Second annual wedding fair at the Westwood
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
The popular four-star Westwood Hotel in Galway will host its second annual Weddings At The Westwood wedding fair on Sunday January 31 from 2pm to 6pm. The afternoon is a must for engaged couples who have booked or are considering booking the hotel for their wedding reception.
Read more ...Ecumenical service for Week of Prayer
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
Oak House Inter-Church Christian Fellowship, in conjunction with the Redemptorist Community, Esker, Athenry, is holding an ecumenical service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at the Redemptorist Monastery, Esker, on Friday January 22.
Read more ...Communion dresses at fantastic prices at The Schoolwear Centre
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
It’s that time of the year when parents and their daughters are out searching for that very special dress for their First Communion day. The Schoolwear Centre in Galway and Tuam feel that customers will find that special dress at great prices at their stores.
Read more ...Aggressive handshake to cost student €300
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
A Westmeath man, who was so insistent on shaking the hand of a taxi driver that he was threatening, has been ordered to pay €300.
Read more ...Diabetes information booklet launched
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
An information booklet on the management of diabetes in pregnancy aims to promote high quality care and service to women with the condition to ensure the outcome for mother and baby matches that of non-diabetic women.
Read more ...Learn more about Type 2 diabetes at public meeting
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
A public meeting on Type 2 diabetes will take place at the Maldron Hotel, Oranmore, on Thursday January 28 at 7.45pm.
Read more ...Creative writing with Celeste Augé
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
GALWAY BASED writer Celeste Augé, who was shortlisted for a Hennessy Literary Award in 2009, will host creative writing classes in the Galway Arts Centre.
Read more ...Do you want to learn Irish for the New Year?
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
If your ambition for 2010 is to learn Irish, improve, or gain an internationally recognised qualification in the language, then Conradh na Gaeilge has the class for you.
Read more ...Portiuncula Hospital again scoops ‘Baby Friendly Hospital’ award
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe has again scooped the “Baby Friendly Hospital” award.
Read more ...Kitt urges Galway to volunteer for Europe
Thu, Jan 07, 2010
Although 2010 is only a week old, plans are already under way to make next year the European Year of Volunteering and Fianna Fáil Galway East TD Micheal Kitt wants the public to get involved.
Read more ...Research breakthrough could transform face of breast cancer care
Wed, Dec 23, 2009
A breakthrough by NUI Galway based researchers could transform the face of breast cancer care.
Read more ...Court pays tribute after sudden death of popular solicitor
Wed, Dec 23, 2009
A sportsman, a good family man, and a distinguished lawyer who always put people’s needs first and foremost, these were just some of the heartfelt tributes paid at the Galway courthouse to local solicitor Jarlath McInerney who died following a fall at his home last Saturday.
Read more ...Bail refused for man charged with dangerous driving causing death
Wed, Dec 23, 2009
A man charged with dangerous driving causing the death of a woman at Oranmore was refused bail when he was brought before Galway District Court on Monday.
Read more ...Give the gift of yourself this Christmas
Wed, Dec 23, 2009
You know there is nothing in this world as important as the present you have yet to pick up for Christmas. Or the friend you just have to meet. Or the things you just have to do. Or the stuff for the turkey that your one without the hairnet on the telly said you just must have. And so on and on and on.
Read more ...Bishop Drennan announces new diocesan appointments
Wed, Dec 23, 2009
Most Reverend Martin Drennan, the Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and the apostolic administrator of Kilfenora, has made the following diocesan appointments with effect from Friday January 1 2010.
Read more ...Headford man fined for racist attack on taxi
Wed, Dec 23, 2009
A man who kicked and smashed the rear window of a taxi in an attack with a “serious racist undertone” was fined €450 and ordered to pay further compensation.
Read more ...Alcoholics Anonymous to hold thirty fifth annual convention
Wed, Dec 23, 2009
Alcoholics Anonymous, Galway West will hold its 35th annual convention at the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, from January 8 to 10.
Read more ...Learn which ‘health door’ suits you best
Wed, Dec 23, 2009
The HSE is urging people to become aware of the “various doors” to health services to make it easier to select the most appropriate and quickest way to get advice or help over the festive season.
Read more ...Bogus fundraising
Wed, Dec 23, 2009
The Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Club states that it has no fundraiser in place at present, as it has come to their attention that people have been collecting in the Knocknacarra area for the club.
Read more ...New York acting experts take to the stage at NUIG
Wed, Dec 23, 2009
Acting teachers from around the world will visit NUI Galway in January as the university hosts a five-day workshop by the New York-based Michael Chekhov Association (MICHA).
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