Learn how to stay safe in the sun

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

People can learn more about cancer when a mobile information unit visits Tuam next week.

Fashion show to raise funds to rescue victims of human trafficking

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

Designers from Ireland and London are joining forces with the local Discovery Church to organise a fundraising fashion show on Wednesday July 22 at the Radisson SAS Hotel.

Fashion show to raise funds to rescue victims of human trafficking

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

Designers from Ireland and London are joining forces with the local Discovery Church to organise a fundraising fashion show on Wednesday July 22 at the Radisson SAS Hotel.

Tributes paid to pioneering Ballyglunin woman who set up young priests’ society

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

A pioneering County Galway woman who founded a society to support young priests more than 100 years ago was remembered at Knock Shrine at the weekend.

Are all pigs really equal?

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

The Government’s recent job protection programme involves a €200 a week subsidy towards employees' wages. At first glance this seems a solid measure to protect employment. However all is not as clear-cut as it seems.

Race ball gets green light

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

The Galway Race Ball committee has confirmed that this year’s ball will go ahead. This is the ninth year of the event which has raised in excess of €500,000 for Irish charities. The event is one of the highlights of the Galway Race week calendar and is the place to be seen for the countrys fashionistas.

Petworld grooming success coming to Galway

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

Petworld Ltd in Terryland, Galway, has been a favourite for pet owners since it opened five years ago. The company has gone from strength to strength, and although many companies are looking to downsize due to the economy, Petworld is looking to the future.

Care centre open day

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

The Village Nursing Care Centre will hold its annual open day on Sunday July 5 from 3pm. The open day is a community celebration which promises to have something for all the family. Visitors will be treated to a barbecue and buffet selection courtesy of The Village chef and her team. The Village wine and juice bar will also be in full swing as guests are entertained by Carmel Dempsey and friends, as well as a host of entertainers and dancers.

Unique Volvo souvenir to be auctioned for charity

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

A unique artistic impression of the Volvo Ocean Race is being auctioned next week for a Galway charity.

Zhivago teams up with local photographer

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

Work by well known local photographer Pat O’Connor is now being displayed in Zhivago.

Mr O’Connor recently had to close his gallery in the Bridge Mills, and as a great supporter of local businesses Zhivago approached him about selling his work in the shop.

Druid promises Galway an ‘evening to remember’

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

Druid is planning a special evening to celebrate the opening of its newly refurbished theatre at Chapel Lane on Friday July 17.

Two men to face trial over bookies robberies

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

Two men charged in connection with the robbery of nearly €2,000 from punters at a number of bookies have been sent forward for trial.

The Front Door goes Italian

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

The Front Doors Pocket Friendly Pizza Promo is back by popular demand. The fantastic deal was requested so often that it’s back again for the summer months. For those who missed out on this offer the first time round check it out!

Man saved from water’s edge by gardai, court hears

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

A man who had to be taken away from the water’s edge at Spanish Arch and arrested for his own safety had one month added to a sentence already being served.

Children’s nature activities at Coole Park

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

Children’s nature activities are being held at Coole Park on Wednesdays July 15, 22, and 29, from 2.30 to 4pm.

Car boot sale in aid of Renmore Gymnastics Club

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

Although Renmore Gym Club had to cancel it’s car boot sale in May, the fundraiser will now go ahead this weekend.

Fleadh to screen GSPCA documentary

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

The Galway Film Fleadh will screen Sanctuary, a documentary film on the GSPCA’s sanctuary in the city.

Grassroots - Healy Eames v Grealish at the next general election?

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

After the talking came the event and now after the event comes the talking again in the shape of the post-match analysis!

Farewell Questions & Answers

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

RTÉ 1’s Questions & Answers broadcast for the last time on Monday, bringing the curtain down on 21 years of John Bowman chairing debates on the days’ issues among politicians and pundits.

Minister buys a brick for the Poor Clares

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

The “Buy a Brick” fundraising campaign for the renovation of the Poor Clare extern convent is progressing well according to Sr. Colette, Mother Abbess of the Community.

During a recent visit to the monastary Mother Abbess talked Minister Éamon Ó Cúiv into buying a brick for their renovation fund. “We have a long way to go, but there has been a good response to the buy a brick initiative which we began last month. We have been blessed with a fantastic fundraising committee. There is just no way we could have embarked on such a big venture without their help,” she said. “Conscious that the enclosed nature of the sisters lives mean that they are restricted in their ability to get out there, a group of volunteers consisting of local Galway business people and people who attend Mass in the sisters’ chapel got together to help.”

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