Swing from house buying to home improvements

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Continuing uncertainty over property prices has resulted in many home owners opting to upgrade and improve their existing homes rather than move and incur the cost of selling.

New look for Connemara Links

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Designed by the legendary course architect Eddie Hackett, Connemara Championship Links is one of the finest golf courses in Ireland and has played host to many famous visitors including Tom Watson. Perched on the edge of Europe, the course offers not only a superb test of golf, but also splendid scenery including the Twelve Bens etched against the skyline, or Ballyconneely Bay, dusted with pure, white sand. Connemara Championship Links was developed further in 2000, with the addition of nine new holes designed once again by Eddie Hackett and completed by Tom Craddock.

Connemara Championship Links recently underwent a major facelift with the redevelopment of its clubhouse. The €2 million project included an extension to the restaurant and bar with an aim of taking full advantage of the spectacular views over the course. A new pro shop and new locker rooms were also included as part of the development. This investment by Connemara will ensure that the club remains a 'must visit' for both domestic and international visitors alike.

Five star facility at Galway Equestrian Centre

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Galway Equestrian Centre has announced the commencement of its autumn/winter programme.

Oughterard shop sells lucky lotto

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

A family from the west are celebrating their good fortune in the recent National Lottery’s Millionaire Raffle after winning €100,000.

Get in shape with Fitness 2000

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Take control of your exercise and your life, stop making excuses and start making progress. Just 30 minutes a day is enough to make you a success story.

Get into the swing of golf

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Now is the best time of year to learn or improve your golf. For the next couple of months, the days remain fairly long and the temperature remains fairly mild. Most of the big competitions have passed so you will have less anxiety about making small changes to your motion. Coming into the winter is the best time to learn to swing the club or learn to swing it better because you will have ample time to put in the repetitions (practice) needed before spring.

Leisureland - something for everyone on the Prom

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Leisureland had adorned the Prom since the ‘70s.

A new diploma course in Plexus Bio Energy

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

A new diploma training course in Plexus Bio Energy starts in Galway next month.

Taekwon-do for new age health and fitness

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

In these times of work stress, financial worry, and hectic lifestyles, people are increasingly turning to martial arts as a different way to improve health.

Women and children at risk in refugee hostels, warns Rape Crisis Centre chief

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

The Galway Rape Crisis Centre, which runs the Asylum seeker and Refugee Clinic, has warned that there could be another Ryan Report in 20 years time unless urgent changes are made to protect the safety and well-being of people living in direct provision accommodation.

Meeting Ted —A memory of the late Edward Kennedy

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

In the beginning of July 1974 there was excitement in Galway as it was known that Senator Edward ‘Ted’ Kennedy was staying nearby with friends. It was all very hush hush as the senator was on a private holiday with his son Teddy Jr, who had recently undergone a serious leg operation for cancer. Everyone was trying to be kind and leave them alone. However, the Advertiser office kept getting calls from national and British newspapers asking where the senator was, and had we got a photograph of him with the boy?

GAA backing of Alan Kerins’ charity shows nice guys do win

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

One of the long held regrets of those who have participated in Gaelic games over the decades is that the beauty and benefit of the games are in the main confined to this island.

However, the benefits of the association will soon be felt on the African continent now, after the welcome news from Croke Park last evening that the Alan Kerins African Projects has been chosen as the Association’s official charity for 2009-10.

Advertiser is runaway winner in local newspaper circulation race

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

The Galway Advertiser is the highest circulation local newspaper in the country, according to the latest audited figures released by the UK-based Audit Bureau of Circulation (ABC).

Alan Kerins Projects named as GAA Charity of the Year

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

The Alan Kerins African Projects, the charity for creating sustainable living in Zambia, has been named as one of the GAA’s Charities of the Year for 2009/2010.

Denis Hickie turns quizmaster

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

International rugby star Denis Hickie will be quizmaster for the night in the Cellar Bar, Galway on Wednesday,September 2 at a fundraising table quiz for GenYES Galway, the 18-30 group that is saying ‘Yes’ to Lisbon.

City youth drop-in centre to receive quality award

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

No 4 Drop-in Centre, a project managed by Galway Diocesan Youth Services, is to receive the Health Quality Mark, Gold Standard, at an award ceremony this week.

NUIG president backs ‘yes’ vote in Lisbon referendum

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

There are no “hidden bombs or traps” in the Lisbon Treaty, according to NUI Galway president Jim Browne who is urging the people of Galway to vote yes in the upcoming referendum.

Irish Times journalist and poet to launch Clifden Community Arts Week programme

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

Renowned Irish Times journalist and poet Gerard Smyth will be on hand to officially launch the 2009 Clifden Community Arts Week programme which boasts an unforgettable line-up of national and international talent.

The exclusive preview of this year’s festival will take place at 6pm on Monday next August 31 in the Courtyard Marriott Hotel.

Irish Navy to host a 1930s theme night in aid of Galway Simon

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

To mark Galway Simon Community’s 30th Anniversary they will be holding a very unique fundraising event aboard Ireland’s largest Navy Ship. Creating a 1930s theme, the Boatleggers Bash will take place on the L.E. Niamh in the Galway Harbour on Friday September 11.

There for the beer — The Oslo, Galway’s first microbrewery pub

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

Once upon a time the Oslo was Galway’s most popular dance spot, and now thanks to a couple of insightful entrepreneurs the 60s dance hall is being given a new lease of life.

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