Heated meeting hears 2020 chief ask stakeholders to focus on delivering one of world’s top cultural events

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

The chief executive of Galway 2020 has this week called on all the stakeholders to focus on the bigger picture and help deliver what will be one of the world’s top cultural events.

Study recruiting participants who care for people with dementia

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

The Centre for Economic and Social Research on Dementia at NUI Galway are leading the first ever study in Ireland looking at supports and services available for people with dementia and their families following a recent diagnosis. The study aims to recruit informal carers, often family members, who are providing regular care and support to a loved one diagnosed with dementia in 2017 or 2018.

The itinerary Fly To Rovaniemi The magic begins as soon as visitors touch down where they will be greeted by Santa’s elves and whisked off to Rovaniemi’s Santa Park, where they will be g

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

Fashion is all about making big, bold style choices. That can mean mixing prints, loading up on accessories, or going all out with bright colors. However, the most fashionable look of all is owning your style and feeling comfortable in your own skin. Proprietor of Lanidor Ladies Fashion Ireland, Caroline McCarthy, wholeheartedly agrees with this sentiment as she sat down with the Galway Advertiser to chat about how she got involved with Portugal’s largest brand of women’s clothes, following her dream, and the future plans she has for Lanidor in Ireland.

“I was on holidays in Portugal and came across a Lanidor store in the city of Portimão and I really liked the look of the shop and loved the window display,” says Galway native, Caroline McCarthy in Lanidor’s beautiful, chic boutique on Eyre Street. “So I went in, had a look around, and really liked the clothes. The quality of the clothing stuck me initially. It was very good quality but very well priced. I did not know anything about the Lanidor brand until then; I had not even heard of the brand but it was really love at first sight.

‘I had not even heard of the brand but it was really love at first sight’

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

Fashion is all about making big, bold style choices. That can mean mixing prints, loading up on accessories, or going all out with bright colors. However, the most fashionable look of all is owning your style and feeling comfortable in your own skin. Proprietor of Lanidor Ladies Fashion Ireland, Caroline McCarthy, wholeheartedly agrees with this sentiment as she sat down with the Galway Advertiser to chat about how she got involved with Portugal’s largest brand of women’s clothes, following her dream, and the future plans she has for Lanidor in Ireland.

Stefan Lundstrom appointed General Manager of the Galmont Hotel and Spa

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

The MHL Hotel Collection (MHL) has appointed Stefan Lundstrom as General Manager of The Galmont Hotel and Spa, Galway.

Stefan, a native of Sweden, has had an exciting career in hospitality management spanning over 20 years. He started his career with MHL Hotel Collection as Operations Manager in the Limerick Strand in November 2008. His journey with MHL continued and in May 2011 he was promoted to the position of General Manager at the Harbour Hotel in Galway. He successfully managed that hotel for more than five years and then moved back to Limerick in October 2016, to take up the position of General Manager at the Limerick Strand Hotel.

Exciting times ahead for Salthill Hotel

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

“We are delighted with the vision that is planned for Salthill Hotel. The energy in our management team and staff is exciting and refreshing. It is a great honour to lead this hotel into exciting times ahead and be part of the wonderful story of this great Galway hotel.” - Nigel Canavan, general manager of Salthill Hotel.

KD Autoparts celebrate celebrates nineteen years of looking after your car and your culture

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

It has been an eventful year for KD Autoparts — as they prepare to mark their 19th birthday, marking almost two decades of excellence in looking after your cars, but they were also recognized for their contribution to preserving the Irish language with their nomination in the 2018 Gradam awards.

Official opening of Corrandulla playground tomorrow evening

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

The official opening of Corrandulla Community Playground will take place tomorrow Friday.The ribbon will be cut jointly by Independent TD Sean Canny and Independent councillor James Charity, chair of the playground committee, in a ceremony at 6pm in Corrandulla.

Cllr Charity said this is significant development and much needed amenity for the community which would not have been possible but for the help and assistance of many sponsors.

Proposed boundary changes will lead to ‘confusion’ says Canney

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

Galway East TD Seán Canney has hit out against a report which proposes radical changes to local municipal district boundaries.The Local Electoral Boundary Committee is recommending a series of changes aimed at making municipal districts smaller to allow councillors to better represent them.

Five ‘must-sea’ attractions at SeaFest 2018

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

From famous ships to flyboarding, seafood and sailing, there is a host of activities on offer at SeaFest 2018, taking place in Galway Harbour on June 29, 30, and July 1.

Business opportunities abound in marine sector

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

‘Fishing for Business Opportunities: Catch onto new strategies at Our Ocean Wealth Summit’

According to the recent Global Marine Trends 2030 Report, the marine sector can expect strong growth across commercial shipping, Naval sector, offshore energy, and aquaculture in the coming decades. There is an enormous opportunity for Irish businesses operating in sectors such as engineering, energy, food and technology, to expand their offerings to the marine sector.

SeaFest 2018 to showcase Galway gastronomy

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

As Galway is the European Region of Gastronomy 2018, this year’s SeaFest will also celebrate the city’s food heritage and culture. From farmer and fisherman to chef, restaurateur or consumer, food plays a critical role in all our lives in Galway. The European Region of Gastronomy 2018 designation will focus on the vital role of the food industry in the west of Ireland, and showcase the high quality and rich produce available in the region.

The importance of focusing on the big picture

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

It has been a strange week newswise. Sometimes it’s as if all the planets align and sagas and dramas that have been playing out for years of a news cycle, cross each others path like ships in the night.

This has been the case over the past few days. When three of the biggest infrastructural and cultural projects to hit Galway over the past decade have, like those ships, all simultaneously docked in othe newscycle of our consciousness.

Corrandulla Show on this weekend

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

Corrandulla is famous for being a great day out so come and join the fun at Corrandulla Show this Sunday June 24th. Admission to the Show is a very reasonable €10 or two for €15 and children are free.

Fun for all at Corrandulla Show this weekend

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

Corrandulla is famous for being a great day out so come and join the fun at Corrandulla Show this Sunday June 24th. Admission to the Show is a very reasonable €10 or two for €15 and children are free.

The Power of the pen, sixth class students push leading Galway Restaurant into action

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

Primary school students from Scoil Ide in Salthill have kicked The Dough Bros to touch. The students who were looking at more sustainable business practices hand wrote to some of their favourite places to eat in Galway, The Dough Bros were the only business to respond and to now take action. The aim was to get businesses to start using biodegradable cutlery, napkins, pizza boxes and brown bags.

Minister confirms Educate Together to move to new school building in Knocknacarra

Wed, Jun 20, 2018

The Educate Together school in Knocknacarra will move from its current temporary accommodation, and into the former Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh off the Cappagh Road, at the start of the next school term.

Galway to spell out a 'Fáilte' to refugees

Tue, Jun 19, 2018

While children are separated from their parents at the US-Mexico border, and the Italy's refusal to accept the migrant rescue ship Aquarius highlights the divisions over migration in the EU, Galway gets set to mark World Refugee Day at an uncertain time.

Galway United owners to hear takeover proposals on Monday

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

One of the most significant meetings in the history of football in Galway will take place next Monday night when a proposal for a significant investment in the League of Ireland club will be outlined to the owners.

Keane v Ó Tuathail - there can only be one winner

Thu, Jun 14, 2018

If Micheál Martin wants to avoid becoming the first leader of Fianna Fáil not to become Taoiseach, then a second seat for his party in Galway West is key to avoiding this.

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