Galway Taxis app now takes credit card payments

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Galway Taxis has improved its mobile app to allow customers to register a debit or credit card for app bookings. This gives the customers the choice when booking a taxi to pay by cash or card.

Win a trip to Spain and have your tapa creation featured on the Cava Bodega menu

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Customers at Cava Bodega have the chance to win a trip to Spain by creating a tapa for the restaurant’s menu.

Galway specialists to address symposium on Youth and Sport Kicks off Croke Park Classic

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

A symposium on youth development and sport, organised by UNESCO experts including several Galway academics and sportsmen, takes place in Croke Park today.The symposium is organised by three UNESCO Chairs in the field of youth studies from NUI Galway, University of Ulster, and Penn State University. It kicks off the Croke Park Classic Weekend, which will feature an American football clash between Penn State and University of Central Florida.

According to the symposium organisers, with half of the world’s population aged 25 or younger, there is a pressing need for innovative strategies to engage youth. And with 85 per cent of all youth living in less developed countries, active engagement of youth is essential to international security, stability, and regional capacity building.

RTE’s Brendan Courtney to launch Oscar Wilde Festival

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

The launch of this year’s Oscar Wilde Festival will take place on Friday September 5 in the Harbour Hotel at 6pm, with RTE star and fashion designer, Brendan Courtney.

Remember nursing homes are ‘homes from home’, says patients’ rights’ advocate

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

A local advocate with the patient support group Patient Focus says it is important to remember that nursing homes are not institutions but “homes from homes” for people.

Mary Tierney was speaking in the wake of the health watchdog HIQA launching a public consultation process to seek feedback on draft national standards for nursing homes.

Stories from the Trees: The Lady Gregory Autumn Gathering

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

The highly successful Lady Gregory Autumn Gathering celebrates its 20th birthday in Coole Park, Gort, from Friday to Sunday, September 26 to 28.

Boston Scientific’s car raffle drives East Galway Cancer Care fundraising past €100,000 target

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Boston Scientific staff exceeded their expectations when they raised an amazing €37,500 for East Galway Cancer Care with their recent charity car raffle, in which the winner, Mary O’Connor, drove home with a new Ford Fiesta 1.2 Zetec.

Galway sites go gold for childhood cancer

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

BY EBHAN LOUGLIN
Significant buildings from across the Galway cityscape will be turned gold to shine a light on the bravery of children dealing with cancer.

Afternoon tea at The Ardilaun

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Afternoon tea, an exciting new addition to The Ardilaun’s menu offerings, is served in one of the hotel's many elegant lounges, and includes freshly brewed teas and coffees, finger sandwiches, an assortment of sweet treats, and warm scones with clotted cream.

The award winning kitchen brigade have a beautifully prepared afternoon tea menu served daily from 2pm to 4pm at a price of €25 for two people, so why not take a break from the kitchen and treat yourself to a scrumptious treat, with Prosecco if you wish, in the pleasant surroundings of the hotel and while away the afternoon relaxing with family or friends in the spacious lounges and foyer areas of The Ardilaun in front of the fire.

World’s most colourful 5km arrives in Gort

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Run or Dye, the world’s most colourful 5k run, is making a splash in Lough Cutra Castle in Gort on Saturday September 6. It's the fun, friendly event for all the community, where colour is the name of the game. Hundreds have already registered, so if you're up for a bit of colour in your life - log onto  http://uk.runordye.com/ today. Remember Run or Dye not just for runners, it's for walkers and joggers too, regardless of age, athletic ability, shape or size, everyone is welcome—from parents and children to professionals and students. Just come dressed in white and ready to have fun!

60th Clarenbridge Oyster Festival brings The Stunning, oysters and apples

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Where can you get two days of world renowned fresh oysters, unbelievable live music, competitions galore, delicious food, dancing, fun activities for all the family, a Queen and much more — The Clarenbridge Oyster Festival 2014 of course.

Seek help if suicidal, urges founder of Tuam crisis centre

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

“Do not be afraid to seek help if you feel suicidal” is the message from the founder of Pieta House, the suicide and self-harm crisis centre in Tuam.

Joan Freeman’s appeal comes ahead of Suicide Awareness Week which begins on September 8.

Clarinbridge gears up for annual market day

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

The picturesque village of Clarinbridge will take its annual step back in time on Saturday September 6 when it holds its hugely popular annual market day. The day, which includes displays of local traditional culture and fare, marks the beginning of the world famous Clarinbridge Oyster Festival.

Free back-to-school asthma clinics to be held in Galway for parents and teachers

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Emergency hospital admissions for children with asthma increase significantly in the month of September, and the Asthma Society of Ireland is providing free training and support in Galway on September 16 to help parents and teachers.

Explaining the Ice Bucket Challenge in the style of Druid

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Location: A cottage on Aran. A turf fire crackles in the grate. A woman in a shawl (prob played by Marie Mullen) shuffles across the stage and spits into the flames. A howling sea wind is heard outside, battering the cottage.

AIB launches third level student campaign

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

AIB has launched its latest third level student campaign. A range of reduced rate loan facilities are available for students and parents and are designed to assist with the cost of financing third level education. These include the student contribution charge loan, a parental student finance loan, a student personal loan, and a specialist faculty loan. AIB approves nine out of 10 student loans and is the number one student bank in Ireland.

Learn Russian language and culture with Paper Crane

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Paper Crane is a Russian educational club which has celebrated its sixth anniversary this year. It educates children and adults in preserving and promoting the heritage of Russian traditions and the language itself, in bringing together all enthusiasts interested in the past, present, and future of Russian culture.

While the benefits of preserving Russian culture for Ireland’s Russian community are obvious, this practise can also benefit the country as a whole by encouraging further integration of the Russian-speaking community into Irish society, while Irish people will have the opportunity to become acquainted with Russian language and culture.

New courses in beauty therapy at Georgina Price

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

The Georgina Price College of Beauty Galway is currently enrolling for its new 2014 schedule of classes.

Achieve top results with the Galway Study Centre

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Nothing comes easy in this life. It came down to some hard work and determination from students to produce another fine Leaving Certificate performance at the Galway Study Centre this year.

Clubs, classes and more at Croí na Gaillimhe

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Croí na Gaillimhe is located in the heart of Galway city but its work goes very much to the heart of the Galway community. It was founded in 2009 and is based in Maureen O’Connell House, 1 Mill Street,

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