The changing face of Galway businesses, with the help of Gaillimh le Gaeilge

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

To maintain Galway’s uniqueness, competitiveness in the market place and cultural appeal, it is essential that Galway city maintain, cultivate and use one of its most natural resources - an Ghaeilge. The support of the business community is vital to maintaining this uniqueness and attraction of Galway city and to this end, a number of Galway’s businesses have decided to use the Irish language on their shop fronts.

Where is the info on festivals McNelis asks council

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

The Galway city and county councils are “not doing enough to promote the festivals in the city” and should start by providing easy to find information on their websites.

This is the view of Labour councillor Niáll McNelis. He says that both www.galwaycity.ie (the city council website) and www.galway.ie (the county council site) do have links to the Galway Arts Festival site but that “you have to do a lot of looking to find them”.

Art exhibition to raise funds for children with autism

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Galway based artist Birgit Lochmann will hold an exhibition of her work in the Headford area, and will raise funds for children with autism.

US poet wins fellowship to work with Galway poet

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

US poet and creative writing teacher Lisa C Taylor has been awarded a fellowship to travel to Ireland to collaborate with Galway poet and short story writer Geraldine Mills.

Top award for city hotel

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

The four star Westwood hotel has recently received the much coveted Expedia Insiders’ Select award.

Get to know your neighbour with COPE and Macra

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

COPE Galway say 70 per cent of people have never been in neighbours’ houses at the Galway launch of Macra Na Feirme ‘Know your Neighbour’ campaign

Kingfisher club kids summer camps

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

The Kingfisher club is offering children the chance to take part in some fantastic summer camps. The summer and swim camps will run through July and August in all the Kingfisher clubs. With themes such as ‘Jungle’ and ‘Treasure Island’, qualified professionals at each Kingfisher club will ensure that children make the most out of the week’s activities.

Kingfisher club kids summer camps

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

The Kingfisher club is offering children the chance to take part in some fantastic summer camps. The summer and swim camps will run through July and August in all the Kingfisher clubs. With themes such as ‘Jungle’ and ‘Treasure Island’, qualified professionals at each Kingfisher club will ensure that children make the most out of the week’s activities.

Council must stop raw sewage going into canal says Connolly

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

The ongoing discharge of raw sewage, fat, and grease oils into the Eglinton Canal at Lower Dominick Street has been going on for the past five years and the situation must be rectified immediately.

American Wrestling Rampage comes to the west

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Castlebar welcomes the American Wrestling Rampage (AWR) tour in August. This will delight both young and older fans with a chance to see some of the best competitors in the wrestling circuit show off their talents in the Royal Theatre arena.

Brooks Hotel ideal for Dublin visit

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Superb shopping, vibrant nightlife, and exceptional sightseeing are many of the fantastic sights and sounds of Dublin city. If you are visiting for business or pleasure Brooks hotel, one of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, offers a central location and an ideal base to enjoy the city.

Ray LaMontagne to play Castlebar

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Performing only one gig in the west this year is Ray LaMontagne, one of the most distinctive voices in music at the moment.

Cuban jazz legend to play for Galway/Cuban charity

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Chucho Valdes, the godfather of Cuban jazz ,will play two concerts in Ireland this summer in support of Una Corda, a charity founded by Galwegian Ciaran Ryan.

Galway Film Centre to launch new website to attract filmmakers to the west

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A new website - www.screenwest.ie - is being launched this week by the Galway Film Centre as an information portal which seeks to attract film makers and television producers to the west of Ireland.

Days Hotel invites the racing fashionistas for a night of tips

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Days Hotel is inviting you to a fabulous, free evening of unmissable styling and beauty tips for this years Galway Races!

Celebrity auction for Ladies’ Day after party

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

The ‘Galway Knees up’ Ladies Day after party at the Galway Racing Festival 2009 is in its first year and has almost sold out. Tickets for the event are becoming a rare and valued commodity, with anticipation rising over the plethora of celebrity faces and quality auction items available on the night. Among the star-studded guests will be MCs for the evening Karen Koster and Hector O h’Eochagain. Champion jockeys Ruby Walsh and AP McCoy will also host tables on the night, together with many other well known names from the world of racing and business.

Connemara Pony puissance competition

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A puissance competition will be held during the annual Connemara Pony Festival at The Showgrounds in Clifden - the first time such a competition has been held at the festival.

Table quiz to support local cancer charity

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A beach party themed table quiz will take place at Lohans Bar, Salthill, on Sunday July 12 at 8.30pm. The event is in aid of the Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim 2009.

Childminders examine ways of developing childcare

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Forty childminders gathered in Galway recently to explore various ways of developing their childcare services. The event was supported by the Galway City and County Childcare Committee.

Great value at Cash Factory

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Galway’s newest retail concept has arrived, the Cash Factory is a mecca for bargain hunters. The new and used superstore is now open in Liosban Retail Park beside Golfstyle. The shop provides a buy and sell service for televisions, computers, laptops, playstations, cameras, ipods, stereos, mobile phones, electrical appliances, fireplaces, office equipment, bicycles, and liquidation stock.

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