IIHCS appointed test centre for key Mandarin language exams

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

The Irish International Hotel and Catering School has announced that it has been appointed by the Confucius Institute in UCC as a test centre for the YCT and HSK exams (Mandarin language exams administrated by Hanban the cultural department of the Chinese government).

Sam Lipsyte: Doulos, Dungeon Masters, and delusions

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

One of the most endearing truths about Galway is its capacity for broadening minds and horizons.

Galway City East - odds are good for a first SF seat since 2004

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

John Mulholland and Keith Finnegan recently discussed the bookmaker’s odds for all the local election candidates across the city on Galway Bay FM.

Calls for CCTV cameras for Salthill and Knocknacarra

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

CCTV cameras should be installed in “trouble spots” in Salthill and Knocknacarra as a way of both tackling and discouraging anti-social behaviour.

Fianna Fáil Galway City West candidate David Burke is calling on City Hall to consider introducing CCTV cameras. The issue has been raised by a number of residents associations in the area.

Renmore residents urged to be vigilant following break-ins

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Renmore householders need to be vigilant for themselves and their neighbours, following a spate of break-ins in the area.

Free WEEE recycling events in Portumna, Loughrea and Mountbellew

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

WEEE Ireland, the Irish compliance scheme for electrical and battery recycling, is holding three free recycling events in Galway this Saturday, April 5. The collection events, in association with Galway County Council, will take place from 10am – 4pm at the following locations: Mart Yart, Portumna; Supervalu Loughrea; and the Regional Co-Operative Mart, Ballygar Road, Mountbellew.

O’Flaherty labels dirty dog owners a ‘disgrace’

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Dog owners who allow their pets to foul in public areas and do not clean the mess left behind are “a disgrace” with “no regard” for anyone else.

Celebrate Communion or confirmation in style at the Radisson Blu

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Host your Communion or confirmation gathering at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway and celebrate with all the family in style.

The legacy of an angel

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

It is amazing how much positivity can come out of a happening that seems to bring nothing but sadness.

Discounts this April with Standún in aid of Galway Simon Community

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

This April Standún Spiddal have teamed up with the Galway Simon Community to help raise awareness and funding for homeless people in Galway. For the month of April, they are encouragingpeopletodonateany unwanted or unused clothes. Standún are kicking things off by hosting a coffee morning on Saturday April 5 between 11am and 2pm in aid of the Galway Simon Community at their store, located in the heart of Connemara and just 12 miles from Galway City.

All walks of life at Cope fashion show

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

COPE Charity Shop on Augustine Street will come to life on April 9 with a unique fashion show with the theme "All Walks Of Life." Cope staff and volunteers will model and put on view a range of clothing and accessories from the shop.

The biggest wrestling roadshow in Europe comes to Galway City

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

The biggest and the best in European Wrestling returns to Galway City with the finest family friendly wrestling action in Europe on Saturday, April 19 at The Black Box at 7.30pm.

Galway-based security service Nightguard offers 24-hour monitoring

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Are you happy with your security? Are you happy with your alarm being monitored in Dublin, Cork, or elsewhere?

Time to take action on crime says Cllr Murphy ahead of tonight’s awareness meeting

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Cllr Michelle Murphy is organising a free crime awareness evening to be held tonight Thursday April 3 at 8pm in the Clybaun Hotel with a number of speakers who will share their experiences and issue practical tips on how to protect yourself and your property.

Games Development Courses at Pulse College, Galway

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

For those with a passion for video games, Pulse College Galway are now offering full-time and part- time training courses in Games Development.

Galway Auction Rooms to host live internet auction

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Galway Auction Rooms will host an auction with a difference on Sunday next. The annual Spring sale of antiques, fine art and interiors will be broadcast live to the world via the Internet.

Galway success story continues as Martin Divilly Butchers opens at Terryland Shopping Centre

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Last Friday saw the opening of Martin Divilly Butchers in Terryland Shopping Centre, 87 years on from the very first Martin Divilly Butchers in Galway city. Martin and Audrey along with their extended families cheered on, as Martin’s daughter Shauna Divilly cut the ribbon.

Sonya Lennon to judge Irish Fashion Innovation Awards at Radisson Blu

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Former ‘Off the Rails’ presenter and fashion designer Sonya Lennon will judge the ‘Red Carpet Award’ at this year’s Irish Fashion Innovation Awards which take place in the Radisson Blu Hotel Galway on Thursday April 17.

Ben Pearce for Electric Garden and Theatre

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Electric Garden and Theatre are set to welcome Ben Pearce to its stage this Saturday night.

The deep house producer and DJ shot to fame after the infectious ‘What I Might Do’ gained widespread radio play and dominated dance floors across the world.

Claregalway Hotels ‘Summer Wedding Soirée’ to mark decade of wedding excellence

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

As it approaches ten years in business, the Claregalway Hotel is to hold a summer wedding soiree.

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