Olympic hero Rudisha becomes an honorary Galwayman and wants to come back after exciting stay

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

It is not every day that an ion of world sport pops in to visit your class, but that was the case for several Galway schools last week as Olympic champion and world record holder David Rudisha became integrated into the Galway scene.

Opening hours for Knocknacarra Community Centre ‘inadequate’ says Keane

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

The opening hours for the new Knocknacarra Community Centre have been branded “totally inadequate” and “short-sighted and inconsiderate of the needs of the wider community”.

This is the view of Fianna Fáil city councillor Peter Keane who has slammed the Galway City Council on the centre’s opening hours.

Salthill Hotel to host Wedding Gathering

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

As part of Salthill Hotel’s 50th anniversary celebrations, the hotel will host a unique event that aims to bring back the couples who got married in the last 50 years at the premier wedding destination.

Hedging to be cut back on Renmore railway line wall

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

Overgrown hedging and trees along the railway line wall in Renmore will be trimmed back according to Independent city councillor Terry O’Flaherty.

Twenty countries set to shuck it out at World Oyster Opening Championships

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

As host city for the Oyster Olympics, Galway is set to welcome national champions from 20 countries, all competing for the ultimate crown of World Oyster Opening Champion on Saturday September 28.

The event takes place in the festival marquee and is a must-see highlight of the 59th Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival, September 26-29.

Fabulous food demos lined up for Oyster Festival

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

This year’s Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival will feature a series of fabulous food demos from a host of culinary experts.

Foodies flock to Galway for Oyster Festival seafood trail

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

Seafood lovers are in for a treat as the city of the Tribes ‘Seafood Trail’ comes alive as part of the 59th Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival.

Talks in Loughrea on growth of hurling in America

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

The growth of hurling amongst Americans will be the topic of conversation at two talks in Loughrea tonight and tomorrow.

The essence of fresh local produce at Hughes SuperValu

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

Living and working on the family farm all his life, Claregalway native Oisín Kenny has always had a passion for quality flavoursome foods grown without the use of chemicals, pesticides, and preservatives.

Fagan’s announces sponsorship of Connacht star Miah Nikora

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

Fagan’s Sports Bar has announced its sponsorship of Connacht Rugby star Miah Nikora.

One hundred and twenty five jobs to be created in construction of €20m NUI Galway Clinical & Translational Research Facility

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

Work has begun on NUI Galway’s €20m Clinical Research Facility and Translational Research Facility (CRF-TRF). The contract to construct the four-storey building (gross floor area 5,345m?) has been awarded to BAM Building Ltd. The construction period is anticipated to be 16 months and will create 125 construction jobs at its peak.

Commercial rates causing carnage for small business in County Galway

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

Commercial rates are causing carnage and are hampering the small business community in County Galway according to Senator Lorraine Higgins.

Mary Lou McDonald to address Budget meeting in Galway

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

Sinn Féin vice president Mary Lou McDonald will address a public meeting in Galway next week to discuss the party’s pre-budget proposals.

Clifden Arts Festival starts this evening

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

Ireland’s longest running arts festival, the Clifden Community Arts Festival, begins today, and this year’s programme boasts a line up that includes Mary Coughlan, Mairtín O’Connor, Sharon Shannon, and novelist Dermot Bolger.

Arthouse cinema takes shape

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

By May 2014 Galway city will finally have its long awaited art house cinema, with construction of the Solas Picture Palace now at an advanced stage.

COPE Galway makes Budget call on Government

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

COPE Galway is calling on the Government to increase spending in the areas of housing and social protection and to protect the range of public and community services from further funding cuts in Budget 2014.

In their Pre-Budget Submission launched this week, COPE Galway are calling on Government to make available an additional €50m capital allocation for social housing in Budget 2014, and for a proportion of this to be ring fenced specifically for housing for people who are longterm

Buy or sell at the Bubbly Baby Market

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

The bubbly baby market is back for its fifth market on Sunday September 29 at the Salthill Hotel.

Councillors approve traffic calming measures

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

A number of traffic calming works are to get underway throughout the city after councillors approved the plans during Galway City Council meetings this month.

Luxenter - an exclusive new brand for Lazlo Jewellers

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

Creating beauty in the world is usually never easy. Never does this sentiment ring truer than to the jewellery brand ‘Luxenter’. Exclusive to Lazlo Jewellers, one of the largest jewellery brands in Spain is now available in Galway. Currently making their presence known in over thirty-five countries the Luxenter creations exude femininity and elegance.

Discover the benefits of laser hair removal at Therapie Clinic

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

Imagine no longer having to think about shaving your legs or booking in a painful wax appointment – ever again? This is the reality and the greatest benefit of laser hair removal.

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