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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It has introduced a number of services to the region, such as radiotherapy, open heart surgery, PET/CT imaging, robotic assisted surgery, and laser eye surgery.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Salthill Hotel tailors each wedding according to a couple’s needs and the elegant ballroom is spacious and finished to the highest standard for that special day.

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.

The four-floor late bar, located on Shop Street, has become a popular live music venue since opening its doors last summer, boasting live bands and DJs from Wednesday to Sunday.

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.

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.

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”.

This is the view of Galway Reform Alliance senator Fidelma Healy-Eames, who was commenting on pension figures that would be available to Ms Geoghegan Quinn on her retirement in October.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In his presentation at City Hall on Monday, CEO of Ireland West Airport Knock, Joe Gilmore, explained how the airport, which is owned by a public trust, is currently facing a debt of €9 million and is looking to enter into a partnership deal with Galway City Council as well as six other councils - Galway County, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, Sligo, and Donegal - to help raise money for its future development. He told councillors tthe airport was seeking approval “only in principal” and there would be further discussions of possible investment.

New bikes for city rental to be unveiled today

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

The new Coca-Cola Zero branded bikes, which will be used as part of the Galway Bike Rental Scheme, are to be unveiled at the Spanish Arch this morning.

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