Toni & Guy open for a day of pampering to support local charity

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

Ronan and his team are opening the salon doors of Toni & Guy Galway for an extra special day of pampering on Sunday week November 13, from 12pm to 6pm, in aid of local Down Syndrome charity “Voices for Galway”

The educogym six week winter challenge is for you

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

It is hard. Frustrating! Makes you want to tear your hair out. As a nation we are getting fatter and fatter and it is not for a lack of effort. More of us are going on diets and doing exercise programmes than ever. Even if we lose weight in the short term, something like Christmas comes around and the weight piles back on and with a bit extra.

Eleven years in a row — Leisureland scoops top White Flag awards

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

Leisureland have once again scooped top industry awards at ILAM’s annual conference. Leisureland were awarded The White Flag and also received Silver in the specialist category of Disability Provision along with only a select group of leisure centres around the country.

The White Flag is the quality standard for Leisure centres and is an independently audited award.

Farewell to the Rhinestone Cowboy as Glen Campbell brings his goodbye tour to Castlebar

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

On Sunday November 13, legendary country singer Glenn Campbell will say his farewell to fans in Mayo when his good-bye tour stops off in the Royal Theatre. 

Skincare exclusive at Leo Walsh Pharmacy, Knocknacarra

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

The launch of Payot skincare range at Leo Walsh Pharmacy Knocknacarra starts with an exciting skincare event.

It has the Payot national beauty adviser visiting the store on November 4 for an event which will offer free skincare consultations, mini facials,free gifts and sampling.the.payot face and body care products. These products let women enjoy all the benefits of salon treatments at home.

Higgins installed as favourite as Gallagher fails to clarify donation saga

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Michael D Higgins was last night placed firmly back in the race to win the presidential election after a dramatic few days in the four -week campaign.

The last thing Ireland Inc needs is a besmirched presidency

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Allegations of attempted murder, family rows, child abuse, age of consent, dodgy dealing with envelopes, confrontations with sons of murdered gardai, internal party bickering, quango queens, televised meltdowns, sibling savagery, bloody hands, political assassinations — it has been one hell of a presidential election campaign which comes to an end this evening when the last votes are cast and the doors on the polling station close at 10pm. Every element of the campaign so far would not be out of place on The Jerry Springer Show. Shows such as Springer’s specialise in gathering people bound by some connection in one place and then watching them disintegrate in front of a televised audience. It is the principle behind Big Brother, The Apprentice, My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding.

This was the first presidential campaign fought in the age of reality TV and it is therefore no surprise that it is a reality TV star who is one of the two people who are most likely to be president come teatime tomorrow. People are now famous for being famous. Celebrity is build on a foundation of sand, without much substance.

Protesting islanders remain angry at ‘tax on Inis Mor’

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Islanders angry at what has been described as a “tax on Inis Mór” are to continue to fight against an increase in the charge on passenger journeys to and from the island, with representatives saying that the fight could be brought all the way to the European Union.

Science and Technology Festival for all the family

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

The 14th annual Galway Science and Technology Festival, launched this week, will feature two weeks of shows and interactive demonstrations for budding scientists of all ages.

Local senator meets Chinese ambassador to discuss forging links between Galway and China

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

A local Fine Gael senator met the Chinese ambassador for economic and commercial affairs recently to discuss forging trade links between Galway and China.

Galway’s reputation as a ‘happening place’ praised for attracting visitors, says new tourism report

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Galway’s strategy of developing a nearly all-year-round programme of events and festivals has been credited with establishing the city and surrounding county as a “happening place”, that is according to a new report launched this week by the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC).

While praising the work of organisations such as Druid Theatre, Macnas, and events such as the Galway Arts Festival, Galway Film Fleadh, and the Galway Races for developing Galway’s international reputation and drawing crowds every year, the report, entitled New Directions for Tourism in the West, also warned that “greater innovation” was needed to attract more overseas visitors.

Ireland’s second largest Childline unit to open in Galway

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children will open its new Childline unit, the second largest in the country, in the city next month. It aims to answer more than 1,000 calls weekly.

Nominees for inaugural County Mayor’s Awards announced

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

With preparations now well under way for next month’s inaugural Mayors Awards for County Galway organisors have announced the 35 community and voluntary groups short listed and in with a chance of coming up trumps in more than seven categories.

New adoption legislation will give adopted people univeral rights

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

New legislation when introduced will ensure that Ireland’s adopted people will have the same rights as others around the world.

That is according to Galway West Fine Gael Senator Fidelma Healy Eames who has commended the Minister for Children, Frances Fitzgerald, on her commitment to introducing a bill on adoption information enabling adopted people to access their birth certificates and early care records.

Cllr Cuddy calls on Galway County Council to come clean on funding for road repairs

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Independent councillor for the Oranmore Electoral Area Jim Cuddy has called on Galway County Council officials to issue a statement on why road repairs around the county are not being carried out and to secure emergency funding for this work.

No decisions made on rural Garda station closures, says Cllr Mannion

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Amid widespread concern that a number of garda stations in the Connemara region are under threat of future closure a local county councillor has moved to allay these fears, stressing that “no decisions” have yet been made.

Effective treatment of arthritis in dogs

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Arthritis affects as many as one in six dogs. The condition can, however, be treated and with the right programme the change in a dog’s behaviour is often amazing.

Shantalla Neighbourhood Watch to be re-established in near future

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

The Neighbourhood Watch in Shantalla is set to be re-established, a move which has been warmly welcomed by local councillor Colette Connolly.

Government slammed for ‘utterly contemptuous’ approach to referendums

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

A Galway city councillor has slammed the GoverNment for its “utterly contemptuous” move to hold referendums and expect people to vote today when there has been “next to no debate” on the very serious issues involved.

Galway schools and children’s cancer charity to benefit from annual food and wine fair’

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

A special food and wine fair organised by McCambridge’s of Shop Street will raise money for a number of Galway schools and a children’s cancer charity.

The event, the eighth annual food and wine fair organised by well-known family owned deli and fine foods shop, will take place this year on Thursday November 24 at the Salthill Hotel from 6pm to 10pm.

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