Major research initiative in stem cell technology launched at NUI Galway
Thu, May 07, 2009
A €3.5 million EU funded collaborative research project aimed at revolutionising the processing of high quality adult stem cells has been launched at NUI Galway.
Read more ...Oughterard Show goes to the dogs
Thu, May 07, 2009
Oughterard Show Society has again teamed up with Ardrahan Show Society for a big night at the dogs fundraiser to be held at the Galway Greyhound Stadium on Friday June 26 from 7pm.
Read more ...Energie Fitness hosts fundraiser for hospice
Thu, May 07, 2009
Energie Fitness for Women will host a bring and buy cake sale and coffee morning next Monday to help raise funds for the Galway Hospice. All proceeds will be added to the fundraising efforts of instructor Sheila Stapleton, who will take part in the 2009 Flora Women's Mini Marathon. Stapleton will be one of thousands taking part in the marathon in Dublin on the June 1.
Read more ...New mobile playbus launched in Connemara
Thu, May 07, 2009
TG4’s Máire Treasa Ní Dhubhghaill officially launched Connemara’s new mobile playbus, a Galway City and County Childcare Committee initiative in association with the HSE West, recently.
Read more ...Fundraiser for MPS Society of Ireland
Thu, May 07, 2009
A fundraising event in aid of the MPS Society of Ireland will take place at the Harbour Hotel on Friday May 15 at 8pm.
Read more ...Celebrate Amnesty’s new look Freedom Café
Thu, May 07, 2009
Amnesty International’s Freedom Café on Middle Street recently received a makeover and to celebrate its new look, Amnesty will host an evening of poetry, talks, music, and coffee on Wednesday May 14 from 12.30pm to 9pm.
Read more ...Learn how to prevent brittle bone disease
Thu, May 07, 2009
People can learn how to prevent brittle bone disease at a health and wellbeing evening at the Claregalway Hotel tonight (Thursday) at 8pm.
Read more ...Fundraiser for stroke sufferer
Thu, May 07, 2009
A coffee/tea morning which will be held at the Bold Art Gallery on Saturday from 10am to 12pm will raise funds for a radical new treatment for a stroke survivor.
Read more ...Savings and a top-class service at Liosban Car Wash
Thu, May 07, 2009
Liosban Car Wash and professional valet centre in the Liosban Industrial Estate, Galway, has announced price reductions and savings across all its services.
Read more ...Hotel Meyrick to host wedding day
Thu, May 07, 2009
The Hotel Meyrick will host a wedding open day on Sunday May 10 from 2pm to 6pm.
Read more ...Supermac’s food court to open in Eyre Square
Thu, May 07, 2009
The newly refurbished Supermac’s in Eyre Square will reopen on Saturday, with a famly fun day taking place at the restaurant.
Read more ...Radisson hosts open day for couples planning a wedding
Thu, May 07, 2009
The Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa believes that every couple deserves to have a fairytale wedding.
On Sunday May 17 blushing brides and grooms-to-be will be one step closer to their dream wedding, as any couple who books a wedding at the hotel's hotly anticipated wedding fair will receive a €1,000 discount off their total wedding bill!
Read more ...Bring ‘n’ buy baby equipment sale in Moycullen
Thu, May 07, 2009
The Moycullen Parent and Toddler Group is organising a bring’n’buy sale of baby equipment (Moses’ baskets, baby gyms, high chairs, prams, pushchairs, baby carriers, etc.), toddler/pre-schooler toys, games, books and clothes - used but in very good condition) on Sunday from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Arus Uilinn, Church Road, Moycullen.
Read more ...Galway Showcase a huge success
Thu, May 07, 2009
The recent Galway Showcase, which took place from April 16 to 18, has been deemed a huge success, bringing all types of business together, from retail, restaurants, and hotels to all the other riches of Galway city.
Read more ...New membership options at the Ardilaun Leisure Club
Thu, May 07, 2009
The Ardilaun Leisure Club is a vibrant club set in the tranquil surroundings of Taylor’s Hill.
Read more ...Family fun day at City Museum
Thu, May 07, 2009
On Sunday May 17, Colours Street Theatre Company will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a free fun day of arts events for families in the square at the Galway City Museum from 2pm to 6pm.
Read more ...Leahy slams HSE’s ‘inaction’ when welfare fraud is uncovered
Thu, Apr 30, 2009
A local Fianna Fail councillor is “outraged” at what she alleges is the HSE’s “relative inaction” when fraud and deception is uncovered in the health authority’s welfare system.
Read more ...Browne Doorway to become ‘visible’ again
Thu, Apr 30, 2009
The Browne Doorway in Eyre Square, which is partially obscured by hoarding, will become more visible to the public when a new glass-like protective hoarding is placed around it in the near future.
Read more ...Let’s hope Hannon case doesn’t lead to real abusers getting away
Thu, Apr 30, 2009
If crimes are ever scaled on the amount of horror and anger they provoke, then the sexual assault of children is one that is often near the top. There are few offences that cause this sort of outrage in a community, that go to the heart of every family, that cause such division. It is the fear of such an allegation that has sadly led to a reluctance by many people to become involved in activities that bring them into contact with children in intimate situations, for fear that such an allegation may be made in these increasingly litigious times.
Read more ...Man wrongly convicted of sexual assault to sue State
Thu, Apr 30, 2009
A miscarriage of justice which saw a Galway man being wrongly convicted of sexually assaulting a young girl could now cost the State up to €1 million in compensation.
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