Halo reopens for business

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

After being closed for a month, Halo reopens for business tomorrow night. The popular nightclub has undergone a full refurbishment and a huge level of interest has been generated as to what will be unveiled for the venues customers. Now nearing the eighth anniversary of its opening, Halo has been Galway’s premier night time venue for the over 23s.

Get the best for your skincare and hair removal needs at Laserderm

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

From zapping hair away, minimising those dreaded wrinkles and crows feet, to giving expert advice on proper skin health management Lisa Callaghan and the staff at Laserderm in Claregalway work tirelessly to provide their customers with top-notch service, putting them at ease, so that they leave the clinic feeling wonderful.

Giving that personal touch is essential in this type of industry, according to proprietor Lisa Callaghan who explains that customers can often be very self-conscious about a particular complaint for which they are seeking advice and treatment. Since opening its doors in 2007 Laserderm, located at Cois Chlair Shopping Centre, has successfully managed to develop its client base, bringing down prices to suit the current cash-strapped times, while at the same time not sacrificing in any way the quality of the customer service provided.

Enjoy a ‘royal’ reception at Hotel Meyrick for charity

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Heads turned last week in Galway city centre as the future Queen of England, “Kate Middleton” stepped out at the Hotel Meyrick on Eyre Square. As much as it is wished Kate would visit Galway, it was actually a promotional shoot with the hotel’s very own “Galway Kate” in support of Enable Ireland Galway and the ISPCC.

Console launches annual memorial walk

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Hundreds will take to the streets on Sunday May 15 for Console’s Suicide Prevention and Postvention Memorial Walk. The walk is in aid of the Suicide Bereaved and Suicide Prevention Service and will be started by Michael D Higgins. Console is calling on families, friends, school friends and work colleagues to take to the streets and support a worthy cause.

The charity is hoping people from every county in Ireland will take the opportunity to help raise funds for families whose lives have been torn apart by suicide and those in suicidal crisis. The annual walk is entitled ‘Walking in Memory of Our Loved Ones’ and starts at 2pm from Claddagh Hall. The route leads to Blackrock and back to Claddagh Hall, where weary walkers can enjoy refreshments.

Ó Cuív and Kitt receive FF spokesperson positions

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

With Fianna Fáil reduced to just 20 TDs, party leader Micheál Martin had the easy task of giving everyone in the party opposition spokesperson positions, including both Galway FF TDs.

Galway West TD and former minister for social protection Éamon Ó Cuív has been appointed to the position of party spokesperson on communications, energy, and natural resources. Galway East TD and Micheal Kitt has been appointed as spokesperson on housing, planning, and Gaeltacht Affairs.

Zenith owner receives prestigious appointment

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Galway’s Paul Griffin has recently been appointed as a non executive director for the PHAB (performance in hair and beauty) organisation. The owner of five star Zenith Hairdressing on Eyre Street, Paul has an impressive resume at home and abroad, working at the highest level as an educator, platform artist, a photographic contributor to countless publications, and he has gained numerous qualifications and awards. The award is the culmination of 20 years of dedicated work in his field and he becomes the only person in Ireland to be honoured in this way.

Marine institutes sign historic pledge during royal visit

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Over the next five years the Marine Insitute in Oranmore and the Institut de Océanographique of Monoco are to further strengthen ties working closely together on research and cutting-edge technology to solve the challenges facing sustainable development of the oceans.

Gradam winners to be revealed tonight

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

The winner of Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2011 will be announced by Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs Dinny McGinley at an event in the Glenlo Abbey Hotel at 7pm today (Thursday). Six shortlisted businesses and organisations, representing a variety of sectors in Galway, are vying for the prize.

Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh, which recognises companies and organisations for their commitment to the Irish language, is awarded in two categories. In the category for organisations with up to 20 employees the finalists are EmployAbility Services Galway, Food 4 Thought, and the Galway Dive School. In the category for those with 20 or more employees the finalists are Joyce’s Supermarket, Menlo Park Hotel, and Monroe’s Tavern.

Right, so who’s head of the household?

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

While John Denver had the bould Annie to fill up his census, there will be no such luxury for us this weekend when we will have to gather all the childers and auld wans and young wans, cats and dogs in the house on Sunday night and do a headcount for fear we should get it wrong. In censuses past, the job of gathering all in one room and filling out the forms fell to the person known as the Head of the Household.

Galway has most Seanad voters

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Galway city has more people eligible to vote for the NUI panel for Seanad Éireann than has Dublin or Cork, while County Galway tops the other 25 counties in the State in a same category.

Entrepreneurs Forum in Ballybane Enterprise Centre

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

John McGuire, founder of imeeGOLF and winner of the SCCUL Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2010 is the key note speaker at the Entrepreneur’s Forum in Ballybane Enterprise Centre on Wednesday April 13. Recently named by Business Plus Magazine as one of Ireland’s top 40 Entrepreneurs under 40, McGuire was the recipient of the inaugural SCCUL Entrepreneur of the Year Award last October.

Irish designer to headline fashion extravaganza

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Leading Irish designer Matt Doody will headline the “Glamour at the g”- an evening of fashion and design - at the five star g hotel on Wednesday May 11.

Galway Arts Festival marks twenty-one years of Festival Friends scheme

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

The Galway Arts Festival is celebrating 21 years of its Friends of the Festival scheme, which is an important source of revenue for the two week event.

A feast of fashion to raise funds for city clubs

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Members of the Knocknacarra girls’ hockey team and the Liam Mellows girls’ camogie team will take to the catwalk on Wednesday April 13 in a fashion show aimed at raising funds for their respective clubs.

USC review must undo real hardship says Nolan

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

The universal social charge is a tax “pure and simple” for which the public sees no benefits in return, only more hardship, and it must be addressed by the new Government.

This is the view of Labour Galway West TD Derek Nolan who was speaking about taxation and the universal social charge in his maiden speech in Dáil Éireann.

Jobs boost as Avaya announces seventy five new posts

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Galway received a significant employment boost on Tuesday when Avaya announced it is creating 75 new positions at their offices in Mervue Business Park. The jobs are part of the company’s new Customer Experience Centre, which opened with a special ribbon cutting ceremony by Michael Bayer, president of Avaya’s field operations in Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Barry O’Leary, CEO of the Industrial Development Authority Ireland.

Have some fun at The Barefoot Disco

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

If you enjoy the Funky Seomra events that come to Galway check out The Barefoot Disco, which takes place in the Rowing Club in Woodquay this Saturday from 8pm.

Claregalway Poker Classic in aid of Carnmore school

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

A Texas-Holdem poker classic will take place tomorrow night (Friday) in order to raise funds for Carnmore National School.

Galway singer to release charity single for GOAL

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Galway singer-songwriter Martina Flaherty will release her new single ‘Make it Easy’ on Monday April 18 and all proceeds from the single will go to GOAL.

Tuam superintendent to investigate Corrib ‘rape comments’ controversy

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

A Garda Superintendent from Tuam Garda Station is to play a pivotal role in an investigation into alledged comments made by three gardai during the arrest of Corrib oil protesters.

Two separate investigations were launched following allegations that a sergeant and two gardai had arrested two women near the Corrib gas pipeline in Mayo and then subsequently joked about threatening to rape and deport one of the women.

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