Open evening to mark International Brain Tumour Awareness Week

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

As part of the International Brain Tumour Awareness Week 2015 an informal open evening in Cancer Care West will be held next Wednesday (28 Oct) between 7.30 – 9.00 pm.

AIB hosts economic briefing in Galway

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c.  is holding a series of nationwide briefings on the Irish and global economy in the coming weeks, the bank has announced. The briefings are provided free to companies who register in advance.The fifth in the series takes place on November 3rd in the Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit, Galway. 

NUI Galway researchers battle it out at THREESIS 2015 competition

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Ever wondered how research at NUI Galway and St. Angela’s College in Sligo impacts upon our daily lives, those of our family and our broader community? To learn more about it the public are invited to a competition which might just answer that question on Thursday, 29 October at 6pm in An Taibhdhearc Theatre, Galway.

The THREESIS competition is an academic challenge that will see students and staff from NUI Galway and St. Angela’s College in Sligo present their research to the audience and a panel of judges in an accessible language that a non-expert can understand. Presenter of Newstalk’s Futureproof and award winning broadcaster, Jonathan McCrea will act as MC.

Another win for Galway and An Púcán

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

The team at Galway’s An Púcán have just scooped another national award - this time at the 2015 Irish Whiskey Awards which were held in Dublin on Thursday last.

Clayton Hotel Galway scoops national award at the JCI Friendly Business Awards

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Clayton Hotel Galway are celebrating this week having been awarded as national winners in the Disability Access category of the JCI Ireland Friendly Business Awards 2015. 

GMIT open days to feature new interactive learning and development activities 

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Secondary school pupils, teachers, and career counsellors will find a new format at GMIT’s upcoming open days on Friday October 23 (9.30am to 12.30pm) and Saturday October 24, with a new focus on learning and development games and activities.

This year, the schools liaison office has added new interactive events to the programme schedule, including a learning games zone, smart careers networking challenges, a SUSI grant clinic, and CAO options talks. In the games zone, students and their teachers can take part in a range of challenges in STEM, business, and arts such as a laser grid, a smart car,  design a postcard, mind storms, culinary challenges, real or Photoshop, and DIY yourself, among others.

Use your 1c and 2c coins to help a good cause

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

The Central Bank is beginning the process of rounding out 1c and 2c coins next Wednesday October 28, so if you wish to get rid of your coins and help a worthy cause, donate to Change for Charity.

Coffee Morning at The Connacht Hotel in aid of BCR

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

The Connacht Hotel in Renmore will be hosting a coffee morning tomorrow Friday October 23 in aid of Breast Cancer Research. 

Rebecca’s busy London life makes her the city’s top Periscoper

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

A Galwaywoman is a social media pioneer in the UK after her live streaming posts have made her the largest content provider on the Periscope app.

INCADDS would like to open ADHD minds to mindfulness

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

ADHD is a behavioural disorder associated with cognitive impairments and brain alterations, both structural and functional. Increased rates of co-morbid psychiatric symptoms and secondary impairments such as work or relationship difficulties are commonly reported in ADHD. Cognitive deficits in executive functioning, including attention, working memory, and inhibition have been widely noted, as have difficulties in arousal, motivation, and emotional regulation (self-regulation impairments).

Mindfulness meditation is a self-regulatory practice that is multifaceted but will improve self-regulation of attention and emotion.  The practice involves decreasing arousal and training attention to the present experience with openness, curiosity, and acceptance. Awareness is seeing reality with open eyes, unimpeded by judgments and unrestrained by fears.

Upskill with a computerised accounts (Sage 50) award

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

In recent times many businesses are relying on debt and credit control to maintain cash flow in their businesses. 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.

Four-day certified life and business coaching blueprint

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Would you like to become a highly paid expert creating the life, career, and business that you love? Consultants and business professionals across Ireland are now realising this dream as they add a nationally recognised coaching skillset to their CV. 

Open days for Galway Community College secondary school

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Galway Community College has been meeting the educational needs of the city’s Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate students for more than 45 years. The college is continually improving its facilities to serve the needs of all learners.

Are you looking for employment as a carer but need a FETAC course? 

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

The healthcare sector in Ireland has witnessed significant changes in the past 10 years. Increased regulation now means carers and healthcare workers are required to obtain FETAC/QQI accredited courses to work in the care sector.

Tony Burke Motors, Galway, wins  Carzone.ie sponsorship for Craughwell GAA

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Tony Burke Motors, a family-owned, award winning Toyota dealership in Ballybrit, Galway, has won the Carzone.ie sponsorship for their chosen local sports teams, the Craughwell U8, U10, U12 and U14 GAA teams. The lucky teams recently received the sponsored kit which consists of a set of branded jerseys, a pair of shorts and socks for every player. 

New Cloonboo Freaky Forest obstacle and family fun run

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Calling all Mammy’s, Daddies & Children, join others in Cloonboo in Annaghdown this Bank Holiday Sunday October 25 at 2pm. Located 10 mins from Galway City on the Headford Road  the Adults and Kids Forest Bog Run / Walk and Obstacle Course is a new fundraising forest walk in aid of Annaghdown Community Games 2016. 

All money raised from this event is being donated to the Annaghdown Community Games 2016 committee. Fresh from their first ever Community games in 2015, Annaghdown had a very successful games, culminating in winning All Ireland Medals gold and silver in judo and bronze in U10s indoor soccer. This success has seen a surge in interest in the Community Games from both parents and children who want to enter the community games. 

Spectacular winter bridal sale at The White Room

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Brides will be flocking to The White Room in Mullingar for their spectacular bridal sample sale taking place on Thurs Oct 29 through to November 1.

Evergreen Barna to hold Open Day today

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

It’s that time of year again! Evergreen Barna is hosting their annual open day today Thursday October 22 from 10am until 7pm. This open day is Evergreen Healthfoods way of thanking all of their wonderful and loyal customers for their custom and support over the last number of years. Join Evergreen Barna for a day of product sampling, food tastings, face painting, prize giveaways and much more. There might even be a few surprises on the day.

Eating the right food for exercise

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Would you like to know exactly what to eat to have energy for exercise?

SCCUL Enterprises are pleased to offer a free seminar on the area of Nutrition and Exercise in the SCCUL Enterprise Centre, Ballybane on Thursday October 29 at 7pm.

Nolan demands rapid introduction of free GP care for under 12s

Wed, Oct 21, 2015

The free GP care for all children under 12, announced in Budget 2016, must become a reality as soon as possible, and will only do so when the Government begins talks with doctors in Galway and across the country.

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