Jimmy Deenihan to launch Michael Eames campaign

Thu, May 07, 2009

Coinciding with the 125th anniversary of the GAA and Maree/Oranmore GAA La na gClub, Oranmore local electoral area candidate Michael Eames has invited former Kerry footballing great Dep Jimmy Deenihan to launch his local election campaign.

City council can help job creation says Nolan

Thu, May 07, 2009

The Galway City Council should support the creation of local jobs through a new Rate Increment Scheme, which would allow new start-up businesses to pay discounted rates during their start-up phase.

More gardaí, not substations says Geraghty

Thu, May 07, 2009

It makes more sense for gardaí on the street and visible in the community rather than waiting inside an office for people to report a crime according to Independent Galway City Central candidate Mike Geraghty.

Ganley claims supermarket chains are ‘milking’ the consumer and the farmer

Thu, May 07, 2009

Supermarket chains are “milking the consumer and creaming off the farmer” with farmers getting a price for their milk below the cost of production, while supermarket chains are “reaping huge profits”.

To have your say in the EU election you must register

Thu, May 07, 2009

All EU citizens living in Ireland are entitled to vote in the European Elections on June 5, but in order to vote, citizens must be registered.

Public meeting in An Spidéal

Thu, May 07, 2009

A public meeting will take place in An Spidéal with election candidates for the Galway County Council elections with infrastructure needs of the locality to be discussed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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