Standúns new look department store a treasure trove this Christmas
Thu, Nov 06, 2008
Standúns newly revamped department Store offers an exciting range of products and gifts to suit all ages.The Ladies’ and mens’ Departments stock international as well as Irish labels.
Read more ...Galway Africans set to celebrate at the Afro-Caribbean Party
Thu, Nov 06, 2008
Galway’s African and Caribbean communities are set to hold a major celebration in the city to promote multiculturalism and integration in the region.
Read more ...Open day for transition year students at the French Institute
Thu, Nov 06, 2008
Students in transition year are no doubt aware of the great opportunities that this year has to offer. As far as French is concerned, there is no better way to learn and appreciate the language than to spend some time in the country.
Read more ...Cases to help Enable Ireland with festive wine fair
Thu, Nov 06, 2008
Cases Wine Warehouse on the Tuam Rd will host a Christmas Wine Fair in aid of Enable Ireland on Thursday November 13. Cases who are celebrating their first year in business have chosen Enable Ireland as their charity partner for the coming year.
Read more ...New screening service for macular degeneration in Salthill
Thu, Nov 06, 2008
Salthill optician Andrea Concannon has set up a screening service for macular degeneration at her practice.
Read more ...Clothe a friend this Christmas
Thu, Nov 06, 2008
Clothes make for a great Christmas gift if you know a particular outfit that someone wants, or else you know that person’s taste in clothes really well.
Read more ...Every car likes accessories
Thu, Nov 06, 2008
Car accessories are always useful, especially for people who are a little more than fond of their vehicles. It’s always safe to go for accessories that will fit every car, like fancy air fresheners, favourite music compilations to make journeys more pleasurable, or personalised key rings.
If air fresheners or key rings don’t appeal to you, go for something more serious. A DVD on how to avoid speeding fines is an idea, or flat style fancy wiper blades. Unattractive scratches on paintwork of vehicles are unavoidable over time. There are special scratch removers out there that get rid of scratches, small marks, and scuffs quickly and reliably from all colours of paint and all types of finishes including metallic. If your friend’s car has some scratches, this should make for a good gift.
Read more ...Show your creative side when shopping for artists
Thu, Nov 06, 2008
If you have friends with artistic souls and interests, consider enrolling them for a course in pottery, drawing, photography, etc. You might secretly think they have a big talent that is being wasted (and so might they!), but sometimes people just need a little push to do the right thing. They will thank you once they become famous artists!
Read more ...Make someone’s Christmas with a merry mobile
Thu, Nov 06, 2008
There is still a considerable number of people in this world who appreciate practical gifts. When you look for gifts for such people, it might be that little bit easier, but it definitely helps to know them to a certain extent. Of course if you’re really practical, you will find use for anything you get, but even if a gift is a functional one, it’s nice for it to be one we enjoy using as well.
Read more ...Galway councillors break ranks to condemn increases in class sizes
Thu, Oct 30, 2008
After feeling a fortnight of public ire, two Government councillors in Galway broke ranks to publicly to state their opposition to the highly controversial cuts to education proposed in the Budget.
Read more ...President McAleese visits Galway today
Thu, Oct 30, 2008
President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, will be out and about in Galway today for a series of engagements.
Read more ...Fahey proposes new scheme to re-ignite the housing market in Galway
Thu, Oct 30, 2008
Galway West TD Frank Fahey is proposing an initiative which he believes could kick-start the stagnant property market in Galway and provide first time buyers with affordable homes with little risk of loosing money in a time of falling prices.
Read more ...Science fun day at Galway Atlantaquaria
Thu, Oct 30, 2008
Galway Atlantaquaria, supported by the Marine Institute, will be holding a packed programme of events for Science Week Ireland.
Read more ...Two old blocks - which one to chop?
Thu, Oct 30, 2008
Two blocks of a similar size – one of brass, the other plasticine. Which one would displace the most water when dropped into a beaker? If you don't know the answer, then maybe it's time you headed back to school – or maybe not.
Read more ...Teachers and parents to march against education cuts
Thu, Oct 30, 2008
Dismayed teachers and parents from all over Galway and the west are set to take part in a major protest march in Eyre Square on Saturday, November 8.
Read more ...NUIG’s nursing courses to be reduced
Thu, Oct 30, 2008
The NUI Galway Students’ Union voted unanimously to condemn the HSE’s “attack” on student nurses.
Read more ...Stop big HSE salaries or resign, McCormack tells Harney
Thu, Oct 30, 2008
Health Minister Mary Harney should put a stop to the €1.4 million in bonuses paid to 100 HSE executives and to the fees and bonuses given to PR consultants or else she should resign from her position.
Read more ...HSE West spends €13 million on taxis and minibuses in HSE West
Thu, Oct 30, 2008
There was a spend of €13 million by the Health Service Executive in the west on taxis and minibuses for patients and staff over the past five years.
Read more ...Airport strike action averted
Thu, Oct 30, 2008
Industrial action at Galway Airport was averted after management agreed to defer the implementation of reduced working hours until after a Labour Relations Committee (LRC) hearing takes place next week.
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