Galway gets ready for the on-coming snow

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

County Galway is bracing itself for a return of the severe cold weather over the weekend, with forecasts estimating that snowfalls and ice will be more extreme this time around.

Concerns are being expressed as to whether the Galway city and county councils have enough supplies of grit to be able to deal with icy roads and ensure traffic can move safely through the major routes.

Nothing left undone for wedding couples at the Raheen Woods Hotel

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

The Raheen Woods Hotel Wedding Packages are designed around you and your special day and to ensure this, they provide couples with the following services:

Wonderful winter at Ard Bia

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

If there is one place to warm yourself during the cold snap it has to be Ard Bia. From invigorating hot juices to homemade produce, there is something special for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The creative and culinary hub offers delicious fresh food and exquisite dining from Tuesday to Sunday.

Public urged to support fundraising sleep-out

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

The public are being urged to support a sleep-out to help fund services for homeless people in Galway.

Galway city woman clinches major paediatric dentistry award

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

A Galway city woman based in Texas has clinched a major award. Brega Howley of Grattan Park was presented with the Richard C Pugh award by the American Board of Paediatric Dentistry at a ceremony in Chicago recently.

New craft fair launched in Galway City Museum

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

A new craft fair at the Galway City Museum, a collaboration by the museum, Martin Crosbie, and artists from Mervue’s Groundworks Studios, is now open.

Groundworks Studios provides facilities for local textile, ceramic, and visual artists and it has been open for a year. To mark its first birthday, a craft fair/exhibition is being held in the museum, where products designed and created by Groundworks are available to purchase.

‘Red Cortina’ rides high in charts for Saw Doctors

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

The Saw Doctors’ new charity single, the a cappella version of ‘Red Cortina’ has entered the Irish charts at number five.

New science facilities opened at St Cuan’s College, Castleblakeney

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Two new science laboratories which opened this week at St Cuan’s College, Castleblakeney, have been hailed as “a major boost to the whole community,” by Fianna Fáil Galway East TD Michael Kitt.

Treat the mind, body and spirit at The Stone House

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Nestled together in the Stone House in the heart of Clarinbridge village, lie four unique, but very complementary businesses, where the mind, body and spirit are looked after equally by this great combination. These are:

Club L set to become top county nightspot

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Loughrea’s new nightclub Club L officially opens its doors tomorrow night Friday December 17. Situated in the Lough Rea Hotel and Spa, Club L is set to become one of the county’s top night clubs. With the top DJs from the county, province and the country already played there, Club L is on the radar of most clubbers with a growing reputation for a quality night of fun and entertainment.

Cats are prowling in Karma for modelling talent

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Catwalk Modelling Agency’s director and owner Mandy Maher is launching her annual ‘Catwalk On The Prowl’ this Christmas in Galway.

McInerneys SuperValu family day out

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

McInerneys Supervalu have been investing and re-investing in their business and community since 1891. Customers and many clubs and organisations have benefitted from this commitment in Loughrea and surrounding hinterland.

Their new state of the art, eco friendly (supermarket) store at Athenry road is testimony to this constant policy, here the customer will find the greatest variety of quality foods available. McInerneys recognise the many hard working volunteers who contribute so much to our community by supporting them in their endeavours.

Christmas gala concert for Portumna this weekend

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

‘THE MAGIC of Christmas’, a gala concert for the festive season, featuring musicians, singers, and writers from Portumna, takes place this Saturday at 8pm in the Shannon Oaks Hotel.

Carol Service at Galway Cathedral next Tuesday

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

A Christmas carol service will be held in the Galway Cathedral on Tuesday from 7.30pm. The service will be presided over by Bishop Martin Drennan.

Zebra — Not Just Black & White celebrates a year of fashion success

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

The 1st Birthday Celebrations of Zebra -Not Just Black & White, ladies, mens and vintage fashion store located beside TK MAXX, took place last weekend. Olivia Breene, owner of the store is delighted with such a successful year, which included being considered for many awards including being a Top Three Fashion Retailer at Galway Best Awards and being one of the finalists in the JCI Young Entrepreneur Competition.

In addition, exclusive instore designers won many top prizes throughout the coun try and many of their styled shoots featured in national papers.

Transform your lifestyle with ESPA at the g Hotel

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

ESPA at the g - situated on the upper two floors of the five star g Hotel in Galway city - has just introduced the west of Ireland’s first premier “Luxury Lifestyle Membership”. As one of the country’s leading urban spas, ESPA at the g’s lifestyle membership offers superior wellness benefits and extensive members’ only privileges such as seasonal skin analysis, unlimited access to the glorious thermal suite and the fitness studio.

Carol Services at St Nicholas

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

The Annual Civic Carol Service in St Nicholas’ is on Sunday Dec 19 at 4.00pm and will include a traditional service of nine lessons and carols with a special blessing of the whole city. The service will be attended by the Mayor and city councillors as well as Rt Rev Richard Henderson, Bishop of Tuam and Bishop Martin Drennan, and representatives of all the main churches in the city. The public are invited to go along and join in celebrating the Nativity in prayers, readings and carols.

At 4.00pm on Christmas Eve, St Nicholas’ will host the Carols Round the Christmas Tree, a very informal and enjoyable service, specially for families. Due to the huge popularity of this service, space is limited so arrive early as doors will be closed when capacity is reached. Doors open from 3.15pm.

Zenith Hairdressing heads up calendar drive to beat breast cancer

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Zenith Hairdressing is the catalyst behind a new initiative to raise money for Breast Cancer Ireland. Paul Griffin and his team at Zenith Hairdressing spearheaded a campaign to glamorise and photograph 12 prominent women GAA sports stars for a 2011 calendar.

Could 2011 be Independents day?

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

While the flurry of autumn polls have been consistent in showing meltdown for Fianna Fáil and the election of a FG/Labour coalition, the most recent Red C poll in the Irish Sun showed a new dynamic entering the race.

According to that poll, Sinn Féin and Independents are gaining significant support – SF gaining five points to reach a support level of 16 per cent, putting them ahead of Fianna Fáil, and Independents gaining three points to reach 12 per cent.

Galway East battleground takes shape

Thu, Dec 16, 2010

Galway East used to be the most boring of all constituencies, returning two Fianna Fáil and two Fine Gael, without fail, at every election, but things look set to be very different in 2011.

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