Loughrea Activity Association Bealtaine Festival

Thu, May 12, 2016

Loughrea Activity Association will celebrate Bealtaine Festival in the Temperance Hall on Monday May 16 at 7pm.

There will be an arts and crafts display, a photo board of activities participated in, music and set dancing and refreshments.

Get your paws on the prom this weekend for the MADRA Dogathon

Thu, May 12, 2016

The third MADRA Dogathon takes place this Sunday (May 15) along the Salthill Promenade at 1pm. This fundraising dog walk is being organised to raise some much-needed funds for the Connemara-based dog rescue and adoption group MADRA.

Public meeting on ‘The Rise of People Power’

Thu, May 12, 2016

The public anger over water charges, leading to the largest street demonstrations seen in the State in decades, and the Government climb-down on the controversial measure, has raised the issue of the future of ‘people power’.

New Government urged to support proposal for national ME clinic in Galway

Thu, May 12, 2016

A Galway man, who was diagnosed with ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome when he was in his twenties, is campaigning for an ME clinic to be set up in Ireland.

David, who lives in Woodquay, but wishes to keep his surname anonymous, is spearheading the drive which would see a state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment facility set up in Galway or in one of the other major centres in the country.

Liam Brady previews the upcoming Soccer Tournaments at Motorpark

Thu, May 12, 2016

Join Irish Soccer Legend, Liam Brady for an evening of sport with a preview of the Champions League Final, FA Cup Final and Euro 2016 in Motorpark, Headford Road, Galway on Thursday next May 19 at 6.30pm.

Are you interested in a career in healthcare support?

Thu, May 12, 2016

The GRETB Training Centre, Mervue Business Park, Galway, is running a healthcare support traineeship course starting this month.

The course is designed to prepare students to work competently, safely, and effectively as healthcare support workers in a variety of settings such as nursing homes, hospitals, and home help support. Healthcare support assistants help people and try to make a positive difference in the lives of their patients. If you have a friendly and caring approach and can relate to people from a wide variety of backgrounds, a career as a healthcare support worker could be the right path for you. The role of a healthcare support worker is never dull as your daily routine varies according to the needs of the individuals you are taking care of.

Would you like a career in instrumentation?

Thu, May 12, 2016

GRETB Training Centre is recruiting now for a basic instrumentation course. The 10-week full-time day course will start this month.

GPA Solutions offers payroll and Sage 50 courses

Thu, May 12, 2016

GPA Solutions is offering a range of QQI Level 5 business awards catering for learners wishing to advance their business skills or for those who simply wish to gain an introduction in payroll or bookkeeping procedures.

Galway Community College to hold further education open evening

Thu, May 12, 2016

The PLC Further Education College in Galway Community College, Móinín na gCiseach, will hold an information and registration evening on Thursday May 19 from 6pm to 8pm.

Get upskilled at Georgina Price College of Beauty

Thu, May 12, 2016

The Georgina Price College of Beauty, Galway, is currently enrolling for its summer schedule of classes. The college now has limited availability on the prestigious CIDESCO course, September 2016 to May 2017, and is currently taking appointments for interviews. This renowned centre of excellence boasts luxurious, spacious, training facilities.

A career in make-up artistry

Thu, May 12, 2016

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. The course covers all areas of beauty make-up, including day, evening, bridal, different age groups, fashion/trend, and special effects make-up. The diploma course at The School of Make-up Artistry also includes a module on make-up for professional photo shoots. Qualifications from this course are recognised in Ireland, UK, Australia, Bahrain, Channel Islands, China, Cyprus, Kenya, Malta, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South Africa, USA, and Zimbabwe.

Morning motivation and rituals

Thu, May 12, 2016

Morning rituals are essential to one’s ability to be productive. And like the old adage says, ‘Tus maith leath na hoibre’, or ‘A good start is half the work’.

New academy for those interested in becoming nail technicians

Thu, May 12, 2016

The Martin Academy of Gel Nails will launch in Galway in the coming weeks to meet the growing demand for nail technicians in the west of Ireland. The business is the brainchild of beautician/business owner Naoise Martin who has set up the academy because she was having difficulty finding suitably qualified staff for her own salon, The Beauty Lounge, in the Eyre Square Shopping Centre.

People just want to get home

Thu, May 12, 2016

You sit there. Trapped. Frustrated. Angry at the car in front of you. Though there is little reason to be. They’re probably angry at the car behind them for looking angry at them. You bang your steering wheel. You swear. To yourself. And then loudly. You check your watch. Another minute has ticked by. Then another five. And you’ve moved 20 yards and to make it worse when the green lights ahead of you turn green, nobody moves, because nobody can move because people creep into yellow boxes and take chances because that’s what you do when you’re caught in traffic.

Government must declare a 'housing emergency' says Farrell

Wed, May 11, 2016

The new Government must declare a "housing emergency" in Galway city and implement "immediate measures" to tackle rental inflation, which is leading to rental costs increasing much faster in Galway than they are in Dublin.

Calls for gardaí to take charge of traffic chaos at Parkmore

Wed, May 11, 2016

The traffic situation in Parkmore Business Park is "not only an inconvenience, it is dangerous". With people "caught in their cars for over an hour", demands are being made for the gardaí to be brought in to deal with traffic management at peak hours.

Right2Water Galway to 'confront' Ó Cuív over FF's 'outrageous' water charges

Mon, May 09, 2016

Right2Water Galway will "confront" Fianna Fáil's Éamon Ó Cuív over what it calls his party's "outrageous" failure "to honour its mandate on water charges and abolish them".

Galwegians in with strong chance to feature as ministers in next Government

Thu, May 05, 2016

With the formation of a new Government seemingly imminent, following Fianna Fáil’s agreement with Fine Gael to support a minority, FG-led administration, speculation now turns to how many, if any, Galway TDs may be in contention for ministries.

Criticism about the state of the Blackrock diving tower

Thu, May 05, 2016

A nephew of one of Galway’s most famous hurling heroes has lamented the state of the Blackrock diving tower in Salthill. Séan Duggan was one of the most high profile users of the facility, swimming there for more than 50 years. Indeed in hail, rain, or snow the GAA legend still undertook his daily swim, up to six months before he passed away at the age of 91. His nephew Peter L Duggan says it is a travesty that the famous landmark has deteriorated to such a state.

Two more women forward detailing incidents where they have been followed

Thu, May 05, 2016

Last week the Galway Advertiser featured an article after a local woman contacted the paper with a story about a frightening incident which occurred the previous Monday. The woman was driving home alone at 11pm on the main road between Moycullen and Spiddal (known as The Mountain Road) when she noticed a car to her rear being driven erratically. She detailed how a car came flying up behind her and began tailgating her and flashing lights.

The woman became scared when she indicated to turn right down a rural road towards her home. The car behind her, which was silver with a Dublin registration plate, immediately followed, all the while still flashing her. She turned into her home and the car sped off.

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