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.

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.

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.

Rugby stars to dance-off for charity

Tue, Mar 29, 2016

Connacht Rugby stars George Naoupu, Bundee Aki and Rodney Ah You will be showing off their dance moves at tomorrow's Fit For Charity event, which will be raising funds for five local charities.

Galway Erasmus student caught up in Brussels Airport bombing

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

A Galway student was caught up in the horror that ensued when two bombs detonated in Brussels on Tuesday. Following on from the atrocity in Paris last November when 130 people were killed, 31 innocent citizens lost their lives after attacks at Brussels International Airport and a city metro station on Tuesday morning. The death toll continues to rise as 200 people were injured, many critically.

Galway imam condemns ‘evil actions’ of Brussels bombing

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

A Galway based imam has called on imams across Ireland to unite in condemning the terrorist attacks in Brussels where bomb blasts at an airport and subway station have left more than 30 dead.

1916 - don’t believe everything they tell you

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

The 1916 Rising did not end on April 29 when Pádraig Pearse issued the order to surrender. Many are still fighting it, or, to be more accurate, fighting against it, and, as with any war, the first and most prolonged casualty is the truth.

The Easter Rising in Galway:

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

The prelude to the Easter Rising was as confused in Galway as it was elsewhere. Although the officers of the Irish Volunteers who were also members of the IRB had known about the planned insurrection for some time, the events of Holy Week created an air of confusion as to when the rebellion was to take place.

Spring savings event in full swing at Furniture Connexions

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

The Furniture Connexions Spring Savings Event is now in full swing with some massive savings on all bedding, dining, sofas, and occasional furniture. At Furniture Connexions you will find a superb offering of top quality fabric sofas, chaise elements and corner groups, which can also be customised to suit your living requirements, like room size, seating preferences and fabric choice.

Ageing and advocacy group Sage looking for volunteers

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

Ireland is ageing and more people are living longer and better lives. A minority of older people require some form of support. Sage Support and Advocacy Service for Older People’s mission is to promote and protect the rights, freedoms and dignity of older people by developing support and advocacy services wherever ageing poses a challenge for individuals.

City businesses embrace #GRMAGaillimh initiative

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

Cllr John Walsh, deputising on behalf of the Mayor of the City of Galway last week launched the pilot scheme #GRMAGaillimh in the Treasure Chest Galway as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge celebrations.

Skillnets funded IMI diploma programmes available to SMEs at a fraction of the normal cost

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

ManagementWorks, a Skillnets-funded initiative, is offering SME business owners and managers an opportunity to participate in a postgraduate IMI diploma programme at a fraction of the normal cost. Skillnets is subsidising four Postgraduate IMI Diploma Programmes in 2016 under the ManagementWorks initiative, including a programme in Galway.

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