Portwest products cater for all walks of life

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

 Portwest is an Irishowned and family-run wholesale and retail business that has been in operation since 1904. While the wholesale side of the business has been operating successfully for many years, the retail side is relatively new.

Galway Clinic celebrates tenth birthday

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

Since it opened its doors in 2004, the Galway Clinic has improved local cancer care services for the west of Ireland.

It has introduced a number of services to the region, such as radiotherapy, open heart surgery, PET/CT imaging, robotic assisted surgery, and laser eye surgery.

Learn to go online for €20 at the Learning Institute

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

The Learning Institute, Galway, has been successful in securing funding from the Irish Computer Society and is now offering computer courses for beginners for €20.

OMG @ Zhivago - stay connected

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

OMG @ Zhivago is the place to go for all entertainment needs, including the latest albums for €12.99.

Kix Electronic Cigarettes opens new Galway vaping outlet

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

Kix Electronic Cigarettes, market leader in a rapidlygrowing electronic cigarette industry throughout Ireland, has recently opening a vaping outlet at 3 Cross Street Lower.

Salthill Hotel – leading wedding venue

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

Salthill Hotel, one of the west’s leading wedding destinations for 50 years, offers all-inclusive wedding packages starting from €55 per person.

Salthill Hotel tailors each wedding according to a couple’s needs and the elegant ballroom is spacious and finished to the highest standard for that special day.

Stock Exchange celebrates first birthday with The Garth Brooks Experience

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

The Stock Exchange Bar is set to celebrate its first birthday on Friday July 18 with live entertainment from a Garth Brooks tribute band.

The four-floor late bar, located on Shop Street, has become a popular live music venue since opening its doors last summer, boasting live bands and DJs from Wednesday to Sunday.

Margaretta D’Arcy to present herself for arrest on Wednesday

Mon, Jul 07, 2014

Peace activist Margaretta D’Arcy will present herself for arrest on Wednesday morning following her refusal to sign a bond to stay away from restricted areas of Shannon Airport.

Negotiations may lead to Galway Airport re-opening

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

Galway Airport may reopen in the near future as discussions regarding the operation of a service there are ongoing between the county’s two local authorities and a Galway-based company.

Senator brands Maire Geoghegan Quinn pension ‘immoral’

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

It is “immoral” for EU Commissioner Maire Geoghegan Quinn to receive a pension totalling more than €3,000 a week as “one pension should be enough for anyone”.

This is the view of Galway Reform Alliance senator Fidelma Healy-Eames, who was commenting on pension figures that would be available to Ms Geoghegan Quinn on her retirement in October.

Dog owners not cleaning up are a ‘disgrace’, says Cllr O’Flaherty

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

Dog owners allowing their pets to foul in public areas are a “disgrace”, according to city councillor Terry O’Flaherty who is calling on the Galway City Council to erect signs, particularly at beaches and parks.

Councillors criticise ‘illogical’ rent payments for library buildings

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

City councillors have called for the council to examine the possibility of acquiring permanent buildings to house library services instead of the “illogical” practice of paying rent of nearly €350,000 a year.

Amplified busking set to be banned by council?

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

A proposal to ban buskers using amplifiers is set to come before the next Galway City Council meeting on July 21 - the latest in a long line of calls to see buskers revert to ‘unplugged’ performances.

One-parent families to be ‘put under pressure’

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

One-parent families in Galway will be put “under increasing financial pressure” following changes to the one parent family payment which sees the age limit for the youngest child reduced from 10 to seven.

Galway City Council to examine investment in Knock airport

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

The Galway City Council is to join up with six other local authorities in examining an investment opportunity in Ireland West Airport Knock in the hopes that increased passenger numbers will lead to further development of business and tourism throughout the county.

In his presentation at City Hall on Monday, CEO of Ireland West Airport Knock, Joe Gilmore, explained how the airport, which is owned by a public trust, is currently facing a debt of €9 million and is looking to enter into a partnership deal with Galway City Council as well as six other councils - Galway County, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, Sligo, and Donegal - to help raise money for its future development. He told councillors tthe airport was seeking approval “only in principal” and there would be further discussions of possible investment.

New bikes for city rental to be unveiled today

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

The new Coca-Cola Zero branded bikes, which will be used as part of the Galway Bike Rental Scheme, are to be unveiled at the Spanish Arch this morning.

Planning granted for Knocknacarra Educate Together National School

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

The Galway City Council has decided to approve planning permission to accomodate the Knocknacarra Educate Together National School.

The school will initially be housed at a premises beside Aviva Insurance in Knocknacarra once it opens in September, prior to the completion of its permanent residence in a building currently used by Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh.

The west to benefit from Ryanair’s service expansion at Knock

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

Ireland West Airport Knock is set for a boost in passenger numbers after Ryanair launched its biggest summer and winter schedules.

Michael Diskin Award seeks applicants

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

The Michael Diskin Arts Bursary, worth €5,000, is seeking applicants from artists and arts groups throughout Galway city and county of Galway, or from artists of Galway origin.

Cancer Care West fundraising cycle wins award

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

Cancer Care West’s recent fundraiser “Road to Inis Aoibhinn” has been singled out for an award.

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