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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bus ride is big thrill for kids, say organisers as €2 Park and Ride launches for festive season

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

Galway City Council's Park and Ride Service swings into operation for the Christmas season this Saturday December 3. Catering for workers, shoppers and visitors to the City alike, the first bus departs Ballybrit Racecourse at 7:00am, kickstarting the service, which will shuttle passengers to and from the City Centre every fifteen minutes until 9:30pm Monday to Saturday and from 11:00am to 7:00pm on Sundays.

Console Galway calls to support suicide bereaved this Christmas

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

It is the call every parent dreads; the words that tear lives apart forever; a tragedy that devastates entire families and communities. Thousands of people in Ireland have had their lives torn apart as the result of the loss of a loved one to suicide.

Christmas can be one of the hardest times for people who have been bereaved. Bereavement is the biggest price we pay for loving someone who goes before us. Almost every single one of us, at some stage in our lives will face the heartbreak that follows the death of family members and friends.

Santa is returning to the g Hotel this weekend

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

Brighten up your holiday season with Santa Claus who will be visiting the five-star g hotel again this December - starting this Saturday December 3 at 1pm. Bring your little ones or your own youthful spirit along and join the g for an afternoon of festive fun.

Bella Baby’s dream giveaway for a euro

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

Bella Baby, Galway’s leading nursery retailer, is stepping out from the crowd and providing one very lucky customer with his/her chosen travel system for only €1.

Save half your bus fare with a Taxsaver Commuter Ticket

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

Commuters in Galway can save themselves up to 52 per cent on the cost of point to point annual/yearly and monthly Bus Éireann tickets and also Galway city bus tickets with the Taxsaver Commuter Ticket.

At a time when saving money is imperative for everyone, the Taxsaver commuter ticket from Bus Éireann enables companies to help employees substantially reduce their travel costs – in many cases by hundreds of euro.

Just an extra tenner a week spent locally will generate €100 million for Galway

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

For us, this campaign is not just about the local businesses but also about our local communities. Our businesses are at the heart of our local communities, and if they are suffering, so too are our communities. 

Be a local hero and keep your area alive

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

Shop Local campaigns have been ten-a-penny over the years, delivered by bland paragraphs by well-off businesspeople in grey suits, pleading with their communities to support them and their lifestyle.  And for that very reason, they have often failed, because the real message has not been communicated successfully.

Don’t hit the least well off the hardest in tough Budget

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

Galway Fine Gael TDs have come out against proposed cuts to the Brothers of Charity services and insisted that next month’s Budget must not hit the most vulnerable or least well of in society the hardest.

Fine Gael TDs Brian Walsh (Galway West) and Paul Connaughton (Galway East) have acknowledged that Budget 2012 “will be harsh”, but they are calling for fairness in how it is implemented.

GMIT and NUIG students to protest against fee hikes

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

The student unions for Galway Mayo Institute of Technology and NUI Galway have joined together today to protest against attempts by the Government to increase student fees.

City Hall dismisses Seamus Quirke Road over-runs claims

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

Claims that City Hall may need to go to the bank to borrow €5 million for the Seamus Quirke Road upgrade appear to be unfounded as no definite figure on any overrun for the project has been confirmed.

‘Severe disruption’ at Briarhill

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

Road works at Briarhill will to lead to traffic reductions and “severe disruption” over the coming week.

Aviva jobs still uncertain

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

The future of Galway’s Aviva operations, employing more than 200 people, is still uncertain with UNITE warning the contents of a leaked document outlining the company’s restructuring plans is, for the moment, “speculation”.

Show your gratitude to those who paid for the lights as Christmas market kicks off

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

Shoppers who enjoy the Christmas lights which will be switched on in the city tomorrow evening will this year know which businesses actually paid for their installation, because they will be displaying special Follow The Lights stickers handed out by the Galway City Business Association.

Park and ride service returns with €2 fare

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

Galway’s Christmas Park and Ride Service begins on Saturday December 3 and will have a fare of €2 that includes all day parking and return bus travel.

The all-in fare for the Galway City Council’s park and ride service has been introduced to encourage maximum public uptake in the run up to Christmas.

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