Battle of the Bands at Maldron Hotel Galway tonight

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Maldron Hotel Galway in Oranmore will be holding a Battle of the Bands tonight, Thursday November 5 in Aid of Galway Hospice.

Galway business leaders to sleep out for COPE Galway this December

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

COPE Galway, a local charity providing social services in the city and county, has launched the annual COPE Galway Sleep Out where 25 of Galway’s business and community leaders will spend 12 hours on the streets of Galway to raise funds and awareness for local homelessness services.

Meet in Galway secure €2.5million in international conferences for 2016

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

The tide is changing for Galway in 2016, as it is fast becoming a “hot spot” for international conference business. As business tourism continues to be one of the fastest growing segments of the tourism industry, local marketing group “Meet in Galway” with the support of Failte Ireland have, over the last three years, made significant inroads within the business tourism markets, with initial results showing over €2.5 million in international conference business secured for Galway for 2016 directly linked to Meet in Galway.

Seahorse Aquariums Galway — marine and freshwater fish from around the world

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Galway is famous worldwide for its aquatic diversity, oysters, seafish, salmon, trout, pike and many more. For more than 800 years Irish Monks cultivated many species of fish. For the first time in the West of Ireland you can keep many species of marine and freshwater fish, invertebrates and corals in your own home or business.

Galway exceeds its recycling target, reveals WEEE Ireland ahead of weekend collections

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

WEEE Ireland, the Irish compliance scheme for electrical and battery recycling, is holding two free recycling events in Galway, on Saturday November 7.  The collection events, in association with Galway City Council, will take place from 10am – 4pm at Galway Greyhound Track Car Park, College Road, Galway City and Toft Park Car Park, Salthill, Galway City

WEEE Ireland’s Annual Environmental Report has revealed that WEEE Ireland collected almost 1,590 tonnes of electronic waste from Galway in 2014. This equates to almost 6.5kg per person in Galway, over the EU target of 4kg per head. 

Ardilaun Executive Head Chef wins Best Chef Connacht Accolade at Yes Chef Awards

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

The Executive Head Chef at The Ardilaun Hotel, David O’ Donnell was awarded the title of Best Chef in Connacht status for The Ardilaun Bistro at the national YesChef Awards 2016 that were held at the Hotel Bay Hotel & Spa, Athlone.

Nestors SuperValu Oranmore back their man for Rising Star of the Year

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Brendan Lydon of Nestors Supervalu Oranmore has been short-listed as a finalist for the prestigious REI – Retail Excellence Ireland “Rising Star of the Year” Award.  A Mayo man and avid GAA fan, Brendan has 15 years loyal service with the Oranmore branch. He is an integral part of the Supervalu Oranmore Butcher team which include: Arthur, Cormac, Kieran, Amanda, Michael, Oliver and Gerard.

Closing date approaches for entry to sixth Annual SCCUL Enterprise  Awards

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Businesses planning to enter the SCCUL Enterprise awards are being urged to submit their entries as soon as possible. The deadline for entries to the innovative awards programme which celebrates entrepreneurship and rewards local enterprise is 5.30pm tomorrow Friday November 6.

Launched last month, the competition is already attracting a strong level of interest from businesses intent on claiming the €10,000 cash top prize.  Michael Smyth, General Manager SCCUL Enterprises is delighted with the level of interest in this year’s SCCUL Enterprise Awards. 

Dreaming of a Knight Christmas — in aid of Galway Simon

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

The A Capella Knights are holding their concert White Christmas: An Eclectic Mix of Festive Favourites  on December 4 in aid of Galway Simon Community taking place at the Galway Cathedral at 7.45pm.

Christmas has arrived early – revision courses only €50 

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Galway Grinds Academy is now enrolling for its popular Christmas Intensive Revision Courses for Junior and Leaving Certificate students. There is a total of 14 courses from which to choose. 

What makes Galway Grinds Academy’s courses different is the attention to detail. Unlike other courses that provide a one-day overview, the academy dedicates one full day of seven hours tuition to particular aspects of the State Examinations, which results in greater understanding of the subject area.

Are you interested in care work but need a FETAC qualification?   

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

The private home care sector in Ireland remains a strong growth sector for jobs. An aging population coupled with new regulations means care workers now require a FETAC qualification.

Enhance your CV with a payroll qualification

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

In today’s economic climate many businesses require additional office skills from prospective employees. A working knowledge of the Irish payroll system is an excellent skill to add to one's CV.

Learn to make your own Christmas cards at Cregal Art

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Explore your creative side at the upcoming card making demonstration at Cregal Art. During the ‘How to Create Your Own Cards’ demonstration, DoCraft expert Cliona Larkin will provide you with tips that will inspire you to create your own cards at an affordable price.

The demonstration is something that can be enjoyed by everyone, and is a great way to learn how to convey your message in a creative and heartfelt way, whatever the occasion may be. Don’t miss out this festive season to learn how to make your Christmas cards with a difference which will be treasured by those who receive them.

Use private hospitals to cut waiting lists for operations says Grealish

Tue, Nov 03, 2015

One in five people on hospital waiting lists in Galway have been enduring "pain and discomfort for a least a year" waiting for treatment, a situation one Galway TD has described as "a terrible statistic in a First World country”.

Searches resume in Carna thirty years after local woman disappears

Mon, Nov 02, 2015

Gardaí investigating the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of a Carna woman thirty years ago are currently carrying out planned searches in the area.

Right2Water to protest outside Mill Street today

Mon, Nov 02, 2015

Right2Water Galway will hold a protest outside Mill Street Garda Station today from 12 noon, against what it alleges is Government use of the courts and Gardaí "to attack legitimate protest against Government policies".

Pressure mounts on Council to support AMACH and MADRA ahead of budget meeting

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

With just two weeks until its annual budget meeting, Galway City Council has been criticised for its delay in releasing funding to AMACH!, the local organisation representing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, which is seeking to open a resource centre. There is also ongoing controversy about the provision of funding to MADRA - the charity aiming to reduce the rate of dog euthanasia in the city.

Stop trying to get away with drink driving

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

“I spoke to God about Ciaran’s favourite toys, food, colour and all the things that made him unique. My injuries were two fractured ankles, a compound fracture to my left leg, a fractured pelvis and hip, a fractured elbow and sternum, but the worst injury was the pain which came from my broken heart.”

Every so often an article or a passage or a video comes along that we are all encouraged to consume. To read, to watch, to hear. Every so often, we are encouraged to open our ears so that our hearts and our heads may hear. Every so often we have to, for our own sakes.

A bigger city council is not a more effective one

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

Some years back, when the review of local government was carried out, it resulted in the Galway City Council seeing an increase from 15 to 18 councillors. All three wards in the city would have six representatives each was the conclusion. That is reform for you!

'Get your coat off and get stuck in'

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

It was something of a red letter day at Kenny’s Gallery last Friday with the dual launch of a major new exhibition by sculptor John Behan, and a terrific book celebrating the artist, by NUIG’s Adrian Frazier, entitled John Behan: The Bull of Sheriff Street - The Life and Work of an Irish Sculptor and published by Lilliput Press.

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