Collaborative law - keeping families out of courtrooms

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

Collaborative law, a non-confrontational means of solving family law problems without the threat of the courtroom, is to be officially launched next Tuesday, April 28, at the Radisson SAS Hotel at 5.30pm.

Learn French and more in the city museum

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

The Galway City Museum is organising a host of history, language, and folklore courses for spring and autumn - the first of which will be a French language course for adults and pre-teens.

Jes Rowing Club flag day

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

THE JES Rowing Club will be on the streets of Galway this Saturday for its annual flag day.

2FM DJ Ruth Scott announced as Karma resident

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

DJ Ruth Scott of 2FM is coming to Karma Galway on Saturday May 2 for their bank holiday weekender, and will stay on as a resident DJ at the venue.

Galway City Macra open evening

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

Keeping it country in the city is Galway City Macra which is holding an informal get together for new and current members at the Living Room Bar on Friday, April 24, at 8pm.

Witness appeal for assaults

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

Gardai are appealing for witnesses after a man was set upon and assaulted by three males as he was walking home in the early hours of April 19.

Unique hearing service available in Galway

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

A unique community hearing service is now available at seven Irish centres, including Galway.

The Bealtaine Picnic returns

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

There will be music and fun for all ages when The Bealtaine Picnic event is held in the Galway City Museum on Saturday May 2 from 2pm to 5pm.

Fundraiser for nuns who operate family life mission

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

The Little Sisters of the Assumption will hold a fundraising night on Saturday May 16 at the Greyhound Stadium, College Road, at 7pm.

Caulfield’s brings Irwin’s search for the Ultimate Tradesman to Ireland

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

The hotly-anticipated Irwin Ultimate Tradesman Challenge has landed on Irish shores and the exciting event will take place in Galway tomorrow (Friday).

Residents of Old Mervue should not have to pay for clean water says Walsh

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

The majority of Old Mervue residents are not prepared to “fork out thousands of euros” for connection to the new cast iron water distribution system when the Galway City Council is “legally obliged to provide clean water”.

Clarinbridge Farmers’ and Crafts Market grows and grows

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

From the amazing launch market at the end of March with some 20 stalls, Clarinbridge Farmer's and Crafts Market organisers will have more than 30 stalls at market for next Sunday, April 26 . We're working hard to have interesting food and crafts stalls at our market.

Connemara Coast Hotel celebrating another award

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

With yet another award announced earlier this month, Ann Downey General manager and her team at the Connemara Coast Hotel have even more to celebrate right now. Following on their inclusion in the prestigious 2009 Bridgestone 100 Best places to stay in Ireland and their Failte Ireland ‘Best practice/Optimus award’ coupled with the Green Energy Award they received in January, CIE tours have just announced the hotel has won an Award of Excellence from them.

g hotel’s beauty therapist wins ‘Massage Therapist of the Year’ award

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

A beauty therapist at the five star g hotel has clinched a prestigious award.

Win a family portrait session with Photo One

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

Photo One Studios is offering its best deal ever for photographs of your First Holy Communion child and/or family.

Mayor welcomes Rosemary Avenue upgrade

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

Rosemary Avenue, off Eyre Square, has just been given a major upgrade with an imprinted asphalt road, limestone kerbing, and footpath paving.

Civic reception for Rev Patrick Towers

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

Rev Patrick Towers, the former rector of St Nicholas Collegiate Church, will be honoured with a civic reception in City Hall on Tuesday May 5.

The Mayor of Galway councillor Pádraig Conneely will host the reception. He said: “Rev Towers has been an outstanding religious, cultural, and community leader in the city. He richly deserves this civic honour.”

Galway school through to AIB ‘Build A Bank Challenge’ final

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

Colaiste na Coiribe, Tuam Road, and will compete with 12 other schools to become the overall winner of the 2008/2009 AIB ‘Build A Bank Challange’ at the national final which will take place in Croke Park, Dublin, on May 7.

Award for the Westwood

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

The Westwood Hotel has received a special merit award at the CIE Tours International Awards. The hotel saw more than 10,000 customers of CIE Tours International pass through its doors in 2008.

Get your angel cards read at holistic health event

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

A holistic health event will take place at Lohans Bar, Salthill on Monday from 7pm to 10pm in aid of cystic fibrosis and Enable Ireland.

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