New pact sees bitter exchanges between Labour and Fine Gael

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

The war of words between Labour and Fine Gael looks set to continue as Labour, the largest party on the Galway City Council, finds itself outside the new mayoral pact and policy drive in City Hall.

Free range eggs firm reassures customers

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Galway Free Range Eggs has moved to reassure consumers of the quality of its product following the news that a businessman who runs an unrelated firm is facing fraud charges in the UK over the distribution of eggs falsely labelled as free range or organic.

“All of the eggs produced by Galway Free Range Eggs are free range and my team and I personally ensure that the quality of our produce meets the highest standards possible for egg production,” said Kevin Towey, managing director of Galway Free Range Eggs. “I would like to reassure our customers that when they purchase our eggs, they are getting a truly quality product.

Corrib River could power NUIG and UHG electricity needs, says McCormack

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

The Corrib River, as it flows from the Salmon Weir to the sea, has the potential power to generate enough electricity to power and meet the needs of NUI, Galway and UHG.

Renmore priest publishes his story

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

A Renmore priest has published his third book entitled By the word of their testimony. This is his second book to be published in New York by Lantern Books, and is a personal account of his journey from lapsed Catholic to priesthood.

Enhance your career with executive coach training

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

People who wish to develop their business skills are encouraged to consider taking the professional diploma in business, executive, and personal coaching at the Coach Institute of Ireland. This advanced training programme teaches participants a wide variety of coaching skills as well as enhancing participants’ self-awareness.

Intensive maths course in GMIT

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) are offering an intensive maths course this summer to secondary school students who do not obtain a pass in Leaving Certificate Mathematics.

Summer smiles at Yann

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Yann Photographic Studios has announced ‘Summer Smiles’ a photographic event running from June 11 to 28. The event will help you to capture special moments this summer. The Prospect Hill studio is offering the chance to avail of a special sitting fee of €35 throughout the two weeks.

US president to be honoured at city barbecue

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Galway people will celebrates US president Barack Obama’s first year in the White House at a gala Independence Day barbecue to be held on Friday July 3.

Galway County Show - ‘a fantastic family fun day out’

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

The Galway County Show takes place at the Brothers of Charity Grounds, Kilcornan on Saturday and Sunday.

Galway County Show - ‘a fantastic family fun day out’

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

The Galway County Show takes place at the Brothers of Charity Grounds, Kilcornan on Saturday and Sunday.

Anjelica Huston to be guest of honour at Galway Film Fleadh

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

The award-winning actress and director Anjelica Huston, star of films such as The Royal Tenenbaums, The Addams Family, and The Witches, will be the guest of honour at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh, which runs from July 7 to 12.

Ken Wakefield salon launched in Clarinbridge

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Ken Wakefield, one of Galway's best known hairdressers, has just launched his new salon in The Bridge Court, Clarinbridge.

Dress Dad at Fallon for Men

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Fallon for Men is one of the leading men’s clothing retailers in Galway and the West of Ireland.

How we came to celebrate Father’s Day

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

The tradition of celebrating Father's Day originated in the last century.

Give Dad the day off

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

What could be better for your father than a round of championship golf at the Glasson Hotel and Golf Club in Athlone?

Pamper your father with a relaxing spa

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

The man of the house nine times out of 10 gets left with most of the manual jobs that need to be done. A busy work schedule and a demanding job can leave men with little time to relax. Spa treatments for men are increasingly popular, and spas are not just for women any more.

Fundraising concert for the RNLI next week

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

The Galway Choral Association will hold a special summer celebration concert in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church on Friday June 26 at 8pm in aid of the Galway RNLI.

Cope wants runners for Streets of Galway road race

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Local charity Cope Galway is calling on people who are running the Streets of Galway 8k road race to join its team and raise vital funds for the organisation.

The seven deadly sins of plus size fashion

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Style Plus boutique in Oranmore is offering tips to help you avoid these common fashion faux pas. These ‘sins’ could apply to most women, but are all too common for plus size beauties.

Novelist Pat McCabe to be guest at NUI Galway conference

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Renowned novelist Pat McCabe will address an NUI Galway family support conference entitled “Reflecting on Contemporary Challenges” tomorrow (Friday).

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