Hats off to Claregalway engineer who clinched top millinery award

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

A Claregalway woman with a background in engineering walked away with a major millinery award in Derry recently.

Environment group to host top climate change speakers

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Headford Environment Group is to host some of the country’s most well-known speakers on the subject of climate change on April 16.

The group has been busy working on the project, which aims to highlight the issue of climate change, with particular reference to the west of Ireland. Group member Venetia McEllin says the aim of the event is to attract locals so they will learn more about the issue. "Local people, not just academics, can come and listen to what our scientists have to say and find out less reported facts, such as the effects on our biodiversity. We also aim to highlight what we can do about climate change as individuals and as a community. We hope to finish the afternoon by inviting some local people to tell us what they are doing in their own lives to combat climate change or create a sustainable lifestyle, and share their ideas with us."

Information day on walking the Camino

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

The Camino Society Ireland, formerly The Irish Society of the Friends of St James, will hold an Information Day on the Camino de Santiago in St Nicholas Collegiate Church, Market St, Galway,on Saturday April 9 (12 noon).

Find out more about COPE Galway’s Meals on Wheels service at Briarhill Pharmacy

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

COPE Galway is teaming up with Briarhill pharmacy tomorrow April 1, to promote its award-winning Meals on Wheels service.

Free seminar for women with diabetes will help reduce high risk pregnancy

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

A seminar for women with diabetes will take place on April 9 in the Croí Heart and Stroke Centre, Moyola Lane, Newcastle, Galway.

This free event will provide up-to-date information on the best approaches to management of diabetes before, during and after pregnancy. An expert team of dieticians, midwives and doctors will also be available to answer all questions and interact with the women in attendance.

Free health screening event on April 5 to mark Hearing Awareness Week 2016

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

On Tuesday April 5, Hidden Hearing is hosting a free health screening event at The Radisson Hotel, Galway, in association with Active Retirement Ireland. The event is free for everyone to attend and takes place from 9am-5pm.

Aware support line now available free of charge to people in Galway

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Aware has launched a new freephone number for the organisation’s support line.

Gig in aid of COPE Galway and Australian charity taking place in Monroe's Tavern

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Ireland’s bella voce, Amanda Neri performs at a special benefit gig in the Side Bar at Monroe’s Tavern on Sunday, April 3.

Historic broadcast from Pearse’s Cottage marks centenary of the Rising

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

During a historic broadcast on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta from Pearse’s Cottage in Rosmuc in Connemara on Easter Monday, President Michael D Higgins said that the revival of the Irish language was a central aim of the generation who rose up on Easter Monday 1916, and that it was a fitting tribute to those leaders that the programme be broadcast from there on Easter Monday.

Easter Rising records now available online

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

More than 60,000 images and other records outlining the story of the Easter Rising are now available online at Ancestry.ie.

Eyre Square Shopping Centre celebrates its twenty-fifth birthday by giving away €2,525 and lots more…

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Eyre Square Shopping Centre is celebrating 25 years of putting the customer at the centre. Join them for a day of free family festivities, exclusive retailer discounts, prizes and the chance to win a €2,525 gift card in this spectacular giveaway. 25 days of giveaways at the Eyre Square Centre continues until April 16 with an exciting mix of family fun, fashion shows, community focused activity – more giveaways and in-store promotions.

Divine Mercy Sunday celebrated on April 3

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated on the Sunday after Easter, the Octave of Easter, observed by Roman Catholic as well as some Anglicans. It is originally based on the Catholic devotion to the Divine Mercy that Saint Faustina Kowalska reported as part of her encounter with Jesus, and is associated with special promises from Jesus and indulgences issued by the Church.

The feast of Divine Mercy, as recorded in the diary of Saint Faustina, receives from Jesus himself the biggest promises of grace related to the Devotion of Divine Mercy.

Celebrate a dream wedding at The Clybaun Hotel

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

A wedding is an extremely special day to remember, and the team at Hotel Clybaun, Knocknacarra, are available to help couples plan an event which will evoke fond memories.

Staff work with couples to create tailored wedding packages ensuring their day is specific to requirements and budget.

The Ardilaun hotel launches its 2016 Bubbly Brunch

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

The team at The Ardilaun hotel is busy preparing for its third fun-filled Bubbly Brunch wedding event of the season on Sunday April 10 from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. This invite-only exclusive event, with special guest Maura Derrane of RTE’s Today Show, gives bridal parties to-be an excuse to brunch together while enjoying The Ardilaun’s famous hospitality, bubbly toasts, and delicious bites.

Clarenbridge wins Nursing Home of the Year

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Clarenbridge Nursing Home won Nursing Home of the Year at the Irish Healthcare Awards in Dublin recently.

Skeff receptionist Melissa Mills to appear on Channel 4’s Countdown

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

London born Melissa Mills, who has been living and working in Galway for three years, will appear on Channel 4’s Countdown game show on May 20.

Upskill with a computerised accounts (Sage 50) award

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

In recent times many businesses are relying on debt and credit control to maintain cashflow. A working knowledge of a computerised accounts system, such as Sage, will prove beneficial in achieving this task and will also transfer as an employable skill.

This QQI accredited programme will prove a progressive course of study for employers, managers, administrators, and learners who simply with to advance their personal development.

Bluebird Care launches massive recruitment drive for healthcare assistants

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Due to the phenomenal growth in demand for its homecare services Bluebird Care has vacancies for both full and part-time healthcare assistants in Galway city and county. The company is launching a major recruitment drive this week which will run for the rest of 2016.

ICPPD – an educational success story

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

ICPPD, The International College for Personal and Professional Development, was registered as a business, offering training and education in counselling and psychotherapy and complementary short courses and workshops, in 2009. It opened its doors in July 2009 and began advertising its courses. Academic validation and professional accreditation are paramount to an educational institute, but there is a process that applies. This process requires human resources and financial backing. ICPPD had neither.

ICPPD began out of a dream and the passion of its founder Christine Moran and her husband Tom, qualified counsellors, psychotherapists, supervisors, and tutors based near Athlone. They believed that there was a need for a training and education of counsellors and psychotherapists which required a more holistic perspective to helping and healing.

Galway illustrator catches the attention of Kim Kardashian

Wed, Mar 30, 2016

The work of a Galway based illustrator has caught the eye of Kim Kardashian, who is now featuring Nelle McCann's illustrations on her personal website. Ms McCann was contacted by a representative of the reality TV star a few weeks ago requesting the use of the images.

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