview with Liverpool stars Robbie Fowler and Jason McAteer

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Liverpool FC fans in Galway can look forward to meeting Robbie Fowler and Jason McAteer who are coming to Galway to take part in a public interview about their footballing careers.

Christmas Market returns next week

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

The Galway Continental Christmas Market returns to Eyre Square next week, and is set to run for five days longer than before.

Great Galway Tweet Up to take place this month

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Twitter enthusiasts from across Galway will converge on Cava Spanish Restaurant and Tapas Bar later this month for the Great Galway Tweet Up.

Four Angry Men to debate the state of the nation

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

David McWilliams, Fintan O'Toole, Shane Ross, and Nick Webb - the Four Angry Men - are coming to Galway next month to debate the state of the nation.

g Hotel and Console team up for positive mental health

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

With the festive season approaching it is time to eat, drink, and be merry. The five-star g Hotel is reminding us to look after ourselves and our loved ones during the holidays with a festive foodie event on November 18 in aid of Console, a dedicated service provider working towards suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention in Ireland.

The g Hotel, together with the team in Console, has co-ordinated an event which highlights the most enjoyable aspects of the festive season, reminding us to cherish our loved ones and be thankful for the joy they bring us every day. Guests will enjoy a mulled wine reception on their arrival at 1pm, while being entertained by Christmas carols in the Grand Salon to set the festive ambience.

Universities, IT sector, tourism, and events make Galway a Great Town

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

High performing universities, strong IT sector, international tourism, and a strong focus on a year-round events programme are what keeps Galway at the head of the pack and won it the title of 2013 Great Town at the Urbanisation Award ceremony held in London recently.

Green light for Doughiska schools to create hundreds of new jobs says Walsh

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

As many as 200 jobs are expected to be created in Galway during the construction of a 450-pupil primary school and a 650-pupil post-primary school on a shared campus in Doughiska.

New look for Westside playing fields, but one step at a time

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

The Westside Playing Fields are to be transformed with full size GAA and soccer pitches, an adventure playground, and a new running track, but work will have to take place in stages owing to “financial pressures”.

New Fine Gael branch to be launched

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny will launch a new Fine Gael branch for the Knocknacarra area of the city when he is in Galway tomorrow.

Hear stories of solidarity at Westside talks

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

“Prepare the way of the Lord”, is the title of a series of talks being given by Sr Breda Fadden at the Westside Resource Centre (opposite the library) on Tuesdays November 20, 27 and December 4 from 7.30pm to 9pm.

Remembering loved ones who passed away

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

A series of events taking place in the city this month will remember people’s loved ones who have died.

Thirty five new jobs created in the City Bin Company following a €15 million investment

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Award-winning waste collection operators, the City Bin Co., recently confirmed the creation of 35 new jobs within Dublin and Galway regions. This decision will come into effect over the next few months and follows significant investment from averda – the largest private environmental solutions provider in the Middle East - the Gulf co-operation council, and North Africa.

Changes to City Hall’s housing department counter service

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

New counter service hours in the Galway City Council’s housing department are to come into effect on Monday November 26.

Councillors make case for safe crossing point on WDR

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Despite lack of funds to build a safe access route across the Clybaun Hotel section of Western Distributor Road, two local councillors are determined to continue the fight.

Central Bank economist to conduct Paddy Ryan memorial lecture in GMIT

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

It has been announced that Mr Lars Frisell, director of economics at the Central Bank of Ireland, will be the guest speaker at the upcoming Paddy Ryan Memorial Lecture in GMIT. The special lecture, which will be held on Tuesday December 11 in Theatre 1000, will recognise Paddy Ryan’s role as former mayor and alderman of Galway City, and honorary memory of the Galway Chamber. As part of the Amicable Society he welcomed President John Fitzgerald Kennedy to Galway during his tenure.

Open family day event in aid of Dogs Trust at Monaghan & Sons

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

A family open day in aid of Dogs Trust will be held at Galway’s Skoda dealership, Monaghan & Sons, on Saturday (November 17).

Think better at meetings with Radisson Blu’s Brain Food initiative

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

As part of an exciting and innovative new concept called Experience Meetings, Radisson Blu Hotels and Resorts in Ireland introduce Brain Food, one of the three main elements of this new programme.

Budget for disability services must be ringfenced says Grealish

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Budget cuts must start with the higher paid, not the most vulnerable, so the Government must ringfence funding for disability and community services.

Hundreds of volunteers honoured at County Mayor’s Awards

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

More than 250 people from community and voluntary groups from all around County Galway were honoured at the County Mayors Awards Ceremony last weekin the Lough Rea Hotel and Spa. The awards recognise and celebrate community and voluntary activity around County Galway. Eleven awards were up for grabs after a public call for nominations was made back in September.

Lazlo goes vintage to give you a Downton Abbey style

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Lazlo Jewellers Galway is delighted to announce its brand new collection, ‘Willow and Cream’. Downton Abbey may have finished its third season last week, but fear not – the launch of Lazlo Jewellers new collection means that you can be as glamorous as the stars of ITV’s highest rated show. The third season of the hit period-drama marked the brink of the jazz age as old customs and costumes were thrown up for 1920s glamour.

The boutique collection of silver jewellery, featuring a mix of micro-set diamonds and freshwater pearls by Willow & Cream collection brings the 1920s opulence to Galway.Images we see on stage and screen have long influenced fashion, but what Is different today is that as much as we are inching toward the future, we keep slipping into the past. Now you can take a step back in time with this new collection from Willow & Cream which is reminiscent of the early 20th century an the romantic style jewellery oozes elegance and sophistication.

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