An independent candidate for Connemara - happy to nail his colours to the mast

Thu, May 08, 2014

Canvassing Connemara last weekend, local election independent hopeful Ronan Garvey says he met many people who share his dissatisfaction with the lack of accountability in the country.

Galway's one stop shop for divorce or separation

Thu, May 08, 2014

Couples throughout the country whose marriages have broken down can divorce or separate through mediation saving legal fees in the process.

Special open days for Coláiste Bhaile Chláir at The Schoolwear Centre

Thu, May 08, 2014

Two special open nights are being held in The Schoolwear Centre in Liosbán on Monday May 19 and Tuesday May 20 from 5pm to 7.30pm to facilitate the incoming students of Coláiste Bhaile Chláir.

Second Aware support group for Galway city

Thu, May 08, 2014

Aware, the national organisation providing support, information, and education around depression, has just announced a second support group for Galway city. The new group meets every Monday from 8pm (including Bank Holidays) in Ard Family Resource Centre, Doughiska Road.

Network Galway tenth annual Business Woman of the Year awards

Thu, May 08, 2014

The launch of Galway’s 10th annual Business Woman of the Year awards took place at The g Hotel last Wednesday evening April 30. A number of outstanding business women went forward to interview in categories including Network Galway Business Woman of the Year (New Business), Network Galway Business Woman of the Year (Self Employed), Network Galway Business Woman of the Year (Employee), and Outstanding Galway Business Woman of the Year.

Gigantic summer sample sale in Belladonna

Thu, May 08, 2014

It is sale time at Belladonna Bridal, one of Ireland’s best loved bridal shops located in Centrepoint, Liosbán.

Garth Brooks and Kasabian tickets up for grabs at Hanley.ie

Thu, May 08, 2014

Itisshapinguptobea summer to remember at Hanley’s Galway. The retail store is giving its customers an opportunity to win sold-out tickets to two of the most anticipated concerts of the year; Kasabian and Garth Brooks.

Clybaun Hotel to host Bubbly Baby Market on May18

Thu, May 08, 2014

New and expecting parents looking for baby items can check out the Bubbly Baby Market.

Breakfast and spa mornings with ESPA at The g

Thu, May 08, 2014

Need a break but too busy to get away? ESPA at the g is offering a new breakfast and spa package for midweek mornings in May.

Table quiz in aid of Jigsaw Galway at The Stock Exchange Bar

Thu, May 08, 2014

The Stock Exchange Bar will hold a fundraising table quiz in aid of Jigsaw Galway on Wednesday May 21 from 8pm.

Local Enterprise Office Galway sponsors Blas Na hEireann

Thu, May 08, 2014

The Local Enterprise Office Galway is to sponsor the categories of Best in Galway and Best in Farmers Market Galway at the Blas Na hEireann Awards in Dingle later this year.

OMG @ ZHIVAGO: Galway's entertainment retailer

Thu, May 08, 2014

OMG @ Zhivago is your one stop shop for all the latest, exciting releases. The store has recently revamped its CD and DVD layout and more than doubled its vinyl selection. Vinyl is back with a bang with the recent international record store day proving a huge success in Galway.

Extend tax incentive scheme to Salthill Village

Thu, May 08, 2014

Fianna Fáil local election candidate, David Burke, has called for the Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan, to extend a current Urban Renewal Scheme introduced in Budget 2013 to Salthill village to revitalise the centre of Salthill and further develop the village as a tourism hub on the west coast of Ireland.

Western Intercounty Adoption Organisation to hold summer barbecue

Thu, May 08, 2014

The Western Intercountry Adoption Organisation (WIAO) is inviting adoptive families, their wider families, and their friends to its summer barbcue on Sunday May 18 in the Cloonacanueen Castle, Tuam Road.

More and more people turn to revolutionary new roofing system

Thu, May 08, 2014

Since its launch in Ireland late last year, FlexiStop has been used to solve numerous roofing problems in all kinds of situations.

Flannery accuses Leisureland board of ‘dereliction of duty’

Thu, May 08, 2014

Local Election candidate for Galway West, Pearce Flannery, has reacted angrily to the news that the board of Leisureland is to only receive an update from the facility’s management at a monthly meeting tomorrow, May 9.

Engineering students offered €20k scholarship

Thu, May 08, 2014

A scholarship worth €20,000 is available to Galway’s engineering students if they are currently attending secondary school.

‘Outrageous’ - Galway Film Fleadh budget slashed by €2,000

Thu, May 01, 2014

Despite Galway’s bid to become an UNESCO City of Film, the Galway City Council has slashed almost €4,000 from grants to local film organisations, a move which has been described as “outrageous”.

New motorway expected to create one thousand new jobs

Thu, May 01, 2014

More than 1,000 jobs are expected to be created in the Galway construction sector, following the signing of contracts to build the M17-M18 Gort-Tuam motorway.

Filling potholes leaves roads looking ‘like patchwork quilts’ says Thomas

Thu, May 01, 2014

Filling potholes is not a solution to dire road conditions in Moycullen/Roscahill, where the road surfaces themselves remain unchanged since the 1970s.

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