Countdown to Christmas at Stauntons Allcare Late Night Pharmacy!
Tue, Dec 10, 2019
As the countdown to Christmas continues, the lucky people will have all of their Christmas shopping done and dusted. But for those still searching for that perfect gift for the special someone in their lives, why not pay a visit to Stauntons Allcare Late Night Pharmacy. A family-run business in the heart of Salthill (beside Morton's ), Stauntons Allcare Pharmacy has gifts from all sizes including personalised Christmas hampers made to the customer's own choice. Open 365 days a year (including Christmas Day) until 10 pm, customers can select from a vast range of products in-store from perfumes and makeup including leading brands such as Environ, Aveda, Dryrobes, Jane Iredarle, Dermalogica, Yonka, Chanel, Caudalie and Decleor. There are plenty of electrical gifts from which to choose including GHD, L’Oréal steampods, and Lanaiblo dryers.
Read more ...Tiny Traders Makes a Return Just in Time For Christmas!
Mon, Dec 09, 2019
Much loved local market to host Christmas Gift Fairs this and next weekend. Galway's established local artisan market Tiny Traders Village is set to make a comeback this weekend for the first time in 2 and a half months for their Christmas Gift Fair. The event which is to be held in the downstairs area of Tribeton on Merchant's Road will run this Saturday and Sunday from 11am-6pm and again on the 21st and 22nd.
Read more ...Fantasy Football round 16 preview
Fri, Dec 06, 2019
Round 15 was considered an historic round of football as for the first time the Premier League would be streamed into the homes of fans thanks to Amazon Prime Video. That was the case of course if you were a football fan watching in the UK. Those watching on in Ireland had to contend with Premier Sports, a channel to which one can only subscribe by purchasing another channel - and they say football is for supporters?
Read more ...Report hightlights 'uninhabitable, unsafe, and unhealthy' Traveller accommodation in Galway
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Almost none of the safety and health concerns raised by the Traveller community have been addressed across 18 sites and group housing schemes in Galway city and county since a monitoring project focusing on Traveller accommodation began in 2017, according to a report published this week.
Read more ...Get unique hand-crafted gifts from the Ceardlann Craft Village this Christmas!
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
If you’re looking for something unique, hand-crafted & local to give this Christmas, look no further than the Ceardlann Craft Village in Spiddal. Only 20 minutes from Galway city on the shores of the Wild Atlantic Way, the Ceardlann is a one stop shop for your Christmas gifts. Featuring over 10 different artists and an award-winning Café- there truly is something for everyone at the Ceardlann Craft Village.
Read more ...Hanley accuses city council of 'failing' Travellers
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
The Galway City Council has been accused of having "failed local Travellers by not providing the proper provision of housing," by Social Democrats Galway City East councillor Owen Hanley.
Read more ...Why we need to promote tolerance in today’s multicultural society
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Today in Ireland there is an undercurrent growing which is tearing away at the moral fibre of Irish society. It is causing division. It is creating an atmosphere of hate, a separation of people into 'us and them', and creating intolerance for minority communities and their cultural traditions.
Read more ...Connolly welcomes commitment to refurbish Mutton Island lighthouse
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
A commitment to refurbish the lighthouse on Mutton Island, made this week, by the city manager Brendan McGrath, has been welcomed by Fianna Fáil Galway City West councillor, John Connolly.
Read more ...People Before Profit table quiz in aid of St Joseph's school
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
People Before Profit Galway will be hold a general knowledge table quiz in aid of St Joseph's Special School, Thomas Hynes Road, Newcastle, on Wednesday December 11 at 8pm.
Read more ...Three Galway volunteers to be honoured at national awards ceremony tomorrow night
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Three Galway volunteers have been shortlisted for a prestigious annual national volunteer competition which celebrates the hard work and dedication of volunteers throughout the country.
Read more ...Galway Community Circus honoured at IPB Pride of Place awards
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
The circus took top prize in the Creative Place Initiative category.
Read more ...SleepOut Funds needed more than ever, says COPE
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Twenty-eight men and women from Galway’s business community will take part in COPE Galway’s biggest fundraising event of the year tomorrow night (Friday, 6th December) to raise awareness and essential funds for COPE Galway’s Homeless Services.
Read more ...Cannon urges use of new interactive map to tackle illegal dumping
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
An East Galway TD has welcomed the launch of a new interactive map identifying all legal waste collection companies in Galway, in order to further tackle illegal dumping.
Read more ...Ireland West Airport wins award for Age Friendly Recognition programme
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Ireland West Airport last week won a National Chambers Ireland award, in collaboration with Mayo County Council, in recognition as the first airport in Ireland to adopt the Age Friendly Recognition Programme.
Read more ...McDonald’s Ireland contributed €6.2 million to Galway economy
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
McDonald’s Ireland has revealed that the company contributed €6.2 million directly to the local economy in Galway in 2017, through restaurant activity, employee salaries, and taxes.
McDonald’s has launched an economic impact report, ‘McDonald’s in Ireland’, highlighting the significant economic contribution of the company in Ireland. In total, McDonald’s contributed €196 million directly to the Irish economy.
Read more ...Get your family along to Sunday’s Claregalway Jingle Bells fun runs and walks
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Families of all ages and abilities are invited to come along for the Claregalway Jingle Bells fun run/walk to be held this weekend.
Read more ...Hanley accuses city council of ‘failing’ Travellers
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
The Galway City Council has been accused of having “failed local Travellers by not providing the proper provision of housing,” by Social Democrats Galway City East councillor Owen Hanley.
Cllr Hanley was speaking after the protests, hosted by Galway Traveller Movement, which were held outside City Hall on Monday. He alleged that the local authority had not applied for money from the specific Traveller accommodation fund.
Read more ...Canney approved sports funding of €4.2 million
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
The Government has announced an investment package of €4.2 million in sports and physical activity funding, including awards for the Galway Local Sports Partnership.
Read more ...Kyne approves funding for Inishbofin development company
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Funding totalling €103,530 to support a development company on Inishbofin was approved this week by Aire don Ghaeilge, don Ghaeltacht agus do na hOileáin, Seán Kyne.
Read more ...Just €1 each way on city council Christmas Park and Ride
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Mayor of Galway City, Cllr Mike Cubbard and Chair of the Transport Strategic Policy Committee, Cllr Eddie Hoare, launched the Galway City Council Christmas Park and Ride Service this week.
The annual Christmas Park and Ride will start tomorrow Friday December 6 and run until Tuesday December 24 2019. The Service will operate from Galway Racecourse to the City Centre Coach Station at Fairgreen, from 9.30am to 9.15pm, Monday to Saturday, and from 11.00am to 9.15pm on Sundays.
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