Summer skin experience in ESPA at the g Hotel
Thu, Jul 14, 2011
As the summer sun shines, ESPA at the five star g Hotel is unveiling its new summer skin campaign introducing its most popular day spa programme with a seasonal twist. ‘Summer experience in ESPA at the g’ is a limited edition summer skin treatment incorporating ESPA’s new luxurious body products to reveal your beautifully smooth, radiant skin throughout the summer months. As all ESPA products are made from 99 per cent natural ingredients, nature has been harnessed to actively nurture your skin in ESPA’s beautiful new collection of body products.
Read more ...Thieving mother gets suspended sentence and Galway ban as judge slams using children in crime
Thu, Jul 14, 2011
A young mother who targeted the same retail shop three times in the space of just over a month has been ordered to keep her sticky fingers away from Galway city and county or risk serving a nine-month prison sentence.
Read more ...City to hold its first potters’ market
Thu, Jul 14, 2011
Galwegians will have an opportunity to get hands on and up close with pottery makers at the city’s first potters market, which takes place next week.
The potters market will take place in the courtyard of the Galway City Museum on Thursday July 21 from 10am to 7pm and feature potters and ceramic artists displaying and selling their work.
Read more ...Anthony Ryan’s announces details of Best Dressed Lady and Best Hat Competition
Thu, Jul 14, 2011
And they’re off! With just three weeks to go, the countdown is on to the most glamorous fashion event of the year. The cream of Irish fashionistas are donning their glad rags ready to go head to head for the coveted title of Best Dressed Lady at the Galway Races.
Read more ...Support Cancer Care West at the Westwood’s Chill’n’Grill event
Thu, Jul 14, 2011
Tomorrow (Friday July 15 ) evening The Westwood will join forces with Cancer Care West in a joint effort to raise much needed funds for the charity. Tickets for the night will be priced at €20 and will include barbecue, music and late bar.
Read more ...Montreal meets Moycullen
Thu, Jul 14, 2011
This Saturday night July 16, the Montreal club scene comes to an unsuspecting Moycullen as the Co-op Bar plays host to a special DJ set from Ro Riley (Dirty Gold (heckyesdirtygold.com)).
Read more ...Get ready for Ballybrit by visiting Kadee at the g
Thu, Jul 14, 2011
AND they’re off! With only a week to go to Ladies Day at the Galway Races - one of the most exciting events on the Irish fashion calendar, Kadee Boutique will visit Galways “g” hotel to offer a helping hand to all fashion followers seeking the perfect ladies day ensemble by offering 50 per cent off sensational summer stock next Sunday July 17 from 2-6pm.
Read more ...Treat your skin at Kingfisher Beauty Spa
Thu, Jul 14, 2011
Summer is here.The sun is shining,the beaches are calling and the iced tea is being sipped and you are feeling great.You might be prepared for summer..but is your skin ? The Kingfisher Beauty Spa staff in Renmore have some great tips and an amazing offer to get your skin in tip top shape in no time.
Read more ...Fianna Fáil leader called on to intervene in re-zoning controversy
Thu, Jul 07, 2011
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has been called on to intervene in the controversial attempt to re-zone a former timber yard on the Rahoon/Seamus Quirke Road into a major shopping centre.
Read more ...Did Naughton sacrifice principles for prestige?
Thu, Jul 07, 2011
Last week’s dramatic mayoral election summoned to mind the pithy observation of former US president Dwight D Eisenhower: “A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both.”
Read more ...Greek activist to speak at public meeting on EU/IMF bailout
Thu, Jul 07, 2011
Greek political activist Giannis Koutras will address a public meeting in Galway tomorrow on the issue of the bank and EU/IMF bailouts.
Read more ...Brain aware coping with post-traumatic stress disorder
Thu, Jul 07, 2011
Overview
A recent analysis found that the post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) rate among troops serving in Iraq may be as high as 35 per cent. Even more conservative estimates, which cite a 20 per cent PTSD rate, are sobering. Common symptoms include trouble sleeping or concentrating, feeling detached from people, apathy, irritability, hyper-vigilance, flashbacks, nightmares, or inability to concentrate, but they vary depending on the person and the trauma. It can take weeks, months, or even years for PTSD to appear following a traumatic event or period.
Shooting the Breeze with Hildegarde Naughton
Thu, Jul 07, 2011
What a difference two years can make. In 2009 Hildegarde Naughton was to be seen resplendent in 19th century US army fatigues, bestride a horse, and brandishing a Colt .45 pistol in the publicity shots for the musical Calamity Jane.
Read more ...Thousands expected to throng Claregalway for garden festival
Thu, Jul 07, 2011
Thousands of people are expected to flock to Claregalway this Saturday and Sunday for the second annual Galway Garden festival, to be held in historic Claregalway Castle.
The thousands who thronged to the castle for the event last year knew it was something special — for the first time in centuries, people moved in droves on its grounds and now it is to happen all over again with this year's festival to run over two days on this Saturday July 9 and Sunday July 10 from 11am to 6pm each day.
Read more ...Galway farmer to join cream of the crop in national competition
Thu, Jul 07, 2011
A Galway farmer has been nominated to take part in this year’s National Dairy Council Quality Milk Awards competing against 17 other dairy farmers from around the country to bring home the ‘Sam Maguire of Farming’.
Read more ...The Ardilaun readies itself for Race Week
Thu, Jul 07, 2011
It is that time of year again when staff at the four star Ardilaun hotel, Taylor’s Hill are busy preparing for another busy Galway Race Week Festival. One of the highlights this year will be a unique event in conjunction with the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI) with lunch, fashion, and races fever on Tuesday July 26 at the hotel, with proceeds on the day going to this very worthy charity.
Read more ...New sports festival for Salthill
Thu, Jul 07, 2011
A new sporting festival on the water and land takes place in Salthill this weekend.
Read more ...Take a hike with hillwalking club
Thu, Jul 07, 2011
The local Lake District Hillwalking club has organised a full programme for Saturday July 16, including challenges in aid of Mayo/Roscommon and Galway hospices.
Read more ...Ardrahan Agricultural Show
Thu, Jul 07, 2011
The Ardrahan Agricultural Show is to be held again this year on Sunday July 10 at its usual location at Labane.
Read more ...Show time again in Oughterard
Thu, Jul 07, 2011
Oughterard, currently in the spotlight for Celebrity Bainisteoir, will continue its action-packed summer activities with its annual show, which takes place this year on August 27 and 28.
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