Meat and greet — Martin Divilly butchers rewards customers with loyalty club

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Martin and Audrey Divilly are celebrating the launch of their culinary loyalty club and website, www.martindivillybutchers.com

Christmas cheer and seasonal tapas at Cava

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Cava Spanish restaurant and tapas bar is celebrating the festive season in style this year. During the Christmas period, customers can enjoy a variety of seasonal menus and treats. The chefs at Cava have designed two set menus, which are available until January 6.

Jigsaw launches new website

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Jigsaw Galway celebrated its first anniversary this week with the launch of its new website.

Monroe’s open new live venue

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Galway’s newest live music venue, Monroe’s Live featuring three bars, two floors, and one stage in one venue, opens tomorrow with a gig by Galway band The Timbertramps.

The Galway Arts Centre’s Páraic Breathnach will officially launch the new venue at 8.30pm and there will also be a performance from Bohermore folk singer-songwriter Don Stiffe. Also performing are rock cover band Starman from 11pm.

Fahey slams Bruton’s claims over AIB payments as ‘misleading’

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

“Misleading and inaccurate” is how Fianna Fáil Galway West TD Frank Fahey has described opposition claims that taxpayers will lose out on bank payments from AIB and Bank of Ireland.

Experts call for national strategy for smart economy innovation in the west

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

If Ireland truly wants to develop and be at the cutting edge of the smart economy, then an integrated national strategy to develop the creative sector is essential.

Christmas celebrations all wrapped up at Connemara Coast

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Celebrate a truly memorable Christmas party night at the Connemara Coast hotel. If you still have not booked your party night do not despair, there are limited spaces available for last minute bookings.

Galway One World Centre to host workshops for Human Rights Day

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Thursday December 10 is International Human Rights Day and The Galway One World Centre is holding a number of events and workshops to celebrate the occasion.

Galway Skal to hold annual black tie banquet

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

The Galway Branch of Skål International tourism organisation will hold its annual black tie banquet at the Ardilaun on Sunday December 13.

Charlie Byrne’s to host talk on Oranmore and its history

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Oranmore in days gone by will be the subject of a talk which is due to take place in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop, Oranmore, on Wednesday December 9 at 6.30pm.

Experience a Born Christmas

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Join in the festive fun at Born ’s Christmas party launch this Thursday from 5pm to 9pm when the store is offering a 20 per cent pre-Christmas sale on all stock.

Gairmscoil Mhuire Athenry students launch Christmas CD

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Transition year students and the school choir in Gairmscoil Mhuire, Athenry, have just released a new album Ceol na Scoile, featuring Christmas carols as Gaeilge.

New book tells a Polish tale for children as Gaeilge

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Taisteal le Tarlach sa Pholainn, the new children’s book from Laoise Ní Chomhraí will be launched in the Galway City Museum on Saturday December 12 at 3pm.

This is Laoise’s second book in her Taisteal le Tarlach series. This latest instalment follows Tarlach on his way to Poland with his friend Adas. The two intend spending Christmas there and want to go skiing and travelling around the country. However Tarlach has to get to grips with both the language and the food, which proves a source of amusement to his Polish friends.

Hell and high water

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

“I’m throwing away the keys," vows flood victim — Page 12

Woman jumped to safety from out-of-control car, jury hears

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

The jury in a trial heard yesterday how a young woman narrowly avoided being crushed by an out-of-control vehicle by leaping into a stairwell and then cowering from a shower of broken car parts.

I’m throwing away the key, says distraught Ballinasloe flood victim

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

The waters came quickly, and for some all too often. According to one local resident this may be the last time that some will rebuild their saturated, and uninsured, homes.

Labour seeks ‘freeze’ on rates on parking charges

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

Business must be encouraged and the vulnerable protected so it is vital the refuse waiver is retained and commercial rates and city parking charges are not increased next year.

The Village Care Centre launches flood support scheme

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

The Village Nursing Care Centre announced this week a flood support scheme for older people in the local community. Having recently launched a Home Care Service, The Village Care Centre will offer free home care packages to suitable candidates over the coming fortnight. The service will offer three two hourly visits per week for the next two weeks.

Stammering Association self help group

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

The Irish Stammering Association's Galway self help group is due to meet again in December. The group provides opportunities for people who stutter to discuss issues around their stammering, as well as providing mutual support. Many people who have attended groups have found them to be very helpful in feeling more comfortable with their stammering.

Cope and Galway hotels launch office party fundraiser

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

Cope Galway, in conjunction with the Galway Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation, has launched it Christmas office parties fundraising initiative.

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