Georgina Price College of Beauty Therapy 

Thu, Sep 17, 2015

The Georgina Price College of Beauty, Galway is currently enrolling for its 2015/2016 schedule of classes. The college now has limited availability on this very prestigious course and is currently taking appointments for interviews. The full time CIDESCO course will run from September 2015 to May 2016.

QuickBooks ‘hands-on’ one day workshop

Thu, Sep 17, 2015

GPA Solutions will hold a one day workshop on QuickBooks on Saturday October 3, featuring everything you wanted to know about QuickBooks with your questions answered by an expert QuickBooks instructor. 

Practical skills for stress reduction

Thu, Sep 17, 2015

Due to popular demand, the Galway Training Centre is running a number of practical skills courses for stress reduction in the coming months. These courses will be run at two different locations, the Galway Technology Centre, Mervue, and also in Naduir, Furbo.  

It’s never too late to learn — beginner bodhran courses  

Thu, Sep 17, 2015

Most households around the country have an old bodhran lying around in a closet somewhere or hanging on a wall, but most people do not know how to play it. Well that is all about to change with Funky Drums Bodhran courses running in the city centre. 

Galway City Comhaltas

Thu, Sep 17, 2015

This autumn/winter why not learn to play traditional Irish music or take up a new musical instrument?

The Galway city branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann has a range of classes to choose from including fiddle, accordion, banjo, mandolin, uileann pipes, the harp, piano, bodhrán, tin whistle, flute, and ceilí band drums. Classes will be provided for all age groups and levels. 

President Higgins and French Ambassador to be guests as Galway marks four decades of twinning

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Uachtarán na hÉireann Michael D Higgins and French Ambassador Jean-Pierre Thébault will be the guests of honour next week when the city opens three days of celebration to mark the fortieth anniversary of its twinning arrangement with Lorient in Brittany.

A political autumn of dread and excitement

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

If it is early September it must be political 'think-in' season, when each of the parties, in turn, descend son hotels in various parts of the country to discuss strategy ahead of the commencement of the new Dáil term.

City Hall gets permission to recruit community centre staff

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

The public service recruitment cap will be waived for two community centres in Galway, allowing the Galway City Council to hire staff for the centres in Knocknacarra and Ballinfoile.

Niall Ó Tuathail to run for Social Democrats in Galway-West

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Niall Ó Tuathail's declaration to run as the Social Democrat candidate for Galway-West in Election 2016 comes as little surprise, despite the fact that he originally announced his candidacy, earlier this year, as an Independent.

Numbers on waiting list and rents set to increase in Galway

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

More than 15,000 people are waiting for a home in Galway city, but Government Housing Policy is doing nothing but copperfastening inequality and insecurity of tenure into the system, representing the "most fundamental change in housing policy since the foundation of the State".

Talented Luisa finally getting recognition for her fancy artwork

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

When you pass a business window in any part of Galway, you will often spot some eye-catching artwork. It could be a cartoon, mural, or a serious message, and it may very well have been completed by Luisa Carthy.

Go Wild in Clarinbridge

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Go Wild In Clarinbridge is a day of free events, taking place on Saturday September 19 from 10am, and continuing throughout the day, with all events related to the local natural environment.

New weight loss and healthy lifestyle programme from Croí delivers results

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Local heart and stroke charity, Croí, has found its recently launched evidence-based approach to sustainable weight loss and lifestyle management, aimed at those wishing to reduce their risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and obesity, has delivered impressive results for participants.

The CroíMyBalance Programme has evolved from years of working with people who struggle with their weight or have medical risk factors such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure. It is designed and delivered by an award-winning team of healthcare experts in medical risk factor management, diet and nutrition, and exercise and fitness. 

Let’s open our hearts, our towns and our villages

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

The island it
is silent now

Meeting secured with An Post regarding Cleggan postal services

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

A meeting has been secured with An Post officials concerning the recent closure of the Post Office Agency in Cleggan. Local Fine Gael TD Seán Kyne has arranged the meeting to take place in Cleggan on Friday, September 18. Members of the local community council and a number of public representatives will attend.

Galwegians urged to attend free eye testing for AMD Awareness Week

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

As part of Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Week 2015, which takes place from September 14 to 20, - a mobile eye testing unit will be in two Galway locations next Wednesday, September 16, where people can avail if a free test for AMD, a common, preventable eye disease that can cause blindness.

The dedicated Novartis testing unit will be travelling around the country raising awareness of this potentially devastating eye disease and highlighting the ease and importance of having your eyes checked. Next Wednesday the testing unit will be at Ballybane Library, Castlepark Road, Ballybane, from 10am to 1pm, and at Galway Golf Club, Blackrock, Salthill, from 2pm to 6pm.

City Hall get permission to recruit community centre staff

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

The public service recruitment cap will be waived for two community centres in Galway, allowing the Galway City Council to hire staff for the centres in Knocknacarra and Ballinfoile.

The Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly made the decision last night, following recent meetings with the chief executive of the city council, Brendan McGrath, and others, as well as after a visit to the centre by the minister. The new staff will be used for centre maintenance and marketing. It will also allow bring to an end a situation where the Knocknacarra centre is closed during significant periods of the week, and avoids a similar situation being repeated in Ballinfoile, when it opens.

Knights flaking each other for first time in 400 years — and it’s happening in Claregalway

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Fancy seeing knights go at it hell for leather, but don’t fancy having to go back in time to do it. Well then, Claregalway Castle is the place for you next weekend.

Leading entrepreneurs to address GMIT’s Spirit of Entrepreneurship event

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Entrepreneurs and business people from the west region will gather at GMIT Mayo in Castlebar on Tuesday, 29 September, to participate in the ninth annual Spirit of Entrepreneurship evening hosted by the Innovation Hub (iHub), formerly known as the Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC).

Call for clarity on hiring at UHG amid concern over agency staff budget

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

A local Fianna Fáil councillor is seeking urgent answers from the HSE regarding the hiring of agency staff at University Hospital Galway. The call comes after information released to the party revealed that 82 per cent of the HSE’s agency staff budget was used up by the end of May.

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