As FG/Labour support falls, is re-election plausible?
Thu, Jul 10, 2014
Last Friday saw much fanfare in the USA, and among Irish-based Americans, for the Independence Day celebrations, but in Ireland a dominant theme of political discourse - even close to two months after the local the European elections - is more of Independents’ Day.
Read more ...Brave Dolores Keane returns with new Irish concert tour
Thu, Jul 10, 2014
Singing star Dolores Keane is embarking on a comeback concert tour after battling cancer and alcoholism and courageously speaking on television about coming back from the brink, determined that the fans will experience her singing at its best.
The steely determination that has seen the Galway singer defeat the demons in her personal life has again fired her with enthusiasm for her upcoming live performances with a band of carefully hand-picked top musicians, with support from local folk star Don Stiffe.
Read more ...Swap to Arrabawn Skim Plus Milk for the summer
Thu, Jul 10, 2014
People are generally more health conscious in the summer, and whether hard at work or soaking up the rays, it is the right time to make the swap to Arrabawn Skim Plus Milk.
Read more ...Dr Clare’s skin clinic information evening at The Ardilaun
Thu, Jul 10, 2014
A free information evening on skin problems will take place at The Ardilaun hotel on Tuesday July 15 at 7pm.
Read more ...Special pre-theatre menu at McCambridges
Thu, Jul 10, 2014
McCambridges is launching a pre-theatre menu for the duration of the Galway International Arts Festival.
It will run from 5pm to 8pm Wednesday to Saturday throughout the two weeks.
Read more ...Portwest products cater for all walks of life
Thu, Jul 10, 2014
Portwest is an Irishowned and family-run wholesale and retail business that has been in operation since 1904. While the wholesale side of the business has been operating successfully for many years, the retail side is relatively new.
Read more ...Galway Clinic celebrates tenth birthday
Thu, Jul 10, 2014
Since it opened its doors in 2004, the Galway Clinic has improved local cancer care services for the west of Ireland.
Read more ...Learn to go online for €20 at the Learning Institute
Thu, Jul 10, 2014
The Learning Institute, Galway, has been successful in securing funding from the Irish Computer Society and is now offering computer courses for beginners for €20.
Read more ...OMG @ Zhivago - stay connected
Thu, Jul 10, 2014
OMG @ Zhivago is the place to go for all entertainment needs, including the latest albums for €12.99.
Carrying the largest range of CDs, DVDs, Blu Rays, Irish music, headphones and electronics in the west of Ireland, OMG @ ZHIVAGO is open Monday to Saturday until 10pm and Sunday until 9pm.
Read more ...Kix Electronic Cigarettes opens new Galway vaping outlet
Thu, Jul 10, 2014
Kix Electronic Cigarettes, market leader in a rapidlygrowing electronic cigarette industry throughout Ireland, has recently opening a vaping outlet at 3 Cross Street Lower.
Read more ...Salthill Hotel – leading wedding venue
Thu, Jul 10, 2014
Salthill Hotel, one of the west’s leading wedding destinations for 50 years, offers all-inclusive wedding packages starting from €55 per person.
Read more ...Stock Exchange celebrates first birthday with The Garth Brooks Experience
Thu, Jul 10, 2014
The Stock Exchange Bar is set to celebrate its first birthday on Friday July 18 with live entertainment from a Garth Brooks tribute band.
Read more ...Margaretta D’Arcy to present herself for arrest on Wednesday
Mon, Jul 07, 2014
Peace activist Margaretta D’Arcy will present herself for arrest on Wednesday morning following her refusal to sign a bond to stay away from restricted areas of Shannon Airport.
Read more ...Negotiations may lead to Galway Airport re-opening
Thu, Jul 03, 2014
Galway Airport may reopen in the near future as discussions regarding the operation of a service there are ongoing between the county’s two local authorities and a Galway-based company.
Read more ...Senator brands Maire Geoghegan Quinn pension ‘immoral’
Thu, Jul 03, 2014
It is “immoral” for EU Commissioner Maire Geoghegan Quinn to receive a pension totalling more than €3,000 a week as “one pension should be enough for anyone”.
Read more ...Dog owners not cleaning up are a ‘disgrace’, says Cllr O’Flaherty
Thu, Jul 03, 2014
Dog owners allowing their pets to foul in public areas are a “disgrace”, according to city councillor Terry O’Flaherty who is calling on the Galway City Council to erect signs, particularly at beaches and parks.
Read more ...Councillors criticise ‘illogical’ rent payments for library buildings
Thu, Jul 03, 2014
City councillors have called for the council to examine the possibility of acquiring permanent buildings to house library services instead of the “illogical” practice of paying rent of nearly €350,000 a year.
Read more ...Amplified busking set to be banned by council?
Thu, Jul 03, 2014
A proposal to ban buskers using amplifiers is set to come before the next Galway City Council meeting on July 21 - the latest in a long line of calls to see buskers revert to ‘unplugged’ performances.
Read more ...One-parent families to be ‘put under pressure’
Thu, Jul 03, 2014
One-parent families in Galway will be put “under increasing financial pressure” following changes to the one parent family payment which sees the age limit for the youngest child reduced from 10 to seven.
Read more ...Galway City Council to examine investment in Knock airport
Thu, Jul 03, 2014
The Galway City Council is to join up with six other local authorities in examining an investment opportunity in Ireland West Airport Knock in the hopes that increased passenger numbers will lead to further development of business and tourism throughout the county.
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