Ó Cuív calls on Nolan, Kyne and Walsh to admit student fees u-turn
Thu, Nov 03, 2011
Fianna Fáil Deputy Leader Éamon Ó Cuív has called on the Government TDs in Galway West to come clean with students about the re-introduction of third level fees. Deputy Ó Cuív has praised the Union of Students in Ireland for their new campaign allowing students to have their voices heard on the broken promises from this Government in relation to students' fees.
Read more ...Communism, NAMA, cutting edge art – TULCA visual arts festival returns
Thu, Nov 03, 2011
The collapse of Communism and its legacy for Eastern Europe and the implosion of the Irish economy and its ramifications for our State are two major themes which will be explored in this year’s TULCA festival.
Read more ...BPW Galway and The Galway Clinic raise awareness of osteoporosis at health event
Thu, Nov 03, 2011
BPW Galway will be hosting a special health event to raise awareness of osteoporosis at The Ardilaun hotel on Tuesday, November 8, at 6pm.
According to the Irish Osteoporosis Society, education and knowledge of the risk factors which cause osteoporosis are essential for everybody, in order to prevent them from developing this silent disease.
Read more ...TG4 ‘Dying Out’ series to highlight threat to Ireland’s wildlife
Thu, Nov 03, 2011
A new six-part nature series, to be broadcast on TG4 from next week, will chart species of Irish wildlife under threat in Galway and in other areas of the country, wildlife which is in danger of joining those animals which have fallen into extinction.
Read more ...Our Obama moment
Thu, Nov 03, 2011
If truth be told, I did it more for my three-year-old daughter than for myself. As the first evening of winter enveloped us last Sunday evening, I considered just how rare an occasion it would be to welcome home a president-elect to Galway. It might be something that we never again see in our lifetimes. But she might. Never before has any other Galway person of any age experienced it, so such an event might be like Halley’s comet.
Read more ...Aoibhe’s legacy will be to save and help others
Thu, Nov 03, 2011
A local family devastated by the death of their daughter to meningitis has set up a new Galway-based charity.
Read more ...Galway pharmacist nominated in Helix Health Pharmacist Awards
Thu, Nov 03, 2011
Galway pharmacist Shane Howard, from Howard’s Pharmacy in Moycullen, has been announced as a nominee in the Helix Health Pharmacist Awards 2011, which recognise pharmacists nationwide for remarkable professional conduct.
Read more ...Trek the famous Camino de Santiago de Compostela with Croí
Thu, Nov 03, 2011
Local heart and stroke charity Croí are seeking walkers and adventurers to follow in the footsteps of thousands of pilgrims and trek the world famous Camino de Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain.
Read more ...Parents need specialised help to support special needs children
Thu, Nov 03, 2011
Criticising the opposition for continuing to “play politics with the SNA issue”, Fine Gael's spokesperson on social protection Senator Fidelma Healy Eames has called for parents of children with special needs to be the Government's central focus by providing specialised help and support.
Read more ...Galway Shopping Centre boosts Croi coffers with fashion show tonight
Thu, Nov 03, 2011
The Galway Shopping Centre Fashion Show is on tonight Thursday November 3. In aid of Croí, the local charity fighting Heart Disease and Stroke, the event will be hosted by TV3’s Sybil Mulcahy at the The Ardilaun hotel, Taylor’s Hill, Galway.
Read more ...Cunniffe Electric Expert store at Galway Shopping Centre reopens after facelift
Thu, Nov 03, 2011
This week sees the reopening of the Cunniffe Electric Expert at Galway Shopping Centre after a major face lift.
Read more ...Therapie slimming capsule is the secret to the Hollywood look
Thu, Nov 03, 2011
Hollywood and an exclusive set of enviously slim celebrity men and women all over the world have been keeping a closely guarded slimming secret. …We have all marvelled at Jo Lo’s perfect body, just weeks after giving birth to twins, at Britney’s incredible change in body shape over the past few months; and when have we ever thought Brad Pitt looked like he could lose a pound or two? You’ll be glad to hear that Therapie have uncovered the secret to their gorgeous, perfect bodies.
Read more ...Toni & Guy open for a day of pampering to support local charity
Thu, Nov 03, 2011
Ronan and his team are opening the salon doors of Toni & Guy Galway for an extra special day of pampering on Sunday week November 13, from 12pm to 6pm, in aid of local Down Syndrome charity “Voices for Galway”
Read more ...The educogym six week winter challenge is for you
Thu, Nov 03, 2011
It is hard. Frustrating! Makes you want to tear your hair out. As a nation we are getting fatter and fatter and it is not for a lack of effort. More of us are going on diets and doing exercise programmes than ever. Even if we lose weight in the short term, something like Christmas comes around and the weight piles back on and with a bit extra.
Read more ...Eleven years in a row — Leisureland scoops top White Flag awards
Thu, Nov 03, 2011
Leisureland have once again scooped top industry awards at ILAM’s annual conference. Leisureland were awarded The White Flag and also received Silver in the specialist category of Disability Provision along with only a select group of leisure centres around the country.
The White Flag is the quality standard for Leisure centres and is an independently audited award.
Read more ...Farewell to the Rhinestone Cowboy as Glen Campbell brings his goodbye tour to Castlebar
Thu, Nov 03, 2011
On Sunday November 13, legendary country singer Glenn Campbell will say his farewell to fans in Mayo when his good-bye tour stops off in the Royal Theatre.
Read more ...Skincare exclusive at Leo Walsh Pharmacy, Knocknacarra
Thu, Nov 03, 2011
The launch of Payot skincare range at Leo Walsh Pharmacy Knocknacarra starts with an exciting skincare event.
It has the Payot national beauty adviser visiting the store on November 4 for an event which will offer free skincare consultations, mini facials,free gifts and sampling.the.payot face and body care products. These products let women enjoy all the benefits of salon treatments at home.
Read more ...Higgins installed as favourite as Gallagher fails to clarify donation saga
Thu, Oct 27, 2011
Michael D Higgins was last night placed firmly back in the race to win the presidential election after a dramatic few days in the four -week campaign.
Read more ...Protesting islanders remain angry at ‘tax on Inis Mor’
Thu, Oct 27, 2011
Islanders angry at what has been described as a “tax on Inis Mór” are to continue to fight against an increase in the charge on passenger journeys to and from the island, with representatives saying that the fight could be brought all the way to the European Union.
Read more ...Science and Technology Festival for all the family
Thu, Oct 27, 2011
The 14th annual Galway Science and Technology Festival, launched this week, will feature two weeks of shows and interactive demonstrations for budding scientists of all ages.
The festival, which will feature shows, demonstrations, and activities for primary and secondary school students and an exciting family day out at the final day exhibition, will run from November 14 to 27.
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