Summer art workshops in Galway Technical Institute

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

A number of one day workshops in art and design will be open to adults from beginners level in GTI from June 9 to June 18.

Manage your business finances and marketing and get your business to stand out from the crowd

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

The Local Enterprise Office Galway, which is responsible for fostering business startups and developing existing micro and small businesses, has launched its new spring schedule of training courses. These business focused workshops are starting on February 21 and will offer one-day workshops across a range of areas in marketing your business and managing your business finances.

Gain an internationally recognised qualification in make-up artistry

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

The International School of Make-up Artistry has been in business for more than 25 years, specialising in make-up artistry courses, from beginners to advanced levels, and is constantly updating with cosmetic products and fashion trends. The college offers a variety of full time and part time options.

Life after politics — no regrets as former senator takes up the mantle for Irish retail

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

It was Arsene Wenger who is credited with saying that the life of a football manager is like living on a volcano, in that any day may be your last. The same can be said of political life, even if the volcanic eruption is slightly more regularised and comes at a time of expectation, not suddenly erupting, Pompeii-like.

Kirwan Roundabout Improvement Scheme to move to assessment stage after public consultation

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

After last Wednesday’s non-statutory public consultation at the Ballinfoile Community Centre, the N6 Kirwan Roundabout Improvement Scheme will move on to the assessment stage.

NUI Galway announces 2017 Alumni Award winners

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

NUI Galway has announced the winners of the 2017 Alumni Awards to be presented at the 17th annual Alumni Awards gala banquet on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in the Bailey Allen Hall located in Áras na Mac Léinn on campus.

The Alumni Awards recognise individual excellence and achievements among the university’s more than 90,000 graduates worldwide.

The power of the human spirit

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

You'd envy Gavan Hennigan this morning, so you would.

Parkruns raising funds for life saving equipment

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

The two parkrun events in Galway — Knocknacarra and Oranmore, are coming together tonight (Thursday Feb 2) to raise vital funds for an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) — the portable medical device often found outside shopping centres and sports grounds, that along with CPR can increase the chance of a survival from a cardiac incident by 90 per cent.

“On a Saturday we have over 400 people running and walking at the events in Knocknacarra and Oranmore,” said Rob Partridge, Event Director for Knocknacarra parkrun, “and it’s only a matter of time before this piece of equipment is needed.

NeverGiveUp challenge a great success for great cause

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

After much exertion and determination running 206km completing the #NeverGiveUp awareness and fundraising campaign for Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Unit, Oranmore businessman, Frank Byrnes is taking a well-earned break and has handed over a cheque for €3,053 which he received in sponsorship for this worthy cause.

Galwayman arrested for sending faxes to Shannon Airport

Tue, Jan 31, 2017

Well-known Galway musician and calligrapher, Jarír al-Majár - formerly known as Gerry Mulholland - was arrested after sending two faxes to Shannon Airport claiming the airport could be in danger of a terrorist attack.

Grealish demands end of rules preventing some local authority tenants from owning a home

Tue, Jan 31, 2017

Rules which allow some local authority tenants to purchase the houses they rent, but which prevent others from doing so, must be scrapped, so all tenants are on an equal footing, with equal opportunities for future home ownership.

Hospital bed capacity will support case for new hospital, says Naughton

Fri, Jan 27, 2017

A review of hospital-bed capacity to be completed by the HSE later this year will support the case for a new hospital to be built in Galway, according to a local government TD.

There is one good thing about Trump's election

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

First things first: Trump’s election was greeted by wild rumours in Galway that all the US multinationals would be forced by the new president to re-locate to North America. This did not happen under Obama, as was initially feared, and it will not happen under Trump.

New course to examine contribution of engineers to culture and heritage

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

Engineers Ireland West Region (representing engineers in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon) will host an exciting course in GMIT during February and March 2017 which will explore the contribution of the engineering profession to the development and protection of our culture and our heritage, with a particular focus on local heritage.

This annual evening course covers a different topic each year, and this year’s topic has been chosen to celebrate Galway City’s selection as European Capital of Culture 2020.

AIB backs successful Galway-made International TV series with €3.5m loan

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

AIB Corporate Banking has announced that it provided €3.5 million in funding for a new season of the internationally acclaimed TV series Jack Taylor which is now running on the new TV channel be3.

AIDS West to offer free confidential rapid HIV testing

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

AIDS West are to offer free confidential rapid HIV Testing on the last Tuesday of each month at the Teach Solais Centre, Merchants Road, Galway starting Tuesday 31 January.

Ready Steady GLOW! at Headford CarePlus Pharmacy

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

If you are looking to get the most from your makeup and the best for your skin, then this Friday January 27, head to Headford CarePlus Pharmacy which will be hosting a free skincare event, Ready Steady GLOW! from 4pm to 8pm.

Experts will be on hand to give you advice on your daily skincare routines, analyse your skin type through skin mapping, answer questions and give master classes in skincare, tanning, and makeup, with six Glow zones on the night to visit. The event is free but places are limited so those wishing to attend should secure their place on the guest list – either through Headford Careplus’ Facebook page or by calling into the pharmacy. There will be 20 per cent off for guests on the night (offer excludes medications, prescriptions, vouchers, and baby food).

Galwaywoman keen to heighten awareness about dementia

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

A County Galway woman who lost her mother to dementia is spearheading an initiative aimed at heightening awareness about the illness and empowering communities to help sufferers improve their quality of life.

Four bed mid terrace in excellent decorative order

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

Sherry FitzGerald welcomes No 153 An Fiodan to the market for sale by private treaty. This four bedroom mid terrace property is presented in excellent decorative order and located in a well maintained popular development within walking distance of local schools, shops, and amenities.

Galway city centre is where it’s at with Colleran’s

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

Colleran auctioneers will hold open viewings on a very attractive city centre property on Saturday.

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