Find your own Operation Transformation programme at Galway Health & Fitness Expo this weekend
Thu, Feb 28, 2013
An interesting line-up of talks and exhibitors has been announced for Galway Health and Fitness Expo which takes place at the Black Box venue this Saturday and Sunday (March 2 and 3). The event is designed to provide something for everyone from sports enthusiasts to people looking to live a healthier life through dietary and lifestyle changes.
Read more ...Croí announces partnership with Galway Food Festival
Thu, Feb 28, 2013
Croí, the west of Ireland heart and stroke charity, this week announced a health and lifestyle partnership with Galway Food Festival 2013.
The festival, which will take place on Easter Bank Holiday weekend from Thursday March 28 to Monday April 1, aims to promote Galway as a good food destination and to highlight the importance of food provenance, sustainability, and healthy eating.
Read more ...How do you solve a problem like county representation?
Thu, Feb 28, 2013
In his foreword to the document Putting People First – An Action Programme for Effective Local Government, the Minister for the Environment, ‘Big’ Phil Hogan had this to say:
Read more ...Mercy nuns asked to hand over property to City Hall in wake of Magdalene report
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
The Sisters of Mercy should hand over property it owns on College Road to establish a commemorative garden for the women who endured time in the city’s Magdalene Laundry.
Read more ...New approach to Rag Week revelry is welcome
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
The students of Galway are currently drinking their way through the traditional, if unofficial, Rag Week.
Read more ...Rail disruption
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
Rail passengers from Galway will be using bus services between the city and Athenry this weekend.
Read more ...Council to begin Housing Needs Assessment
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
The Galway City Council’s Housing Department has begun its Housing Needs Assessment with a view to competing its work by April.
People in need of accommodation; whose current accommodation is inadequate; who are unable to provide adequate accommodation from their own resources; and those who have not already applied to the City Council for housing are asked to contact City Hall as soon as possible.
Read more ...Gardai confirm Rag Week hassle of previous years not repeated
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
Concerns that the riotous scenes of previous years could be repeated, or even surpassed, have abated somewhat after Galway gardai confirmed the majority of students taking part in this year’s ‘unofficial’ Rag Week celebrations have been behaving themselves.
Read more ...Mandatory guidelines for windfarms demanded
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
Only mandatory guidelines for the erection and operation of windfarms will be acceptable to people in East Connemara as the number of wind turbines in the area continues to multiply.
Read more ...Former book-keeper faces trial for stealing nearly €10,500
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
The trial of a former city centre nightclub book-keeper who denies fraudulantly stealing €10,490 from her employer during a period of more than a year is due to begin this morning before a jury.
Read more ...Call for introduction of alcohol treatment and support services
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
A strategy group set up to prevent and reduce alcohol related harm is calling for a range of alcohol treatment and support services to be introduced.
Read more ...Man attacks taxi with wheelbrace, court hears
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
A 21-year-old Connemara man, who violently attacked a taxi by smashing the car window with a wheel brace and putting the driver and the juvenile passengers in fear, has been remanded on continuing bail to allow time for compensation to be gathered and for the preparation of reports.
Read more ...Free family events to celebrate Engineers Week
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
Aspiring engineers, young and old, can take part in a special week of family events to celebrate National Engineers Week in Galway.
Read more ...Man pleads guilty to dealing cannabis worth more than €13,000
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
A former casino worker has pleaded guilty to dealing drugs worth more than €13,000 at Galway Circuit Criminal Court this week.
Read more ...Youth volunteers wanted for youth café
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
The Foróige Galway City Youth Café in the Fairgreen is seeking volunteers who will take on leadership roles and work with young people.
Read more ...Search is on for simply the best business in Galway
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
The deadline for the Best Of Galway awards is midnight Sunday February 24, and already more than 90 businesses have registered to compete in various categories.
Read more ...Entrepreneurial networking event
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
Exponential, an NUI Galway event which allows the public to meet start-up founders, students, techies and entrepreneurs in a fun and casual way, will take place in the Townhouse Bar on Tuesday, February 26 at 7.30pm.
Read more ...Galway is high risk for septic tank inspections
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
Galway has been designated one of the top high risk areas “in need of greatest protection” by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which has launched its national plan for septic tank and waste water treatment system inspections and procedures.
Read more ...Free adult art classes at city museum
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
The Galway City Museum will host free art classes for adults this coming Tuesday and on Saturday March 2 from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
Read more ...Coffee morning in aid of Console
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
BORN Kitchen hosted a charity coffee morning in aid of Console on Valentine’s Day. Console is a national organisation supporting people in suicidal crisis and those bereaved by suicide. Tea, coffee, and freshly baked treats were enjoyed by all who supported to raise money for this very worthy cause. Great prizes including BORN clothing vouchers and BORN kitchen vouchers were awarded in the raffle that took place on the day. Deirdre D’Arcy, manager of BORN kitchen, said: “This is a charity that is very close to many of our hearts and we were delighted to host the coffee morning for such a wonderful cause.”
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