GTI launches travel information kit

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Galway Technical Institute has launched a new survival kit for students who are planning a work or study visit to a foreign country.

Moving – Make it Simple will guide students through the research process, resulting in the production of a customised support tool unique to their experience. The kit has been developed in conjunction with European Partners over the past 18 months and has been funded by the European Commission under the Lifelong Learning Programme.

GMIT graduates raise €34,000 for Croi

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Members of the GMIT Business Studies Graduates Association led by Mary A Cunningham raised €34,000 for local heart charity, Croi, this year.

Teenage father gets detention after setting fire to Garda car

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

A teenage father of two who set fire to a patrol car while he was handcuffed inside, attempted to bite a garda, and assaulted a shop manager, was sentenced to a total of 18 months’ detention.

Sail away – no experience required

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Ten Galway teenagers will have the opportunity to win a sail training weekend in May.

Become a nurse and find a husband at Knock

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Galway men and women are among the top groups who found love at Knock Marriage Introductions Bureau.

Lose the weight or gain a beard

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Cappataggle residents may well become the slimmest in the county if a novel fundraising idea takes off.

Counselling service allocated €97,000

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

A city adult counselling service has been allocated funding of €97,200.

‘Bureaucratic bullying’ puts pearl mussels before children’s safety

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Western Galway is recognised universally as an area of great beauty, but some of the policies of the National Parks and Wildlife Service are little more than “bureaucratic bullying”.

Galway holidays for Chernobyl children secured

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Children from Belarus will continue to spend summer holidays in Galway following an agreement between the governments of both countries after several months of negotiations.

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, said the uncertainty that was hanging over future visits by the children had caused great distress both in Belarus, which suffered the worse effects of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, and to host families throughout County Galway.

Ryan’s fashion show celebrates centenary in business

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

People can learn more about the hottest looks on the catwalk for spring when Anthony Ryan’s annual fashion show takes place at The Ardilaun on Monday March 9 at 8.30pm.

NUIG hosts Cheltenham Preview for African aid

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

The flagship of British steeplechase horse racing, the Cheltenham Festival, is just around the corner, and Galway followers can enjoy some hot tips at this year’s NUIG Cheltenham Preview on Sunday March 1.

Ken Bruen’s Cross nominated for award

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Galway crime author Ken Bruen is up for yet another award as his novel Cross has been nominated in the 2009 Audies competition.

Fourth Oughterard Youth Arts Festival

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

The fourth Oughterard Youth Arts Festival takes place tomorrow, Saturday, and Sunday with exhibitions, workshops, performances, and the launch of a new music video.

Amnesty and Oxfam to give Galway its ‘just desserts’

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Just Desserts, the annual dessert making competition to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight, takes place in the Galway City Museum on Thursday March 5 at 4pm.

Lose weight permanently at Oranmore fitness facility

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Oranmore fitness facility Educogym is offering a new scientific approach to firing up your metabolism and burning off excess fat permanently.

Drama and GAA at Coole

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Coole Park will this evening play host to a production of The World’s Wife by Mephisto Theatre as part of the Coole Spring Cultural Programme.

Galway pet store celebrates twenty-one years

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

The Galway Pet Store will celebrate 21 years this weekend with a day of special offers and gifts for customers.

Swing into shape this summer at The Ardilaun Leisure Club

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

The Ardilaun Leisure Club is the perfect choice for getting fit, and should be top of everyone’s list to join. Now in its 10th year, The Ardilaun Leisure Club in leafy Taylor’s Hill goes from strength to strength and offers its members and guests even more facilities and activities to choose from.

Americans In Galway meeting

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

The next meeting of the Americans In Galway group takes place in The King’s Head on Monday March 2 at 7pm.

The meeting is open to Americans living in Galway, Americans interested in Galway, non-Americans who have spent time in the US, or people interested in networking with US citizens. A €2 contribution is requested to attend the meeting.

Banks opens Saturday mortgage shop

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

With affordability now back at 1997 levels, first time buyers are in prime position to get on the property ladder. To support customers unable to get to the bank during the week, AIB is opening two branches on Saturdays until the end of March. The branches in Lynch’s Castle and the Tuam Road will open from 11am to 3pm every Saturday until March 28. While the branches will not operate a cash service , the opening will give customers the chance to call into the branch to discuss their mortgage, personal, or business finance needs.

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