Hypnomaster Fox to treat client fifty thousandth client in Galway
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
Hypnotherapist Patrick Fox will reach a milestone in Galway on December 20 this year when he treats his 50,000th client for smoking and weight loss, in his 21-year career.
Read more ...Da Tang back with a bang
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
To say that Da Tang is no ordinary Chinese noodle house would be wrong. It is exactly that. It’s an ordinary noodle house offering extraordinary freshness and flavours through its authentic Chinese cuisine. For precisely the same reason, Da Tang’s menu is perhaps not what you would expect to find here in Ireland– it’s the menu you might find in a noodle house in China, and that means no curry chips! As its loyal customers know, Da Tang is the real deal, and it’s set to reopen on Middle Street in Galway tomorrow Friday, December 10 at 12 noon.
Read more ...Gold standard health for winter at Evergreen
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
This time of year, with the cold snap in full swing and little sign of a let up in the arctic conditions, it’s more important than ever to look after your health. And with time constraints and our ever hectic lifestyles, we all want something simple that is both effective and efficient.
Read more ...Relax, unwind and treat yourself at Kingfisher Spa
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
To celebrate the launch of THE Kingfisher Beauty Spa at the Kingfisher Club, Renmore, the Kingfisher is hosting a customer welcome evening on Wednesday December 15 from 6.30pm, at the new beauty spa in Renmore. Pre booking is essential, the Kingfisher team would be delighted to add your name to the guest list, please contact the 091 770706 or email [email protected].
Read more ...Don’t forget Galway’s West End for Christmas
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
Have you forgotten to go West this December? Galway’s West End has a variety to offer you for shopping, eating and entertainment. If you’re doing your Christmas shopping or planning a Christmas do for work, family or friends, Galway’s West End has what you need.
Read more ...Explore the wonders and magic of theatre at Moongate
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
The Moongate Performance Academy under the tutelage of Cherie Worthington-Eyre will offer a new and exciting perspective on theatre performance skills. This new school is the accumulation of many years experience and will bring together extensive knowledge from disciplines such as dance, acrobatics, aerial dance, drama, singing and mime into one venue.
Read more ...Christmas gift packages at the Ardilaun Leisure Club
Thu, Dec 09, 2010
The Ardilaun Leisure Club offer Christmas gift packages for that special loved one for short or long term memberships. The club is committed to achieving the highest standards of quality and hygiene and has shown this in achieving the White Flag Award again for 2010.
Read more ...Christmas cheer as top US firm Genband to create one hundred jobs
Thu, Dec 02, 2010
Galway received a positive boost yesterday with the announcement that leading US telecommunications company Genband will be investing €8 million in establishing an international headquarters and business centre in the city and creating more than 100 new jobs.
Read more ...Galway Clinic A&E at risk from VHI deal
Thu, Dec 02, 2010
There was concern expressed this week regarding the implications for A&E departments at private hospitals such as the Galway Clinic if a new VHI deal goes ahead.
Read more ...Ballybane child wins Child of Courage award
Thu, Dec 02, 2010
A Galway child was one of eight of Ireland’s bravest children honoured recently by the Share A Dream Foundation.
Read more ...Sell Ireland back to its citizens — Healy Eames
Thu, Dec 02, 2010
Senator Fidelma Healy Eames has said there is an openness among Irish people for a goodwill patriot bond, similar to the system used to fund the country during the War of Independence, to help float Ireland again.
The Galway West Fine Gael representative received an unusual suggestion on resolving the country’s economic woes from a constituent this week. “I received a call from a 73-year-old Roundstone man with a unique 'green jersey' proposal,” she said. “He said instead of Ireland being sold out to Europe and the IMF at the exorbitant interest rate of 5.8 per cent, why doesn't the Government borrow the money from the Irish citizens at half that rate, say two to three per cent.
Read more ...We’ve loads of salt, says council
Thu, Dec 02, 2010
The Galway City Council has refuted claims by a local councillor that there is no salt supply to deal with the cold snap and resulting icy roads, adding that a sufficient supply of salt has been utilised by staff twice a day and even more salt is on the way.
Read more ...Joyce’s to create fifty jobs with opening of new Tuam store
Thu, Dec 02, 2010
Joyce’s is to open its newest and most extraordinary retail store yet in Tuam, Co Galway, today Thursday at 12 noon, creating up to 50 jobs locally.
Read more ...Council to vote on city budget on Monday
Thu, Dec 02, 2010
City councillors meet on Monday to decide whether to adopt or reject the Draft City Budget, which outlines the Galway City Council’s spending plans for 2011.
Read more ...New Halfords superstore to create new jobs in Galway
Thu, Dec 02, 2010
On Friday December 10, Halfords superstore will open its 23rd Irish store at Galway Retail Park, Headford Road. Boasting more than 9600sq.ft of retail space, the Galway store will create 22 new jobs for the local area.
Read more ...Comic books and a charity single from The Saw Doctors
Thu, Dec 02, 2010
The Saw Doctors have re-recorded their classic ode to first love, ‘Red Cortina’, and will be releasing it on iTunes tomorrow as a charity single for the St Vincent de Paul.
Read more ...Labour may run second candidates in both Galway constituencies
Thu, Dec 02, 2010
Labour has chosen its candidates for Galway East and Galway West, but there is a strong likelihood that they could be joined by new running mates over the coming weeks.
Read more ...Labour pledges to defend arts grants from council cuts
Thu, Dec 02, 2010
The arts are a vital part of Galway’s economy and the city’s financial well-being, so funding for the city’s arts organisations should not be cut in the next Galway City Council budget.
This is the view of Labour councillor Billy Cameron. Labour’s city councillors will be meeting the Galway City Council’s director of finance Edel McCormack today to discuss the arts grants and sports grants for 2011.
Read more ...Man accused of sending threatening text messages
Thu, Dec 02, 2010
The case of a Connamara man accused of allegedly harassing a person by sending a number of threatening text messages has been ajourned to February next.
Read more ...Public lecture on the history of Shop Street
Thu, Dec 02, 2010
Shop Street is the heart of the city centre in Galway and the Galway City Museum will host a public lecture on its history next week.
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