Galway to get Ice Factor at the Carlton

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

From December 1, Galway’s Carlton Hotel on the Dublin Road will stage an ice skating extravaganza.The Ice Factor’s rink will occupy 600 square metres at the front of the hotel.

Consultation days for Hungarian dental treatment

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

One of the most popular destinations for dental treatment is Hungary where huge savings can be made. This country has a long tradition of treating foreign patients, particularly from Italy and Germany.

Let’s do what WEEE can, says Minister in battery appeal

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government Phil Hogan has launched a new campaign to remind everyone to “Bring Batteries Back”, a nationwide initiative to encourage more battery recycling in Ireland. WEEE Ireland, the compliance scheme responsible for WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and waste battery recycling will be facilitating the campaign through their network of battery collection boxes in retail outlets, recycling centres and other collection points throughout Galway city and county.

WEEE Ireland are reminding Irish people of the “scary” consequences of not recycling used batteries - batteries contain potentially harmful chemicals and heavy metals, and can cause damage to the environment if not recycled properly. WEEE Ireland recently held a series of collection days throughout Galway that were hugely successful, and it is hoped that the Tribesmen will continue this good recycling behaviour at this weekend’s planned collection in Salthill. WEEE Ireland will be recycling everything from the home with a plug or battery for free on Saturday November 12 from 10am-4pm, at the Toft Park in Salthill.

Rock the Docks with a Christmas party night at the Harbour Hotel

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

The staff and management at the Harbour Hotel, which is celebrating 10 years in business, are in the midst of exciting preparations for their most enjoyable Christmas yet. This year, for your entertainment and exclusive to the Harbour Hotel, you can enjoy the premiere Christmas performance of the newly formed Galway Cathedral Gospel Choir.

Megs Morley - artist and curator of the 2011 TULCA visual arts festival

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Art has always been an abiding passion for Megs Morley, from drawing pictures of Jim Morrison for schoolfriends in her teens, to later hosting her own exhibitions and working with arts groups such as Enso, to more recently commissioning public art for Galway.

Michael D gets packin’ for the park

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

Michael D Higgins is this week preparing to leave Galway to move to Dublin where next week he will be installed as

Funeral this morning of Bank Holiday road traffic victim

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

A Leaving Cert student who tragically lost her life when her vehicle collided with another in Portumna on Bank Holiday Monday is to be laid to rest today.

Seventeen-year-old Claire Prendergast from Dangan, Golden, in Tipperary, had been the front seat passenger in a Nissan Micra car, which also contained two other female occupants, when it collided with a Mercedes-Benz at Thornfield, Portumna, at around 11.25am on October 31 last.

Phoenix bark — Michael D’s re-homed dog to be the official First Pet

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

Aras an Uachtarain will echo to the sound of heavy paws from next month as president-elect Michael D Higgins is to give a home to at least one and possibly two Bernese Mountain Dogs.

Receivers appointed to 18 more NAMA properties in Galway

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

Receivers have been appointed to a further 18 properties in Galway now under the auspices of NAMA.

Nationally, a further 48 properties have recently had receivers appointed; the majority of these are in Galway and Cork, while the remainder are located in Clare, Wicklow, and Sligo as well as a few in Dublin and England.

Galway is most suitable for public bike scheme

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

Galway has emerged as a frontrunner in terms of its suitability for the introduction of a public bike scheme, similar to that already in action in Dublin, and which could see the setting up of 23 docking stations for 250 public bikes across the city at a estimated cost of €1.55 million.

Empty seats the reason Aer Arann stopped winter flights at Galway Airport, says Walsh

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

“A commercial decision by a private company based on consistently low passenger numbers” is the reason Aer Arann chose to discontinue routes from Galway Airport for the winter.

Burglaries in Galway down by 34 per cent, report reveals

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

The 2011 Eircom PhoneWatch Burglary Report, released this week, has revealed that burglaries in Galway have reduced by 34 per cent compared to last year.

Get involved with Movember on our Facebook page

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

If it is November it means it is also Movember, the charity event where, for the month men grow moustaches to raise awareness for men’s health and funds for the Irish Cancer Society’s Action Prostate Cancer initiative.

Taoiseach Kenny to visit Galway to honour Padraic

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

Fine Gael may have died a death at the polls in last week’s presidential election but it will be celebration and not mourning that will be on party leader and Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s mind tomorrow.

Galway flood families to get lifeline grant to buy new homes

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

A number of families in Galway affected by the devastating floods of November 2009 will soon be given a life-line grant, estimated to be worth around €200,000, to buy new homes.

PSA to investigate unlicensed city security operator after inspectors pounce

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

An investigation has been launched by the Private Security Authority (PSA) after an unlicensed security contractor was found to be in operation in the city.

Taoiseach to officially open Bon Secours €15 million expansion

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

There will be smiles all round from the staff and guests at Bon Secours Hospital tomorrow as they welcome An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, for the official opening of the new €15 million expansion.

The Taoiseach is set to join Bon Secours Hospital chief executive Gerry Burke, group chief executive of Bon Secours Health System Pat Lyons, and Sr Goretti Spillane, chairman of Bon Secours Health System, as well as special guests and local representatives for the official opening of the impressive expansion which was completed in full in August this year.

A century of service at Grace’s Londis Loughrea

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

As the store edges towards a landmark centenary celebration, Grace’s Londis in Loughrea recently revealed their revamped store. The exterior has undergone a substantial makeover, with a new shop front and signage. The painters have also been in, and the end result is a beautiful premises which takes pride of place on Dunkellin Street.

Jigsaw to host Mental Health Trialogue

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

A series of mental health Trialogue meetings, which are open conversations about mental health, have been taking place every month in Galway since March. The next meeting takes place on Wednesday, November 9 at 7pm in the new Jigsaw venue in Fairgreen House, opposite the Galway Coach Station.

Shantalla allotment progress welcomed by councillor

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

Cllr Colette Connolly, vice chair and PRO of the Shantalla Residents’ Association, has welcomed the progress made on the introduction of allotments in Shantalla.

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