Bank of Ireland hosts ‘Taste of Salthill’ event
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
There was certainly plenty of community spirit on show at the recent ‘Taste of Salthill’ event held at the Bank of Ireland Salthill branch where fantastic food and other services from many of the local businesses were on show for all to experience.
Read more ...Event to highlight obstacles faced by people with disabilities
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
An event to highlight the obstacles people with disabilities encounter every day in Galway takes place this weekend.
The event, billed as a ‘Public Awareness Speakout, To End Exclusion’ takes place this Saturday at 1pm beside the Oscar Wilde statue on Shop Street. It coincides with the last day of National Accessibility Week.
Read more ...Tuck into Ireland’s wild delights for cancer charity
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
Taste the delights of Ireland’s wild game and fish at a ‘Gourmet Extravaganza’ in Athenry tomorrow evening in aid of Cancer Care West.
Read more ...‘Buy Local, Buy Irish’ this Christmas
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
Thousands of Galway’s consumers are making last minute preparations for their Christmas shopping. With this in mind, Agri Aware today launched a consumer campaign encouraging the public to source local Irish produce and support over 250,000 people employed in the agri-food industry.
Read more ...Galway’s budding young scientists entertained at festival
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
Some 24,000 visitors thronged NUIG on Sunday to enjoy the 2011 Galway Science and Technology Festival Exhibition.
Read more ...Joyce Supermarkets launches new interactive website for customers today
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
The Joyce supermarket ads in the Galway Advertiser every week have achieved a cult status among canny shoppers — and from tomorrow those ads and much more will be carried on the new website for the Joyces Supermarket Group — www.joycesupermarket.ie
The website was designed for the top supermarket chain by Galway-based The Results Group, which has come up with a stylish and navigable site created to help Joyce Supermarket customers interact with the stores.
Read more ...Public urged to support Save St Francis Home march
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
The public are being urged to take part in a solidarity march on Sunday at 2pm being organised by an action group committed to saving St Francis Community Nursing Home in Newcastle from closure.
Read more ...Claddagh houses to be connected to city’s main sewerage works
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
Forty houses in the Claddagh, which are discharging raw sewage into the River Corrib, are to be connected to the city’s main sewerage works.
Read more ...Crowe slams council budget proposals to cut Ironman funding
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
A Galway City councillor has vowed not the support any budget that does not include funding for next year’s Ironman event.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...What have Labour ever done for us?
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
The shock resignation of ‘Super’ Junior Minister for Housing Willie Penrose in recent weeks has rocked the Labour Party in the lead up to the first Budget which the Coalition will soon deliver.
Read more ...ULA to hold ‘Alternative to Austerity’ meeting
Thu, Dec 01, 2011
The United Left Alliance Galway’s Alternative to Austerity event, which takes place this Sunday, is set to be, a “public meeting to explore alternatives to the Government’s slash-and-burn agenda”.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
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