Coffee Morning at The Connacht Hotel in aid of BCR

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

The Connacht Hotel in Renmore will be hosting a coffee morning tomorrow Friday October 23 in aid of Breast Cancer Research. 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to help raise awareness the hotel are delighted to help raise much needed funds for a third year in a row. Everyone is welcome, and we would encourage you to bring friends, family and colleagues and enjoy tea, coffee and some treats while making a donation to this very worthy locally based charity.

Rebecca’s busy London life makes her the city’s top Periscoper

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

A Galwaywoman is a social media pioneer in the UK after her live streaming posts have made her the largest content provider on the Periscope app.

Tony Burke Motors, Galway, wins  Carzone.ie sponsorship for Craughwell GAA

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Tony Burke Motors, a family-owned, award winning Toyota dealership in Ballybrit, Galway, has won the Carzone.ie sponsorship for their chosen local sports teams, the Craughwell U8, U10, U12 and U14 GAA teams. The lucky teams recently received the sponsored kit which consists of a set of branded jerseys, a pair of shorts and socks for every player. 

New Cloonboo Freaky Forest obstacle and family fun run

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Calling all Mammy’s, Daddies & Children, join others in Cloonboo in Annaghdown this Bank Holiday Sunday October 25 at 2pm. Located 10 mins from Galway City on the Headford Road  the Adults and Kids Forest Bog Run / Walk and Obstacle Course is a new fundraising forest walk in aid of Annaghdown Community Games 2016. 

All money raised from this event is being donated to the Annaghdown Community Games 2016 committee. Fresh from their first ever Community games in 2015, Annaghdown had a very successful games, culminating in winning All Ireland Medals gold and silver in judo and bronze in U10s indoor soccer. This success has seen a surge in interest in the Community Games from both parents and children who want to enter the community games. 

Spectacular winter bridal sale at The White Room

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Brides will be flocking to The White Room in Mullingar for their spectacular bridal sample sale taking place on Thurs Oct 29 through to November 1.

Evergreen Barna to hold Open Day today

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

It’s that time of year again! Evergreen Barna is hosting their annual open day today Thursday October 22 from 10am until 7pm. This open day is Evergreen Healthfoods way of thanking all of their wonderful and loyal customers for their custom and support over the last number of years. Join Evergreen Barna for a day of product sampling, food tastings, face painting, prize giveaways and much more. There might even be a few surprises on the day.

Eating the right food for exercise

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Would you like to know exactly what to eat to have energy for exercise?

SCCUL Enterprises are pleased to offer a free seminar on the area of Nutrition and Exercise in the SCCUL Enterprise Centre, Ballybane on Thursday October 29 at 7pm.

Nolan demands rapid introduction of free GP care for under 12s

Wed, Oct 21, 2015

The free GP care for all children under 12, announced in Budget 2016, must become a reality as soon as possible, and will only do so when the Government begins talks with doctors in Galway and across the country.

Use your 1c and 2c coins to help a good cause

Tue, Oct 20, 2015

The Central Bank is beginning the process of rounding out 1c and 2c coins next Wednesday October 28, so if you wish to get rid of your coins and help a worthy cause, donate to Change for Charity.

No funding to staff it — councillors ask for review of ‘unrealistic’ new housing scheme

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

The Galway City Council has unanimously passed a motion calling on the Government to rethink the new Housing Assistance Payment scheme, amid fears the scheme will cause chaos for the local authority due to a lack of funding to staff it.

Bake Fest founder all set for another successful weekend

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

Bake Fest founder Jennie Browne believes that baking is a crucial life skill that should be taught to children from a young age. Ms Browne, herself a lifelong baker, is passionate about the accrued benefits of baking and cooking.

Crime in the Country

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

As part of the Galway Advertiser's ongoing series on rural crime, we speak to a farmer in rural Galway, who has been robbed three times, including two nights in a row in July. The man wishes to remain anonymous.

DPP Claire Loftus giving a talk in Galway today

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

The NUIG Law Society has invited the Director of Public Prosecutions Claire Loftus, to give a talk at the college today Thursday October 15. Ms Loftus is a significant figure in the law community of Ireland and the visit will be a momentous occasion for the students of NUI Galway.

Moycullen school meets minister to hasten end of classes in musty dated prefabs

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

A delegation from Scoil Mhuire, Moycullen travelled to Leinster House last week to meet the Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O’Sullivan to deliver a petition for permission and funding to replace the school’s ageing, outdated prefabs with new classrooms. 

The delegation consisted of Joe Howley, Chairman of the Board of Management of Scoil Mhuire, Patrick Byrne, Parents Nominee Board of Management and  Terry Kavanagh, Principal of Scoil Mhuire.

Council votes to dispose of Royal Tara lands

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

City councillors voted this week to sell the Royal Tara China site in Mervue.

Innovative hospital art project encourages people to live in the now

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

An innovative art project at a city public hospital aims to encourage people to have a positive attitude and to live in the present.

Come on ye buoys in green — JFC launches its range of innovative sea buoys at marine conference in city

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

Tuam-Based JFC Marine will today unveil to the marine world its innovative range of seaborne navigation buoys.

New Aran contract welcome but Government must ‘get it right’ next time says Grealish

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

The new contract awarding air services between the Aran Islands and the mainland is welcome but when the new contracts come up next year, the Government must listen to Islanders and not “make a dog’s dinner of the tender process”.

Paul Murphy to speak in Galway next week

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

TD Paul Murphy will be in Galway next week to address a public meeting on the issues of housing, water charges, political policing, and the “need for a political revolution” in the upcoming General Election.

Nursing opportunities await at the Galway Clinic which holds Open Day this weekend

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

The HSE recruitment embargo of 2009 meant zero jobs for 1,500 nurses graduating in Ireland each year. They were instead forced to go overseas for jobs and further training. Top destinations in 2014/2015 have been the UK, Australia, USA and UAE (in particular, Dubai). The current nursing crisis is creating a high demand for nursing staff, in particular, those with additional specialised or sub-specialised training. The call is out. Nurses come home.

The Galway Clinic is one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in Ireland. The clinic is a leader in the medical field in innovation and technology, not just in Ireland but across Europe. The team includes top medical professionals from around the world and some of the highest qualified, professional staff in the country. 

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