We must deliver a new politics for the people says new candidate Walsh

Thu, Dec 09, 2010

Rebuilding the State and creating a political and economic culture that people trust will be long and very difficult, but it can be done, because it has to be done, according to Fine Gael councillor Brian Walsh.

McInerneys SuperValu family day out

Thu, Dec 09, 2010

McInerneys Supervalu have been investing and re-investing in their business and community since 1981. Customers and many clubs and organisations have benefitted from this commitment in Loughrea and surrounding hinterland.

Educogym hosts future health conference in Galway

Thu, Dec 09, 2010

Tara McFadden, owner educogym Oranmore Galway will host a conference entitled ‘Future Health’ in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Lough Atalia Road, Galway on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 7.30pm. Guest speaker on the evening will be Martin Forde, President of the Irish Association of Holistic Medicine. His talk will include the vital importance of Protein Retention in reversing the ageing process.

Preventing fat from taking over where firm lean tissue should be. This is a cornerstone of the educogym system, which is currently reversing and preventing aging for hundreds of Irish people every week. Anti-aging is one aspect of the Four Pillars of Nutrition: How Protein Retention, Antioxidants, Minerals and Correct Oils support health, immunity and well-being at all stages of life.

Food 4 Thought celebrates Galway’s Best Café Award

Thu, Dec 09, 2010

Food 4 Thought celebrated winning Galway’s Best Café award among customers, family and friends with an evening of fine food and wine. “We are delighted and thrilled to have won Galway’s Best Café award and wanted to say a big big thank you to everyone who voted for us. We have received amazing support since winning the award and thought it would be fitting to have a night to celebrate this great achievement. I would really like to thank our amazing staff and our loyal customers, who made this all possible. I would also like to thank Paula from Central Park who came up with such a brillant concept. The awards refocused our attention on the importance of improving our customer service, by going that extra step to gurantee great quaility food with pleasant and professional service at a reasonable price.”

Bring the past to life this Christmas at Galway Fuji Centre

Thu, Dec 09, 2010

Bring the past to life by trawling through those old family photos. A treasure trove of gift ideas usually sit in biscuit tins or in old family albums in almost all homes. These photos very often are locked away “safely” never to be seen again, except on special occasions (so that they are kept safe and sound for future generations).

Petmania Adoption Centre teams up with MADRA

Thu, Dec 09, 2010

Thinking of getting a dog? Petmania, Ireland’s leading pet retailer opened its doors at Wellpark Retail Park in Galway a few weeks ago, and this Saturday will team up with MADRA, to seek homes for Galway’s unwanted dogs.

Christmas art competition with a difference

Thu, Dec 09, 2010

This year Evergreen Healthfoods are running a Christmas Art Competition with a difference. The company, who in previous years have run colouring competitions at Christmas, are this year looking to encourage creativity and the use of recycled materials by asking children to design their own Christmas cards.

FG to hold Galway East convention on Sunday

Thu, Dec 09, 2010

Covering all bases in Galway East in order to maximise the vote and retain its two seats will be the priority for Fine Gael when it holds its election selection convention for the constituency this weekend.

Mike Cubbard to run as independent candidate in Galway West

Thu, Dec 09, 2010

A second independent candidate has declared for Galway West with the announcement by Mike Cubbard that he will be running in the 2011 General Election.

Christmas customer evening at Sheneil Show Boutique

Thu, Dec 09, 2010

Sheneil Shoe Boutique in Oranmore would like to invite readers to its first Christmas Customer Evening on tomorrow Friday December 10 from 5-8pm with a special 20 per cent discount on all footwear and handbags instore! This is a perfect chance to get started on your Christmas shopping whilst enjoying some complimentary drinks and nibbles

Hypnomaster Fox to treat client fifty thousandth client in Galway

Thu, Dec 09, 2010

Hypnotherapist Patrick Fox will reach a milestone in Galway on December 20 this year when he treats his 50,000th client for smoking and weight loss, in his 21-year career.

Da Tang back with a bang

Thu, Dec 09, 2010

To say that Da Tang is no ordinary Chinese noodle house would be wrong. It is exactly that. It’s an ordinary noodle house offering extraordinary freshness and flavours through its authentic Chinese cuisine. For precisely the same reason, Da Tang’s menu is perhaps not what you would expect to find here in Ireland– it’s the menu you might find in a noodle house in China, and that means no curry chips! As its loyal customers know, Da Tang is the real deal, and it’s set to reopen on Middle Street in Galway tomorrow Friday, December 10 at 12 noon.

Gold standard health for winter at Evergreen

Thu, Dec 09, 2010

This time of year, with the cold snap in full swing and little sign of a let up in the arctic conditions, it’s more important than ever to look after your health. And with time constraints and our ever hectic lifestyles, we all want something simple that is both effective and efficient.

Relax, unwind and treat yourself at Kingfisher Spa

Thu, Dec 09, 2010

To celebrate the launch of THE Kingfisher Beauty Spa at the Kingfisher Club, Renmore, the Kingfisher is hosting a customer welcome evening on Wednesday December 15 from 6.30pm, at the new beauty spa in Renmore. Pre booking is essential, the Kingfisher team would be delighted to add your name to the guest list, please contact the 091 770706 or email [email protected].

Don’t forget Galway’s West End for Christmas

Thu, Dec 09, 2010

Have you forgotten to go West this December? Galway’s West End has a variety to offer you for shopping, eating and entertainment. If you’re doing your Christmas shopping or planning a Christmas do for work, family or friends, Galway’s West End has what you need.

Explore the wonders and magic of theatre at Moongate

Thu, Dec 09, 2010

The Moongate Performance Academy under the tutelage of Cherie Worthington-Eyre will offer a new and exciting perspective on theatre performance skills. This new school is the accumulation of many years experience and will bring together extensive knowledge from disciplines such as dance, acrobatics, aerial dance, drama, singing and mime into one venue.

Christmas gift packages at the Ardilaun Leisure Club

Thu, Dec 09, 2010

The Ardilaun Leisure Club offer Christmas gift packages for that special loved one for short or long term memberships. The club is committed to achieving the highest standards of quality and hygiene and has shown this in achieving the White Flag Award again for 2010.

Christmas cheer as top US firm Genband to create one hundred jobs

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

Galway received a positive boost yesterday with the announcement that leading US telecommunications company Genband will be investing €8 million in establishing an international headquarters and business centre in the city and creating more than 100 new jobs.

Galway feels the love that will help it beat recession

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

Genband cast a strong vote of confidence in Galway yesterday when it announced that it is to invest the guts of eight million euro in its plant which will open early next year. Tomorrow, Friday, the IRFU, although belatedly, will also cast a strong vote of confidence in Connacht rugby when they at last give it the sort of stability and recognition that it has long sought, and long deserved. Last Saturday and Sunday, tens of thousands of shoppers cast their vote of confidence in Galway when they chose this city to be the place where they want to do their Christmas shopping, by flocking to the streets and giving Galway a Christmas atmosphere it has also long sought.

Galway Clinic A&E at risk from VHI deal

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

There was concern expressed this week regarding the implications for A&E departments at private hospitals such as the Galway Clinic if a new VHI deal goes ahead.

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