International School of Make-up Artistry now enrolling
Thu, Jun 26, 2014
The International School of Make-up Artistry is currently taking enrolments for its full time and part time courses. These courses cover all areas of beauty make-up, from beginners to advanced levels, including day, evening, bridal, airbrushing, fashion make-up, and all the latest trend looks.
Read more ...Summer 2014 kayaking courses at Corrib Canoe
Thu, Jun 26, 2014
Corrib Canoe Courses is a fun and friendly way to learn to kayak right in the middle of Galway city.
Read more ...Schools out for summer
Thu, Jun 26, 2014
The corridors of most schools across Ireland will be empty of students tomorrow evening on the last day of the school academic year.
As students throughout Galway celebrate the start of their summer holidays, there are also working parents throughout the county who too have been counting down the days - a deadline in which they must finalise last-minute camps, activities, holidays, and child-minding arrangements to fill the nine weeks ahead.
Read more ...Why Joan Burton is the best choice for Labour leader
Thu, Jun 26, 2014
Insider is, this week, looking at the contest for the Labour leadership, from a Labour perspective, in the aftermath of what was a disastrous election for the party in which it lost three seats on the Galway City Council.
Read more ...New antiques shop opens in Headford
Thu, Jun 26, 2014
Rosie’s, a new antiques and gift shop, has opened in High Street, Headford and will hold an open day on Friday.
Read more ...Huge turn out for the Galway Simon Kick Assphalt Race
Thu, Jun 26, 2014
The sun shone and the crowds came out for the Galway Simon Kick Assphalt Race on Sunday.
Read more ...Independence Day party at The Stock Exchange Bar
Thu, Jun 26, 2014
Exchange Bar The Stock Exchange Bar is celebrating Independence Day on Friday July 4.
Read more ...Open day at health and herbs for Enable Ireland Galway
Thu, Jun 26, 2014
Health and Herbs is holding an open day at its premises on Sea Road on Saturday from 12 noon to 4pm in aid of local charity Enable Ireland.
Read more ...World Cup moneyback bonanza with Tom Dempsey Flooring
Thu, Jun 26, 2014
Tom Dempsey Flooring, Oranmore, is offering a unique moneyback offer for flooring products purchased during the World Cup.
For those who buy any carpets, wood, rugs, laminate or luxury vinyls that are manufactured or originated in a country that wins the World Cup, Tom Dempsey will refund 50 per cent of the produce price.
Read more ...Big O Taxis treats children of Lakeview School
Thu, Jun 26, 2014
The weather played its part in a wonderful day out for special needs children from Lakeview School, organised by Big O Taxis, in conjunction with Londis, Newcastle Rd, and Turoe Pet Farm.
Read more ...Further reductions at Kilkenny’s end of season sale
Thu, Jun 26, 2014
The Kilkenny Shop has extended its end of season sale with further reductions on fashion and accessories.
Read more ...Youth Work Ireland and CAPE achieve success with ‘Just for the Health of It’ initiative
Thu, Jun 26, 2014
Youth Work Ireland Galway and the CAPE, Circles and Peer Education, Project would like to congratulate their health and wellbeing group “Just for the Health of it” for achieving their Youth Pass Certificates.
Read more ...Last few places at Galway’s first wedding master class
Thu, Jun 26, 2014
The first wedding master class at the Lough Rea Hotel & Spa will be held on June 29 from 2pm to 6pm.
Read more ...Macnas’ Boy Explorer to visit Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Brigit’s Garden
Thu, Jun 26, 2014
Macnas’ spectacular 15 feet-high Boy Explorer will be making a special visit to Brigit’s Garden on Sunday June 29 for the Teddy Bears’Picnic.
Read more ...Galway peace activists on trial tomorrow
Mon, Jun 23, 2014
Galway Alliance Against War members Margaretta D’Arcy and Niall Farrell will appear before Ennis District Court at 10.30am tomorrow (Tuesday June 24).
Read more ...Council to examine sewage health hazard at Ballinfoyle Park
Thu, Jun 19, 2014
Galway City Council is to produce a comprehensive report on the sewerage system in the Ballinfoyle Park area amid reports of sewage oozing out in back gardens and green areas.
The plight of some residents in Ballinfoyle Park was outlined at a meeting of the local authority this week when councillors were asked to approve the Part 8 planning process of a development which would see the fire damaged number 59 Ballinfoyle Park demolished and replaced by a two storey dwelling and number 60 into a three bedroom house. Following public consultation a submission, in the form of a petition signed by 13 residents, was sent to the planning department.
Read more ...Up to sixty jobs expected to go at Tuam company
Thu, Jun 19, 2014
Staff at contact lens manufacturer Transitions Optical have been warned that the Tuam-based company is facing up to 60 job losses.
Read more ...Community given chance to submit Knocknacarra centre plan
Thu, Jun 19, 2014
Concerns that the new €3.4 million Knocknacarra Community Centre will be taken over by a commercial operator have been allayed somewhat with community groups and local clubs now being given a six-week window to submit a business plan for the running and management of the facility.
Read more ...Galway businesses soldier on despite heatwave
Thu, Jun 19, 2014
With the summer weather finally hitting Galway, many people are leaving the shadows of the home and heading outside to bask in the rays.
Read more ...Thank you to the unknown soldier who helped injured child
Thu, Jun 19, 2014
Fergal Fahey and his six-year-old daughter Hazel of Merlin Park, Galway, were dealt a shock last Wednesday afternoon when Hazel was injured after being knocked off her bike.
As the young girl was cycling out of the grounds of her school, Gaelscoil Dara, Renmore, she was thrown off balance when the driver of a parked car swung the door open in front of her and hit her.
Read more ...