Ardilaun gets ready for annual wedding fair

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

It is that time of year again when The Ardilaun hotel is busy preparing for another hectic annual wedding fair which promises to be bigger and better than ever, where all brides and grooms-to-be and their families can go along free of charge on Sunday November 6 from 2pm to 6pm to see Galway’s favourite wedding venue for themselves. The hotel celebrated in style earlier this year with winning the coveted title of Best Hotel Wedding Venue in Connacht at the Weddings Online Awards. The Ardilaun offers an oasis of calm in private, secluded, surroundings for your special day, with wedding proposal packages for everyone outlined in its new luxurious brochure.

The wedding fair has become hugely popular over the past few years, so the message is to come early. Enjoy a complimentary glass of fruit punch on arrival in the main foyer of the hotel and a special treat with the cascading chocolate fountain which is an ever-popular stand at the wedding fair where you can sample fresh fruit, marshmallows and other delights dipped in melted milk and white chocolate.

What sort of president do we need?

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

We rarely have presidential elections in the State. If you are under 55, you will only have had the opportunity to vote in two such elections. Make the most of the rare opportunity next week, and have your say in voting for our next Head of State.

Are Galway Airport’s days numbered?

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Galway Airport’s future is in serious doubt following the double blow this week of Aer Arann suspending its winter flights from Carnmore and the Government’s decision to cease its funding.

Are Galway Airport’s days numbered?

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Galway Airport’s future is in serious doubt following the double blow this week of Aer Arann suspending its winter flights from Carnmore and the Government’s decision to cease its funding.

Mental wellbeing is linked to our environment

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

A cloud enveloped our nation at the weekend with Ireland's exit from the rugby World Cup. In New Zealand the nation continues to hold its breath. Medical professionals are already predicting a national depression if the All Blacks are knocked out of the tournament. According to an associate professor at Wellington's Victoria University, there is evidence to suggest that a loss of someone's favoured team does result in sadness "for at least a day".

Kanyu Tree hits top five

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Salthill band The Kanyu Tree are currently riding high in the Irish charts with their debut album People Street entering the chart at number four on the day of its release.

Councillors lack faith in traffic control centre

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Allowing City Hall to operate the forthcoming new urban traffic control system was this week compared to Idi Amin’s bizarre running of Uganda in the 1970s.

Tragedy strikes local Galway communities

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

There was tragic news for two County Galway communities this week with the fatal Boston shooting of a young Aran Island native and the loss of a “gentleman” Connemara farmer.

Baboró to host a street party for children and families

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

The Baboró International Arts Festival for Children opens this Sunday with Priceless, an outdoor street party for children and families along Quay Street from 2pm to 5pm.

Use St Francis’ Home to alleviate overcrowding at UHG, urges nursing union official

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Keeping St Francis’ public nursing home open may be one of the keys to alleviating the overcrowding crisis at UHG’s emergency department, says a nursing union official.

Once in a lifetime opportunity

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Alan Kerins Projects is pleased to announce that a novel charity match will take place in Croke Park on Thursday October 27 at 3.30pm. The match will see the old rivalry ignited between Dublin and Galway in what promises to be a fun filled occasion. Some of Ireland’s greatest sporting heroes have signed up for the event and they include; Padraic Joyce, Bernard Dunne, Ray Houghton, Jason Sherlock, Katie Taylor, Darragh O Se, Pat Spillane, Mikey Sheehy, Seamus Moynihan, Hector, Gary Gillespie, Ken Doherty, Mick Galway and Tony Ward.

US Embassy to sponsor July fourth celebrations during Volvo stopover

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Let’s Do It Global have unveiled ambitious plans for the final leg of the 2012 Volvo Ocean Race which is expected to cost €4.5 million.

Passengers for post-October Aer Arann flights to get refunds

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Aer Arann Regional flights between Galway Airport and London Southend, London Luton, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Waterford have been suspended.

Binge drinking hurler gets suspended sentence

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

A GAA hurler who, when training season was finished, went on a binge drinking session only to end up in a fight with a team mate and hurling offensive abuse at a garda received a three months suspended sentence at Galway District Court this week.

Ahascragh priest to bring defamation case against RTÉ

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

An Ahascragh priest is set to bring a defamation case against state broadcaster RTÉ in the High Court next month.

A tasty trail of Galway’s leading producers at Féasta Bia

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Galway’s leading artisan food producers are joining forces to promote local produce with a special Féasta Bia celebration weekend this weekend.

Kenny remains confident for Mitchell despite Ballinasloe protests

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Gay Mitchell is languishing in the polls and protesters greeted the arrival of Fine Gael big wigs in Ballinasloe on Monday, but it did not stop Taoiseach Enda Kenny from sounding upbeat or determined.

Familes wanted to host children from Belarus

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Local charity, Camp Claddagh, has launched its annual drive to recruit new host families to support its rest and recuperation programme for children from Belarus.

Pensioner’s home ransacked by cash-strapped addict

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

The Galway District Court heard this week how a 71-year-old woman was left devastated after her home was ransacked by a cash-strapped heroin addict who callously threw items of sentimental value to her in a river, never to be seen again.

Seventy events to mark Social Inclusion Week in Galway

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Some 70 events will take place around Galway next week as part of national Social Inclusion Awareness Week.

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