Auction taking place in Ahascragh to aid of local child’s efforts to walk

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

The Mark’s Wish to Walk campaign group will host an auction in Ahascragh this weekend to raise funds for local boy, Mark Dolan, who requires continuing treatment to allow him to walk unaided.

When Mark was six months old, his parents Kevin and Fidelma were informed he had a motor delay and would be bound to a wheelchair for the rest of his life. The couple were determined to find a solution that would allow their son to live a full and active life. They began an intensive fundraising campaign so Mark could undergo revoluntary treatment in the US, which would enable him to take his first unaided steps.

Irish Times security analyst Tom Clonan to speak in Galway

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

Tom Clonan, The Irish Times security analyst, will address a public meeting in Galway city next week, on the issue of Ireland and the arms trade. The meeting, organised by The Galway Alliance Against War, takes place on Wednesday November 4 at 8pm in Richardson’s, Eyre Square.

Treat someone you love during Breast Cancer Awareness Month at spirit one spa

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

At spirit one spa, the renowned day spa at Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa Galway, a thoughtful and innovative series of nurturing treatments for cancer patients called Touch Therapy is available, using effective products from the Lindi Skin line, developed specifically with the skincare needs of cancer clients in mind. This October, support Breast Cancer Awareness Month by gifting someone you love with a Touch Therapy treatment at spirit one spa, providing them with the glorious gift of a tranquil, relaxing and soothing experience.

Ice Ville coming to Galway city centre in December

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

Galway is delighted to welcome Santa, Mrs Clause and all their elves and helpers to Ireland’s first ever Ice Cabin and Mountaintop Frozen Village to be constructed in Market Street in December.

Beautify your home for Christmas with Home Gallery Interiors

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

Home Gallery Interiors are getting ready for the Christmas season and are advising all customers to have their furniture orders in on time for Christmas delivery. 

Registration for MeetWest set to close ahead of schedule

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

With just over three weeks to the west of Ireland’s biggest business networking event, organisers are predicting that MeetWest 2015 will sell out ahead of schedule. Now in its fifth year, MeetWest takes place in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone Co. Roscommon on November 18 and 19.

Galway Bay Golf Resort awarded IGTOA Parkland Golf Course of the Year title

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

At the Ireland Golf Tour Operator Association (IGTOA) awards ceremony held on October 19 at Slieve Donard Resort and Royal Co. Down, Galway Bay Golf Resort was recognized for its “standards of excellence within the golf industry” and the key role it plays in promoting Irish golf tourism.

Seahorse Aquarium Galway — catering for all your fish keeping needs

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

Have you ever wanted to keep real Nemo and friends but had no idea where to go to purchase your own Nemo Aquarium? Well Seahorse Aquariums Galway is the place to visit. Seahorse Aquariums, an aquatic specialist store, caters for the novice to the expert fish keeper.

Thanks to modern filtration and expert advice keeping a Marine Aquarium has never been easier. You can have an amazing real coral reef aquarium in your home or business featuring Nemo, Jacques (Cleaner Shrimp), Gurgle (Royal Gramma), Peach (Red Starfish), Dory (regal Tang) and many more.

Create something amazing today — at the Little Paper Tree

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

As the weather gets colder and rainier, the best place to be is inside a cosy warm house at a table.  You don’t even have to get dressed!  Shop in this online store at thelittlepapertree.com and wait for the courier to arrive with your goodies.  Then start crafting up a storm.

Be safe, be smart and download the Big O Taxi app in advance of the weekend

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

As Galway prepares to celebrate Halloween, Big O Taxis would like to advise all its customers to stay safe this weekend.

SF candidate demands halt to 'unfair treatment' of turfcutters

Wed, Oct 28, 2015

Some 900 families across south Galway, as well as 97 families in the broader Monivea area, are prohibited from cutting turf on their own bog land, as a result of "undemocratic European Regulation".

County councillors told free parking could cost them

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

The CEO of Galway County Council has sounded a note of warning to councillors about the cost of providing two hours' free parking in county towns. It had been previously agreed that this initiative would be put in place over the coming months, as part of an effort to help ailing local businesses. However, speaking at this week's council meeting, CEO Kevin Kelly told local representatives that the cost of giving free parking could see their Notice of Motion money reduced.

Abortion Pill Bus to arrive in Galway

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

The Abortion Pill Bus, which will carry abortion pills, currently not legally available in Ireland, will be in Galway city tomorrow [Friday October 23]  to raise issues of reproductive rights and the repeal of the controversial 8th Ammendment of the constitution.

Garavan’s retains 'Best Whiskey Bar of the Year Connaught’ title

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

For the second year running, Garavan’s has won Irish Whiskey Bar of the Year for Connaught at the Irish Whiskey Awards in Dublin. Organised by the Celtic Whiskey Shop, the awards recognise the best whiskey producers, distillers, and bars in Ireland.

Macnas's Shadow Lighter parade set to illuminate weekend

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

The legendary Macnas Parade takes to the streets of Galway this Sunday at 5.30pm, to once again sprinkle its unique magic dust over the city streets. This year’s parade is entitled The Shadow Lighter and it celebrates the magical, mystical act of transformation.

Science & Tech Fest launched by rugby hero O’Kelly

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

The launch of the 18th Galway Science and Technology Festival, part of National Science Week, was hosted by the main sponsor Medtronic in their Customer Innovation Centre, Parkmore on Monday  The 2015 Festival will see 180 events and 35,000 primary and secondary school students take part in shows and workshops from November 9-22. This year’s Festival will explore and celebrate “Science Week 2.0 - Design Your Future” in this International Year of Light at events in schools, colleges, research institutes, companies and community centres across Galway City and County. 

Nineteenth Baboró Festival inspires many children and families

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Some 15,700 attended the 19th Baboró International Arts Festival for Children over the course of the week-long festival, which ended last Sunday. This year’s festival came with a promise to ‘do your heart good’ and the rich and varied programme made sure of that. With shows catering for babies right up to ages 15, this year’s festival featured beautifully imaginative and inspiring shows from Ireland as well as Canada, the Ukraine, Italy, Belgium, and Spain.

Have you nominated someone for the Galway People of the Year Awards 2015?

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

The organising committee of the 19th Annual Galway People of the year Awards have extended the closing date for receipt of nominations for this very high profile and prestigious event which honours and recognises the high achievers in our city and county to Tuesday next October 26.

Over the years the awards have captured the imagination of the Galway public who have nominated people from every nook and cranny in the county and even abroad. The dedication, commitment, and achievements of all those nominated are a shining example for all to follow and  the contribution either social, economic, educational, sporting, or cultural of the people who drive Galway’s communities have been recognised by those Awards 

Disgust voiced at lack of local superintendent following nasty break-in at Gort Mart

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

A robbery at Gort Mart on Sunday night has once again highlighted the scourge of rural crime in Galway. The incident was mentioned at this week’s meeting of Galway County Council. Ardrahan based representative Michael Fahy called for a superintendent to be reinstated in the Gort district to help address the crime problem in the locality.

Stats show Galway Bike Scheme proving very popular

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Galway’s Bike Scheme has attracted more than 2,100 annual members in its first 10 months in operation. Usage figures supplied by the National Transport Authority show the Cathedral is by far the most popular docking station while stations at Fr. Burke Road, New Dock Street, Claddagh Basin and Eyre Square are also widely used.

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