BAI launches investigation into RTÉ’s handling of defamatory Prime Time programme
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has announced that it is to conduct an inquiry into an RTÉ programme which defamed Ahascragh priest, Fr Kevin Reynolds.
Read more ...Public lecture for Occupy Galway
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
NUI Galway philosophy lecturer Dr Miles Kennedy will give a public lecture at the Occupy Galway site on Eyre Square.
Read more ...Christmas cake sale for Bish rowing
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
St Joseph’s College Rowing Club is holding a Christmas cake sale and coffee morning to raise funds for the club.
Read more ...Launch of ‘Empowering Traveller Women Entrepreneurs’ project
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
The ‘Empowering Traveller Women Entrepreneurs’ (ETWE) project is to be officially launched next Monday, December 5, at the Ballybane Enterprise Centre where the Galway Traveller Movement will host an event for women to share their experiences about how they are overcoming barriers in business.
Read more ...Pain: Symptom or disease?
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
When I interviewed Dr. David Finn of the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics at NUI, Galway, I alluded at first to a statement I found in one of his recently published papers: “The study of stress-induced analgesia has enhanced our understanding of the fundamental physiology of pain and stress and can be a useful approach for uncovering new therapeutic targets for the treatment of pain and stress-related disorders.”
Read more ...Bank of Ireland hosts ‘Taste of Salthill’ event
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
There was certainly plenty of community spirit on show at the recent ‘Taste of Salthill’ event held at the Bank of Ireland Salthill branch where fantastic food and other services from many of the local businesses were on show for all to experience.
Read more ...Event to highlight obstacles faced by people with disabilities
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
An event to highlight the obstacles people with disabilities encounter every day in Galway takes place this weekend.
Read more ...Tuck into Ireland’s wild delights for cancer charity
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
Taste the delights of Ireland’s wild game and fish at a ‘Gourmet Extravaganza’ in Athenry tomorrow evening in aid of Cancer Care West.
Read more ...‘Buy Local, Buy Irish’ this Christmas
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
Thousands of Galway’s consumers are making last minute preparations for their Christmas shopping. With this in mind, Agri Aware today launched a consumer campaign encouraging the public to source local Irish produce and support over 250,000 people employed in the agri-food industry.
The campaign emphasises that farmers are working relentlessly during the festive season to secure a safe supply of Irish produce for families in Galway.
Read more ...Galway’s budding young scientists entertained at festival
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
Some 24,000 visitors thronged NUIG on Sunday to enjoy the 2011 Galway Science and Technology Festival Exhibition.
Read more ...Joyce Supermarkets launches new interactive website for customers today
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
The Joyce supermarket ads in the Galway Advertiser every week have achieved a cult status among canny shoppers — and from tomorrow those ads and much more will be carried on the new website for the Joyces Supermarket Group — www.joycesupermarket.ie
Read more ...Public urged to support Save St Francis Home march
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
The public are being urged to take part in a solidarity march on Sunday at 2pm being organised by an action group committed to saving St Francis Community Nursing Home in Newcastle from closure.
Read more ...Claddagh houses to be connected to city’s main sewerage works
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
Forty houses in the Claddagh, which are discharging raw sewage into the River Corrib, are to be connected to the city’s main sewerage works.
The news has been welcomed by Independent councillor Catherine Connolly who said the houses will be connected to the main sewerage scheme by way of a diversion of an existing 150mm diameter sewer to a new manhole. In addition a new check valve will be installed which will prevent salt water from entering the system.
Read more ...Crowe slams council budget proposals to cut Ironman funding
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
A Galway City councillor has vowed not the support any budget that does not include funding for next year’s Ironman event.
Read more ...Festive treats at Coole
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
On Sunday, December 4, Christmas will be marked at Coole Park, with the lighting of a Christmas tree, and free Christmas treats.
Read more ...Local financial advisor becomes a certified financial planner
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
Orla Murray of Orla Murray Financial Services has recently graduated from UCD with a Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning leading to CFP certification from Financial Planning Standards Board Ireland.
From Galway City, she was educated at Dominican College and NUIG, where she studied Commerce. Having gained experience in the financial districts of London and Paris, Orla returned home to establish Orla Murray Financial Services in 2000.
Read more ...Reverse the signs of ageing at Therapie
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
We are more than excited to reveal that incredible advances have been made in the fight against ageing and it is now possible to look years younger, and enjoy smoother, more line-free, younger-looking skin, without having to resort to going under the surgeon’s knife.
Therapie Clinic, with a clinic on Shop Street in Galway, is always ahead of the game when it comes to all things skincare, and even more so when it comes to the holy grail of all, anti-ageing. Women in particular will describe the wish that the outside (their looks) more closely reflect how they feel on the inside — years younger. Unfortunately some of us age at a greater pace than others, depending on genes, lifestyle and also depending on how well we have protected our skin over the years.
Read more ...Students aim to break down barriers between generations
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
Transition year students from Calasanctius College in Oranmore, and residents from the Village Nursing Care Centre in Craughwell, are currently participating in a five week intergenerational project designed to bring young and old together for the purpose of learning from each other.
Read more ...Santa for Simon at City Limits
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
Santa for Simon Community will be hosted at City Limits Oranmore on Sunday December 11from 2-6pm, with tickets priced €19.95. City Limits is the ultimate family entertainment centre. Children will get to meet Santa, take advantage of the wonderful play areas and enjoy some food and drink all while helping Galway Simon Community raise much needed funds.
Read more ...Four decades of excellence as Bradleys turn 40
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
Bradley Motor Works on the Dublin Road, Galway will mark 40 years in business next Monday December 5 when Bob Bradley, founding director along with his son Robert and two daughters Gillian and Tara celebrate the four decades of the family business.
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